Mehdi Nikkhah

Investigating the Role of Astrocytes on GSC Invasion In A 3D Microfluidic Vascular Tumor Model

Investigating the role of certain brain cells in cancer recurrence will identify efficient therapeutic treatments for glioblastoma.

Program: MORE

Characterization of Human Myocardial Tissue Model on a Microfluidic Device

Modeling heart attacks in human heart tissue on a microfluidic device will allow for more effective disease-based models.

Program: FURI

Diffusion of Dextran Across a Microfluidic Device Used to Model Native Myocardium

Creating a completely optimized heart attack disease model using a microfluidic device will help better understand heart attacks.

Program: FURI

Utilizing Human Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells Conjugated to Biocompatible Gold Nanorods to Enhance Synchronous Beating and Functional Characteristics Similar to in vivo Cardiac Tissue

Studying the effects of conductive gold nanorods on stem-cell-derived heart cells could lead to new therapies for heart attacks.

Program: MORE

Understanding the impact of breast cancer cells/ fibroblasts co-culture on inducing M2 macrophages in a 3D in vitro model.

Program: KEEN Awardee

The mathematical modeling of the dynamic migration of MDA-MB-231 cells within co-culture as well as in the presence of antifibrotic drug Tranilast and chemotherapy drug Doxorubicin utilizing a novel micro-engineered in vitro model.

Program: FURI

Diffusion of Dextran Across a Microfluidic Device Used to Model Native Myocardium

Program: FURI

Effect of Cancer-Associated Fibroblasts on Breast Cancer Cell Migration Parameters

Program: FURI

Elucidation of Stromal Fibroblast and Antifibrotic Drug on Chemo Resistance Within a 3D Model

Program: FURI

Development of a Conductive Injectable Hydrogel for Cardiac Tissue Engineering.

Program: MORE