Dr. Peter Tessier

Biography

Peter Tessier is the Albert M. Mattocks Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Michigan. He conducts interdisciplinary research in the field of Biomedical Engineering, focusing on developing and delivering biologics ranging from small affinity peptides to large monoclonal antibodies. His lab employs both experimental and computational techniques to gain fundamental insights into protein structure and function, as well as the molecular origins of protein-protein interactions. Additionally, the Tessier lab is dedicated to designing high-throughput screening tools for discovering new biologics and identifying rare protein variants with drug-like properties suitable for therapeutic uses. His work spans areas including Bio-Nanotechnology, Drug Delivery Therapeutics, and Functional Molecular Imaging, contributing important advancements in the field.

Research Interests