Lab Members
Principal Investigator
Graduate Students
Development of a Modular Microphysiological System to Innervate Salivary Gland Tissue Mimetics
My thesis is investigating the microplastic mimetic model in allergic contact dermatitis. My research focuses on the toxicological impacts of environmental contaminants specifically microplastics, nanoparticles, metals, and persistent organic pollutants on skin and immune health. I employ nanomembrane technology to analyze environmental water samples, aiming to elucidate the extent of microplastic pollution and its potential health implications.
Development of an in vitro Sjögren’s disease tissue chip for mechanistic studies, environmental risk factor discovery, and drug screening
MD - Medical Education (M.D.)
MSTP - Medical Scientist Training Program (M.D., Ph.D.)
BME - Biomedical Engineering Ph.D. Program
Development of a Microphysiological System for Modeling Retinal Degeneration in CLN3 Batten Disease
Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis of a Functional Organ-on-a-chip Device
How nanomaterials interact with the immune system and modulate skin allergic responses
Investigating light therapy to treat hair loss