معرفی
Nate Cira is an Assistant Professor at the Meinig School of Biomedical Engineering within the College of Engineering at Cornell University. His research focuses on developing microfluidic technologies to study complex biological systems, including microbial communities, genetic interactions, and cellular processes. He leads the Cira Lab, which emphasizes high-throughput experimentation to address emergent properties in biological systems.
Education
- B.S. in Biomedical Engineering, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biology, and Molecular Biology from the University of Wisconsin - Madison (2011)
- M.S. and Ph.D. in Bioengineering from Stanford University (2013 and 2017)
Research Interests
His work spans Microfluidics and Microsystems, Systems and Synthetic Biology, and Biomedical Imaging. He designs tools to study microbial interactions, drug resistance, and cellular behavior at unprecedented scales. Recent projects include engineering droplet-based systems for studying bacterial evolution and developing automated platforms for high-throughput screening.
Awards and Honors
- Rowland Fellow (2017-2022)
- Siebel Scholar (2015-2016)
- NSF Graduate Research Fellowship (2011-2014)
- APS DFD Gallery of Fluid Motion Winner (2013)
Advising and Grants
Dr. Cira advises students in Biomedical Engineering and Microbiology graduate programs. His lab has secured funding from sources like the NSF and private foundations to advance microfluidic technologies for biomedical applications.
Labs and Teams
The Cira Lab collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to bridge engineering and biology, with a focus on translational research for healthcare and environmental challenges.
