• IEEE Nanomed Conference (12/2/25) 

Dr. Li presented rapid pathogen diagnostic techniques at the IEEE Nanomed Conference. Our AI-powered single-cell analysis tech was recognized as the Best Paper Finalist. Meanwhile, we met many friends and had great fun!

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• Illinois Innovation Network (IIN) Conference (9/26/25) 

Dr. Li attended the IIN Sustainability and Social Innovation Research Conference, featuring cutting-edge talks and discussions, as well as valuable networking opportunities.​

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At the conference, Dr. Li was recognized with an award for a collaborative project with Dr. Yu (UIUC) on developing a Point-of-Care system for HIV RNA detection. Congrats!

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• SIU DAY (9/24/25)

We were excited to host a group of high school students for a lab tour! The students were introduced to our single-cell bacterial detection techniques and the microfabrication facilities. We hope this experience will spark their curiosity and inspire them in STEM education and research.

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• Advanced Science (10/18/24)

A paper providing insights about the rapid molecular antimicrobial susceptibility of Neisseria Gonorrhoeae has been published in Advanced Science. Congratulations to the team! Check it out here.​​​​​

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