Fall 2025 meeting times will be on Wednesdays from 3:00 - 5:00 PM in HJ Patterson Rm 3223 (Research Lab).
Our research focuses on the design of nucleotide-based biosensors and point-of-care diagnostics for human and environmental health-related challenges. Students conduct research in the field of synthetic biology, which is an interdisciplinary field at the interface of engineering and biology. Students work in small teams to design, build, and test biosensors using molecular biology laboratory techniques. This research group actively collaborates and is co-located with a connected undergraduate research group - FIRE Molecular Diagnostics.
- Biosensor design approaches
- Design of point-of-care diagnostics and field-ready sensors
- Data analysis and visualization
- Molecular biology lab techniques
- Synthetic biology research
This team is open to any student of any major. This VIP is particularly relevant to students from the following majors:
- Biochemistry
- Biological Sciences
- Bioengineering
- Public Health Sciences
Preferred Interests & Preparation
No experience, prior knowledge, or coursework is necessary.
Catherine Spirito (she/hers)
Office of Undergraduate Research
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