Research Focus

The Iverson Lab focuses on developing innovative carbon nanotube-based sensor platforms for detecting key signaling molecules involved in inflammation and disease, such as nitric oxide and hydrogen peroxide. These single-walled carbon nanotube (SWNT) sensors are designed for both in vitro and in vivo applications, enabling real-time monitoring of extracellular and intracellular signaling dynamics in healthy and diseased cells. A major goal of the lab’s current work is the long-term delivery and stability of these sensors for detecting reactive nitrogen species, with particular interest in understanding nitric oxide’s elusive role in inflammation-related conditions like cancer.