Mehdi Nikkhah - Scottsdale AZ, US Roger D. Kamm - Cambridge MA, US Danh Truong - Tempe AZ, US
International Classification:
C12M 3/06 C12M 1/00 C12M 1/12
Abstract:
A microfluidic device for more accurately modeling the in vitro environment in which cancer occurs is disclosed. The device comprises a surface defining one or more microfluidic channels that may further comprise one or more endothelial cells, a first three dimensional scaffold comprising one or more cancer cells that is spatially separated from the one or more microfluidic channels, and a second three dimensional scaffold comprising one or more stromal cells, at least a portion of which is interposed between the one or more microfluidic channels and the first three dimensional scaffold. The second three dimensional scaffold is in fluid communication with both the first three dimensional scaffold and the one or more microfluidic channels. The device can be used to assay anti-cancer agents, or as a system for modeling the growth, behavior, or metastasis and tumor formation of cancer cells.
Tripwire Interactive LLC since Feb 2013
Independent Contractor
Grabenkrieg since Dec 2012
Level Designer
University of Texas at Arlington - ERB 277 since Oct 2012
Undergraduate Researcher in Dr. Hong's Lab
Education:
The University of Texas at Arlington 2009 - 2014
B.S. Biology/ M.S Biomedical Engineering, Tissue Engineering
James Bowie High School 2005 - 2009
International Baccalaureate
Skills:
Biomedical Engineering Biomaterials Tissue Engineering Biotechnology Microsoft Office Molecular Biology Characterization Cell Culture Matlab Data Analysis Python Bioengineering Java Imagej Microsoft Word Microfluidics Ansys Visual Basic C Presentations Cancer Biology Research R Computer Aided Design Biologics Testing Communication Microsoft Excel Mammalian Cell Culture Microsoft Powerpoint Cell Biology Statistics Public Speaking Western Blotting Bioinformatics Solidworks Labview
Interests:
Military History Social Services New Technology Cooking Education Strategic Planning Health
Languages:
English Vietnamese Spanish
Awards:
International Baccalaureate Diploma International Baccalaureate I received the International Baccalaureate diploma for completing the International Baccalaureate Program. College of Science Dean's List College of Science Dean Grand Prize Winner and Best Original Level Design for Tripwire Interactive’s “Counterattack” Custom Map Making Competition Tripwire Interactive I designed a level for the game Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad and received Best Original Level and became the Grand Prize Winner for Tripwire Interactive’s “Counterattack” Custom Map Making Competition. CSE@UTA Best Design CSE@UTA I received this award for my Lego Mindstorm robot design. First Place for Management Decision Making Texas Future Business Leaders of America I received this award at the State Leadership Conference for Texas Future Business Leaders of America. Contestants were tested on their ability to effectively solve business scenarios and efficiently manage employees. Many of the different solutions had major drawbacks such as losing employees or making big risks.
I learned to plan, solve, and defend my solutions for real-life business situations in front of a panel of judges. This award allowed me to compete on the national level.
Oct 2012 to 2000 Research AssistantAT&T Mobility Richardson, TX Jun 2009 to Jul 2010 VBA Programmer
Education:
University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX 2009 to 2014 Master of Science in Biomedical EngineerUniversity of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX 2009 to 2014 Bachelor of Science in Biology
Skills:
Scientific Research, Data Analysis, Polymer Synthesis, Tissue Engineering
Dr. Truong graduated from the Kath Univ Leuven, Fac Der Geneeskunde, Leuven, Belgium in 1980. She works in San Diego, CA and specializes in General Practice. Dr. Truong is affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital.