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John P. Wikswo is the University Distinguished Professor at Vanderbilt University, holding appointments in Biomedical Engineering, Molecular Physiology & Biophysics, and Physics. He founded the Vanderbilt Institute for Integrative Biosystems Research and Education (VIIBRE) in 2001, which has become a leader in microfluidic organs-on-chips and systems biology tools.
- B.A. in Physics, University of Virginia (1970)
- M.S. and Ph.D. in Physics, Stanford University (1973, 1975)
For 47 years, he has pioneered biomagnetic measurements in cardiology, including the first detection of magnetic fields from single axons and cardiac virtual electrode effects. His current work focuses on autonomous robot scientists like Genesis, integrating microfluidics with AI for yeast chemostat studies, and microphysiological systems for drug discovery and toxicology.
His 250+ publications and 47 patents span biomedical instrumentation, microfabrication, and interdisciplinary education via the SyBBURE program, which has mentored over 400 students. Awards include the 2017 R&D 100 Award and fellowships in seven societies.
