Health

We have a long history and an established track record in world-class research advancing chemical and biological engineering fundamentals and their applications to medical treatments and human health. Our research interests span the gamut from molecular-scale phenomena, single-molecule biophysics, polymer science, drug delivery, stem cell biology, to pre-clinical applications, tissue engineering, and regenerative medicine. Some examples of our research activities include:

• Developing biomaterials for tissue engineering and drug delivery applications.
• Creating biomaterials to examine complex cell behaviours and responses, including cell growth, differentiation and movement.
• Incorporating cutting-edge research of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) on materials and formulation design to better suit knowledge translation towards clinical practices.
• Developing technologies for improved nutrition and health through food fortification.
• Designing and manufacturing novel materials with smart functionalities and biostable properties.
• Establishing novel and integrated single-molecule functional imaging techniques that address basic questions related to the physical, chemical, mechanical, and electronic properties of biological materials and how they impact their functional characteristics and performance.