Dr. Polly Fordyce
Assistant Professor in the Departments of Genetics and Bioengineering, Standford University
Dr. Polly Fordyce is an Associate Professor of Bioengineering and Genetics and a fellow of the ChEM-H Institute at Stanford University. Her pioneering work in biophysics integrates microfluidics, single-molecule analysis, and genomics to develop high-throughput screening methods for analysis of molecular interactions. Her work has significantly advanced our understanding of protein-DNA interactions, enzyme kinetics, and single-cell genomics. Dr. Fordyce holds numerous patents for her innovations, and her contributions have been recognized with prestigious awards such as the NIH New Innovator and Pioneer Awards, the Eli Lilly Award in Biological Chemistry, and the Young Investigator Award from the Protein Society.