Dixon studied how the mechanical environment affects the development of a more aggressive disease state in pancreatic cancer.

Jane is investigated the impact of different mechanical micro-environments on the epigenetic reprogramming of stem cells and mammary epithelial stem cells. Also interested in determining how these epigenetic marks are changed or held stable when cells migrate between micro-environments.

Sara Gonzalez aimed to create stable 3D channels in granular gel informing a functional artificial vascular that will support the growth of tissues in the selected culture medium.

Sachit Nagella studieed measurement and modeling of suspended particulates in complex fluids, such as blood or tissue.

Brandon Nguyen was a T32 Trainee in the Department of Bioengineering, and graduated Spring 2026.