Department of Biomedical Engineering
Institute for Quantitative Health Science and Engineering
PIONEERING TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH WITH EXTRACELLULAR VESICLES
Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are sophisticated lipid-bound nanoparticles secreted by cells across all life forms and found in every bodily fluid. These diverse cellular messengers serve as critical mediators of intercellular communication, precisely delivering functional cargo—including proteins, nucleic acids, and metabolites—between cells throughout the body.
Our Mission
We investigate the fundamental biology and mechanisms of EVs in human health and disease, working to decode their complex molecular language and unlock their potential for revolutionary diagnostics and therapeutics.
Our Approach
Embedded within the collaborative research environment of the Institute for Quantitative Health Science and Engineering (IQ) at Michigan State University, our interdisciplinary team develops innovative methodologies to harness EVs as both diagnostic biomarkers and targeted therapeutic delivery systems.
Our Vision
Through this pioneering research, we aim to transform disease treatment paradigms and advance precision medicine, ultimately improving human health outcomes worldwide.
