معرفی
Professor Bianxiao Cui is the Job and Gertrud Tamaki Professor of Chemistry at Stanford University and a fellow of the Wu Tsai Stanford Neuroscience Institute. Her research integrates biophysics, cell biology, chemistry, and nanotechnology to develop tools for studying the nano-bio interface, membrane curvature, electrophysiology, and signal transduction in health and disease.
- Ph.D. in Chemistry, University of Chicago (2002)
- B.S. in Material Science & Engineering, University of Science & Technology of China (1998)
Her group bridges biochemistry, material science, and neuroscience to probe cellular processes at nanoscale. Key projects include:
- Mechanisms of Membrane Curvature: How nanoscale topography regulates integrin adhesions, ER-PM contacts, and ion channel activity.
- Electrophysiological Tools: Nanoelectrode arrays (NEAs) and electrochromic optical recording (ECORE) for scalable, label-free action potential monitoring.
- Protein Relocalization: Using shuttle proteins to rewire subcellular localization for disease intervention.
Recent articles highlight advancements in 3D cell adhesion, AI-driven electrophysiology, and optogenetic pain models. Her work spans biochemical assays, nanofabrication, and in vivo studies.
Scientific Awards:
- Ono Pharma Breakthrough Science Initiative Award (2022-2025)
- NIH New Innovator Award (2012-2017)
- NSF CAREER and INSPIRE Awards
- Packard and Searle Fellowships
Teaching & Advising: She mentors PhD students in Chemistry and Biophysics, including Krishna Raghavan and Pengwei Sun, and supervises postdoctoral fellows like Dr. Wei Zhang. She teaches Biophysical Chemistry and advises on cellular nanomechanics and optogenetics.
Labs & Collaborations: The Cui Lab collaborates with the Melosh and Khosla labs, focusing on cell-material interactions and neurotechnology development (e.g., Kirigami electronics for organoid stimulation).
