Spotlights

We use light-switchable molecules to control and engineer natural cell behaviors.

My current research focuses on understanding how single point mutations in cardiomyocytes at the molecular level translate to organ level dysfunction.

Currently, I work with the intestine of fruit flies as the model system, a remarkably dynamic organ that renews every few days. The tiny size of this tissue challenges current tools and I am developing micro-scale devices to study mechanobiology in this organ.

Q & A with UCSB Alumna Jenny Walker

Alumnus: Alex Downs, Ph.D., Q&A

Spotlight with Jeffrey Pham

Spotlight with Chad Wangsanuwat

Spotlight with Janae Gayle

BioE spotlight video