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Bioelectronics

We exploit cellular-electrical connections to transmit information via devices that combine skills of the living world and the inorganic world.

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Biomaterials

We combine naturally occurring microbial systems and designer proteins to autonomously assemble functional living materials.

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People

We take pride in being an interdisciplinary, collegial, collaborative, and diverse group of scientists. If you’re interested in joining us, please view the Contact page. Dr. Caroline Ajo-Franklin, Primary Investigator I lead a group that forges new understanding and engineering strategies to interface microorganisms and materials. READ MORE BioElectricians & BioMaterialists Please click on headshots…

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