Michael Brasino

Michael Brasino is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Biomedical Engineering at the University of Vermont (UVM). He leads the Bacterial Biosensors Lab, focusing on engineering probiotic bacteria for medical diagnostics and theranostics. His research spans bioengineering, protein engineering, and biomaterials, with applications in cancer detection and targeted drug delivery.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Bioengineering, University of Colorado, Boulder
• M.S. in Bioengineering, University of California, San Diego
• B.S. in Bioengineering, University of Washington

Research Interests: His work integrates synthetic biology, microbial engineering, and biomedical applications. Key areas include:

• Development of genetically engineered probiotics for in vivo sensing
• Design of photoresponsive protein systems for targeted therapy
• Biosensor technologies for early cancer detection

Publications Trends: Recent work emphasizes bacterial biosensors (e.g., lung-targeted probes), protein engineering for cell surface modification, and photochemical methods for precise drug delivery. Key themes include improving diagnostic sensitivity and expanding probiotic applications in healthcare.

Labs/Teams: Directs the Bacterial Biosensors Lab at UVM, collaborating on interdisciplinary projects combining engineering and microbiology. Current efforts focus on translational research for clinical applications.