Ioanna Mela

Ioanna Mela is a Fellow at the University of Cambridge, affiliated with the School of Biological Sciences. Her research focuses on DNA nanotechnology and its application in antimicrobial drug delivery, aiming to enhance the efficacy of antibiotics by targeting bacterial receptors. Her work explores antibiotic resistance, antimicrobial drug delivery, DNA nanotechnology, aptamers, and bacterial receptors. She utilizes techniques such as high-speed atomic force microscopy and super-resolution microscopy. Mela's research interests include aptamer selection, bacterial imaging, and microbiology, with potential collaborations in these areas.

Dr Ioanna Mela is a Royal Society University Research Fellow and Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacology. Her research focuses on DNA nanotechnology, antimicrobial drug delivery, and the use of aptamers for targeted therapeutic applications. She employs advanced techniques such as atomic force microscopy (AFM) and correlative AFM to study molecular interactions and structural dynamics. Her work explores the design of biologically active nanostructures for drug delivery and the molecular mechanisms underlying antimicrobial resistance. Additionally, she investigates the role of protein interactions in cellular processes, including synaptic transmission and viral assembly. Her research has significant implications for developing novel therapeutic strategies against infectious diseases and neurodegenerative disorders.