Savas Tay

Savas Tay is a Professor of Molecular Engineering and Director of the Biological and Immuno Engineering Research Theme at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering. His research focuses on immune signaling, single-cell analysis, microfluidics, infectious diseases, and microbiome dynamics. He directs the Tay Lab and is affiliated with the Institute for Genomics and Systems Biology. He holds a PhD in Optical Sciences from the University of Arizona and conducted postdoctoral research at Stanford University.

His research integrates experimental and computational approaches to study cellular communication networks, developing innovative technologies like microfluidic devices and proximity sequencing for high-throughput biological analysis. Key projects include studying herpesvirus replication mechanisms, SARS-CoV-2 pathogenesis, and drug repurposing strategies for viral infections.

• Education:
  • PhD in Optical Sciences, University of Arizona
  • Postdoctoral Research, Stanford University Bioengineering

Prof. Tay has secured major grants including the ERC Starting Grant (2013) and Paul G. Allen Distinguished Investigator Award (2019). His work has been featured in Nature, Science, Cell, and media outlets like BBC and National Geographic.

• Awards:
  • ERC Starting Grant (2013)
  • Paul G. Allen Distinguished Investigator Award (2019)
• Labs/Teams:
  • Tay Lab at UChicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering

His recent work emphasizes high-throughput systems for analyzing cell signaling dynamics, including microfluidic platforms for studying metastasis and viral replication. Collaborations span engineering, immunology, and computational biology to address complex biological questions.