Nikki Reinemann
Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering
Affiliate Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering
EDUCATION
2018 Ph.D. Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Vanderbilt University
2013 B.S. Chemical Engineering (Honors), University of Mississippi
2013 B.S. Chemistry (Honors), University of Mississippi
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Investigating the biophysics of cytoskeletal hierarchy using optical tweezers, force spectroscopy, and fluorescence microscopy
- Emergent mechanics of molecular motors, proteins, microtubules, actin, and other cytoskeletal components in ensembles
- Implications of hierarchical cytoskeletal synergy in vital life processes such as cell division, motility, and muscle contraction
- Using higher order in vitro systems to model physiologically relevant environments for testing cytoskeletal drugs and effects of mutations/disorders in disease states
SELECTED HONORS
2023 UM School of Engineering Junior Faculty Research Award
2022 Young Innovator in Cellular and Molecular Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering Society
2022 NIH MIRA R35 Award
2021 University of Mississippi Diversity Innovator Award
2021 American Heart Association Career Development Award
2020 UM School of Engineering Faculty Service Award
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Chemical Society (ACS)
American Heart Association (AHA)
American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE)
Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES)
Biophysical Society (BPS)
Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
CONTACT INFORMATION
Department of Biomedical Engineering
A305 Brevard Hall
The University of Mississippi
University, MS 38677, USA
E-mail: dnreinem@olemiss.edu