Research focus

Biosensing: We develop sensors for detecting biological molecules, providing real-time monitoring of health and environmental markers.

Cell therapies: We engineer cells as therapeutics to target a range of diseases, from cancer to genetic disorders. We develop approaches for more effective cell manufacturing and cryopreservation.

Diagnostics: We innovate methods for the early and precise detection of diseases at molecular and cellular levels and vaccines.

Engineering biologics: We engineer proteins and other biologics to treat diseases, including antibodies, enzymes, and therapeutic proteins.

Gene therapies: We innovate delivery and manufacturing technologies that use genes to treat, prevent, or cure diseases or medical disorders.

Imaging: We create advanced imaging techniques to visualize biological processes and bio-molecular interactions.

Lab-on-Chip systems: We miniaturize and automate complex laboratory biological processes onto microchips for diagnostics applications. 

Pharmaceutical engineering: We develop processes to produce safe and effective drugs, from formulation to manufacturing scale-up.

Therapeutic delivery: We develop new drug nano-carriers for more targeted and effective drug.


Affiliated academics

  • Professor Rongjun Chen
  • Dr Yuval Elani
  • Professor Jerry Heng
  • Professor Sergei Kazarian
  • Professor Cleo Kontoravdi
  • Professor Karen Polizzi
  • Dr Talia Shmool
  • Professor Daryl Williams
  • Professor Ali Yetisen