Northwestern University · Biomedical EngineeringWound Healing Innovation Lab
Guillermo Antonio Ameer · Evanston, Illinois
Research Focus
Dr. Guillermo Antonio Ameer's research focuses on improving wound healing for diabetic patients. His lab develops innovative medical devices, particularly a smart bandage that not only promotes healing but also monitors wound conditions in real time. This work aims to reduce complications like infections and amputations associated with diabetic foot ulcers.
wound healingdiabetic foot ulcerssmart bandagereal-time monitoringbiocompatible materials
Research Aims
5AIM 01Develop a regenerative dressing that enhances wound healing rates in diabetic models.
AIM 02Create telemetric sensors to monitor temperature and pH in wounds remotely.
AIM 03Investigate the biocompatibility and effectiveness of innovative wound dressings.
AIM 04Explore the use of antioxidants in wound care for diabetic patients.
AIM 05Facilitate the integration of sensors with wearable health monitoring devices.
Skills the Lab Values
tissue cultureanimal modelsmaterials synthesiselectronic sensor integrationbiomedical device development
Output against the department
Publications223top 47% of dept.279th of 595
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Citations15ktop 25% of dept.146th of 595
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