Nanotherapeutics & Biomaterials
Engineering Laboratory

Located in Lab 3354 in the Fascitelli Center for Advanced Engineering

Overview

Biomimetics is an interdisciplinary field that takes inspiration from nature and biological systems to develop innovative materials and technologies against complex health problems.

The Menon Lab is working at the interface of nanotechnology, biomaterials and tissue engineering to develop novel biomimetic approaches to study and treat cancer, fibrosis and inflammation with a focus on diseases affecting the lungs and liver. In particular, we are developing biomimetic coatings to enhance nanoparticle retention at the site of action, for targeted and sustained drug delivery. We are also harnessing our expertise in tissue engineering to develop bioinspired microenvironments for in vitro modeling of physiological systems.