My Mad Science

I really enjoy pursuits at the intersection of different branches of science and engineering.  In particular I like tackling complex problems that involve species conservation, sustainability of the planet, and human health and welfare. 

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Recently my research group has been developing technology and investigating
the underlying science of 'biopreservation',  in order to put 'living' things, like cells, tissues, and organs, into suspended animation, either on ice or in a dehydrated form, so they can be retrieved, on demand, for future use. 

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We look to 'extremophiles' for inspiration - creatures that exist in nature, that can adapt to extreme stress.  Using some of these strategies, we have been able to develop stabilization technologies (materials and processing methods) that enable us to extend the shelf life of biomolecules, viruses, cells, gametes, and tissues, for diagnostic and therapeutic use.