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Nicole F. Steinmetz, Ph.D.
Molecular farming
Plant virus nanotechnology
Steinmetz Lab | Mission and Vision
The Steinmetz Lab’s mission is to push to new frontiers in human and plant health through design, development and testing of nanomaterials and biologics derived from plant viruses. Our vision is the translation of promising candidates into clinical and commercial applications.
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Nicole F. Steinmetz, Ph.D.
Professor and Vice Chair for Research, Department of NanoEngineering
Founding Director of the Center for Nano-ImmunoEngineering (nanoIE)
Co-Director for Center in Engineering Cancer (CEC) under the Institute for Engineering in Medicine (IEM)
University of California San Diego (UCSD)
nsteinmetz@ucsd.edu | @NF_Steinmetz | www.steinmetzlab.com | nanoie.uscd.edu | https://iem.ucsd.edu
Our laboratories are located in Franklin Antonio Hall (FAH) Building and Jacobs Hall (EBU1).
In the news
$5M in funding to use plant viruses to fight cancer and save crops
Cowpea mosaic virus prevents cancer metastasis
UCSD researchers develop spherical nanoparticles from plant viruses to treat pests
Nanoparticles Made From Plant Viruses Could Be Farmers’ New Ally in Pest Control
Three Entrepreneurial UC San Diego Faculty Members To Join National Academy of Inventors
Center for Engineering in Cancer Takes Off
Nanoengineers Receive $4.3M From NIH To Continue Studies Using Plant Viruses To Treat Cancer
Professor Steinmetz named as one Top Women in Academic Entrepreneurship | https://bioscommunity.substack.com/p/b5b2d15f-5170-4118-af60-2e921fdc007f