By Washington State University – Department of Translational Medicine and Physiology

Nanotechnology-Enhanced Biosensors for Biomedical and Healthcare Applications

February 20, 2024
Noon–1:00 P.M. PST
SCCRS 250 or via Zoom
Meeting ID: 934 0562 8305
Passcode: 001222

Speaker: Annie Du, PhD
Research Professor
School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering
Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture
Washington State University

Biosensors represent a modern engineering tool with widespread applications in numerous areas, including health care, biomedical research, environmental monitoring, and security. Through the integration of nanotechnology, biosensors have opened the door to novel sensing mechanisms and sensing capabilities. This seminar delves into the intersection of nanotechnology and biosensor technologies, exploring their synergistic potential to revolutionize biomedical and healthcare domains. The discussion encompasses the integration of nanomaterials into biosensing platforms, elucidating their role in enhancing sensitivity, specificity, and multi-functionality. The focus extends to diverse applications, including disease diagnostics, biomarker monitoring, and targeted drug delivery.

Dr. Du received her Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry from Nanjing University (China) in 2005. She joined Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) in 2009 and moved to Washington State University in 2013. With a broad background in Analytical Chemistry, her research extends to the field of nano-biotechnology, focusing on nanomaterial synthesis and the development of small-scale devices for biomedical diagnosis, food safety, and environmental applications.

Her research has been funded by prestigious organizations, including NIH, CDC, USDA, NSF, and other non-profit organizations. Her work has resulted in over 300 publications. In recognition of her contributions, Dr. Du has been named “Highly Cited Researcher” (Web of Science), ranking among the top 1% most cited researchers worldwide in 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 respectively.

For more information contact Michelle Sanchez.