Claudia Schmidt

Claudia Schmidt is a researcher at the TUCHACE Chair of Medicinal and Bioinorganic Chemistry at the Technical University of Munich (TUM). Her work focuses on developing metal-based therapeutics, with a particular emphasis on anticancer drug design and drug delivery systems. She holds a doctoral degree (Dr. rer. nat.) and contributes to advancing the understanding of enzyme inhibition mechanisms, such as targeting thioredoxin reductase 1 using gold and platinum complexes.

Her research integrates in vitro and in vivo studies to evaluate the efficacy and safety of novel metallacages, heterobimetallic complexes, and radiotherapeutic agents. Key areas include gold- and palladium-based compounds, photosubstitution in ruthenium complexes, and fluorescent BODIPY-functionalized carriers for targeted drug delivery. Her work often involves collaborations to bridge organic, inorganic, and medicinal chemistry for clinical applications.

Recent studies highlight dynamic binding mechanisms to DNA structures (e.g., G-quadruplexes) and the development of theranostic agents for PET imaging. She also explores ionophore effects on bacterial cells and copper transport mechanisms. Despite her significant contributions, no formal student advisees or major awards are explicitly listed in the provided texts.

As part of the TUM’s NAT Women's Representative team, she advocates for gender equality and diversity in STEM. Her lab is located at Room 32309 (green, 3rd floor), and she can be reached via email or phone: +49 (89) 289 - 13833.