Maciej Zborowski

Maciej Zborowski is an Associate Professor in the Department of Molecular Medicine (School of Medicine) and the Department of Biomedical Engineering (Case School of Engineering) at Case Western Reserve University. His research focuses on developing magnetic-based technologies for medical applications, including cell separation using magnetic nanoparticles and studying cellular biophysics in diseases like malaria and cancer.

Research Interests: Zborowski's lab investigates magnetic flow sorting, cell tracking velocimetry, and the application of magnetic nanoparticles in diagnostics and therapy. Recent work includes analyzing the magnetic properties of sickle red blood cells and developing portable hematology analyzers. His collaborations span institutions like the Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Center and The Ohio State University.

Technical Contributions: He has pioneered techniques such as quadrupole magnetic field-flow fractionation and Cell Tracking Velocimetry, which enable precise measurement of cellular parameters like iron content and motility. His work bridges engineering, biology, and clinical medicine, with implications for cancer screening, stem cell isolation, and malaria diagnostics.

Labs & Teams: Leads the Zborowski Lab at Case Western Reserve University, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to advance biomedical engineering tools for healthcare.