Overview
Based in NYU’s Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Department, the Pinkerton Research Group focuses on developing responsive soft materials for bio-applications ranging from controlled drug delivery, to vaccines to medical imaging. Taking an interdisciplinary approach, we use tools from chemical and materials engineering, nanotechnology, chemistry and biology to create soft materials via scalable synthetic processes. We focus on understanding how process parameters control the final material properties, and in turn, how the material behaves in biological systems.
Therapeutic Focus
Bioimaging Focus
Research Projects
Light Responsive Materials
We are developing new light responsive chemistries to enable spatiotemporal control of drug release from nanoparticle-based drug delivery vehicles.
Sequential NanoPrecipitation Processes
We are redefining controlled nanoprecipitation processes to enable precise control over nanomaterial properties.
Designer Nanoparticles for Pain
In collaboration with the Bunnett, Jensen and Schmidt labs at the NYU College of Dentistry, we are developing novel nanoparticle-based therapeutic strategies to address chronic pain.
Contribute
Postdoctoral Fellows
Inquire directly to nathalie.pinkerton@nyu.edu with a CV and a brief statement of your research interests and background.
Graduate Students
Apply directly to the NYU Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Department (note: fee waivers are available).
Undergraduate Students
Reach out to nathalie.pinkerton@nyu.edu with your interests, CV and any relevant coursework or research experience.
