David Kodr

Dr. David Kodr is a Researcher affiliated with the Laboratory of Organic Chemistry (LOC) at ETH Zürich, Switzerland, under the Professorship for Organic Chemistry. He specializes in analytical chemistry, molecular biology, and electrochemical sensing with a focus on nucleic acid chemistry and drug delivery systems. His research integrates organic synthesis with bioanalytical techniques, particularly in developing advanced biosensors for genetic analysis and disease diagnostics.

His work spans areas such as real-time DNA imaging in live cells, electrochemical detection of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), and the design of lipid-linked nucleotides for membrane anchoring. He has also explored betulinic acid derivatives for anticancer and anti-HIV applications, as well as bimodal drug delivery systems for photodynamic therapy.

Dr. Kodr’s recent publications emphasize innovations in biosensor development, including solid-phase recombinase polymerase amplification and ferrocene-labeled nucleotides for SNP detection in tuberculosis. His research contributes to both fundamental understanding of nucleic acid behavior and practical applications in diagnostics and therapeutics.

He is part of the vibrant research community at ETH Zürich’s Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences, collaborating on projects that bridge organic synthesis, biochemistry, and engineering. His lab focuses on translating chemical innovations into biomedical solutions with clinical relevance.