Congratulations Dr. McCurry and Dr. Muehl

Dr. Ellen Muehl and Dr. Dan McCurry successfully defended their theses! Congratulations to them both! They will both be headed to the University of Michigan to continue their successful research careers.

Bioanalytical Sensors 2016 Gordon Research Conference

Heather recently attended the Bioanlaytical Sensors Gordon Research Seminar and Conference in Newport, Rhode Island.  Her poster, Multiplexed Cytokine-Chemokine Profiling Using Microring Resonator Arrays to Diagnose Latent Tuberculosis Infection, was awarded the Royal Society of Chemistry Analyst Top Poster Prize (of 5).  Consequently, Heather presented a short talk in the Young Investigator Late Breaking Topic session to close out the GRC.

Bailey Lab Cookout

Biosensors 2016 Conference

Enrique recently attended the Biosensors 2016 Congress in Gothenburg, Sweden. His talk, Multiplexed detection of clinically-relevant biomarker panels using a silicon photonic biosensing platform: Application to Sepsis and Tuberculosis diagnostics, reported on the lab's recent efforts to transform the microring resonator array technology into a robust in vitro diagnostic platform.

Congrats to Quique on a successful meeting and presentation!

Big Announcement: Bailey Lab Moving to University of Michigan!

Starting in September, the Bailey Lab will move to the University of Michigan in the Department of Chemistry! We welcome motivated undergraduates, graduate students, and postdocs to join the team in the fall. Go Blue!

Congrats to Dan on his recent publication!

Nanoporous Gold Membranes as Robust Constructs for Selectively Tunable Chemical Transport

Daniel A. McCurry, and Ryan C. Bailey J. Phys. Chem. C, Just Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpcc.6b02759

Abstract

Nanopores are promising structures for small volume separations, but often require complex topdown fabrication and are not easily (re)configurable to allow for dynamically tuned separations. Herein we report the first use of nanoporous gold (NPG) membranes as tunable, charge-based separation elements. NPG is fabricated into a robust network of interconnecting pores via simple solution de-alloying. We demonstrate that control over the selective permeation of small molecule analytes can be controlled via three different methods: 1) anion adsorption at the Au surface; 2) pH-tuning of self-assembled monolayer (SAM) charge; and 3) electrochemical oxidation of a redox-active SAM. This simple and versatile membrane system is promising as a dynamically-tunable element for small volume separations.

Spring 2016 ACS Meeting in San Diego

During the Spring 2016 American Chemical Society Meeting in San Diego, CA, Alex Stanton and Kali Miller presented an update of their collaborative work using silicon photonic microring resonators for chemical agent transport.  This work was nominated for the Polymeric Materials Science and Engineering Distinguished Poster Award.

Pittcon 2016 in Atlanta

A group from the lab headed down to Atlanta for Pittcon 2016. Several sit-down meals were enjoyed! It gave us a chance to sample new food and catch up with old friends.

Bailey Lab Tailgate: Illinois vs Ohio State

SACNAS 2015 National Conference

Ryan, Alex, and Ruth recently attended the SACNAS National Conference held in Washington D.C.  SACNAS (the Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science) is an organization dedicated to the success of Chican@, Hispanic, Latin@, and Native American scientists to attain positions of leadership in government, industry, and academia.  Alex is president of the UIUC chapter, while Ryan is a faculty adviser for the chapter's successful Cena y Ciencias outreach program.  This year, the UIUC chapter won Graduate Chapter of the Year, and four members won individual awards for their research presentations.  Ryan was one of six presenters giving a workshop on how to establish an active outreach program with local elementary schools.