Research
Undergraduate Researcher - He Laboratory • (8/2023-Present)
Undergraduate Researcher
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PI: Dr. Mei He
Department: College of Pharmacy
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Aided in the development of microfluidic devices.
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Created precise tumor models using collagen spheroids.
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Innovated in 3D bioprinting for cancer research and drug testing.
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Fabricated NanoPoms for EV isolation and characterization.
Bovine Placental-Derived Collagen Type 1/3: A Novel Bio-Ink for 3D Bioprinting and Organoid Development
Project Leader
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Extracted and characterized COL 1/3 from bovine placenta, leveraging placenta’s rich regenerative and biochemical properties.
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Extracted collagen demonstrated superior purity over standard market collagen.
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Working on refining extraction process to improve yield without compromising purity.
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Working on assessing extracted collagen’s biocompatibility with human lung cells using cytocompatibility tests and microfluidic device-based spheroid embedding assays, comparing COL 1/3 with market bovine collagen to assess efficacy and biological functionality.
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Working on employing COL 1/3 spheroids as a bio-ink for 3D bioprinting precise tumor models and biomimetic organoid models.
