Life and Health

Faculty: Drs. Natalie Arnett, Jamel Ali, Hoyong Chung, Tristan Driscoll, Samuel Grant, Jingjiao Guan, Eric Kalu, Yan Li, Leonardo Liu, Hadi Mohammadigoushki, Subramanian Ramakrishnan, Ayyalusamy Ramamoorthy and Ralm Ricarte

Focus Areas

Molecular, cellular, and tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, bioimaging and spectroscopy, nanomedicine

Advancements in molecular and cellular engineering have revolutionized biology and healthcare research, enabling real-time monitoring of cellular processes and disease mechanisms. Techniques such as live cell imaging and genetic modification facilitate drug screening and immune cell engineering for targeted therapies. Additionally, micro and nanoscale devices enhance precision in drug delivery and tissue engineering applications. Tissue engineering and regenerative medicine aim to create artificial organs and stimulate tissue repair using a combination of materials, progenitor cells, and cell derived products. Bioimaging and spectroscopy methods, including fluorescence microscopy and magnetic resonance, offer insights into physiological changes and cellular dynamics, aiding in the understanding and design of robust biomedical therapeutics.