Our lab aims to address fundamental and therapeutic questions in immunology by developing and using tools from soft lithography and advanced microscopy to visualize and manipulate cells. The primary focus is on understanding the molecular controls that balance T cell activation versus tolerance. The ultimate aim of our laboratory is to manipulate T cell signaling pathways to control immunologically-mediated diseases. We are also actively developing a diagnostic technology for monitoring human immunity..

 

Technologies our lab uses include:

• Live-cell microscopy
• Biological atomic force microscopy
• Single-molecule manipulation
• Microfluidics & soft lithography
• Laser optics

We welcome PhD students from Bioengineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biophysics, Immunology, or Applied Physics to come visit the lab.

We are looking for a talented post-doctoral fellow.