University of California-Santa Barbara · PsychologyAdvanced Metabolic Monitoring Lab
Tod Edward Kippin · Santa Barbara, California
Research Focus
Dr. Tod Edward Kippin's lab at UC Santa Barbara focuses on developing advanced sensors to measure amino acids and small molecules in real time. This research aims to improve our understanding of metabolic processes and kidney function, creating tools that can enhance patient care and contribute to better health outcomes. By integrating cutting-edge sensor technologies with physiological monitoring, the lab seeks to transform how we track and manage conditions such as diabetes and kidney disease.
amino acidsmetabolismkidney diseasereal-time monitoringelectrochemical sensorsuremic toxinsmetabolic homeostasiscreatininerenal functiondiabetes
Research Aims
5AIM 01Develop real-time sensors for monitoring amino acid concentrations in the blood and tissues.
AIM 02Create minimally invasive sensors for kidney function assessment.
AIM 03Enhance understanding of how toxins accumulate in the body during kidney disease.
AIM 04Improve the personalization of renal therapies using advanced monitoring techniques.
AIM 05Investigate the dynamics of metabolic homeostasis across various physiological conditions.
Skills the Lab Values
electrochemical sensinganimal modelsreal-time data acquisitionsensor developmentbiostatisticsmicrodialysismolecular analysisdata interpretationsample preparationclinical monitoring strategies
Output against the department
Publications161top 47% of dept.138th of 296
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Citations7.5ktop 41% of dept.122nd of 296
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