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George Lu

Principal Investigator

Rice University

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http://lulab.rice.edu

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Engineers genetically encodable protein nanostructures for multimodal imaging, integrating acoustics with MRI and OCT. Uses synthetic biology and structural methods to tune shell mechanics and enable deep-tissue tracking of cells in therapy and diagnostics.

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Rice University

Low-cost hydrophobin protein production for microbial stabilization

Innovative buoyancy-based method for ultra-low-cost production of hydrophobin proteins to stabilize sensitive microbes, enhancing their resilience against environmental stresses like desiccation and UV exposure.

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George Lu

Principal Investigator

Rice University

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Rice University

Principal Investigator

California Institute of Technology

Postdoctoral Scientist

2014 - 2019

University of California, San Diego

PhD, biochemistry