In the Kwan lab, we specialize in chemical and synthetic biology, with a focus on controlling protein function through strategies such as directed evolution, small-molecule modulation, and manipulation of post-translational modifications (especially glycosylation). Our research spans applied protein science, where we treat proteins as sophisticated molecular machines that can be studied, tuned, and redesigned for diverse purposes. By combining enzyme engineering, high-throughput screening, and chemical tools, we create interconnected approaches that advance both fundamental understanding and real-world applications—from sustainable industrial processes to biomedical innovations.