Rutgers University-New Brunswick · PharmacologyPlacental Transport Research Lab
Lauren M Aleksunes · New Brunswick, New Jersey
Research Focus
Dr. Lauren M. Aleksunes' lab focuses on understanding how drugs and nutrients are transported across the placenta, which is vital for fetal development. The lab employs innovative research techniques, including computational modeling and microphysiological systems, to study transporter proteins that can affect maternal and perinatal health. By developing training opportunities for early-career scientists and clinicians, the lab aims to enhance knowledge in pharmacology, maternal-fetal medicine, and public health.
placental transporttransport proteinsmaternal-fetal healthcomputational modelingmicrophysiological systems
Research Aims
3AIM 01Identify regulatory factors for placental transporters using proteomics.
AIM 02Develop models predicting maternal-fetal chemical disposition.
AIM 03Evaluate transport functions using placenta-on-a-chip systems.
Skills the Lab Values
quantitative proteomicscomputational modelingmicrophysiological systemscell culturegenetic analysis
Output against the department
Publications245top 33% of dept.152nd of 462
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Citations9.2ktop 41% of dept.191st of 462
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