Maynard Research Group
The Maynard Group uses chemistry to create new delivery systems that positively impact human health.
Our Goals
The Maynard Group conducts research at the cutting edge of polymers and medicine. Our goals are to:
Create interesting chemistries and approaches to synthesize protein-polymer conjugates
Develop novel drug delivery materials with the potential to improve human health.
Research
Research in the Maynard group is focused on therapeutic protein delivery and stabilization, fundamental conjugate synthesis, and bioactive polymers. Our work is a continuum of creation of new chemistries and materials to the study of biological efficacy and safety in animals. Click here for more information.
Conjugations and Complex Conjugates
Responsive Drugs
Biomimetic Antibiotics
Interested in Joining the Maynard Team?
The Maynard group is made up with members with diverse expertise. Synthetic organic chemists, polymer chemists, biochemists, materials scientists, and biologists are part of the team. People learn deeply and gain knowledge in other fields; as a result, they are highly sought after in the job market (click here to see where our alumni are).
We value people who are hard working, creative, and want to work collaboratively to push the boundaries of polymer and biomedical research.
Postdoctoral Researchers: Currently there are no funded positions available. Please check back for updates. If you have own funding, submit your cover letter (including your funding source and amount), list of references, and CV to hmaynard@ucla.edu. Unfortunately, applications without an external funding source will not be considered at this time.
Graduate Students: The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry offers two graduate PhD programs: the Biochemistry, Molecular and Structural Biology Graduate Program and the Chemistry Graduate Program. Students may apply to either program. CLICK HERE FOR APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS. Once you are admitted to the program, you may write to Professor Maynard at hmaynard@ucla.edu to inquire about graduate student positions/potential projects in the Maynard Group.
Undergraduate Students: There are no positions available at this time. Check back here to see if any become available.
High School Students: There are no positions available at this time. Check back here to see if any become available.
