Wayne State University · EngineeringHarris Lab
Carolyn A Harris · Detroit, Michigan
Research Focus
Dr. Carolyn A Harris's lab focuses on understanding and improving shunt technology for treating pediatric hydrocephalus. The lab studies how and why shunt obstructions occur due to tissue interactions, using advanced modeling techniques and patient data to inform potential design improvements. The aim is to reduce the high failure rates of these crucial medical devices and enhance patient outcomes.
hydrocephalusshunt technologytissue interactionobstruction mechanismscomputational fluid dynamics
Research Aims
3AIM 01Identify patient conditions that contribute to tissue contact with shunt catheters.
AIM 02Investigate the role of cell growth in shunt obstruction after tissue contact.
AIM 03Improve shunt design based on insights into tissue pull-in and growth mechanisms.
Skills the Lab Values
cell culturecomputational fluid dynamics modelingbenchtop experimental techniquesdata analysisbiostatistics
Output against the department
Publications63bottom 10% of dept.250th of 278
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Citations981bottom 7% of dept.258th of 278
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