Norelle Daly

Norelle Daly is an Adjunct Professor at the Institute for Molecular Bioscience (IMB), University of Queensland. Her research focuses on structural biology, peptide chemistry, and the application of cyclic peptides like cyclotides and conotoxins in drug design. She investigates protein folding, membrane interactions, and the development of bioactive peptides for therapeutic purposes.

• Affiliations: IMB, University of Queensland
• Key Research Areas: Cyclotide structure-function relationships, antimicrobial peptides, toxinology, and peptide engineering.

Her work spans diverse fields, including endocrinology (e.g., relaxin studies), immunology (e.g., helminth infection effects), and neurobiology (e.g., TRPA1 channel antagonists). Over 150 peer-reviewed articles highlight her contributions to structural characterization, peptide cyclization methods, and translational applications.

Notable projects include engineering stabilized peptide scaffolds for drug delivery, studying cyclotide membrane interactions, and exploring venom-derived peptides for pain management. Collaborations span academia and industry, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to biomedical challenges.