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OUR RESEARCH

Swingle Lab Research Areas

BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE

We design innovative therapeutic and prophylactic platforms using biomaterials and drug delivery principles—leveraging lipid nanoparticles, polymeric carriers, and advanced RNA technologies to develop safer, more effective, and precisely targeted gene-based treatments.

IMMUNE ENGINEERING

We engineer next-generation immunotherapies and vaccines to tackle gynecologic cancers, pregnancy disorders, and autoimmune diseases—leveraging CAR cell therapies and nucleic acid platforms tailored to the unique immune dynamics of reproduction and infection.

REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY

We explore biomaterial interactions with female-specific tissues to design targeted therapies for conditions like pre-eclampsia, preterm birth, and endometriosis—using advanced in vitro, ex vivo, and in vivo models to overcome unique biological barriers in women’s health.

Our Mission

Swingle Lab Vision

Execute intentional, data-driven research

Prioritize strong scientific communication

Build a welcoming and inclusive environment

Engage in interdisciplinary collaborations

12

Years of Experience
ABOUT US

Bioengineering technologies from discovery to translation

Within the Department of Bioengineering at Rice University, the Swingle Lab is committed to recruiting and mentoring trainees in the pursuit of rigorous, curiosity-driven, interdisciplinary science.

We are hiring! There are multiple open positions at all levels including for post-doctoral fellows, research technicians, graduate students, and undergraduate students. To join us, please contact Kelsey Swingle.

  • Foster inclusivity and belonging
  • Build problem-solving skills
  • Contextualize our research in global health applications