Bradley Smith
Emil T. Hofman, Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Office: 251 Nieuwland Science Hall
Phone: 574-631-8632
Email: smith.115@nd.edu
Areas of Expertise
Supramolecular chemistry, bioorganic chemistry, imaging
Smith is recognized nationally and internationally in the field of supramolecular chemistry applied to biological systems. Within the field of supramolecular chemistry, he is unique in that he designs, synthesizes and studies small organic molecules that affect the dynamic properties of biological membranes. A major aim of his research is to develop novel fluorescent imaging probes that can detect tumors, dying tissue, and bacterial infection in living animals. These imaging probes will accelerate the pre-clinical stages of drug discovery and development and also enable new strategies for studying the biology of human disease. The probes many eventually be employed in humans for fluorescence-guided surgery. Smith currently serves on the editorial advisory boards of the Journal of the American Chemical Society and the Science Advisory Council for Research Corporation.
ND NEWSWIRE ARTICLES
Notre Dame awards license for Smith’s cell targeting technology
