Dr. Alexandra Piotrowski Daspit

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Alexandra S. Piotrowski-Daspit is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Michigan. Her research focuses on engineering polymeric nanoparticles for nucleic acid delivery to the lungs, utilizing combinatorial polymer vehicle libraries and high-throughput in vivo screening tools. She employs three-dimensional cell culture models to recapitulate disease physiology, aiming to elucidate the structure-function relationships that govern the interactions of nanomedicines with biological barriers at various levels, including organism, tissue, and cell levels. Ultimately, her work aspires to contribute to the rational design of delivery vehicles targeting specific diseases, aiding in the clinical translation of therapeutics. Her technology-driven approach initially focuses on treatments for hereditary diseases, particularly cystic fibrosis. Dr. Piotrowski-Daspit holds a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from Yale University, a master’s degree in Chemical Biological Engineering from Princeton University, and a bachelor's degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

Research Interests

Awards

#2024

EDGE Athena Tech Award

#2023

Emily’s Entourage

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science