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Andrew M. Smith
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Ph.D. Bioengineering, Georgia Institute of Technology
- Research Statement:
- The Smith Lab develops new nanomaterials for studying cancer biology. We are particularly interested in nanoparticles called quantum dots, fluorescent crystals that can be used to image cancer-related cellular events at the microscopic level of individual molecules. By combining these particles with new transgenic animal models of cancer and a variety of imaging and microscopy techniques, we aims to understand fundamental molecular mechanisms of tumor development which will lead to a new generation of cancer treatments.
- Research Interests:
- Nanomaterials
- Quantum dot chemistry and physics
- Cancer biology
- Single-molecule imaging
- Intravital microscopy
- Live-cell imaging
- For more information:
- Smith Lab Website
Honors, Recognition, and Outstanding Achievements:
- NCI K99/R00 Pathway to Independence Award (2010-2015)
- Emory University Center for Cancer Nanotechnology Excellence Distinguished Fellowship (2008-2012)
- Whitaker Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship (2002-2006)
- NSF Undergraduate Research Scholarship (2000-2002)
- Lubrizol Scholarship for Excellence in Chemistry (2002)
- Outstanding Rising Junior in Computer Science (1999)
Honors, Recognition, and Outstanding Achievements for Research:
- Annals of Biomedical Engineering 2006 Best Review Paper of the Year
- Outstanding Poster Award, Emory-Georgia Tech Frontiers of Cancer Nanotechnology Symposium
- Photochemistry and Photobiology 2004 Best Review Paper of the Year
- Biomedical Engineering Society Undergraduate Research Award