Mayank Garg

Mayank Garg is driven by a central challenge in modern medicine: how can we move beyond one-time diagnostic snapshots toward continuous, real-time insights into human health? As a recipient of the Provost’s Program for Interdisciplinary Scholars, he is developing minimally invasive wearable technologies designed to continuously monitor protein biomarkers inside the body.

His research operates at the intersection of electrochemistry, biomolecular engineering, materials science, and microfluidics. Current diagnostic systems largely depend on intermittent, endpoint testing, and most clinically important protein biomarkers cannot be tracked continuously. Garg’s work addresses this gap by designing a generalizable platform for ongoing in vivo protein monitoring.

“My research focuses on developing minimally invasive, wearable biosensing technologies for continuous in vivo monitoring of protein biomarkers, aimed at enabling personalized and real-time healthcare.”

One of Garg's applications focuses on insulin and cardiac troponin, addressing critical needs in diabetes management and cardiovascular monitoring. By enabling continuous and minimally invasive biomarker tracking, his research supports data-driven approaches to personalized medicine and improved disease management.

During his postdoctoral appointment, Garg is laying the groundwork for an independent research program in wearable biosensing technologies. He aims to further develop and validate a broadly applicable protein-monitoring platform, publish high-impact research, strengthen interdisciplinary collaborations, and build experience in research leadership and mentorship. 

"I chose the University of Waterloo because it offers a uniquely strong environment for interdisciplinary and translational research. Waterloo brings together close collaboration between engineering, chemistry, and health sciences, which enables ideas to move rapidly from fundamental discovery to validated prototypes."

With access to advanced facilities and cross-disciplinary partnerships, Garg is advancing technologies that move diagnostics beyond one-time testing toward continuous, personalized healthcare.