Technologies
Technology is how we interface ideas into reality. The Freeman Lab holds a passion and dedication to leading the way in discovering new and creative means of detecting viruses, treating illnesses, effectively targeting and delivering payloads, and interfacing with natural biology.
Sensing
Sensing
The first line of defense in ensuring good health is the ability to detect the onset of illness, as to provide early care and prevent further spread of commutable diseases. At the Freeman Lab, we are passionate and dedicated to developing rapid testing technologies that are easy to use, location independent, robust in design, and cost effective for production. Find out more about our Sensing technologies.
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Biomimicry
Biomimicry
Biology has provided us with a rich and vast array of blueprints as to what works, what does not work and the foreshadowing of what could work. When looking for solutions to complex problems, we see nature has pathways, but may need intervention in getting to the next step. In recognizing, respecting and studying natural mechanisms, we are able to mimic them in order to develop effective biotherapies and advance biomedical engineering.
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Therapeutics
Therapeutics
Once an illness has been identified, the next desired step is treatment. This can involve administering an external drug, developing a safe and effective means to deliver that drug to the desired site, or developing a means to program natural biology to reverse the effects of a disease. We have multiple Therapeutics in development, focusing on multiple diseases. Learn more about it here
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Soft Matter
Soft Matter
Soft Matter is an umbrella term for sciences concerned with topics ranging from textile materials, to fluid mechanics, granular distribution, biological materials and much more. Dr. Ronit Freeman is an expert on soft matter science at UNC and was instrumental in the success of the 2024 International Soft Matter Conference held from July 29-August 2 at the Raleigh Convention Center. Esteemed scientists from all around the world attended, gave talks, and presented their work at the lauded poster session.
Dr. Freeman is an acting Committee Chair for the Soft Matter Association of the Americas (SMAA), with Co-Chaired by faculty from NC State and Duke University.
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