Sindy K.Y. Tang

Dr. Sindy K.Y. Tang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Stanford University, with courtesy appointments in Bioengineering and Radiology. She leads the Micro-Nano-Bio Lab, focusing on developing micro/nano-scale devices for precision medicine and environmental sustainability. Her work bridges engineering, biology, and medicine through microfluidic platforms for single-cell analysis, cancer organoid models, and allergy diagnostics.

Educational Background:

• PhD in Engineering Sciences (Harvard University, advised by Prof. George Whitesides)
• MS in Electrical Engineering (Stanford University)
• BS in Electrical Engineering (Caltech)

Research Focus: Dr. Tang's lab explores innovative tools for understanding cellular wound repair, cancer immunotherapy modeling, and precision diagnostics. Key projects include:

• Microfluidic 'guillotine' for controlled cell dissection
• Basophil activation tests for food allergy diagnosis
• Automated micro-dissection systems for tumor organoids

Awards & Recognition:

• NSF CAREER Award (2020)
• Kenneth & Barbara Oshman Faculty Scholar
• Invited Lecture at Nobel Symposium on Microfluidics (2019)

Lab & Collaborations: The lab collaborates with institutions like UCSF, PNNL, and the Sean N. Parker Center for Allergy Research. Ongoing efforts include synthetic neuron construction (NSF-funded) and spatial proteomics for cancer biology. Recent publications span wound repair mechanisms, fomite transmission studies, and organoid-based cancer models.