Research
QB3 researchers make fundamental scientific discoveries that lead to applications in areas such as medical diagnostics, pharmacological therapy, and biofuels. Research conducted by our faculty falls into one or more of nine themes:
Biological imaging
Visualizing biological systems at all scales: atoms, cells, organs.
Biomaterials, stem cells, and regenerative medicine
Development of biomaterials and stem cells for biotechnology and therapeutic applications.
Biomolecular structure and mechanism
Structure, function, and dynamics of macromolecules.
Cellular dynamics
Biochemical and biophysical analysis of cellular processes.
Chemical biology
Applying the tools of chemistry to biology, aiding in drug discovery and interrogation of biology.
Genotype to phenotype
Harvesting the information in genomes and the effect of variation.
Precision measurement and control of biological systems
Developing the ability to mechanically, optically, or chemically alter and monitor biology for interrogation and diagnostics.
Synthetic biology
Design, redesign, and construction of new biological parts, devices, and systems.
Theoretical modeling of biological systems
Theoretical and computational analysis of macromolecules, biological systems, and interpretation of experimental data.