Postdoctoral training
Damon Runyon–HHMI Fellow at the Wyss Institute and Harvard Medical School
Our team
People
We bring together chemistry, biochemistry, nanotechnology, molecular engineering, and biological research to build programmable molecular systems.
Principal investigator
Sungwook Woo, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry
California State University, Northridge
Dr. Woo develops DNA-based molecular tools for programmable biological studies and biomedical applications. His research spans DNA nanotechnology, synthetic biology, molecular recording, biomolecular assembly, biosensing, and molecular computing.
Education & training
Ph.D. in Bioengineering
California Institute of Technology
M.S. in Chemistry
Pohang University of Science and Technology
B.S. in Materials Science & Engineering
Pohang University of Science and Technology
Together at CSUN
The Woo Lab
Lab members
Students & researchers
Graduate students
- Meyer MillmanComputer Engineering
- Matthew TaminChemistry and Biochemistry
- Arthur SunChemistry and Biochemistry
Undergraduate students
- Alliyah FlansburgPsychology
- Leila ParikianBiology
Interested in joining?
Students interested in DNA nanotechnology, biosensing, molecular engineering, biophysics, or synthetic biology are encouraged to get in touch.
How to join →Lab alumni
Past members
We celebrate former Woo Lab members and the paths they pursue in research, industry, health professions, and graduate study.
- Nicolas GarridoChemistry · Currently pursuing a career in chemistry
- Kadeana CraytonBiology · Currently UG at CSUN
- Caren MorinagaBusiness Administration · Currently pursuing dental school
- Gyselle MagallonBiology · Currently UG at CSUN