George Washington University · EngineeringLu Lab
Luyao Lu · Washington, District of Columbia
Research Focus
Dr. Luyao Lu's lab focuses on developing innovative wireless implantable devices for studying heart conditions, particularly arrhythmias and heart failure. The team creates soft, flexible systems that can monitor and influence heart activity in real-time, providing insights into the complex mechanisms underlying these diseases. Their goal is to improve diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for heart disease and enhance the quality of life for affected patients.
heart diseasecardiac arrhythmiaswireless implantable devicescalcium signalingheart failureelectrophysiologymetabolic mappingreal-time monitoringbioengineeringsoft robotics
Research Aims
3AIM 01Develop a soft cardiac calcium-voltage mapping and pacing probe.
AIM 02Design fully implantable wireless electronics and software interfaces for chronic operations.
AIM 03Investigate the mechanisms of arrhythmia development and treatment using the system.
Skills the Lab Values
cardiac mapping techniqueswireless electronics developmentbio-sensor designanimal modelssoftware interface developmentdata acquisition systemssignal processingoptical measurement techniquescalcium imagingelectrical stimulation
Output against the department
Publications82bottom 16% of dept.232nd of 278
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Citations8.5ktop 44% of dept.122nd of 278
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