Milan Balaz
Assistant Professor
Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry

Ph.D., Universite Louis Pasteur, Strasbourg, France
Postdoctoral Scientist, 2003-2005, Columbia University
Marie Curie Postdoctoral Fellow, 2005-2008, Oxford University

mbalaz@uwyo.edu • (307) 766- 4330 • PS 408

The research interests of our group lie at the intersection of organic, biological, and supramolecular chemistry. Current research projects include the design, development, and application of 1) light activated molecules (photolabile protection groups and photoswitches) to elucidate intracellular biological processes; 2) porphyrin-DNA nanostructures for light harvesting and energy transfer; 3) fluorescent and chiroptical supramolecular sensors for DNA (e.g. left-handed Z-DNA, triplex DNA, DNA mismatch); and 4) one-photon and two-photon photosensitizers for near infrared photodynamic cancer therapy. All of our projects are interdisciplinary and involve organic synthesis combined with biological and medicinal applications or development of functional bio-inspired materials.

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