Lahann Lab

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Research in the Lahann Lab focuses on surface engineering, advanced polymers, biomimetic materials, engineered microenvironments, and nano-scale self-assembly.

Here is some of the latest news about the exciting research happening in the Lahann Lab:

Dr. Lahann is Promoted to Full Professorship

Dr. Lahann has been promoted to full professorship in the Departments of Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Material Science and Engineering, and Macromolecualr Science and Engineering. Congratulations Dr. Lahann!

Asish's Paper is Published in Advanced Materials

A. C Misra, S. Bhaskar, N. Clay, J. Lahann, "Multicompartmental Particles for Combined Imaging and siRNA Delivery", Advanced Materials (2012).

Professor Lahann is Appointed as the Director of the Biointerfaces Institute

The Biointerfaces Institute at NCRC is a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment, where researchers from the basic sciences, engineering, and medical schools gather to address some of the greatest challenges in medicine today and move toward rapid clinical translation of new technological advances. Congratulations Dr. Lahann!

Xiaopei and Tom's Paper is Published in Macromolecular Rapid Communication

X. Deng*, T. W. Eyster*, Y. Elkasabi, J. Lahann, "Bio-Orthogonal Polymer Coatings for Co-Presentation of Biomolecules", Macromolecular Rapid Communications (2012).

Aftin has been selected as a Whitaker International Scholar

Aftin is selected as a Whitaker International Scholar. This competitive, national award is presented to students who have completed/or will soon complete their doctorate in biomedical engineering. The awards funds post doctoral work abroad and those selected have demonstrated significant achievement in research, education, or other societal activity related to biomedical engineering. Bolstered by this international experience, scholars are expected to become leaders in biomedical engineering. Congratulations Aftin!

Sam and Caci have received Undergraduate Summer Fellowships.

Sam and Caci have both received the UROP Undergraduate Summer Fellowship to continue their research in our lab this summer. Congratulations to our hardworking Undergrads!

Aftin has received the Rackham Predoctoral Fellowship.

Aftin has been selected to receive the Rackham Predoctoral Fellowship. This prestigious fellowship is presented to just seventy-two graduate students university-wide and is awarded to outstanding doctoral students who have achieved candidacy and are actively working on dissertation research and writing. Congratulations Aftin!

Aftin receives both the Marian Sarah Parker Prize-Graduate and the Richard and Eleanor Towner Prize for Distinguished Academic Achievement in Biomedical Engineering.

The Marian Sarah Parker Prize-Graduate is presented to an outstanding female graduate student who has demonstrated academic excellence, leadership qualities, and outstanding contributions to the University and/or community. The Richard and Eleanor Towner Prize for Distinguished Academic Achievement in Biomedical Engineering is presented to a graduate student who has excelled in research, leadership, and academic performance. Congratulations on winning both awards Aftin!

We've Moved! Here is our group in our new home at NCRC:

Aftin's Paper is Published in Small

A.M. Ross, Z. Jiang, M. Bastmeyer, J. Lahann, "Physical Aspects of Cell Culture Substrates: Topography, Roughness, and Elasticity", Small (2011).

Sampa and Srijanani's Paper is Published in Angewandte Chemie Int. Ed.

S. Saha, D. Copic, S. Bhaskar, N. Clay, A. Donini, A. J. Hart, J. Lahann, "Chemically Controlled Bending of Compositionally Anisotropic Microcylinders", Angewandte Chemie International Edition (2011).

Kyung Jin receives the Korean Research Foundation's Postdoctoral Fellowship.

The Korean Research Foundation's Postdoctoral Fellowship is one of the most competitive, prestigious fellowships in Korea. Congratulations Kyung Jin!

Hima's Paper is Published in Nature Protocols

H. Nandivada, L. G. Villa-Diaz, K. S. O'Shea, G. D. Smith, P. H. Krebsbach, J. Lahann, "Fabrication of Synthetic Polymer Coatings and Their Use in Feeder-Free Culture of Human Embryonic Stem Cells", Nature Protocols (2011) 6, 1037-1043.

Xiaopei and Christian's Paper is Published in Angewandte Chemie Int. Ed.

X. Deng, C. Friedmann, J. Lahann, "Bio-Orthogonal "Double-Click" Chemistry Based on Multifunctional Coatings", Angewandte Chemie International Edition (2011) 50, 6522-6526.

Professor Lahann's Review Paper on Multicompartmental Particles is Featured in Small

J. Lahann "Recent Progress in Nano-biotechnology: Compartmentalized Micro- and Nanoparticles via Electrohydrodynamic Co-jetting", Small, (2011) 7(9), 1149-1156.

Srijanani successfully defends her thesis. Congratulations Dr. Bhaskar!

Kyung Jin's paper gets published in the journal Macromolecular Rapid Communications

K. J. Lee, S. Hwang, J. Yoon, S. Bhaskar, T.-H. Park, J. Lahann, "Compartmentalized photoreactions within compositionally aniostropic Janus microstructures", Macromolecular Rapid Communications, (2011) 32(5), 431-437.

Hsien-Yeh's paper gets published in the journal Langmuir

H.Y. Chen, J. Lahann, "Designable Biointerfaces Using Vapor-Based Reactive Polymers", Langmuir (2011) 27(1), 34–48 (feature article, cover article).

Professor Lahann Is Accepted into the College of Fellows of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE)

Professor Joerg Lahann has been accepted into the College of Fellows of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE). He was selected for this honor by his peers in recognition of his outstanding research accomplishments in medical and biological engineering. The awards ceremony is scheduled for February 21, 2011 in Washington, D.C. Congratulations!