Erica D. Pratt, PhD

Assistant Professor (BME, MSE), Moorman-Simon Interdisciplinary Career Development Professor

Office ERB 701C
Email epratt@bu.edu
Phone 617-358-4338
Website Pratt Laboratory

In the News

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November 25, 2025
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Publications

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Research Areas

The Pratt Laboratory employs a multi-pronged approach combining engineering with multiple “omics” strategies to design blood-based assays for cancer diagnosis and monitoring. We combine molecular diagnostics, peptide engineering, and microfluidics to better understand the significance and role of circulating biomarkers in tumorigenesis. These complementary modalities will enable noninvasive profiling of molecular and functional biomarkers. Our mission is to develop a toolset of multi-analyte assays with the ultimate goal of supporting personalized medicine and improving patient care.

Honors and Awards

Rita Allen Scholar
Moorman-Simon Interdisciplinary Career Development Professor
Momental Foundation Professional Development Award
NIH/NCI Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (T32)
NSF Graduate Research Fellowship
Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Graduate Fellowship
Member of American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES), US Human Proteome Organization (US HUPO)

Additional Affiliations

Division of Materials Science and Engineering

Departments or Divisions: Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering

Affiliations: Intelligent, Autonomous & Secure Systems, Primary & Affiliated Faculty, Synthetic Biology, Tissue Engineering & Mechanobiology

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