Cardiac cells grown on a conductive cardiac patch
3T3 cells grown on a conductive hydrogel
Beating cardiomyocytes on a fibrous
conductive hydrogel
MeTro/SN hydrogel on tissue
Dorsal root ganglia encapsulated within the hydrogel
Muscle cells encapsulated in a conductive hydrogel scaffold
H_E-stained sections of a full-thickness wound after treatment with an miR223 loaded wound dressing
SEM images from the interface of the explanted artery and the sealant
Cardiomyocytes aligned on a micro patterned elastic substrates
Cardiac cells grown on a conductive cardiac patch

Lab News

๐ŸŒŸ Celebrating Our Undergraduate Researchers at AACR 2026!

We are delighted to share that members of the Annabi Lab presented their research at the American Association for Cancer Research Annual Conference in San Diego. Alisha, Namdar, and Gilda did an outstanding job showcasing their work alongside their mentor Marian Olewine, demonstrating remarkable growth, confidence, and dedication to scientific research.

We are especially proud of Namdar for receiving the Margaret Foti Award (Meritorious Honors), a recognition given to a select group of exceptional presenters. This achievement highlights the strength of our undergraduate research community and the supportive mentorship within our lab.

We congratulate all of them on this exciting accomplishment and look forward to their continued success!

๐ŸŒŸCongratulations to Professor Nasim Annabi on Being Elected as an AIMBE Fellow!

We are delighted to share that Professor Nasim Annabi has been elected as a Fellow of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering, one of the highest professional distinctions in medical and biological engineering.
Nasim Annabi Inducted to AIMBE College of Fellows for Biometerials Development | CBE

This honor recognizes the top two percent of engineers in the field for their distinguished achievements and contributions to research, innovation, and education. Professor Annabiโ€™s election highlights her outstanding work in biomaterials and tissue engineering, as well as her leadership in advancing translational biomedical research.

We are incredibly proud of this remarkable achievement and look forward to her continued impact in the field.

๐ŸŒŸ Congratulations to Hanh on Receiving the NSF GRFP Fellowship!

We are proud to congratulate Hanh Nguyen on receiving the prestigious National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program. This highly competitive award recognizes outstanding graduate students with strong potential for impactful research.

Hanhโ€™s achievement reflects her dedication, hard work, and strong commitment to scientific excellence, even at this early stage of her academic journey. This success also highlights the collaborative and supportive environment within the Annabi Lab.

We are excited to see Hanhโ€™s continued growth and contributions to biomaterials research. Please join us in celebrating this outstanding accomplishment!

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