Stanford University · Biomedical EngineeringThakor Transplant Lab
Avnesh Sinh Thakor · Stanford, California
Research Focus
Dr. Avnesh Sinh Thakor's research lab at Stanford University focuses on innovative therapies for transplant medicine and kidney injury. The lab develops new biomaterials and cell-based therapies to enhance the survival and function of transplanted islets and to treat acute kidney injury through mesenchymal stem cells. By incorporating advanced technologies, the lab aims to improve outcomes for patients undergoing these challenging medical treatments.
islet transplantationmesenchymal stem cellskidney injurybioscaffoldsextracellular vesicles
Research Aims
5AIM 01Develop a bioscaffold to support islet health post-transplantation
AIM 02Optimize stem cell functionality for kidney injury treatment
AIM 03Investigate regenerative therapies for acute kidney injury
AIM 04Assess the inflammatory response of novel transplant techniques
AIM 05Enhance oxygen and nutrient delivery for transplanted tissues
Skills the Lab Values
3D bioprintingcell cultureanimal modelsextracellular vesicle isolationbiomaterial fabricationoptical imagingultrasound therapyMitochondrial transferbioenergetics assessmentimmunomodulation assay
Output against the department
Publications155bottom 34% of dept.394th of 595
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Citations6.2kbottom 47% of dept.315th of 595
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