The mission of the Biolectrodynamics team is to probe and influence biosystems using an electromagnetic field at the biomolecular level. To that end, we employ perform advanced electromagnetic concepts, advance microscopy-compatible high-frequency microfluidic chips and micro/nanotechnology enabled tools and computer simulations. In our current projects, we mechanistically explore how short intense electric and electromagnetic pulses can modulate the function of cytoskeletal proteins both. In vitro, such pulses can modulate the self-assembly of tubulin to microtubules or control the fate of cytoskeleton network in cells. These projects advance high-frequency bioelectronics technology for modulating the function of cytoskeleton at the nanoscale level.

Future projects

Our vision is to bring foundations to novel electromagnetic methods which will enable benign and more efficient bio-nanotechnology and medicine to bring us closer to a world where electromagnetic technologies can painlessly prevent, detect and cure diseases. Since classical and quantum electrodynamics and electrostatic forces govern most of interactions between the molecules, we believe electromagnetic field is a proper medium to modulate and control the function of the biological matter. We aim to engineer the electromagnetic field-biomatter interaction in order to steer the action of molecules, particularly proteins, to a desired outcome. This involves both engineering the technology to manipulate the EM field and waves as well as tuning the electromagnetic properties of the biomolecules and their ensembles. We are dedicated to deeper understand how “invisible” fields interact with biological matter for a better understanding of fundamental biophysical processes as well as for developing proof-of-concepts for technologies for a better world.