The University of Texas at Dallas · Biomedical EngineeringGao Hemostasis Lab
Yongsheng Gao · Richardson, Texas
Research Focus
Dr. Yongsheng Gao's lab at the University of Texas Dallas is focused on developing innovative synthetic materials to help manage traumatic bleeding in emergency situations. By creating microgel-based synthetic platelets that mimic the properties of natural platelets, the lab aims to improve the way we stop bleeding at injury sites. This research has significant implications for trauma care, potentially saving lives in critical situations.
hemostatic agentssynthetic plateletsmicrogel technologytraumatic bleedingemergency medicinebiomedical engineeringdrug developmenthydrogel materialsvascular injuries
Research Aims
5AIM 01Develop sliding microgel systems that replicate natural platelet behavior.
AIM 02Assess the efficacy of synthetic platelets in stopping traumatic bleeding.
AIM 03Investigate the binding affinities of designed hydrogel particles to injury sites.
AIM 04Evaluate the morphologic adaptability of microgel particles in vivo.
AIM 05Explore the application of synthetic platelets in prehospital trauma care.
Skills the Lab Values
hydrogel fabricationin vitro testinganimal modelsmicrofluidicsbiochemical functionalizationfluorescence microscopypeptide synthesisshape-changing material designstatistical analysisbiomechanics modeling
Output against the department
Publications351top 26% of dept.154th of 595
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Citations7.1ktop 47% of dept.279th of 595
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