Faculty Research
Oct 25, 2024
Using Synthetic Polymers To Break Down Biofilms
Inspired by the process barnacles undergo to break down bacteria before suctioning themselves to rocks, BioE Professor and Chair Abraham Joy is using his synthetic polymer to remove biofilms of bacteria that cause antibiotic-resistant infections. He co-authored research published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society.
Oct 08, 2024
New Approaches to Treatment-Resistant Tumors
Shaobo Yang, PhD’24, bioengineering, advised by BioE Associate Professor Chiara Bellini, published research on “Non-Pathogenic E. Coli Displaying Decoy-Resistant IL18 Mutein Boosts Anti-Tumor and CAR NK Cell Responses” in Nature Biotechnology.
Sep 23, 2024
$1.95M NIH MIRA R35 Award for Developing New Strategies To Combat Bacterial Infections
BioE Assistant Professor Mona Minkara was awarded a $1.95 million NIH R35 MIRA Award for Early-Stage Investigators for “Foundational Investigations Into Bacterial Surface Glycan Dynamics.” The project aims to advance knowledge of bacterial and glycan behavior, leading to new ways to enhance health and prevent infections.
Sep 13, 2024
Using Computational Models and Deep Learning for Personalized Cancer Treatment
BioE Assistant Research Professor Kiran Vanaja uses computational models and deep learning to predict cancer cell behavior and develop multistep therapeutic strategies for personalized cancer treatment.
Aug 28, 2024
Research on Experiential Learning in Norway
MIE Associate Teaching Professor Yustianto Tjiptowidjojo and MIE/BioE Associate Professor Rouzbeh Amini published research from a Dialogue of Civilizations on “An Experiential Learning Opportunity in Norway: Computation for Bioengineering and Mechanical Engineering Students” in the Journal of Biomechanical Engineering.
Aug 06, 2024
Studying Proteins Involved in the Urea Cycle
BioE/COS Professor Lee Makowski, BioE Affiliate Faculty Penny Beuning, and Mary Jo Ondrechen had their research on “Revisiting the Roles of Catalytic Residues in Human Ornithine Transcarbamylase” published in Biochemistry.
Jul 12, 2024
Cell Nuclear Force Probe Reveals Mechanomemory That May Impact Cell Memory and Health
BioE Professor Ning Wang published research in Cell Reports that demonstrates a process of mechanomemory within a cell’s nucleus. This discovery prompts a prolonged period of activation of a protein complex responsible for gene expression, which can lead to making new proteins and potentially healthier cells.
Jul 09, 2024
Developing Methods To Control Cell-State Transitions
BioE/COS Assistant Professor Lei Wang’s research on “Sensing and Guiding Cell-State Transitions by Using Genetically Encoded Endoribonuclease-mediated MicroRNA Sensors” was published in Nature Biomedical Engineering.