Dr. Raoul Kopelman
Principle Investigator
Professor Kopelman is the author of over 600 scientific papers, patents and books. In his career he has moved across several fields, from solid state physics to biomedical engineering. He pioneered research in nanophotonics, nanochemistry and nanobiotechnology. His present research is geared towards nanomedicine, covering novel diagnostic and therapeutic techniques for cancer and heart disease.
Publications by Citation Number
Email: kopelman@umich.edu
Office: 4744 Chemistry
Richard Smalley Distinguished University Professor of Chemistry, Physics, Applied Physics, Biophysics, Biomedical Engineering and Chemical Biology
Visiting Scholars
Postdoctoral Researchers
Dr. Jeff Folz
Jeff is primarily working on two projects. The first involves developing nanosensors for improved diagnostics. His second project combines cellular histology and machine learning algorithms to identify cancer stem cells.
Undergraduate Students
Isabelle Fisher
Major: Biochemistry, Gender and Health
Expected Graduation: 2022
Isabelle is working on taking data from magnetorotated cell images to categorize cancer cells with machine learning.
Jacalyn Wasserman
Major: Biophysics
Expected Graduation: 2023
Jacalyn is working on synthesizing a non-toxic aggregation-based nanosensor capable of detecting potassium concentration for applications in cancer imaging.
Staff
Natalie Potter
Research Associate
Natalie is working on synthesizing new targeting moieties for applications in photodynamic therapy.