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Biomedical Engineering Faculty Candidate Seminar
Woo-Sik Jang, PhD
Research Scientist
Solvay Specialty Polymers
Abstract: Cell motility is central to biological processes such as wound healing, immune cell surveillance, and embryonic development. Thus, the integration of self-motility into synthetic protocells is an active research field. In this vein, I propose to develop novel protocell structures made from protein-polymer hybrid materials. The polymer amphiphiles will enhance the mechanical stability of the capsule. On the other hand, the protein amphiphiles will serve as a hosting domain for various cellular functions. In this context, I will pursue three specific research aims.
1. Investigate the phase behavior of protein polymer hybrid materials
2. Investigate enzymatic power generation mechanism
3. Create self-motile synthetic protocells
The first and second research aims will be fundamental studies to accomplish the third research aim. Through the success of the proposed study, humanity will take a step closer to the development of synthetic immune cells.
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