Therapeutic Microtechnology Lab-TML @ Boston University

44 Cummington Street, Room 709,

Phone: 617 358 2832, Fax: 617 358 2835

Therapeutic Microtechnology Lab-TML is under supervision of Dr. Tejal Desai. Currently work is focused on engineering biologically-, mechanically- and optically-compatible substrates which will allow for better cardiac myocyte attachment and orientation upon mechanical stretching of the substrata; integrating engineering principles in microfabrication and material science with a knowledge of biotransport, immunology, and cell biology to design, fabricate, and evaluate biocapsules for the encapsulation of islet cells; characterization of microfabricated membranes with attention to material/structural optimization and the functionality of the membranes as biological filters; developing bioadhesive micromachined devices for the controlled delivery of drugs to the intestine; developing and testing a novel silicon-based biocapsule system for implanting neuronal xenografts into the brain; and engineering biomimetic molecular surfaces that enhance the biocompatibility and functionality of implantable MEMS based devices.

Last updated: January 18, 2003

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