Jennifer Curtis

Jennifer Curtis is a Professor in the School of Physics at the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech).12 Her research focuses on biophysics, particularly cell-cell and cell-extracellular matrix interactions within the context of glycobiology and immunobiology.1

Research Interests

Professor Curtis's lab investigates several key areas:

• Collective and single cell migration in vitro and in vivo
• Immunophage therapy, an immunoengineering approach combining immune cells and viruses to combat bacterial infections
• Molecular biophysics and biomaterials applications of hyaluronan synthase

Her work often involves themes such as:

• Biophysics at interfaces
• Quantitative modeling
• Collective interactions of cells and molecules
• Cell mechanics, motility, and adhesion
• The role of bulky sugars in cell integration and tissue rearrangements

Academic Background

Jennifer Curtis received her Ph.D. between September 1997 and December 2002.4 Prior to her current position at Georgia Tech, she worked as a Group Leader at the University of Heidelberg / Max Planck Institute for Metals Research in Stuttgart.3

Expertise and Recognition

Professor Curtis is highly cited in her field, with over 4,900 citations on Google Scholar.2 Her areas of expertise include:

• Biological physics
• Cell mechanics
• Glycocalyx
• Biofilms
• Polymer brushes

She has made significant contributions to various areas of physics and biophysics, including work on optical tweezers, nanopatterning, and the mechanical properties of cells.2

Current Position

At Georgia Tech, Jennifer Curtis holds the position of Professor in the School of Physics.12 Her office is located in MoSE G024/G128, and she can be reached at 404.894.8839.1