Posted by on Jul 8, 2026 in Posts, Student News

Who are these amazing research students who are in the lab this summer, doing awesome chemistry research, writing fun and engaging blog posts? Good question! It is time to get to know our Summer 2026 researchers, members of the GRAB Lab team, a little better.

Describe your research project in 10 words.

  • Georgia – Using DNA origami as a scaffold to make synthetic bone
  • Moji – Isolate carbon dots and characterize them with dialysis/analytical methods
  • Ann-Lee – Gold Nanoparticles with DNA effect on hydroxyapatite growth and structure
  • Rob – Synthesizing and modifying gold nanoparticles to make them positively charged

One word that describes you as a researcher.

  • Georgia – Persistent
  • Moji – Explorer
  • Ann-Lee – Thorough
  • Rob – Developing

Favorite instrument or an instrument you use often.

  • Georgia – TEM
  • Moji – LC-MS
  • Ann-Lee – Absorbance/Fluorescence Plate Reader
  • Rob – Absorbance/Fluorescence Plate Reader

Stay tuned for more questions and answers coming next week!