EUEmory University · Chemistry
Hemostasis and Mechanobiology Lab
Khalid S. Salaita · Atlanta, Georgia
Research Focus
Dr. Khalid S. Salaita's lab at Emory University focuses on understanding and innovating diagnostic techniques related to blood coagulation and platelet activity. The research aims to develop new technologies to detect heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) more quickly and accurately, while also exploring the role of mechanical forces in cellular processes. The lab works at the intersection of chemistry and biology to create tools that can revolutionize how we diagnose and manage various blood-related medical conditions.
heparin-induced thrombocytopeniadiagnosticsmechanobiologymechanotransductionblood coagulationplatelet activitytension sensorsmechanical forces
Research Aims
5AIM 01Develop a rapid diagnostic tool for heparin-induced thrombocytopenia using platelet mechanical forces.
AIM 02Optimize the MCATS technology to enhance signal detection from human platelets.
AIM 03Investigate the relationship between platelet activation and mechanical forces generated during HIT.
AIM 04Create advanced probes for studying mechanobiology in living cells.
AIM 05Establish collaborative projects to explore the mechanosensing capabilities of T cells and cancer cells.
Skills the Lab Values
fluorescence microscopyplatelet force measurementDNA tension probesimmunostaining techniquesflow cytometryPCRmolecular sensingmechanical assaysdata analysisbiophysical modeling
Output against the department
Publications229top 48% of dept.103rd of 216
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Citations9.1ktop 50% of dept.109th of 216
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