Research Presentation Tackles Challenges in Crystallizing Protein-Drug Complexes Essential for Therapeutics听
Khalifa University Research Associate Salma Sultana Syed from the Department of Chemistry has received an International Union of Crystallography (IUCr) Rising Star Award 2024 for her poster presentation on enhancing the crystallization of proteins. The award was presented at the 18th Conference of the Asian Crystallographic Association (AsCA 2024), in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.听听
The award-winning poster titled 鈥楴anoparticle-Assisted Protein Crystal Growth: Novel Techniques for Optimized Crystallization鈥�, is co-authored by Professor David Sheehan, Chair, Chemistry Department, and Professor Sharmarke Mohamed, Head of the Chemical Crystallography Laboratory, Khalifa University. The research presentation aims to address existing limitations in crystallizing protein-drug complexes, which are crucial for the creation of various therapeutics. It focuses on improving the crystallization of proteins necessary by using nanoparticles to enhance crystal growth without needing additional agents or changes to the proteins.听听
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In addition to receiving the award, Sultana Syed actively participated in a Pre-Conference Workshop on Protein Crystallography, which was part of the AsCA 2024 program.听听
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Dr. David Sheehan said, 鈥淪alma Sultana Syed鈥檚 achievement 星空传媒 both her contributions to the field of Crystallography and Khalifa University鈥檚 consistent commitment to advancing our research in this essential area. This international recognition not only reflects her hard work and dedication but also underscores the Chemistry Department鈥檚 and the University鈥檚 essential role in fostering talent and promoting groundbreaking research in the scientific community.鈥澨�
Alisha Roy
Science Writer
