Torsten John

2025 was the first year of our research group at @constructor_uni Bremen. Grateful for the dedication of our first PhD student and technician, as we advance work on biomolecular self-assembly and interfaces. Excited for 2026!

New review (doi.org/10.1002/smll.2…) in Small on functional DNA and RNA conjugates. We discuss strategies for synthesizing and purifying nucleic acid bioconjugates, with relevance for biomaterials, nanotechnology, and RNA therapeutics. @AdvPortfolio with @WeilTanja, @Lab_DavidNg

New @angew_chem paper on how co-assembling peptide fibrils can enhance or reduce catalytic activity. MD simulations and AF3 modelling helped explore substrate binding behaviour, and co-assembly interfaces. doi.org/10.1002/anie.2…

„Mit der #HightechAgendaDeutschland investiert 🇩🇪 strategisch in Schlüsseltechnologien, um technolog. Führungsfähigkeit, Wohlstand & Souveränität zu sichern“, macht BM @DoroBaer auf dem diesjährigen @Falling_Walls-Summit deutlich. Wir wollen & wir können Hightech-Republik sein!🦾

Inspiring days at the @Falling_Walls Science Summit 2025 in Berlin. From Alzheimer’s research to autonomous labs and science diplomacy, I joined scientists, policymakers, and innovators discussing the question: Which are the next walls to fall?

Inspiring exchange at the German-Israeli Young Scientists Evening at @bbaw_de🇩🇪🇮🇱, celebrating 60 years of binational scientific collaboration. Great talks, lively discussions, and genuine curiosity across disciplines. Thanks to @ScienceAbroad and @GifResearch.

Attended the @SupraLife_EU Final International Conference in Aveiro 🇵🇹, where I gave a talk on "Molecular Mechanisms of Peptide Assembly for Biomaterials". Great discussions on supramolecular materials and nice to meet colleagues and friends again!

🎤 We had the opportunity to listen to inspiring oral communications in innovative peptide research from @ReDoX06 (@i3S_UPorto), @torsten_john (@constructor_uni), Mohamed Elsawy (@OfficialUoM)! Congrats on your research! @COMPASS_RG @ciceco_ua @UnivAveiro

I am looking forward to welcoming Aiswarya Rajeev as the first PhD student in my group at @constructor_uni. She will work on peptide self-assembly and membrane interactions, contributing to our research in biophysical chemistry and bionanomaterials.

Happy to share a new paper in Small Science: We show how tuning the hydrophobic core of self-assembling peptides controls fibril formation & bioactivity. Combining experiments & MD/AlphaFold3 guides biomaterial design. doi.org/10.1002/smsc.2…

Feeling awed and a bit starstruck that @ScienceMagazine decided to run a book review on #LabworkToLeadership!! Thank you to @JonathanLWai for authoring the review! science.org/doi/10.1126/sc…

@IUPAC officially launched the Guiding Principles of Responsible Chemistry at @iupac2025, a bold, forward-looking framework designed to transform how chemistry is practiced, taught, and perceived worldwide 🌍 🔗 iupac.org/responsible-ch…

In 2012, I became a @FESonline scholar, an experience that shaped my academic path. Now in 2025, I am honored to return as a Liaison Lecturer (Vertrauensdozent), supporting and mentoring the next generation.

Our review "Peptide Self‐Assembly into Amyloid Fibrils at Hard and Soft Interfaces—From Corona Formation to Membrane Activity" ranked in the Top 10% of most-viewed papers of 2023! 🏆 Thanks to everyone who has engaged with this work. doi.org/10.1002/mabi.2…

Had a great time at the @AmerChemSociety Spring Meeting in San Diego! Amazing talks, posters, and networking with fellow researchers & @CASChemistry Future Leaders. Also enjoyed a tour of @UCSD! Excited to continue the conversations. #PhysicalChemistry #Networking

@chemFunMan @AmerChemSociety @amodic1 @juliana_lvidal @PSWnano @TehshikYoon @beyondbenign It was great seeing you again and meeting some of your students. 😊

I had a wonderful time at the @AmerChemSociety Spring 2025 meeting. Make new friends and connected with old ones. Happy to see a longtime friend of mine @amodic1 being recognised for ChemEd outreach. The highlight included having five students of mine presenting their work. I’m so proud of them. #newPI #ProudPI @ChemMouse @davidtwu

Joining @AmerChemSociety ACS Spring 2025 National Meeting in San Diego. Reach out if you are here too. I will present a 2nd talk tomorrow. 🧪

New study in Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics explores self-assembly of amphiphilic polyphenylene dendrimers with different surface functionalization. MD simulations were used to reveal structural and dynamic properties. 🔗 doi.org/10.1002/macp.2…

Born in 1942 in Edinburgh, Scotland, Fraser Stoddart went on to leave a lasting impression on the scientific landscape, setting a high bar for how science should be conducted and influencing generations with his unwavering enthusiasm. chemistryworld.com/news/chemistry…

A magical evening celebrating X’mas with our colleagues and emeritii @mpi_polymer! Thank you to the organizing committee, the Haustechnik & all helpers!