Katarina Edwards group

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Colloid and Interface Chemistry

Our research

Our research within colloid and interface chemistry is focused on soft surfaces and colloidal systems formed by lipids and surfactants. An overall aim of the investigations is to gain a deeper understanding of the factors that govern molecular interactions, membrane properties and structural transformations in systems containing liposomes and related self-assembled lipid structures.

The projects are as a rule inspired by issues of biological or medical / pharmaceutical relevance, and the information gained from the fundamental studies is often utilized in more applied sub-projects. In particular, we develop and characterize systems designed in order to obtain efficient nanocarriers for controlled drug delivery, as well as improved model membranes and sensor surfaces for biomolecular analysis.

Our research projects

An important objective is to utilize the information gained from fundamental investigations to help explain events and mechanisms of biological and medical/pharmaceutical relevance. In addition, the aim is to retrieve information of value for a number of more applied sub-projects. Projects belonging to this category focus on the development of improved model membranes, tailored surfaces for biomolecular analysis, and efficient lipid-based carriers for controlled drug delivery.

Experimental techniques

Our experimental techniques:

  • Cryo-transmission electron microscopy (cryo-TEM)
  • QCM-D
  • Other techniques

Group members

Research leader: Katarina Edwards
Group members: Lars Gedda, Sajid Ali, Luis Silva

Contact

  • If you have questions about our research, you are welcome to contact Katarina Edwards.
  • Katarina Edwards

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