Biotechnology and Human Systems

Our R&D seeks to improve human conditions on many fronts. The technology and systems we develop enhance disaster response capabilities, address impacts of climate change, advance defenses against biological and chemical threats, and improve the health and performance of the nation's service members and civilians.

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Biological and Chemical Technologies
Counter-Weapons of Mass Destruction Systems
Human Health and Performance Systems
Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief Systems

We view molecular-scale phenomena as critical to many future and emerging national security challenges. To address these challenges, our group develops tools that collect, manipulate, and process materials and information derived from the molecular domain.

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In the Media

Two metabolic factors linked to liver disease

Jun 10

MedPage

In the Media

AI-enabled, ultrasound-guided device could save lives on the battlefield

Jun 8

Massachusetts General Hospital

In the Media

Sayde King selected for GEM PhD fellowship by Lincoln Laboratory

May 24

USF College of Engineering News Room

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A screenshot of the NetProf mobile interface shows two words (the Farsi word for capacity, and the Ukranian word for self-defense), with each word broken down by phoneme.

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Automatic Pronunciation Feedback

Powered by our automatic speech recognition technology, the Networked Pronunciation Feedback (NetProF) software application helps students practice pronunciation in foreign languages.

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Climate modeling / impact prediction / adaptation

Climate Resilience Early Warning System Network   

We are creating proactive, integrated decision -support tools and services that empower frontline communities to prepare for climate impacts and minimize losses.  

Psychological disorders have been shown to impact speech patterns. The PTSD screening tool will be able to detect these patterns and therefore inform military healthcare monitoring.

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Vocal Biomarker-Based PTSD Screening Tool

Psychological disorders have been shown to impact speech patterns. The PTSD screening tool will be able to detect these patterns and therefore inform military healthcare monitoring.

An image of the handheld AI-Guide tool. it consists of a grey plastic device, with a small screen and a needle cartrige; a white ultrasound probe; and an orange application-specific guidewire cartridge.

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Artificial Intelligence–Guided Ultrasound Intervention Device

Hemorrhage causes 90% of preventable battlefield deaths. AI-GUIDE is designed to address this issue by enabling medics to catheterize a major blood vessel, through which life-saving aid can be delivered, in a pre-hospital setting.

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My current work is a good combination of prosaic day-to-day problem solving, while also touching on deeper questions about human mind and behavior.

Jim Williamson

Bioengineer

Biotechnology and Human Systems

Human Health and Performance Systems

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For the future, I envision a collaborative translational center that bridges speech and language with other sensory indicators.

Thomas Quatieri

Senior Research Scientist

Biotechnology and Human Systems

Human Health and Performance Systems

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My favorite kind of work is when I get to clean up and maintain a program or website and turn it into something that people can actually install and use.

Cassian Corey

Software Developer

Biotechnology and Human Systems

Human Health and Performance Systems

The Lab fuses the best parts of technological innovation with an atmosphere that embodies constant learning and growth — all in the context of service to our nation and community. Lincoln Laboratory is a beautiful place to be.