Welcome

The Hong Group’s research lies at the interface of materials science, biology, and nanotechnology to develop novel polymeric nanodevices for biological analysis, diagnostics, and therapeutics. The ultimate goal of our laboratory is to achieve a marriage of biomimetics and nanotechnology.

Our work is conducted in a highly interdisciplinary and collaborative environment that provides opportunities for students with backgrounds and/or interests in chemistry, engineering, biology, medicine, and pharmaceutical sciences.

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News

September 17, 2024

Congratulations to Dr. Hong Y. Choi on His New Faculty Position!

We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Hong Y. Choi, a former postdoctoral researcher in our lab, has started his independent research lab as an Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Gangneung-Wonju National University in Korea, as of September 1st. Dr. Choi becomes the 6th faculty member among our lab alumni, and we wish him great success in his future endeavors!

April 18, 2023

Congratulations Erika Kay-Tsumagari for a Hilldale Fellowship!

Our undergraduate intern Erika Kay-Tsumagari (UW-Madison, Department of Biochemistry) earned a Hilldale Fellowship for the Summer 2023. Congratulations, Erika!

April 18, 2023

Congratulations Elizabeth Yang for a LASER scholar!

Our undergraduate intern Elizabeth Yang (UW-Madison, Department of Biology) has been named a L&S Summer of Excellence in Research (LASER) scholar. Congratulations Elizabeth!

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