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Research in Action

John Madden – Biomedical Robotics

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Dr. John Madden’s innovative research is creating new electronic materials that have applications for everything from artificial skin to spinal cord repair.

Sepideh Pakpour – Human Microbiome

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A molecular biologist who works at the intersection of biotechnology and microbiome engineering, and is seeking ways to create healthier environments in our buildings and bodies.

Carolina Tropini - Microbiology

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Dr. Carolina Tropini is using her expertise to engineer new microbes and tools to treat the chronic diseases, allergies and immune disorders that have resulted from our lifestyle changes over the past 100 years.

Sumi Siddiqua - Soil Micro-organisms

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Dr. Sumi Siddiqua's research on soil micro-organisms is paving the way for new geomaterials with significantly lower carbon dioxide emissions than traditional materials used in the construction industry.

Madjid Mohseni - Water Systems

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Through a collaborative process of community engagement and co-creating innovative technologies, Dr. Madjid Mohseni is helping Indigenous and rural communities access safe drinking water.

Lisa Tobber - Structural Systems

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Dr. Lisa Tobber says “I study how buildings will behave in earthquakes and then develop solutions to make them behave better.” Her research on structural systems is making our cities safer, more resilient and more sustainable.

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