Kimberly Osborn, “Developing and Testing a Labeling Reagent for Human IgG Antibodies” Mentors: Ionel Popa and Annie Eis, Physics Antibodies show potential to be used in a variety of applications, but they are difficult to work with due to natural…… Read More
Marina Slawinski, “Manipulation of Mechanical Properties in Protein-Polysaccharide Hydrogels” Mentor: Ionel Popa, Physics The ability to fine-tune the physical structure and mechanical properties of biomaterials is desirable for applications in tissue engineering as well as the design of cell scaffolds…… Read More
Daniel Collison, “Protein-Hydrogel Synthesis and Cation Induced Shape Programing Using Various Crosslinking Reagents” Mentor: Ionel Popa, Physics The ability to synthesis hydrogels and program a reversable temporary shape through three-dimensional crosslinking is essential to the future of medicine and soft…… Read More
Naomi Raicu, “Study of Protein Mechanics Using a Novel Force-Clamp Rheometer-Based Protein Hydrogel Software” Mentor: Ionel Popa, Physics Protein hydrogels are materials comprised of many proteins that have characteristics of both polymeric hydrogels and proteins, making them both durable and…… Read More