Ying Zheng

Unraveling the mysteries of malaria: A breakthrough study in 3D brain microvessel models

Malaria, a mosquito-borne disease caused by Plasmodium parasites, is a global health concern, with [...]

2023-11-21T11:10:13-08:00November 21st, 2023|

UW Bioengineers pivot to develop coronavirus solutions

A number of UW Bioengineering faculty members quickly pivoted and are adapting their research to addressing the needs created by the coronavirus pandemic. From developing rapid at-home tests and protective masks to vaccines and treatments, here is a sampling of some of the ways UW BioE faculty, staff and students are stepping up to help.

2022-08-01T14:43:01-07:00July 9th, 2020|

Engineered capillaries model traffic in tiny blood vessels

University of Washington bioengineers Ying Zheng and Cole DeForest, working with Seattle Children’s infectious disease researchers, have engineered tiny blood vessels and shed light on how severe malaria infection causes red blood cells to get stuck in the bloodstream’s narrowest passageways. Their paper is published in the Jan. 17 issue of Science Advances.  

2020-10-26T08:11:52-07:00January 24th, 2020|
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