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My Past Research Advisors

In order for my readers to understand my background a little bit more, I have copied relevant sections of each professor's research summary below, as well as linked to their respective pages. 

Dr. James Schneider

One of Dr. Schneider's research interests is listed below, as extracted from his CMU bio (linked here):



Highly Sensitive DNA Detection Using Functionalized Liposomes

Liposomes can serve as high-gain amplifiers for biomolecule detection by gravimetry, or when filled with dyes, fluorescence. We have developed chemistries that rigidly attach PNAs to liposomes for DNA detection with great sequence selectivity and high resolution. Currently we are implementing DNA-binding liposomes in capillary electrophoresis with laser-induced fluorescence (LIF) detection with an eye toward incorporation in microfluidic systems.

Dr. Heidi Martin

Dr. Martin's research interests are below, as extracted from her CWRU bio (linked here):​
 

​Dr. Heidi Martin's research summary:

Our research focuses on engineering of materials for biomedical and biochemical applications, with emphasis on implantable electrochemical devices including neurosensors and neural/muscle stimulators. We want to generate smaller, faster, more robust and versatile sensors and stimulators, and use these devices to aid in expanding medical knowledge and advancing clinical therapies. This will require improved microfabrication/nanofabrication procedures that still permit control of the electrode surface chemistry to maintain device performance. We will also need to understand and control the interaction of the material surface with the biological/biochemical environment. Electrochemical studies of mediated and direct electron transfer will aid in fundamental understanding of the electrochemically-based biosensor surfaces.

Dr. Vicken Totten

Dr. Totten's research interests are below, as extracted from her University Hospitals bio (linked here):​​

 

Dr. Totten's research summary:​

Departmental efforts have focused on HIV testing and stroke identification to date. Asthma, suicide, and physician well-being are areas of faculty research interest. Emergency Medicine Residents have regular research seminars in all three years, culminating in a publishable project. Extensive resources for research are available including University Hospitals, Case Western Reserve University, as well as the Global Health Center to name a few. Collaboration with each other and with the Emergency Medicine Research Division's (EMRD) Research Assistants and Associates is encouraged. Emergency Medicine Residents will have yearly opportunities to present their ongoing efforts at one or another of the local research showcases.

Dr. Vishal Vaidya

Dr. Vaidya's research interests are below, as extracted from his lab website (linked here):

 

Dr. Vaidya's research summary:

The kidney is highly susceptible to toxic effects of environmental pollutants and therapeutic substances since many of these compounds are metabolized, accumulated and concentrated in the kidney. Our aim is to understand the fundamental basis of kidney exposure biology with a particular focus on biological indicators and mechanisms of regeneration in response to damage. The research areas being pursued in our lab are:

  • Biomarkers

  • Translational Toxicology

  • Tissue Regeneration

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