Peter H. Seeberger

ETH Zurich, Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces

Papers

Total Citations

274

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About

Peter H. Seeberger is a pioneering figure in carbohydrate chemistry and chemical biology, whose work has fundamentally reshaped how researchers study and harness complex sugars. His key research areas include automated glycan synthesis, carbohydrate microarrays, and the development of synthetic vaccines and anticoagulants. Seeberger’s major contributions center on creating high-throughput tools to decode the biological roles of carbohydrates. He pioneered the use of carbohydrate microarrays for rapid analysis of heparin–protein interactions, a breakthrough that has garnered nearly 200 citations and enabled the systematic mapping of how this clinically vital anticoagulant binds to proteins. His group also advanced automated laser-transfer synthesis to produce high-density microarrays for infectious disease screening, a technique that promises to accelerate diagnostics. With over 60 citations for his minireview on carbohydrate microarray advances, Seeberger’s work has provided the scientific community with powerful platforms to study carbohydrate–cell interactions and develop new therapeutics. Notably, his achievements include the invention of the first automated solid-phase oligosaccharide synthesizer, earning him numerous awards and solidifying his reputation as a leader in translating complex carbohydrate science into practical biomedical applications.