Research fields are diverse, including basic
research on cell proliferation, analysis of tumour cells and tissues to detect gene mutations, and identification of potential therapeutic targets in cancer.
Not exact matches
Boldrini says that future
research on the aging brain will continue to explore how neural
cell proliferation, maturation, and survival are regulated by hormones, transcription factors, and other inter-cellular pathways.
As an example, he cited his previous
research on baked purple potatoes that have compounds that help suppress chronic intestinal inflammation elevated from a high - calorie diet and stem
cell proliferation, which are linked to both colitis and colon cancer.
Students in the UBC program engage in a wide range of
research: molecular mechanisms underlying
cell proliferation in cancer or
cell death in stroke; relating gene mutations to disease mechanisms; the social factors that determine access to health care for women living
on the street.
Boldrini says that future
research on the ageing brain will continue to explore how neural
cell proliferation, maturation, and survival are regulated by hormones, transcription factors, and other inter-cellular pathways.
The Lauffenburger
research group focuses
on elucidating important aspects of receptor - mediated regulation of mammalian blood and tissue
cell behavioral functions such as
proliferation, adhesion, migration, differentiation, and death.
Dr. Mack's
research has focused primarily
on the use of novel antitumor agents in human estrogen receptor negative breast tumor
cells, and more recently,
on the use of bioflavonoids in the regulation of estrogen receptor positive (ER +) and estrogen receptor negative (ER --RRB- breast tumor
cell proliferation.
Professional Duties & Responsibilities Biomedical and biotechnology engineer with background in design of biomaterials, biosensors, drug delivery devices, microfrabrication, and tissue engineering Working knowledge of direct
cell writing and rapid prototyping Experience fabricating nanocomposite hydrogel scaffolds Proficient in material analysis, mechanical, biochemical, and morphological testing of synthetic and biological materials Extensive experience in bio-imaging processes and procedures Specialized in mammalian, microbial, and viral
cell culture Working knowledge of lab techniques and instruments including electrophoresis, chromatography, microscopy, spectroscopy, PCR, Flow cytometery, protein assay, DNA isolation techniques, polymer synthesis and characterization, and synthetic fiber production Developed strong knowledge of FDA, GLP, GMP, GCP, and GDP regulatory requirements Created biocompatible photocurable hydrogels for
cell immobilization Formulated
cell friendly prepolymer formulation Performed surface modification of nano - particle fillers to enhance their biocompatibility Evaluated
cell and biomaterial interaction,
cell growth, and
proliferation Designed bench - top experiments and protocols to simulate in vivo situations Designed hydrogel based microfluidic prototypes for
cell entrapment and
cell culture utilizing computer - aided robotic dispenser Determined various mechanical, morphological, and transport properties of photocured hydrogels using Instron, FTIR, EDX, X-ray diffraction, DSC, TGA, and DMA Assessed biocompatibility of hydrogels and physiology of entrapped
cells Evaluated intracellular and extracellular reactions of entrapped
cells on spatial and temporal scales using optical, confocal, fluorescence, atomic force, and scanning electron microscopies Designed various biochemical assays Developed thermosensitive PET membranes for transdermal drug delivery application using Gamma radiation induced graft co-polymerization of N - isopropyl acylamide and Acrylic acid Characterized grafted co-polymer using various polymer characterization techniques Manipulated lower critical solution temperature of grafted thermosensitive co-polymer Loaded antibiotic
on grafted co-polymer and determined drug release profile with temperature Determined biomechanical and biochemical properties of biological gels isolated from marine organisms Analyzed morphological and mechanical properties of metal coated yarns using SEM and Instron Performed analytical work
on pharmaceutical formulations using gas and high performance liquid chromatography Performed market
research and analysis for medical textile company Developed and implement comprehensive marketing and sales campaign
Georgetown University Medical Center (Washington, DC) 05/2007 — 01/2010 Imaging Science and Information Systems Center — Insert Title • Train, supervise, and assure the work quality of a team of 3 - 6 regional analysts • Write analytical summaries of open source collections of biological threats and other national security threats • Develop and refine indication and warning methodologies and taxonomies for biological and radiological threats • Offer guidance and expertise
on intelligence community interagency fusion
cell for H1N1 «swine flu» • Assist in
research and development work
on plant health project • Conduct case studies
on state and non-state actor biological weapons programs and orphan source radiological incidents • Participate in multi-agency tracking of nuclear
proliferation activities in Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the Middle East • Perform project lead duties, participate in the selection process of new employees, and assist with performance appraisals • Awarded the National Intelligence Medallion for organizational work
on Project Argus