Microplastics Could Be Fueling Antibiotic Resistance, Zaman Lab Finds
"There are microplastics all around us, and even more so in impoverished places where sanitation may be limited."
One of the first biomedical engineering departments in the world? Check. More than 40 primary faculty, and 96% of the professors are fellows of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering? Check. This is the elite research enterprise you’ll join when you launch your future at BU, in Boston, at the worldwide intersection of the biomedical device and biotechnology industries.
Liang Hao is an assistant professor of BME. Her lab focuses on integrating engineering perspectives and disease biology to improve healthcare with precision, adaptability, and portability.
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"There are microplastics all around us, and even more so in impoverished places where sanitation may be limited."
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