About The NSF QuBBE QLCI
Mission
The Quantum Leap Challenge Institute for Quantum Sensing for Biophysics and Bioengineering (NSF QuBBE) brings together researchers from medicine, physics, biology, chemistry, and engineering to create new quantum sensors tailored for biomedical applications. The goals of our center are: to create quantum measurements and imaging systems that exceed classical limits to extract novel information from biology while we create and train the quantum technology workforce of tomorrow.
Leadership and Organization
QLCI Director:
Greg Engel
Chemistry
University of Chicago
Workforce Development Director:
Valerie Goss
Chemistry
Chicago State University
Outreach Director:
Minjung Ryu
Chemistry
University of Illinois, Chicago
Sensing Thrust Leader:
David Awschalom
Molecular Engineering and Physics
University of Chicago
Sensing Thrust Asst. Leader:
Peter Maurer
Molecular Engineering
University of Chicago
Biological Integration Thrust Leader:
Greg Engel
Chemistry
University of Chicago
Biological Integration Asst. Leader:
Allison Squires
Molecular Engineering
University of Chicago
Imaging Thrust Leader:
Margaret Gardel
Physics and Molecular Engineering
University of Chicago
Imaging Asst. Leader:
Josh Weinstein
Molecular Engineering
University of Chicago
Translation Thrust Leader:
Julian Solway
Medicine
University of Chicago
Translation Thrust Asst. Leader:
Jotham (Joe) Austin
Molec. Genetics and Cell Bio
University of Chicago
Translation Thrust Asst. Leader:
Justin Jureller
James Franck Institute
University of Chicago
Advisory Boards
External Advisory Board
Michelle Hoffman (Chair), P33, Senior Vice President of Deep Technology
James Clarke, Intel Inc, Director of Quantum Hardware
Cole Johnson, P33, Vice President of Deep Technology
Mohan Sarovar, Sandia National Laboratories, Senior Member of Technical Staff
Karen Kerr, Exposition Ventures, Managing Director
Internal Advisory Board
Juan de Pablo (Chair) The University of Chicago, Vice President for National Laboratories, Science Strategy, Innovation, and Global Initiatives
Matthew Tirrell, University of Chicago, Dean of the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering
Kate Waimey Timmerman, Chicago Quantum Exchange, Executive Director
LeRoy Jones II, Chicago State University, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences
Ka Yee Lee, University of Chicago, Provost
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