My research group’s focus is developing new approaches based on integrated optics to study the complex behavior of biological systems.  This includes synthesizing new materials as well as inventing new devices and performing single- and few-cell studies.

The FOE symposium was a wonderful opportunity to meet researchers far outside of my own area of expertise.  Several of these interactions have led to subsequent collaborations, and entirely new areas of research. for both of us.  This type of truly immersive experience is really the only way to make these cross-disciplinary connections.