Please join us for a special seminar from Omenn-Darling Bioengineering Institute and the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering. 

Light refreshments to be served before the seminar.

Abstract

Biomaterials serve as intricate microenvironments for cells and molecules. Understanding and tailoring the properties of materials are crucial in overcoming biomedical challenges by influencing cellular behavior, modulating molecular interactions, and directing tissue regeneration. By harnessing the unique properties of biomaterials, we can unlock the full potential of emerging technologies in biomedicine, revolutionizing fields like 3D bioprinting, single-cell studies, and drug delivery. Through the integration of micro/nano-fabrication technologies, I have been developing biomaterials with precisely controlled and tailored properties to effectively interact with and manipulate biology at the cellular and molecular levels. This effort is directed towards addressing the three major challenges in the biomedical field:

1. Overcoming challenges in reproducing the microarchitecture of tissues and organs through the utilization of 3D bioprinting for the field of tissue engineering.
2. Alleviating the challenges associated with investigating individual cells based on their function through secretion-based single-cell analysis and isolation methods.
3. Enhancing therapeutic efficacies by utilizing biomaterials to modulate the pharmacological parameters of therapeutic agents in targeted drug delivery.