RESEARCH ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
Dr. Bell possesses the expertise, leadership, and motivation necessary to successfully carry out the biomedical research that will improve outcomes. He completed his PhD at Vanderbilt University in Biomedical Engineering with an emphasis in bionanotechnology. Infusing novel bionanotechnology into current medical systems, devices and other more specified applications for an increase in point-of-care ability, efficiency, and ease of use has been his dream since adolescence.
He culminated his previous studies in low analyte detection of cancer biomarkers and the fabrication of novel multilayered magnetometallodielectic nanoparticles to propel his work towards more imminent needs. This led to his current studies which include the rapid diagnosis and treatment of multi-drug resistant bacteria, where he devised the strategy behind an innovation for rapid, smartphone-compatible, nosocomial biofilm detection. He extended this innovation into a design for a rapid, at-home, SARS-Cov-2 (COVID-19) sputum/saliva detection test.
NOTABLE SCIENTIFIC CONTRIBUTIONS
Selected media showcasing some of Dr. Bell's scientific contributions
Public Dissertation Defense
Charleson S. Bell, Ph.D. defends his Dissertation entitled "Novel Multilayered Magnetoplasmonic Nanoparticles for Theranostic Applications" to the public for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Engineering.
Frontispiece Accolade
High-impact published research is normally recognized through a feature on a journal's cover, inside cover or frontispiece. Dr. Bell's first peer-reviewed, first-author publication was recognized as high impact work as it was featured on the frontispiece of one of the highest-impact journals for nanotechnology.
Impact Publication
This publication described an innovative approach which used an antibiotic, instead of conventional targeting motifs (antibodies, DNA, or aptamers), to target the surface of bacteria for capture. This particular species of bacteria has a proclivity towards multi-drug resistance, increasing the impact of this research.
