• Physics of biological and energy systems

    The Complex Matter and Nonlinear Physics Laboratory team researches granular matter consisting of discrete solids that interact inelastically; the physics of biological systems; physical processes such as erosion of granular matter by a fluid flow; and crumpling of thin sheets. This foundational research has implications for the fields of energy and human health. Principal investigator:…

  • Genes, proteins, and cell division

    The Larochelle Lab explores the components, interactions, and environment optimal for effective cytokinesis, the final step in cell division, by studying a model organism, Dictyostelium discoideum, a cellular slime mold. Such genetic research could help scientists better understand cell division in humans. Principal investigator: Denis Larochelle, Biology

  • Child mental health and development

    The Child and Family Research Group studies the influence of social structures such as class and racial structures on young children’s mental health and development. Principal investigator: Amy Heberle, Psychology

  • Child development, culture, and adversity

    The Child Development Across Context Research Group examines the influence of risk and protective factors on child development across diverse ecological contexts with particular emphases on culture and adversity. Principal investigator: Ana Marcelo, Psychology

  • Chemical processes and human health

    The Nag Lab conducts research at the intersection of chemistry and chemical biology, aiming to harness the power of molecular recognition by peptidic and peptidomimetic macrocycles to address a diverse set of problems in human health and energy. Her research has implications for the development of drugs to fight diseases like cancer. Principal investigator: Arundhati…

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