Lisa Satterwhite

Lisa Satterwhite is an Associate Research Professor in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at Duke University, with a focus on interdisciplinary research bridging engineering and biomedical sciences. She is a Faculty Network Member of the Duke Institute for Brain Sciences and has authored numerous publications in biophotonics, cellular dynamics, and vascular biology.

• Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins University (1992)

Her research spans Biomedical Engineering, Biophotonics, and Optical Microscopy, with applications in Sickle Cell Disease, COVID-19, and Vascular Repair. Key contributions include advancements in quantitative phase microscopy and dynamic cell imaging for disease diagnostics.

Recent work explores epigenetic and genomic factors in disease severity, including chromatin accessibility in PBMCs during SARS-CoV-2 infection and optical signatures for sickle red blood cells. Her publications highlight collaborations in Biomedical Optics, Cardiology, and Environmental Health.