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KC Huang is a Professor in the Department of Bioengineering at Stanford University. His research employs interdisciplinary methods to understand the relationships between cell shape and the physiological functions of bacteria. His laboratory focuses on the mechanisms of cell shape determination and the roles of cell wall biosynthesis, mechanics of cell division, membrane organization, and protein interactions. The group applies analytical, computational, and experimental approaches to explore these areas, with the ultimate goal of manipulating cell shape to engineer complex cellular behaviors. Huang's academic credentials include a Ph.D. from MIT and a B.S. from Caltech, and he has received several prestigious awards such as the National Science Foundation CAREER Award and the NIH Director's New Innovator Award. He teaches multiple courses related to biophysics and bioengineering, guiding students through the intricate world of microbiology and cellular mechanics.
Department of Bioengineering, Stanford University • Stanford, CA
Leading research on microbial cell shape and development.
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