Nako Nakatsuka is among the winners of the 2023 ACS Nano Lectureship
Nako Nakatsuka, senior scientist at the Laboratory of Biosensors and Bioelectrics (LBB), is awarded the 2023 ACS Nano Lectureship for her groundbreaking work of unraveling the molecular interactions of aptamers, which are DNA-based recognition elements that exhibit high specificity and selectivity in capturing small-molecule targets.
ACS Nano is dedicated to supporting talented early career nanoscientists and promoting diversity globally. The ACS Nano Lectureship Award exemplifies this commitment by recognizing two young researchers who have made notable contributions in their respective fields.
One of them is Nako Nakatsuka, who is dedicated to unraveling the molecular interactions of aptamers, which are DNA-based recognition elements that exhibit high specificity and selectivity in capturing small-molecule targets. Through her investigations and utilization of aptamer-target interactions, she facilitates the development of cutting-edge nanotools for applications like biosensing, clinical diagnostics, and drug discovery.
Congratulations to Nako Nakatsuka on receiving the ACS Nano Lectureship Award for her outstanding research and contributions to the field of nanoscience!