Research in the Washburn Group is at the interface of polymer science and biotechnology. Polymers can be used to deliver recombinant therapeutics or to enhance their efficacy, while materials based on recombinant biopolymers have intrinsic biological activity. Finally, methods of biotechnology can be used to develop novel monomers for sustainable polymers. Students in the group get exposed to multi-disciplinary research that targets a broad range of applications.
Bioactive Materials
Aptamer-polymer Hybrids
Sustainable Polymers
Support for research in the Washburn group comes in part from the National Tissue Engineering Center and 3M.
