Julie Biteen

Julie Biteen is an Associate Professor of Chemistry and Biophysics at the University of Michigan, holding the Janine Maddock Collegiate Professorship. She leads the Biteen Lab, which focuses on developing and applying single-molecule fluorescence imaging techniques to address fundamental questions in microbial cell biology and plasmonics.

Her educational background includes an M.S. in Applied Physics (2003) and a PhD in Chemistry (2006). The Biteen Lab operates at the intersection of chemistry, biophysics, and microbiology, with research spanning three integrated thrusts: microbial cell biology with single-molecule imaging, new method development for single-molecule imaging, and light-matter interactions in plasmon-coupled fluorescence systems.

Her recent publications (2023-2024) demonstrate significant contributions to understanding biomolecular condensates in bacteria, chiral molecule detection using plasmonics, DNA methylation dynamics, and advanced single-molecule tracking methodologies. The lab has developed innovative tools like NOBIAS for analyzing anomalous diffusion in single-molecule tracks.

The Biteen Lab is recognized for its commitment to inclusive scientific practices and has produced numerous publications in high-impact journals including Nature Communications, PNAS, Nucleic Acids Research, and Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters.

Professor Biteen actively mentors a diverse group of students and postdocs, emphasizing collaborative research, scientific integrity, and professional development. Her lab environment prioritizes safety, respect, and the development of scientists who can work across traditional disciplinary boundaries.