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Sean Palecek is a Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, affiliated with the College of Engineering and the Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering, with additional roles in Biomedical Engineering. His research focuses on cellular signaling networks, mechanotransduction, and stem cell differentiation, particularly investigating how adhesion and mechanical cues influence disease pathogenesis and regenerative medicine.
- PhD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1998)
- MS, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (1995)
- BE, University of Delaware (1993)
His work spans cell adhesion, biofilm formation in Candida albicans, and mechanical regulation of human embryonic stem cell differentiation. He develops methods for scalable stem cell culture and biofilm-resistant medical materials.
Recent publications highlight innovations in organoid manufacturing, endothelial cell differentiation, and biomaterials for cardiac repair. His research integrates multi-omics analysis and machine learning approaches for antifungal peptide design.
- 2023 Kellett Mid-Career Award
- 2014 American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering Fellow
- 2013 Vilas Distinguished Achievement Professor
- 2013 PNAS Cozzarelli Prize
Sean Palecek's laboratory at UW-Madison explores intersections of cellular engineering, vascular biology, and neurovascular modeling, with applications in cardiology and infectious disease.
