Recognition-encoded synthetic information molecules

Project description

Novel nanotechnology materials that mimic the properties of nucleic acids

Nanomaterials find numerous biomedical applications in diagnosis, drug delivery and implant production. Desirable nanomaterial properties include the ability to self-assemble and fold into defined 3D structures that can recognise specific targets and catalyse reactions. The EU-funded InfoMols project aims to develop synthetic oligomeric molecules that consist of repeating subunits. Researchers wish to replicate the inherent ability of nucleic acids to encode and express chemical information into synthetic nanomaterials that form duplexes through hydrogen bonding. The work is expected to advance the field of nanotechnology and expand its implementation in biomedicine.

Fields of science

• natural sciences › biological sciences › biochemistry › biomolecules › nucleic acids
• engineering and technology › nanotechnology

Programme(s)

• H2020-EU.1.1. - EXCELLENT SCIENCE - European Research Council (ERC)

Topic(s)

• ERC-2020-ADG - ERC ADVANCED GRANT

Call for proposal

ERC-2020-ADG
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Funding Scheme

ERC-ADG - Advanced Grant

Host institution

THE CHANCELLOR MASTERS AND SCHOLARS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE

Address

Trinity Lane The Old Schools
CB2 1TN Cambridge
United Kingdom

Activity type

Higher or Secondary Education Establishments

EU contribution

€ 2 499 850

Beneficiaries (1)

THE CHANCELLOR MASTERS AND SCHOLARS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE

United Kingdom

EU contribution

€ 2 499 850

Address

Trinity Lane The Old Schools
CB2 1TN Cambridge

Activity type

Higher or Secondary Education Establishments