Current Research Project Areas in the Cullum Group

Cullum Group Photo; (front row/left to right): Tasha Messenger, Danielle Kobi, Charles Klutse, John Bender; (back row/left to right): Jason Kisser, Asmaa Khatib, Jian Sun, John Kiser; (not pictured) Nicole Whitten

Research in our group involves the development of novel sensing tools and strategies for the monitoring of biological and environmental systems at both the nano- and macro-scales. On the nano-scale, we are developing implantable sensors capable of being inserted into individual cells and optically positioned for the monitoring of cellular response to various external stimuli. On the macro-scale, we are developing new spectroscopic techniques for real-time disease (i.e., cancer) diagnosis in clinical and surgical settings.