About Us
The Freeman Lab is an interdisciplinary team seeking to develop novel designer materials using self-assembling biological components. Principal Investigator Dr. Ronit Freeman takes an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to science discovery and innovation, as reflected in the diverse backgrounds of our team members and collaborators.
Drawing from experience in chemistry, nanotechnology, materials science, engineering, biology, and medicine, we manipulate DNA and peptides to exert fine structural control from the nanoscale to the macroscale and produce hierarchical self-assembled architectures with diverse functionalities. The resulting materials can reconfigure across length scales and are able to uniquely interface with proteins and cells, with exciting applications in regenerative medicine, targeted drug delivery, biomolecular sensors, and point-of-care diagnostics.
FACILITIES
As part of UNC’s Applied Physical Sciences department, the Freeman Lab is fortunate enough to have access to CHANL and BeAM – two top-tier facilities that provide equipment, training, and expertise in fabrication from nano to macro scale. More information on these facilities can be found below.
COMMITTING TO INCLUSIVITY
At the Freeman Lab, we understand that progress doesn’t come from any one source. Innovation has always been driven by collaboration between multiple points of view. That’s why we’re committed to celebrating and embracing diversity, so that we can further our understanding of the world – both natural, and human.
