Prof. Razavi: Engineering Organ-on-a-Chip Models to Study Cancer Therapy Side Effects

Mechanical & Materials Engineering
Faculty Advisor
Mohammad Razavi
Contact Email mrazavi2@unl.edu
Website
Advisor College:
Engineering
Potential Student Tasks
  • Assisting with laboratory experiments, including cell culture, microfluidic device fabrication, and tissue engineering techniques.
  • Gaining hands-on experience with microscopy, biomedical imaging, and image analysis.
  • Collecting, organizing, and analyzing experimental data alongside graduate students and the faculty mentor.
  • Participating in lab meetings, research discussions, and presenting research progress and findings at the end of the semester.
Student Qualifications

We are looking for students interested in biomedical engineering, biology, and human health. No prior research experience is required.
Training, Mentoring, and Workplace Community

Students in our lab work closely with me, graduate students, and other undergraduate researchers in a collaborative and supportive environment. We recognize that first-year students are often new to research, so no prior experience is expected. Instead, we focus on mentorship, hands-on training, and helping students build confidence as researchers.
Available Positions
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Millions of cancer survivors experience long-term side effects after treatment, yet many of the underlying causes remain poorly understood. In our lab, we combine engineering, biology, and medicine to study the lymphatic system. Using technologies such as organ-on-a-chip devices, advanced imaging, and computational modeling, we investigate how cancer therapies affect the body and explore new ways to reduce their side effects.

Students will gain hands-on research experience while contributing to projects that address a growing health challenge and have the potential to improve patients' lives worldwide.