Professor David Craik

Professor David Craik is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at The University of Queensland. His research interests include biologically active molecules, characterisation of biological macromolecules, drug design, organic proteins and peptides, and the study of toxins and cyclic peptides. He is affiliated with the Institute for Molecular Bioscience (IMB) and contributes to research areas such as peptides, drug design, NMR spectroscopy, and conotoxins. His work focuses on the structural and functional analysis of biologically active compounds with potential applications in pharmaceuticals.

David J Craik is a researcher at the University of Queensland specializing in peptides, with a focus on their structural and functional properties. His work explores the design and engineering of peptides for therapeutic applications, particularly in drug development. Craik's research includes the study of cyclotides, conotoxins, and other cyclic peptides, emphasizing their stability, toxicity, and potential in medicine. He has contributed significantly to understanding the structural motifs, such as the cystine knot, that underpin the biological activity of these peptides. His publications highlight the importance of disulfide bonds and structural constraints in peptide function, as well as the biosynthesis and applications of plant-derived peptides.