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Marc Dandin is an Associate Professor in the College of Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University, focusing on microsystems engineering, particularly in CMOS integrated circuit design for biomedical applications. He is the founder of Kiskeya Microsystems LLC, a startup dedicated to the commercialization of point-of-care microsystems for monitoring HIV viral loads. His innovative work includes developing low-noise photodetectors, CMOS VLSI readout circuits, portable fluorescence sensors, and high-performance thin-film optical filters. He has led significant patents in these areas, contributing to advancements in integrated fluorometer packaging and processes. His research aims to bridge the gap between technology and biology, exemplified by collaborations with the Department of Biological Sciences at CMU, which seek to develop electronics for cell research. Dandin's contributions to the field have been recognized through various prestigious grants, including the NSF CAREER Award, which is given to junior faculty who demonstrate excellence in both research and education. He is involved in projects supported by major funding agencies, such as the $42 million ARPA-H award for the development of implantable bioelectronic devices to improve patient-specific therapy and disease monitoring.
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