Biocompatibility Laboratory

• Microfabricated Biosensor Laboratory
  
• Sensors and Instrumentation Group

Steve Slack, PhD

The Biocompatibility Laboratory in the Department of Biomedical Engineering focuses on the evaluation of the blood and tissue compatibility of synthetic materials used as replacements for damaged or diseased human tissue. Polymeric, metallic, and ceramic materials are investigated for their ability to initiate the blood coagulation cascade, activate the complement system, cause hemolysis, and support mammalian cell attachment. Facilities include a complete cell culture lab, protein and cell radio labeling equipment, gel electrophoretic and Western blotting apparatus, and ELISA.

• Cell culture laboratory
• Protein and cell radio labeling
• Gel electrophoresis
• Western blotting
• ELISA
  

• Compatibility of synthetic materials used as replacements for damaged or diseased human tissue
• Investigation of polymeric, metallic and ceramic materials for their ability to:
  • Initiate blood coagulation cascade
  • Activate complement system
  • Cause hemolysis
  • Support mammalian cell attachment