Oregon Health & Science University · Biomedical EngineeringCardiovascular Innovations Lab
Monica T Hinds · Portland, Oregon
Research Focus
Dr. Monica T Hinds' lab at Oregon Health & Science University focuses on innovative solutions to cardiovascular challenges, especially related to vascular devices like stents and heart valves. The lab develops biodegradable metal alloys for stents that prevent clotting and restenosis, and studies how patient-specific factors affect outcomes in transcatheter aortic valve replacements. By combining engineering with biology, the lab aims to enhance patient safety and device longevity in cardiovascular treatments.
biodegradable metalsvascular stentstranscatheter aortic valve replacementplatelet activationbiomaterials
Research Aims
3AIM 01Develop biodegradable metal alloys for vascular stents that reduce thrombosis and restenosis.
AIM 02Investigate how patient-specific blood cell activities affect outcomes in transcatheter aortic valve replacement.
AIM 03Explore mechanisms behind thrombosis-related complications in heart valve devices.
Skills the Lab Values
material characterizationalloy designmechanical testingblood sample analysisin vitro flow modeling
Output against the department
Publications145bottom 31% of dept.412th of 595
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Citations3.2kbottom 24% of dept.451st of 595
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