
Position Title
Professor
Graduate Advisor for BMEGG
Position Title
Professor
Graduate Advisor for BMEGG
- Biomedical Engineering
3009 Ghausi Hall
Bio
Synthetic biology, artificial cellular systems, gene regulation, cellular heterogeneity, antibiotic treatment
Dr. Tan aims to understand the operating principles of cells and to apply them to biomedical applications. The Tan Lab focuses on the cell-free synthesis of proteins and the control of gene expression in bacteria. The lab’s work will enable the high-throughput engineering of synthetic molecules and cells for disease treatment.
Accepting students per funding availability.
Research Interests & Expertise
- Synthetic biology, artificial cellular systems, gene regulation, cellular heterogeneity, antibiotic treatment.