Work in the Gestwicki laboratory focuses on applying new chemical tools to the study of fundamental questions in biology. We are interested in using small synthetic molecules to manipulate the position and function of proteins to shed light on the mechanisms of disease. Current projects are aimed at developing new therapeutic leads for neurodegenerative disorders, such as Alzheimer's and Huntington's diseases.

Latest News (April 2008): Congratulations to Ashley Reinke for being named the Halvor and Mary M. Christensen Most Outstanding second year student in the Department of Biological Chemistry.