University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus · Mathematics & Statistics · EngineeringRobertson Lab
Anne Marie Robertson · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Research Focus
Dr. Anne Marie Robertson's lab focuses on improving medical treatments for bladder problems, like those caused by benign prostate enlargement, and enhancing risk assessment for brain aneurysms. The lab aims to create digital models that simulate bladder and aneurysm behavior to better understand their mechanics and develop tailored treatment strategies. This research is vital for designing more effective surgical and pharmacological interventions, ultimately improving patient outcomes.
bladder outlet obstructionaneurysm risk assessmentmechanobiologydigital twinlower urinary tract symptomssurgical interventionpharmacological treatmentbioimagingfinite element modeling
Research Aims
5AIM 01Create a digital twin of the bladder to study its dysfunction.
AIM 02Investigate pharmacological treatments for bladder dysfunction.
AIM 03Determine the mechanistic causes of aneurysm wall vulnerability.
AIM 04Identify features that predict bleb formation in aneurysms.
AIM 05Assess the relationship between dental pathogens and aneurysm wall integrity.
Skills the Lab Values
3D modelingrat modelspharmacological treatment evaluationbioimaging techniquesfinite element analysismechanical testingdata analysisin vitro studiescomputational modeling
Output against the department
Publications147bottom 35% of dept.267th of 408
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Citations3.0kbottom 23% of dept.313th of 408
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