We develop
bio-inspired materials and technologies
to activate,
program,
and reinstate
optimal immune system function.
Specifically, we
Activate the immune system to hone in disease sites.
Program immune cells to recognize and clear disease.
Reinstate immune balance to restore normal function.
We are unlocking the power of the immune system.
Our work opens new avenues for treating and preventing diseases that arise spontaneously, i.e. cancer, cardiovascular disease, autoimmune disorders and allergies.
Bio-inspired immune system engineering is the future of human health!
We train and educate the next generation scientists and engineers in immunology, nanotechnology and bioengineering.
Recent News
July 25, 2025
Engineers Take a Closer Look at How a Plant Virus Primes the Immune System to Fight Cancer
A virus that typically infects black-eyed peas is showing great promise as a low-cost, potent cancer immunotherapy—and researchers are uncovering why. Full Story
May 6, 2025
Breathing in Therapeutic Microrobots Treats Life-threatening Pneumonia in Mice
Engineers at the University of California San Diego found a new non-invasive way to deliver pneumonia-treating microrobots to the lungs: by making them breathable. Full Story
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Real-world clinical challenges inform our research. The Center for Nano ImmunoEngineering works closely with industry partners.
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