معرفی
Dr. Sindy K.Y. Tang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Stanford University, with courtesy appointments in Bioengineering and Radiology. She leads the Micro-Nano-Bio Lab, focusing on developing micro/nano-scale devices for precision medicine and environmental sustainability. Her work bridges engineering, biology, and medicine through microfluidic platforms for single-cell analysis, cancer organoid models, and allergy diagnostics.
Educational Background:
- PhD in Engineering Sciences (Harvard University, advised by Prof. George Whitesides)
- MS in Electrical Engineering (Stanford University)
- BS in Electrical Engineering (Caltech)
Research Focus: Dr. Tang's lab explores innovative tools for understanding cellular wound repair, cancer immunotherapy modeling, and precision diagnostics. Key projects include:
- Microfluidic 'guillotine' for controlled cell dissection
- Basophil activation tests for food allergy diagnosis
- Automated micro-dissection systems for tumor organoids
Awards & Recognition:
- NSF CAREER Award (2020)
- Kenneth & Barbara Oshman Faculty Scholar
- Invited Lecture at Nobel Symposium on Microfluidics (2019)
Lab & Collaborations: The lab collaborates with institutions like UCSF, PNNL, and the Sean N. Parker Center for Allergy Research. Ongoing efforts include synthetic neuron construction (NSF-funded) and spatial proteomics for cancer biology. Recent publications span wound repair mechanisms, fomite transmission studies, and organoid-based cancer models.
