Joe Kinsella's poster, entitled "Enzymatic Digestion of DNA Wires Coated with Magnetic Nanoparticles," showcased recent research results obtained with his advisor, Professor Albena Ivanisevic. Alaina Pizzo's poster, done in collaboration with her advisors, Professors Klod Kokini and Sherry Voytik-Harbin described "The Dependence of Three-Dimensional Cell-Matrix Biomechanics on Extracellular Matrix Micro-Structural Composition."

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