(128c) Self-Assembly and Applications of DNA-Amphiphiles

Self-assembly of amphiphilic molecules is an attractive method to engineer supramolecular materials for biomedical and other applications. In my group, we focus on the design of ssDNA-amphiphiles and evaluate their tendency to self-assemble spontaneously, as well as their potential to be used for different applications. In this presentation, aspects of the molecular design of ssDNA-amphiphiles that control the formation of functional nanostructures such as nanotubes will be discussed, along with their potential applications in targeted drug delivery.