Liam J. Holt is an Associate Professor at the NYU Tandon School of Engineering specializing in Biomolecular Engineering and Biomedical Engineering. His research focuses on fundamental biology, information processing, mechanobiology, and stem cell development. He investigates the mechanisms underlying diseases such as cancer and neurodegeneration, employing synthetic biology to enhance our understanding of these conditions and the discoveries related to human life. His lab aims to bridge the gap between experimental insights and theoretical models, emphasizing applications in biomedicine.