UM Biointerfaces

Paradromics Inc. has officially added the University of Michigan as the third site for its “Connect‑One” clinical evaluation of the Connexus® brain-computer interface (BCI). Dr. Matthew Willsey will serve as site investigator! Read More Here: paradromics.com/news/paradromi…

Congratulations to Dr. Jouha Min on being the recipient of the prestigious NSF CAREER Award! Her innovative research focuses on designing infection-resistant biomaterials by using micro- and nano-scale surface patterns. Read More Here: che.engin.umich.edu/2025/07/15/jou…

Check out our featured equipment for this week- Nano ITC! Request training for the ITC here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI……… Want to see what other equipment is available at BI? Find it here: biointerfaces.umich.edu/core-equipment/

University of Michigan engineers, led by Dr. Jinsang Kim have developed TGlu, a groundbreaking blue fluorophore achieving an unprecedented 98% quantum efficiency in solid films and 94% in solution. Read More Here: news.engin.umich.edu/2025/07/displa…

Check out our featured equipment for this week- IR-Tracer100 Fourier-Transform Infared (FTIR)! Request training for the FTIR here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI………… Want to see what other equipment is available at BI? Find it here: biointerfaces.umich.edu/core-equipment/

Dr. Nicholas Kotov is spearheading the CHIRAL‑PRO project—a six‑year, $10.7 million ERC Synergy Grant, with $3.5 million earmarked for Michigan. Read More Here: che.engin.umich.edu/2025/06/17/mic…

The Biointerfaces Institute launches its 2025 SURi Program. The program allows an internship for undergraduate scholars where they can work with BI faculty mentors and graduate students. The goal is for students to explore research interests, and related career opportunities!

Check out our featured equipment for this week-Mastersizer 2000! Request training for the Mastersizer 2000 here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI……… Want to see what other equipment is available at BI? Find it here: biointerfaces.umich.edu/core-equipment/

BI CORE Member, Dr. Isabelle Lombaert, has been named the William E. Kotowicz Professor of Dentistry at Michigan School of Dentistry for her outstanding work. Congratulations Dr. Lombaert!

At the heart of biotech innovation, members of our institute ventured to Boston for the BIO International Convention(BIO 2025) at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center. Immersing themselves in four days packed with cutting‑edge programming and global partnering opportunities!

Check out our featured equipment for this week-Discovery 2500 Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC)! Request training for the DSC here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI……… Want to see what other equipment is available at BI? Find it here: biointerfaces.umich.edu/core-equipment/

The Biointerfaces Interlaboratory Committee (BIONIC) hosted a fantastic summer barbecue on June 18, bringing the community together for a fun and engaging annual event!

Check out our featured equipment for this week-FluoroMax Plus Spectrofluorometer! Request training for the FluoroMax Plus Spectrofluorometer here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…… Want to see what other equipment is available at BI? Find it here: biointerfaces.umich.edu/core-equipment/

Dr. Willsey’s team is pioneering the use of invasive brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) to decode distinct finger movement intentions in real time—enabling control of a virtual quadcopter through complex 3D space. Join us Thursday, June 19 as Dr. Willsey presents their findings!

BI CORE Member, Dr. Sasha Cai Lesher-Pérez, plays a key role in guiding interdisciplinary teams through a fast-paced, three-day challenge aimed at accelerating innovation in microgel production. Read Article Here: che.engin.umich.edu/2025/05/26/mic…

Check out our featured equipment for this week-FluoroMax Plus Spectrofluorometer! Request training for the FluoroMax Plus Spectrofluorometer here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…… Want to see what other equipment is available at BI? Find it here: biointerfaces.umich.edu/core-equipment/

Researchers have developed the ExoPatch, a minimally invasive microneedle patch that captures melanoma-specific exosomes directly from the skin for rapid, point-of-care diagnosis. Read More Here: sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

Groundbreaking research led by BI CORE Members, Dr. Sunitha Nagrath and Dr. Max Wicha, is challenging the traditional understanding of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), a form of early-stage breast cancer. Read More Here: sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

Check out our featured equipment for this week - The Discovery 5500 Thermal Gravimetric Analysis (TGA) Request training for the The TGA here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI… Want to see what other equipment is available at BI? Find it here: biointerfaces.umich.edu/core-equipment/

Professor Abdon Pena-Francesch has been honored with the 2025 PMSE Early Investigator Award. This prestigious recognition is awarded to early-career researchers who have made significant contributions to the field of polymer science and engineering. Congratulations!