Pierre Nottelet

Pierre Nottelet is a Postdoctoral Scholar at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), affiliated with the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry. His research focuses on advancing the understanding of cell-matrix interactions at the molecular level through a pioneering workflow combining 3D bioprinted matrices and Cryo-Electron Tomography (CryoET), enabling detailed visualization of cellular structures in their native 3D environment.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Structural Biology (2018–2022) – European Institute of Chemistry and Biology (IECB), Bordeaux, France
• Master in Organic Chemistry and Life Science (2016–2018) – University of Bordeaux, France
• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry (2013–2016) – University of Bordeaux, France

Research Interests: Dr. Nottelet’s work bridges structural biology, cell biology, and tissue engineering. He specializes in using CryoET to study cellular interactions within 3D bioprinted matrices, with applications in regenerative medicine and molecular oncology (e.g., KRAS oncogene G-quadruplex structures). His research also explores bacterial nanomachines and protein-ligand interactions.