I am interested in exploring the role of transition metal ions in various biological systems, with an emphasis on protein-metal ions interactions. I am also interested in determining the electrochemical properties of proteins, containing redox active metal centers (Hemoglobin, myoglobin, Hemoglobin-haptoglobin complex etc.) using spectroelectrochemical technique. The Banerjee lab at ECU is working on a small molecule project and a protein project. The small molecule project is working on organic synthesis of siderophore-drug conjugates and their utilization in a Trojan Horse approach by multi-drug resistant bacteria. The protein project is working on characterizing the proposed Fet3p-Ftr1p type Fe2+ uptake system in Gram negative bacteria.
