THE LABORATORY FOR POLYMERIC BIOMATERIALS & SUSTAINABLE POLYMERS RESEARCH @ FISK
Welcome!
We are a synthetic chemistry group of undergraduate and graduate students at Fisk University, interested in the design and development of polymeric materials for biomedical applications.
This website evolves with the group. Stay tuned for updates and improvements.
GROUP NEWS
ABRCMS 2022
November 9, 2022
Elizabeth Daniels and 4 other MARC scholars shared their research progress at the 2022 ANNUAL BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH CONFERENCE FOR MINORITIZED SCIENTISTS (ABRCMS). It was truly a great and inspiring conference. Looking forward to ABRCMS 2023!
RESEARCH PRESENTATION
November 9, 2022
Dr. Beezer presented the group's progress towards the synthesis of innovative biomaterial scaffolds to study cell-material interactions.
RESEARCH FUNDING
August 9, 2022
The group has received funding through the DOE Minority Serving Institutions Partnership Program (MSIPP) to help develop highly qualified science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) students and foster a well-trained, technically skilled, and inclusive workforce. This funding will further our efforts to develop smart affinity-based polymeric nanoparticles for capture and release applications. (award # DE-EM0005266)
WELCOME ALEXIS AND KYRA!
August 9, 2022
The group welcomes its first graduate students Alexis Robertson and Kyra Banks, from the Fisk-Vanderbilt Master-to-PhD Bridge Program. Glad to have you both!
SUMMER RESEARCH
June 3, 2022
The group welcomed its first cohort of summer students. Sania, Madison, Joshua, Lisa and Faben. Glad to have you all! Here's to a productive summer!
RESEARCH FUNDING
June 1, 2022
Our research group was awarded an NSF Research Initiation Award to design synthetic polyglycidol-based polymeric networks to influence cellular behavior (EES 2200484). Congrats!
RESEARCH FUNDING
August 10, 2021
Our research group received more funding today from the Marriott Family to further our research start-up efforts. Many Thanks!
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UP AND RUNNING AT LAST!
July 7, 2021
A historic day for the group, as we successfully performed our very first polymerization. Many thanks to all who helped us get to this point!
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LAB FUNDING
July 1, 2021
The lab receives a generous donation from the Marriott family to support our start-up efforts. Many Thanks!
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WELCOME LINDSAY!
June 7, 2021
This summer, we are happy to have Lindsay join the lab as a volunteer research assistant. Welcome!
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FISK UNIVERSITY CHEMISTRY SEMINAR SERIES
April 19, 2021
Dr. Beezer gave a talk at Fisk's Chemistry Seminar Series. Thanks for the invitation!
LIGHT-MEDIATED POLYMERIZATION SWITCH
February 16, 2021
Dr. Beezer's post-doctoral studies with Prof. Harth was featured in Synfacts in the category Synthesis of Materials and Unnatural Products.
BEEZER'S RESEARCH LABORATORY MOVE-IN DAY
January 25. 2021
The pandemic has slowed lab start-up, but we are determined and excited to perform our first reaction.
