We develop and functionalize nanoparticles for advanced bioimaging and metabolite sensing. By combining gold nanoparticles with fluorescent molecules, we explore multimodal imaging approaches that leverage both plasmonic and photoluminescent properties.

Our research focuses on designing targeted functionalizations to achieve sensitive and selective metabolite detection, with applications in real-time cellular imaging and biomedical diagnostics. Through interdisciplinary approaches, we aim to expand the capabilities of nanomaterial-based sensing technologies for personalized medicine.

Collaborators

Prof. Dr. Matthias Arenz, Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Funding Sources

Funded by the University of Bern, the Olga Mayenfisch Stiftung and the Vontobel Foundation.