Modeling and Monitoring Biomechanics in Organ-on-a-Chip Platforms
Dr. Craig Simmons
Professor, University of Toronto
Scientific Director, Translational Biology and Engineering Program
Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research
Date: Friday, May 26, 2023
1 – 2 p.m. EDT
Host: Dr. Scott Tsai
Location: In-person and virtual
In-Person: Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute,
209 Victoria St, Toronto, ON M5B 1T8
Room 216
Refreshments will be served.
Lecture Takeaways
- Cells in the body are subjected to biophysical forces that regulate cell fate and function
- Biomechanical regulation of cell function is difficult to study using traditional lab tools
- We are developing micro-fabricated organ-on-a-chip platforms to simulate and monitor cell and tissue biomechanics under physiological conditions and using them for applications in regenerative medicine and disease modeling.
Biography
Dr. Craig Simmons is the University of Toronto Distinguished Professor of Mechanobiology in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering and the Institute of Biomedical Engineering. His research group studies the role of mechanical forces in cardiovascular disease and regeneration, aided by novel microfluidic platforms to model vascularized tissues and organs with high physiological fidelity. Dr. Simmons also leads over 100 researchers from engineering and medicine as the Scientific Director of the University of Toronto Translational Biology and Engineering Program in the Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research, a bold initiative that aims to dramatically improve heart health through discovery science, regenerative medicine and digital health.
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