Nancy Allbritton

Nancy Allbritton is the Frank & Julie Jungers Dean of the University of Washington (UW) College of Engineering and a Professor of Bioengineering. She holds a PhD in Medical Physics from MIT, an MD from Johns Hopkins University, and a B.S. in Physics from Louisiana State University. Her research focuses on biomedical microdevices, organ-on-a-chip technologies, and single-cell analytical techniques, with applications in oncology, gastrointestinal diseases, and regenerative medicine. She has pioneered technologies leading to 15 commercial products and co-founded multiple companies, including Protein Simple and Altis Biosystems.

Dr. Allbritton’s work bridges engineering, chemistry, and medicine. Her lab develops microfluidic platforms, cell sorting technologies, and in vitro tissue models. Notable achievements include the creation of the first functional intestine-on-a-chip system and patented single-cell enzyme assay methods. She serves on editorial and advisory boards for journals and institutions globally, including the Annual Review of Analytical Chemistry and the National Academy of Engineering.

Her awards include election to the National Academy of Engineering (2024), AAAS Fellowship (2015), and the Ralph Adams Award (2020). She actively mentors researchers through her lab and industry collaborations, driving translational research from bench to clinic.