Cindy Bruckner-Lea

Pathogen detection system development including automated sample preparation and detection
Broad spectrum pathogen detection using multiple signatures
Designing and optimizing surface chemistries for sample preparation and detection
Nucleic acid and antibody planar microarrays and beads suspension arrays for chemical and biological detection
Nanoparticle development and applications for separation and sensing
Optical detection platforms for chemical and biological detection

Vice Chair, Gordon Conference on Chemical Sensors and Interfacial Design (2009)
National Academy of Science: committee member for the Committee on Protecting Occupants of DoD Buildings from Chemical and Biological Release, resulting in the 2007 report: "Protecting Building Occupants and Operations from Biological and Chemical Airborne Threats" (2006-2007)
Invited Participant: National Academy of Engineering "Frontiers of Engineering" Symposium (2003)
PNNL Woman of Achievement Award (2003)
Chair Sensor Division, Electrochemical Society (2002-2004)
National Research Council of the National Academy of Science: committee member for the Committee on Materials and Manufacturing Processes for Advanced Sensors, resulting in the 2005 report: "Sensor Systems for Biological Agent Attacks: Protecting Buildings and Military Bases." (2002-2004)
NIH Review Panel, Analytical Chemistry and Biophysics Special Emphasis Panel (2002-2003)
Secretary/Treasurer Sensor Division, Electrochemical Society (2000-2002)
Invited participant, NSF Workshop on Chemical Sensors (1998)
Invited Discussion Leader, Gordon Conference on Chemical Sensors and Interfacial Design (1998, 2007)
Invited Speaker, Gordon Conference on Organic Thin Films (1997)
Curtis C. Johnson Memorial Award for outstanding Bioengineering graduate student, University of Utah (1987)
Carle C. Conway Undergraduate Fellowship (1980-1984)

Optics & Infrared Sensing