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Nikki Reinemann is an Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Affiliate Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of Mississippi. She leads the Molecular Biophysics and Engineering Laboratory, focusing on cytoskeletal mechanics, molecular motor dynamics, and STEM equity initiatives. Her research bridges engineering, physical chemistry, and molecular biology to understand disease propagation at the molecular scale.
She earned dual B.S. degrees in Chemical Engineering and Chemistry from the University of Mississippi and a Ph.D. in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering from Vanderbilt University. Her work is funded by the NSF, NIH, and American Heart Association, and she has received prestigious awards like the 2022 Biomedical Engineering Society Young Innovator Award and 2024 Mississippi Academy of Sciences Early Career Award.
Reineman’s research emphasizes mechanochemical signaling in actomyosin ensembles, tubulin code mechanisms, and microenvironment engineering for cytoskeletal studies. She uses advanced techniques like optical tweezers, QCM-D, and Raman spectroscopy. Her recent studies explore actin-microtubule crosslinking, mechanically tunable matrices, and pandemic impacts on student parents.
As a STEM equity advocate, she directs the Ole Miss Nanoengineering Summer REU Program and participates in campus initiatives to foster equitable research opportunities. Her grants and awards reflect her dual focus on cutting-edge biophysics and inclusive education.
