Noam presented his final PhD seminar entitled "Single-Molecule Protein Sensing for Early AMD Diagnosis”
In his seminar, he talked about the use of single-molecule sensing technology for early detection of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of vision loss in older adults. Unlike traditional methods that detect physical damage, this approach analyzes molecular biomarkers like VEGF and Clusterin with high precision. Single-molecule techniques, such as nanopore-based sensors or dynamic sensing using nanoparticles, allow real-time tracking of individual protein interactions, enabling ultrasensitive detection at subfemtomolar levels. These methods improve diagnostic accuracy by identifying molecular changes before significant vision loss occurs, paving the way for earlier intervention and personalized treatments. This innovation could transform AMD management, reducing its socioeconomic impact and enhancing patient outcomes.
Welcoming Jiban Mondal to our Lab!
Jiban Mondal, new PhD student joined our Lab.
Jiban’s research will focus on developing a plasmonic nanopore system to enhance optical signal detection for full-length protein sensing. His work will integrate opto-electrical data collection (OptiPore) to improve signal resolution and enable more precise protein characterization.
Welcome to our team, Jiban, and best of luck!
Success at SMPS 2025 Conference in Bolzano, Italy
Part of our lab team: Prof. Meller, Dr. Marzia Issorai, Dr. Navneet Varma, and Zoahr Rosentock participated in the SMPS 2025 Conference in Bolzano, Italy.
The SMPS 2025 Conference brings together leading experts in Soft Matter and Polymers, offering a platform for groundbreaking research and collaboration. Prof. Meller was a featured speaker, giving a lecture on our lab's SMPS research.
Congratulations to Dr. Marzia on winning the First Poster Prize. This remarkable achievement highlights our lab's innovative research.
You can learn more about the conference here.
Celebrating the Festive Season at Meller Lab!
Today, we joyfully welcomed the New Year 2025, reflecting on the past and looking forward to a bright future.
As part of our celebrations, we exchanged gifts during a spirited Secret Santa, lit a candle in honor of Hanukkah, and celebrated Christmas together. Wishing everyone a Happy New Year!
Lab retreat in Carmel mountains, 2024
This year’s lab retreat was a refreshing escape to the scenic trails of Little Switzerland in Carmel mounatains. We began the day with a light breakfast and coffee, afterwards we had a morning hike surrounded by stunning views. Along the way, we enjoyed a fun group game that strengthened our team spirit.
For lunch, we headed to Nura's Kitchen, a cozy Druze buffet-style restaurant in Daliat El Carmel.
The retreat was a wonderful opportunity to connect, recharge, and create lasting memories. Here's to more such moments in the year ahead!
Welcome to Meller lab, Ali Kayyal!
Ali Kayyal, new MSc student joined our Lab.
Ali’s research will focus on developing an innovative deep-learning approach for protein classification, using data derived from protein sensing and tracking experiments. This work aims to improve classification accuracy and reveal subtle patterns within protein structures and dynamics, advancing proteomic analysis.
Welcome to our team Ali and best of luck!
