Isaac Li

We study the biophysics of cells at the single molecule and single cell levels. Our studies address fundamental cell biology questions that have many practical applications from smart DNA-based biomaterials to cell screening technology. Our research focuses on the following areas: – Techniques to manipulate individual molecules and cells – Nano-biotechnology of DNA-based smart biosensors, molecular motors and biomaterials – Mechano-biology at the single-molecule level – Cell screening technologies Our research is highly interdisciplinary, we work at the interface of cell biology, physical chemistry, biophysics, nanotechnology, and engineering.