Charlie Mace

Charlie Mace is an Associate Professor at Tufts University, with dual appointments in the School of Arts and Sciences (Chemistry) and the School of Engineering (Biomedical Engineering). His research focuses on developing low-cost, patient-centric diagnostic technologies for resource-limited settings, merging analytical chemistry, materials science, and engineering principles.

• PhD Biophysics, University of Rochester
• BS Physics, Le Moyne College

His work addresses global health challenges through paper-based microfluidics, self-collected blood/saliva sampling, and field-deployable diagnostic kits. Key innovations include patterned dried blood spot cards and leukocyte depletion techniques for improved DNA sequencing.

Recent publications emphasize standardization of microsampling, colorimetric fentanyl detection, RT-LAMP assays for SARS-CoV-2, and HIV viral load quantification. Collaborations span clinical, academic, and industry partners in Africa, South America, and the U.S.

• NSF CAREER Award
• Analytical Methods Emerging Investigator

He has secured grants from the National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Defense, and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for projects including rapid COVID-19 diagnostics and self-contained plasma separators. His lab holds multiple patents on blood separation and paper-based device designs.