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Accelerating the Development and Commercialization of a Robot Scientist/Self-Driving Biological Laboratory
This project seeks to develop scalable, 1,000-channel CAPCAS microbioreactor systems to accelerate AI/ML-driven advancements in cell-culture control for biologically produced pharmaceuticals and industrial chemicals. The outcome will enable more efficient cell-line identification, media…
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Learning with Optimal Guidance for Autistic Navigators (LOGAN) Virtual Driving Instruction System
SANDI supports neurodiverse individuals, particularly those on the autism spectrum, in achieving driving independence by addressing barriers like anxiety and sensory overload through structured, repetitive learning. This innovative simulator enhances confidence, provides greater accessibility to…
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A Stabilizing Agent That Enhances the Resistance of Probiotics and Recombinant Enzymes to Heat and Desiccation
This technology will use the bacterial hydrophilin DtpA to enhance the stability and viability of probiotics and enzymes under extreme conditions, improving strain diversity, bacterial recovery, and enzyme protection for microbiome-based therapeutics.
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Preclinical Testing of Resorbable Surgical Mesh
This proposal aims to develop poly(thioketal thiourethane) (PTKTUR) elastomers for surgical mesh that support tissue regeneration and degrade in response to cell-secreted reactive oxygen species, with tunable mechanical properties matching patient biology.
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Developing a Novel Platform for Social Science Research Using LLM Persona-Agents
The team is developing an automated, text-based platform with customizable persona-agents to simulate social interactions, enabling research on how conversations influence beliefs, disinformation, and radicalization in chat-based environments.