2021 Virtual Faculty Research and Creative Scholars Expo

Dr. Rakesh Tiwari




Email - tiwari@chapman.edu

Website:  https://sites.chapman.edu/tiwari/

College: School of Pharmacy



Overview of scholarly research/creative activity:  Our lab is working in the area of medicinal chemistry of cell-penetrating peptide. We are interested in siRNA delivery and drug development using cell-penetrating peptides. 


Specific projects working on:  siRNA delivery using polyarginine peptides. 
Cell-penetrating peptides for infectious diseases. 


Number of students looking to work with: 1 to 2

Time commitment for students:  Meet twice/week expected around total of 8-10 hours/week

When students are needed: Fall 2021, Interterm, Spring, and Summer 2022


Requirements for students who work with you:  Have passion and interest in RESARCH. Chemistry knowledge will be helpful.

What would students be expected to do​​​​​​: Lab experiments, literature research/summary, and shadowing senior graduate student

Additional Information: Love to have hardworking and passionate student. 

 

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