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Siyang Zheng is a Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering and the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University. With a Ph.D. from the California Institute of Technology, his research focuses on developing micro/nano technologies for precision healthcare and biomedical devices. Zheng leads the Micro & Nano Integrated Biosystem (MINIBio) Laboratory and has contributed significantly to the field, publishing over 50 peer-reviewed journal articles and holding more than 15 patents. His work emphasizes the design and fabrication of innovative nanomaterials and microdevices for cancer diagnosis, treatment of infectious diseases, and the development of biocompatible materials. His research areas include liquid biopsy technologies and high-performance point-of-care diagnostic systems, aimed at improving cancer patient management. He has been recognized with multiple awards, including the NIH Director's New Innovator Award and the American Cancer Society’s Research Scholar Award, reflecting his impactful contributions to biomedical engineering.
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