Welcome to the Esfandiari Lab
An Interdisciplinary Research Laboratory Where Microtechnology Meets Medicine
HIGHLIGHTED NEWS
NIH Awards to 'decode' the role of extracellular vesicles in nerve regeneration
NIH Awards to 'decode' the role of extracellular vesicles in nerve regeneration
NIH Awards to 'decode' the role of extracellular vesicles in nerve regeneration
NIH Awards to 'decode' the role of extracellular vesicles in nerve regeneration
Who We Are
Esfandiari Lab strives to develop new micro and nanotechnologies to promote a fundamental understanding of cellular communication in regenerative medicine and disease progression. The primary aim of the research is to investigate the biophysical properties of cells and extracellular vesicles (EVs) in diverse microenvironments. Biosensors and smart biomimetic scaffolds are fabricated and characterized at Esfandiari Lab. Their design enables highly accurate sensing and stimulation of cellular activities in situ. Knowledge obtained through these technologies can be used in diagnosing diseases, developing new therapies, and regenerating tissues.
FLUIDNATEK® LE-50 Electrospinning equipment by Bioinicia
Leyla Esfandiari, Ph.D.
Dr. Esfandiari joined the College of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Cincinnati as an Assistant Professor with a dual appointment in Electrical Engineering and Biomedical Engineering. She completed her doctoral degree in Bioengineering from the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) with an emphasis on the development of a highly sensitive biomolecular nanopore-based sensor. Also, she obtained her Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from California State University.
While at UCLA, Esfandiari also conducted research at California Nano-System Institution (CNSI), School of Medicine Neuroscience and Orthopedic Surgery Departments. During her academic training, Esfandiari has spent time giving back by leading and training graduate and undergraduate students. Besides her academic experiences, she has 4 years of industrial experience working at Applied Medical Co and Honeywell Inc.
Dr. Esfandiari has a multidisciplinary research background in micro/nano-scale devices, surface and bio-conjugation chemistry, and cell and molecular biology.
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Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
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Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering
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Member of Center for Stem Cell and Organoid Medicine (CuSTOM)
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Associate Member of Cincinnati Cancer Center
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Director of Integrative Biosensing Laboratory
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