Research in the Cluster for Neural and Immune Science and Engineering falls into three broad areas.
Basic Neurobiology and Immunobiology
- Jenn Hurley (Bio) – Mechanisms underlying circadian rhythm and disruptions effecting immune function
- Liz Blaber (BME) – Effects of gravity and mechanical load on metabolic and immune function
- Scott Forth (Bio) – Biophysics and protein interactions in neuronal development and neuroimmune function
- Dan Iascone (Bio) – Mechanisms, metabolism, and regenerative capacity of sleep
- Andres Muñoz-Rojas (BME) – Immune contribution to wound healing and tissue regeneration
- Marvin Bentley (Bio) – Neuronal membranes and axonal vs. dendritic vesicular trafficking
- Blanca Barquera (Bio/Chem) – Microbiology and and gut microbiota/human environment
In Silico, In Vitro, In Vivo Models and Tools
- Ben Larson (Bio) – Immune cell morphology based biomarkers/imaging
- Deanna Thompson (BME) – In vitro neural assays and nerve tissue engineering and repair
- Juergen Hahn (BME) – Systems biology in Autism, neurodegenerative diseases, AI/ML, metabolomics
- Kristen Mills (MANE) – Cell and tissue biomechanics; Experimental mechanics and materials and testing
Applied Devices and Materials
- Chris Cioffi (Chem) – Synthetic medicinal chemistry In pain and neuropathway
- Chris Puleo (BME) – Ultrasound-based non-invasive neuromodulation and single pathogen trapping/analysis
- Ed Palermo (MSE) – Poly(pro-drug) therapeutic polymers; anti-inflammatory and Neuromod. App’s
- Helen Zha (CBE) – Natural protein polymer-based therapeutics and coating; Neuromod. App’s
- Wayne Bequette (CBE) – Immune cell therapies and cell product manufacturing
- Chunyu Wang (Bio) – Structural mechanisms and drug discovery in neurodegeneration
- Peter Bonitatibus (Chem) – Nanoparticles and contrast media, including immune response
