Laboratory of Biofunctionalized Materials

The Laboratory of Biofunctionalized Materials conducts interdisciplinary research on advanced materials with unique biological and physicochemical properties, designed for medical applications. Our research focuses on modifying nanomaterials with small-molecule drugs, nucleic acids, cell membrane components, or biopolymers in a way that enables them to interact specifically with other biological structures. This approach aims to achieve selective and targeted action within the biological environment. Our work integrates nanobiotechnology, chemistry, bioengineering, and medicine, striving to develop innovative solutions applicable in personalized cancer diagnostics and therapy.

Research Topics:

• Design, synthesis, and application of biofunctionalized nanomaterials in cancer therapy and diagnostics, with a particular focus on targeted delivery systems and intelligent drug delivery platforms.
• Investigation of stimuli-responsive polymers (e.g., temperature-, pH-, or light-sensitive), which can be applied in modern biomedical technologies, such as controlled drug release systems.
• Structural studies of small organic molecules with potential medical applications.

Team members:

dr inż. Bartosz Grześkowiak

dr Rafał Konefał

dr Łukasz Popenda

mgr inż. Adrian Turowski