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Joshua C. Vaughan is a Professor at the University of Washington, holding affiliations across the Department of Chemistry, Department of Physiology and Biophysics, and the Biological Physics, Structure and Design Program. His research focuses on developing high-resolution fluorescence microscopy tools and applying them to study molecular-scale biological systems. Notable projects include creating novel fluorescent probes, tissue expansion techniques, and genomic organization assays. He collaborates with biologists and pathologists to explore neuronal circuitry, immune cell development, and pathological mechanisms.
Education: Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from MIT (2005), B.A. in Chemistry from Reed College (2000). His postdoctoral work at Harvard involved super-resolution microscopy and virus transport studies.
Lab locations include Bagley Hall (offices 215, 460/462) and microscopy facilities in the Chemistry Library. The Vaughan Lab actively recruits graduate students and has recently welcomed researchers like Nina Fan, Eesha Konatham, and Trevor Odell. Advising highlights include mentoring Ziyu Guo and Adil Ali to successful thesis defenses.
His work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches blending chemistry, biology, and optics. Lab activities are coordinated through weekly group meetings and a multifaceted skillset enabling innovative problem-solving.
