IEM Laboratories
Our research labs work to develop novel methods for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of important diseases and injuries, such as cancer and cardiovascular, metabolic, neurological, ophthalmological, and orthopedic diseases.
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Berns Lab (Cellular Biophotonics Lab) Project Scientist: Dr. Linda Shi, Co-Director of the Biophotonics Technology Center (BTC) & Program Director of IEM OPALS Research Focus: Studying the interaction of photons with cells and their organelles, enabling the examination of cell structure and function at the nanoscale and below |
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Chien Lab Principle Investigator: Dr. Shu Chien, Founding Director of the Institute of Engineering in Medicine & Professor Emeritus of Shu Chien-Gene Lay Department of Bioengineering at UC San Diego Research Focus: Studying the role of mechanical forces in regulating the molecular, genetic, and epigenetic mechanisms in vascular endothelial cells in health and disease, such as atherosclerosis |
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McCulloch Lab (Cardiac Mechanics Research Group) Principle Investigator: Dr. Andrew McCulloch, Director of the Institute of Engineering in Medicine & Professor of Bioengineering at UC San Diego Research Focus: Mechanics and electrical dynamics of the normal and diseased heart from molecular to organ scales |
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Zhong Lab (Brain Aging Research Lab) Principle Investigator: Dr. Sheng Zhong, Professor of Bioengineering at UC San Diego & Director for UCSD Center for Liquid Biopsy Research & Director for the organizational hub of the NIH funded 4D Nucleome (4DN) Program Research Focus: Centered on understanding the intricacies of cellular and molecular biology through the development and application of advanced sequencing and profiling techniques |
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