Biosensors and Bioinstrumentation

Utilizing recent advances in biochemistry, electronics, omics and physiology to develop novel diagnostic, therapeutic and prosthetic devices

microscope image of biosensors from Chilkoti lab

Research in the fields of biosensors and bioinstrumentation utilizes recent advances in biochemistry, electronics, omics (genomics, epigenetics, proteomics), and physiology to develop novel diagnostic, therapeutic, and prosthetic devices.

Duke biosensor researchers engineer macro- and nano-scale devices that utilize biological components, such as antibodies or enzymes, to detect and quantify minute amounts of chemicals or investigate biological process in diverse systems and environments.

Duke bioinstrumentation researchers create and disseminate diverse health care technologies and know-how around the world, especially focusing on the developing world. The biosensors and bioinstrumentation research communities at Duke are supported and enhanced by the Fitzpatrick Institute for Photonics and the Duke Global Health Institute.

Associated Faculty

Ashutosh Chilkoti, Ph.D. Profile Photo
Ashutosh Chilkoti, Ph.D. Profile Photo

Ashutosh Chilkoti, Ph.D.

Alan L. Kaganov Distinguished Professor of Biomedical Engineering

Emma Chory Profile Photo
Emma Chory Profile Photo

Emma Chory

Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering

Bruce Klitzman Profile Photo
Bruce Klitzman Profile Photo

Bruce Klitzman

Associate Professor Emeritus in Surgery

Mark L. Palmeri Profile Photo
Mark L. Palmeri Profile Photo

Mark L. Palmeri

Professor of the Practice in the Department of Biomedical Engineering

Pengfei Song, Ph.D. Profile Photo
Pengfei Song, Ph.D. Profile Photo

Pengfei Song, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering

Dr Jon Viventi, Ph.D. Profile Photo
Dr Jon Viventi, Ph.D. Profile Photo

Dr Jon Viventi, Ph.D.

Hawkins Family Associate Professor

Tuan Vo-Dinh, Ph.D. Profile Photo
Tuan Vo-Dinh, Ph.D. Profile Photo

Tuan Vo-Dinh, Ph.D.

R. Eugene and Susie E. Goodson Distinguished Professor of Biomedical Engineering

Adam Wax, Ph.D. Profile Photo
Adam Wax, Ph.D. Profile Photo

Adam Wax, Ph.D.

Professor of Biomedical Engineering

Patrick D. Wolf Profile Photo
Patrick D. Wolf Profile Photo

Patrick D. Wolf

Associate Professor Emeritus of Biomedical Engineering

Junjie Yao, Ph.D. Profile Photo
Junjie Yao, Ph.D. Profile Photo

Junjie Yao, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering

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