Shiyuan Bian
Shiyuan Bian is a dynamic individual who is currently embarking on a remarkable journey as a second-year PhD candidate in the esteemed Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology at the University of Toronto. His insatiable thirst for knowledge has led him to explore diverse research avenues during his undergraduate years, collaborating with esteemed professors from both UofT and MIT. In 2021, Shiyuan proudly completed his Bachelor of Applied Science in Engineering Science degree with honors at the University of Toronto, a testament to his dedication and intellectual prowess. Presently, Shiyuan has the privilege of working within the prestigious Latner Thoracic Surgery Research Laboratories in PMCRT, where he is under the guidance and mentorship of Dr. Thomas Waddell and Dr. Golnaz Karoubi. Within the captivating realm of his research, Shiyuan passionately delves into the intricate interplay between physical and mechanical cues and their profound impact on lung scaffolds and lung epithelial cells. By unraveling these intricacies, his work holds the potential to unlock groundbreaking insights and pave the way for revolutionary advancements in tissue regeneration. In essence,Shiyuan is an ardent researcher driven by the pursuit of scientific excellence and the desire to make meaningful contributions to the world of medical science.
This session will highlight the most innovative studies our trainees are working on across the themes. Chelsea Lanos, representing themes 1 and 2, will present her project "Organ donation after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in Canada: a missed opportunity for uDCD?". For theme 3, we have Shiyuan Bian presenting "Investigating the Effect of Mechanical Ventilation on Mouse Lung Scaffolds using a Negative Pressure Wet Ventilation System" and Aisha Adil presenting "Ex Vivo Perfusion De- and Recellularization of Rat Hindlimbs for Vascular Composite Allotransplantation." Javairia Rahim will cover theme 4 with her project "Novel cell surface engineering of the endothelial glycocalyx with sialic acid-containing polymers for the prevention of transplant rejection." Finally, Nicholas Bourgeois will present "Virtual pre-habilitation program in lung transplant candidates" for theme 5. Each of these students will be awarded a prize highlighting their excellent work.
Moderators: Francis Migneault & Jorge Castillo-Prado
This session is supported by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR).
Speakers: Nicholas Bourgeois, Aisha Adil, Chelsea Lanos, Javairia Rahim, Shiyuan Bian
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