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Yamuna Krishnan is a Louis Block Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Chicago. Her research focuses on the intersection of chemical biology, biophysics, and organic chemistry, where she develops nucleic acid-based molecular devices to create new functions beyond DNA's traditional role as the genetic material. Her lab works with synthetic DNA strands to engineer quantitative imaging technologies that utilize DNA nanodevices as fluorescent reporters, capable of mapping messengers in living cells in real-time. Through innovative approaches, Krishnan's group interrogates complex biological processes, aiming to advance the detection of chemical analytes and facilitate localizing detection within tissue-specifically designated subcellular locations. With a keen emphasis on building a versatile platform for functional imaging, her work serves to eliminate bottlenecks in systems biology, allowing unprecedented accuracy in measurements.
University of Chicago • Chicago, IL
Conduct advanced research in chemical biology and develop new molecular devices.
Department of Philosophy