Prof. William Hancock — Research Profile
Pennsylvania State University · Department of Biomedical Engineering
Graduate application deadlines
Department of Biomedical Engineering
PhD in Biomedical Engineering
Fall 2027Application deadline
Dec 7, 2026
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Source: bme.psu.eduChecked Nov 2, 2026MS in Biomedical Engineering
Fall 2027Application deadline
Jun 15, 2027
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Source: bme.psu.eduChecked Nov 2, 2026
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Prof. William Hancock at Pennsylvania State University Department of Biomedical Engineering lists Cell and Molecular Bioengineering as their registered research area.
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Recent papers
- DNA tensiometer reveals catch-bond detachment kinetics of kinesin-1, -2, and -3eLife · Jul 20
- The carbohydrate-binding module of TrCel7A aids in navigating hemicellulose barriers in plant cell wallsJournal of Biological Chemistry · Jun 1
- Oxidative stress impairs processive motility of the axonal transport motor KIF1AJournal of Biological Chemistry · Apr 17
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