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Fall 2018 – Iron-Sulfur Based Biosensors

Affiliations:
Nanoscale Biological Engineering Lab
Project Leader: Aishwarya Mahadevan
aishmahadp@tamu.edu
Biological & Agricultural Engineering
Faculty Mentor:
Dr. Sandun Fernando, Ph.D.
Meeting Times:
Varies
Team Size:
0 (Team Full)
Open Spots: 0
Special Opportunities:
Possibility of earning co-authorship upon the publication of the group research project manuscript, Learn to fabricate and test glucose biosensors using electrochemical techniques, Develop writing skills
Team Needs:
Excel, graphing/plotting software, preferably some lab experience. Self-driven, strong work ethic, positive attitude, flexible work schedule. Junior year or above in science or engineering degree
Description:
This research project focuses primarily on the assembly of Fe-S molecular wires between enzymes on electrode surfaces to function as electron shuttles. Fe-S complexes are the core group of molecules in the biological electron transport chain that accepts and transports electrons from cofactors to target electron acceptors. Despite the resistance of cofactors to cyclically oxidize, reduce and mobilize electrons when used for bioelectronic applications outside a living cell, Fe-S complexes seem to have a unique combination of properties that allow unimpeded electron transport inside a living cell. The Aggie Re-search Leadership Team will work on optimizing the electrode fabrication aspects and working conditions for the Fe-S-based wired enzyme electrodes, thus enhancing its electron transport characteristics.

Written by:
Jennie Lamb
Published on:
February 9, 2020

Categories: FullTags: Fall 2018

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