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Sarah Smith serves as an Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Bucknell University, holding a B.S. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a Ph.D. from the University of California, San Diego. Her interdisciplinary work bridges chemical and biological sciences with practical medical applications.
Her research program focuses on peptide-based systems, with core interests including:
- Mechanisms of protein structure and metalloprotein function
- Design of metallopeptides for therapeutic and diagnostic platforms
- Antibacterial properties of antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) at the amino acid level
- Bioinorganic chemistry principles in biological contexts
The Smith Group laboratory investigates how peptide sequence dictates structural and functional outcomes, particularly in metal-binding systems and antimicrobial activity. Their approach combines synthetic chemistry, biophysical analysis, and biological testing to develop novel solutions for antibiotic resistance and diagnostic challenges. Current work emphasizes engineering peptide-metal complexes that interact with natural biological targets.
Contact details are available at 216 Rooke Chemistry Building, phone 570-577-1509, or via email sjs065@bucknell.edu.
