Cancer Research

Rendering of two cells splitting

Our cancer research initiatives apply the rigorous principles of physics, chemistry, and materials science to dismantle the complexities of cancer. By pioneering breakthrough technologies in immunoengineering, targeted nanoscale drug delivery, advanced cellular imaging, and more, our researchers are developing highly precise therapies that train the body’s own immune system to destroy tumors while sparing healthy tissue.

Faculty

Huanhuan Joyce Chen

Huanhuan Joyce Chen

Assistant Professor of Molecular Engineering in the UChicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering and in the Ben May Department for Cancer Research
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Joyce Chen Lab
Nicolas Chevrier

Nicolas Chevrier

Associate Professor of Molecular Engineering in the UChicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering
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Chevrier Lab
Aaron Esser-Kahn

Aaron Esser-Kahn

Professor of Molecular Engineering in the UChicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering
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Esser-Kahn Group
Margaret L. Gardel

Margaret L. Gardel

Edward L. Ryerson Distinguished Service Professor in the Departments of Physics and Molecular Genetics and Cell Biology, the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering and the College.
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Gardel Lab
Jun Huang

Jun Huang

Associate Professor of Molecular Engineering and Chair of the Admissions Committee in the UChicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering
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Huang Lab
Juan Mendoza

Juan Mendoza

Assistant Professor of Molecular Engineering and Senior Advisor to the Dean for Diversity & Inclusion in the UChicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, and Assistant Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
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Mendoza Group
Samantha Riesenfeld

Samantha Riesenfeld

Assistant Professor of Molecular Engineering and Medicine in the UChicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering
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Riesenfeld Group
Melody Swartz

Melody Swartz

William B. Ogden Professor of Molecular Engineering and Vice Dean for Faculty Affairs in the UChicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering
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Swartz Lab
Joshua Weinstein

Joshua Weinstein

Assistant Professor of Molecular Engineering in the UChicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering and in the Department of Medicine, Section of Genetic Medicine
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Weinstein Lab