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Ophelia Venturelli is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Duke University. She received her Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from the California Institute of Technology in 2013. Her research focuses on systems biology, synthetic biology, computational modeling, microbiomes, host-microbiome interactions, and microbial metabolism. Dr. Venturelli's work aims to understand and manipulate the interactions within microbial communities for applications in health and disease. She has published extensively in high-impact journals, contributing significant insights into the dynamics of microbial ecosystems and the engineering of microbiomes. Her recent publications have explored various aspects of microbial metabolism and interactions, particularly in relation to health-relevant metabolites and community dynamics. Dr. Venturelli teaches several courses, including Graduate Independent Study and Special Topics in Biomedical Engineering, and has been recognized for her innovative teaching methods. She aspires to bridge the gap between fundamental research and practical applications in microbiome engineering, with a goal to advance the field through interdisciplinary collaboration.
Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)