Affiliate Faculty » Biomolecular Engineering, Cellular Engineering and Synthetic Biology

We perform fundamental research and develop technologies for improving human health. Ongoing research includes studies of nanoparticle-biological interactions, cellular mechanics, engineering of proteases and CRISPR-Cas systems, development of new types of sensors, and new materials for biomedical applications.

Faculty

Photo of Christine E. Schmidt Christine Schmidt Distinguished Professor & J. Crayton Pruitt Family Endowed Chair, J. Crayton Pruitt Family Department of Biomedical Engineering
Photo of Blanka Sharma Blanka Sharma Associate Professor, J. Crayton Pruitt Family Department of Biomedical Engineering