Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus · EngineeringSheikhi Regeneration Lab
Amir Sheikhi · University Park, Pennsylvania
Research Focus
Dr. Amir Sheikhi's lab focuses on innovative strategies for improving reconstructive surgery outcomes through the development of advanced hydrogel scaffolds and microsurgical techniques. By creating controlled environments that promote blood vessel formation, the lab aims to enhance tissue regeneration and function. Their work has significant implications for regenerative medicine and public health, particularly in the restoration of soft tissue.
hydrogel scaffoldsmicrovasculatureangiogenesisreconstructive surgeryregenerative medicinevascular micropuncturecell infiltrationtissue engineeringbiomaterials
Research Aims
3AIM 01Design and optimize granular hydrogel scaffolds for vascular development.
AIM 02Evaluate microsurgical approaches to accelerate microvascular development.
AIM 03Assess the interaction between hydrogel scaffolds and microsurgical techniques to guide neovascularization effectively.
Skills the Lab Values
hydrogel designmicrosurgery techniquestissue culture3D printing of scaffoldsangiogenesis assaysin vivo imagingexperimental designdata analysis using Pythonhistological analysiscellular experimentation
Output against the department
Publications125bottom 28% of dept.199th of 278
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Citations4.9kbottom 37% of dept.175th of 278
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