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Paul Abbyad is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Santa Clara University, part of the College of Arts and Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. from Stanford University and a B.Sc. from McGill University. His research focuses on developing microfluidic droplet technologies for biomedical applications, particularly in single-cell analysis and label-free cell sorting. The lab emphasizes undergraduate involvement, with many publications co-authored by undergraduates. Abbyad has been recognized with prestigious awards including the NSF Career Award (2018-2023) and the Henry Dreyfus Teaching-Scholar Award (2019-2024). His work bridges fundamental science and engineering, addressing challenges in cell metabolism, cancer diagnostics, and bioanalytical systems.
Education:
- Ph.D., Stanford University
- B.Sc., McGill University
Research Focus: His lab leverages microfluidic platforms to study droplet-based assays for protein and cellular analysis. Key areas include:
- Label-free sorting via interfacial tension (SIFT)
- Single-cell glycolysis and lactate release profiling
- Radiometric assays for cancer cell metabolism
- Microfluidic circuit design for biological material analysis
Awards & Grants:
- National Science Foundation Career Award (2018-2023)
- National Institutes of Health R15 Award (2018-2021)
- Henry Dreyfus Teaching-Scholar Award (2019-2024)
Lab & Teaching: The Abbyad Lab at Santa Clara University emphasizes collaborative undergraduate research. Courses taught include Biophysical Chemistry (Chem 150) and Physical Chemistry Lab (Chem 154), integrating hands-on microfluidic experiments. The lab's innovations have led to patented technologies and front-cover journal highlights.
