Cornell University · EngineeringCenter for Diabetes Device Innovation
Minseok Lee · Ithaca, New York
Research Focus
Dr. Minseok Lee's lab at Cornell University is focused on innovative approaches to treat type 1 diabetes by developing advanced devices for cell delivery. The lab's research aims to create a subcutaneous device that can improve the transplantation of insulin-producing cells while avoiding the need for long-term immunosuppression. This work could lead to safer and more effective therapies for individuals suffering from diabetes.
type 1 diabetescell therapyimmunomodulationvascularizationbiocompatible materialsinsulin-producing cellssubcutaneous devicesstem cell transplantationcell delivery systems
Research Aims
5AIM 01Develop a device that supports capillary penetration for improved cell delivery.
AIM 02Create an immunotolerant environment for islet transplantation.
AIM 03Enhance the retention of stem cells in the delivery device.
AIM 04Evaluate long-term function of delivered insulin-producing cells.
AIM 05Test the safety and effectiveness of the device in diabetic mouse models.
Skills the Lab Values
tissue engineeringcell culturemicroscopygenetic engineeringevaluation of immunological responsesdevice fabricationelectrospinninganimal modelsin vivo imaging
Output against the department
Publications10bottom 3% of dept.270th of 278
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Citations9bottom 2% of dept.273rd of 278
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