RBC Members
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In the Lab Dr. Warnock has conducted research in the areas of cell and gene biomanufacturing, bioreactor design, tissue engineering and cellular mechanobiology. He is actively involved in engineering education research and has earned international acclaim for his work using problem-based learning to enable students to develop professional skills. He currently serves as the director…
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In the Lab The Wu lab specializes in Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), offering a unique window into understanding these puzzles. At the forefront of multidisciplinary research, the team investigates brain injury mechanisms from an integrative perspective. Employing computational models, preclinical tools, and neuroimaging, Wu uncovers insights into individual brain phenotypes, recovery processes, and personalized diagnostics.…
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In the Lab Kenan Song’s research, relevant to biomedical applications, leverages advanced manufacturing techniques like 3D printing to develop innovative solutions for the healthcare industry. Specifically, his work in creating microfluidic devices, porous Pelvic Organ Prolapse scaffolds, and artificial artery vessels caters to critical needs in cardiovascular and regenerative medicine. Through 3D printing, he can…
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In the Lab Dr. Liu’s research is centered around harnessing the capabilities of micro/nano-fluidic technologies to advance patient health outcomes. A pivotal aspect of his research program revolves around the development of microfluidic platforms with the purpose of revealing the intricate relationships between cellular phenotypes and molecular expressions at the single-cell level. This pursuit holds…
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In the Lab The Kaiser lab specializes in investigating sex differences in the pathophysiology of stroke, traumatic brain injury, and vascular cognitive impairment. Within the lab, the Kaiser team employs clinically relevant assessments, including magnetic resonance imaging, to evaluate tissue-level changes. Additionally, they utilize gait and neurobehavioral tests to assess functional-level outcomes in response to…
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In the Lab The Samanta lab studies regeneration of myelin from neural stem cells residing in the adult mammalian brain. Myelin is the insulating sheath formed by spiral wrapping of oligodendrocyte processes around axons of neurons and its main function is to increase the nerve conduction velocity. Loss of myelin or demyelination occurs during healthy…
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In the Lab The focus of the Reukov research lab is on combining polymer and fiber chemistry and materials science with bioengineering and biotechnology for solving biomedical problems. Inorganic biomaterials are being used for dental restorations, orthopedic implants and bioactive materials like bioresorbable glass. Moreover, inorganic biomaterials can be also developed for applications like tissue regeneration.…
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In the Lab The Kanthasamy lab focus is on understanding the molecular mechanisms by which PKCδ regulates the apoptotic cell signaling cascade following exposure to dopaminergic neurotoxicants. They discovered that mitochondria-mediated oxidative stress signaling events in conjunction with the caspase-3-mediated cell death signaling cascade contribute to the demise of dopaminergic neuronal cells via the activation…
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In the Lab Kinder’s research focus is in the area of regenerative bioscience with an emphasis in stem cell therapies for traumatic brain injury (TBI) and stroke. TBI and stroke are leading causes of death and disability in the United States. However, there are currently no Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved therapies that promote healing…
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In the Lab The broad goal of the Avraham research lab is to decipher the mechanisms dictating the diversity of peripheral glial cells to achieve a better understanding of their role in the context of disease and injury. The Avraham research team is particularly interested in peripheral glia that reside in different locations throughout the…