Dr. Kenneth Marx Tel: 978-934-3658 Fax: 978-934-3013 E-mail: Kenneth_Marx@uml.edu   Back to Research Centers and Institututes Back to UMass Lowell Home

The Center for Intelligent Biomaterials carries out basic and applied research on the evolved intelligent properties of specific biological macromolecules. This research involves studies to understand and utilize the informational and intelligent properties (such as self-assembly and self-diagnosis) of specific biological macromolecules, including proteins and DNA. High tech and biotech companies can gain access to the informational properties of biological macromolecules, novel biomaterials, conceptualizations of novel systems involving biological macromolecules and their applications to the companies‚ specific problems and, whenever possible, equipment support to encourage and promote industry.      Research areas include: Design and materials characterization of intelligent biomaterials systems incorporating proteins and enzymes into/onto conducting polymers and sol gels.   Creating a software platform for analysis of chromosomal DNA sequence data including gene locations and classification deriving from the Human Genome Project.   Development of an antisense oligonucleotide based therapy and study of drug resistance for the prevalent tropical disease Schistosomiasis.   Study of the cellular apoptotic mechanism and its dependence on cellular adhesion using the Electrochemical Quartz Crystal Microbalance.