Cancer & Physical Sciences Members
The Cancer & Physical Sciences Program unites fundamental chemistry, physical sciences and bioengineering groups that focus on developing cancer-relevant therapeutic and diagnostic agents using nano-scale materials and physical sciences approaches.
Scheidt, Karl
Professor
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Our discoveries focus on efficient, enabling reactions and using simple organic molecules as catalysts. We have been heavily involved in the synthesis and study of multiple anti-tumor/anti-motility ag... [more]
Schiltz, Gary
Research Professor
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Collaborate with faculty on translational research projects to advance basic research towards therapeutic endpoints using small molecules. In this role, I have led multiple early stage drug discovery ... [more]
Silverman, Richard
Professor
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The primary focus in Silverman's laboratory is basic research into central nervous system disorders, including Parkinson’s disease, cerebral palsy, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, addiction, and epil... [more]
Stupp, Samuel
Professor
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Development of novel bioactive biomaterials for regenerative medicine.
Szleifer, Igal G
Professor
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Professor Szleifer's group works on the development and application of theoretical methodologies to study the interactions between cells and biomaterials. For example, his group aims at understanding ... [more]
Thomson, Regan J
Professor
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Cell and Molecular Immunology and Cardiovascular Disease
Wang, Christine
Assistant Professor
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Dr. Wang is a biomaterials engineer and an assistant professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. Her research focuses on advancing active nanomaterials to tackle health-related c... [more]
Woloschak, Gayle E.
Professor
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Dr. Woloschak is developing for intracellular use a new type of bio-nanocomposite that has novel functional properties inside cells and in vitro. These nanocomposites are composed of metal oxide (TiO2... [more]
Zhang, Hao
Professor
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The Functional Optical Imaging Lab (FOIL) at Northwestern University is dedicated to develop novel optical, ultrasonic, and electrical imaging techniques for biomedical research and clinical... [more]
Zhang, Xiaoyu
Assistant Professor
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Our research group seeks to develop small molecule therapeutic modalities, including protein degraders and stabilizers, and cancer neoantigen inducers and modifiers, that modulate cancer priority targ... [more]