The group is led by Dr Marina Kuimova and is based in the Chemistry Department at Imperial College London. In addition, the group is associated with the Institute of Chemical Biology.
Our current work uses variety of imaging and spectroscopic techniques to elucidate the nature of processes involved in cell function and death, including those during Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) treatment of cancer. My research interests also include ultrafast processes involving excited states of biomolecules, such as DNA, and photophysics of coordination compounds.
Current research themes
- Molecular rotors
- Imaging DNA G-quadruplexes (G4s)
- Imaging atmospheric aerosols
- Two-Photon Photodynamic Therapy (TPE PDT)
- Measuring intracellular singlet oxygen
Molecular rotors
Imaging DNA G-quadruplexes (G4s)
Imaging atmospheric aerosols
Two-Photon Photodynamic Therapy (TPE PDT)
Measuring intracellular singlet oxygen