Nuttada Panpradist

Nuttada Panpradist is an Assistant Professor at The University of Texas at Austin in the Department of Biomedical Engineering. Her research focuses on developing sustainable diagnostic solutions to address global health disparities, with applications in infectious diseases, women’s health, and One Health. The Panpradist Lab (Panda Lab) integrates synthetic biology, biosensor engineering, and AI/ML to create rapid, accessible tools for clinical and resource-limited environments.

• Academic Rank: Assistant Professor
• University: The University of Texas at Austin
• Department: Biomedical Engineering

Research interests include biosensor and diagnostic platform development, HIV/TB drug resistance detection, and equitable technology implementation. Her work employs isothermal molecular techniques, DNA logic circuits, and engineered phages to create low-cost diagnostics.

Recent publications highlight her focus on LAMP-based assays, CRISPR-Cas integration, and point-of-care diagnostic systems. Key themes include infectious disease monitoring, resource-limited testing, and synthetic biology applications.

Scientific awards: No awards explicitly mentioned.

Advising and grants: No students or grants listed in available text. However, the lab emphasizes collaboration with stakeholders like Dell Medical School and international health ministries.

Lab and team: The Panda Lab (est. Jan 2025) is an interdisciplinary research group at UT Austin BME, dedicated to transforming medical technology development through community engagement and global partnerships.