Barbara Smith
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Mail code: 9709Campus: Tempe
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Barbara Smith is an Associate Professor in the School of Biological and Health Systems Engineering at Arizona State University. The Smith laboratory focuses on developing novel optical technologies and applying systems biology approaches for disease detection and patient stratification. Recent work in her lab has led to high tier publications and the submission of over 20 patent applications. Since joining ASU, Smith received multiple honors and awards including the National Science Foundation CAREER Award, Centennial Professorship Award, and Women and Philanthropy Award, honoring her deep commitment to excellence in education and research. In 2025, Smith received the prestigious Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) award, honoring her contributions to science and technology.
- Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Harvard University
- Ph.D. Biomedical Engineering, Colorado State University
- B.Sc. Industrial Engineering, Michigan State University
Optical Imaging Technologies
- Our lab develops optical imaging technologies to elucidate fundamental knowledge of the behavior of the single cell and neural networks. In addition, we engineer novel system designs for the clinical analysis and early diagnosis for use at the point of care.
Multiomic Biomarker Discovery
- In collaboration with clinics, human-derived patient samples are being tested, and analyzed to identify multiomic biomarkers related to illness.
Courses
2026 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| BDE 792 | Research |
| BDE 799 | Dissertation |
2026 Summer
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| BDE 792 | Research |
| BDE 792 | Research |
2026 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| BDE 799 | Dissertation |
| BME 300 | Bioengineering Product Design |
| BME 493 | Honors Thesis |
| BDE 795 | Continuing Registration |
| BDE 792 | Research |
| BME 598 | Special Topics |
| BME 494 | Special Topics |
2025 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| BDE 792 | Research |
| BDE 799 | Dissertation |
| BME 492 | Honors Directed Study |
2025 Summer
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| BDE 792 | Research |
| BDE 792 | Research |
2025 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| BDE 799 | Dissertation |
| BME 300 | Bioengineering Product Design |
| BDE 795 | Continuing Registration |
| BDE 799 | Dissertation |
| BDE 792 | Research |
2024 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| BDE 792 | Research |
| BDE 799 | Dissertation |
| BME 394 | Special Topics |
| BME 300 | Bioengineering Product Design |
2024 Summer
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| BDE 792 | Research |
| BDE 792 | Research |
2024 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| BDE 799 | Dissertation |
| BME 300 | Bioengineering Product Design |
| BDE 792 | Research |
| BDE 795 | Continuing Registration |
| BDE 799 | Dissertation |
2023 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| BDE 792 | Research |
| BDE 799 | Dissertation |
2023 Summer
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| BDE 792 | Research |
| BDE 792 | Research |
2023 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| BDE 799 | Dissertation |
| BME 300 | Bioengineering Product Design |
| BDE 792 | Research |
| BME 493 | Honors Thesis |
| BDE 795 | Continuing Registration |
| BDE 799 | Dissertation |
2022 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| BDE 792 | Research |
| BDE 799 | Dissertation |
2022 Summer
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| BDE 792 | Research |
| BDE 792 | Research |
2022 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| BME 493 | Honors Thesis |
| BDE 799 | Dissertation |
| BDE 792 | Research |
| BDE 792 | Research |
| BDE 795 | Continuing Registration |
| BDE 799 | Dissertation |
2021 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| BME 492 | Honors Directed Study |
| BDE 792 | Research |
| BDE 799 | Dissertation |
| BME 182 | Biomedical Prod Dsgn & Dev I |
| BME 182 | Biomedical Prod Dsgn & Dev I |
| BME 492 | Honors Directed Study |
| BME 598 | Special Topics |
| BME 494 | Special Topics |
| BDE 799 | Dissertation |
2021 Summer
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| BDE 792 | Research |
| BDE 792 | Research |