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The Kiessling Lab – October Lab of the Month

Led by Professor Laura Kiessling at MIT, the Kiessling lab has a passion for carbohydrates — the biomolecules coating every cell on Earth. This coat, termed the glycocalyx, serves as a critical conduit of information.

Using chemical biology, the Kiessling lab interrogates ways in which the glycocalyx enables microbes to escape host immune recognition. The group harnesses synthetic chemistry, molecular dynamics simulations, molecular and cell biology, as well as immunology to unpack the importance of glycan-protein interactions at the forefront of many diseases.

Stay tuned for more exciting features, and don’t miss the chance to get your lab featured! Please contact Lars Sahl to get involved!

The Kiessling Group

What Current Members Say

Champak Chatterjee

"My membership in the American Peptide Society and participation in the biennial APS Symposia has fostered scientific collaborations with trailblazing scientists from academia and industry, who are pushing the boundaries of peptide and protein chemistry into new scientific arenas. The strongly diverse, inclusive and welcoming aspects of the APS have and will continue to provide a great opportunity for the education and professional development of young peptide scientists from all over the world."

Champak Chatterjee
Professor, Department of Chemistry
University of Washington

Danny Chou

"The American Peptide Society is at the forefront of showcasing innovative research and emerging trends in the field. The symposiums are a combination of inspiration and knowledge, essential for all peptide enthusiasts in academia and pharma to stay ahead in peptide science."

Danny Chou
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics Endocrinology
Stanford University, School of Medicine

Zoë Adams

"The APS has been an integral part of my PhD experience. Between introducing me to a broad array of peptide science, allowing me to meet and develop relationships with colleagues near and far, and providing me with the opportunity to present, discuss, and get feedback on my own research, APS has provided a foundation for the beginning of my career."

Zoë Adams
Ph.D. - Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Scripps Research

Our Journal

Volume 116, Issue 5, September 2024

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