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WELCOME TO THE MARTIN RESEARCH GROUP

Embryonic Stem Cells

RESEARCH FOCUS

This group's research involves the  use of microchip-based analytical devices to study various biological systems. Students in my group receive a broad base of training in analytical chemistry as well as biology and engineering. We use flow-based analysis, electrophoresis, electrochemistry and fluorescence to probe and monitor various biological systems.

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CURRENT PROJECTS

  • Development of a microchip-based blood brain barrier (BBB) mimic to study the effect of nitric oxide (NO) on the integrity of the BBB

  • Development of a microchip-based analysis/reactor system to study the effect of NO on the onset of Parkinson's disease

  • Development of new microchip and electrochemical materials to enable the detection of NO release from endothelial cells. 

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GROUP LOGISTICS

We are a tight knit research group.  We stress 1-on-1 faculty-student mentoring and having fun in the lab. 

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The lab is located in Monsanto Hall on the north campus of Saint Louis University.

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LAB MEMBERS

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Samuel Azibere

1st year student

Samuel is working on integrating electrospinning, endothelial cell culture and electrochemical detection for ultra-sensitive and selective measurements of nitric oxide release.

Emily Currens

3rd Year Graduate Student

Emily acquired her B.S. in Chemistry at Monmouth University. She is currently working on developing 3D printing platforms that use a stacked print technique to enable embedding of materials such as electrodes and capillary, with the goal of integrating cell culture with analysis on 3D printed devices.

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Major Selemani

Major is investigating the use of 3D printing to make devices for microchip-based electrophoresis analysis with electrochemical detection

2nd Year Grad Student

BETH HAYTER

5th Year Graduate Student

Beth's research involves the evaluation of electrospun fibers in microfluidic in microfluidic devices for macrophage and endothelial culture as well as integration of simultaneous electrochemistry and luminescence detection.

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Khamhbawihum Cenhrang

Second Year Graduate Student

Kham's research involves collagen-based 3D scaffolds for microfluidic devices

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R. Scott Martin, Ph.D.

Useful skills are in-doubt, I try to not screw things up. 

CONTACT US

Thanks for your interest in our research. Get in touch with me for any questions or comments regarding our work and publications. There are openings for new undergraduate and graduate students!

St. Louis, MO, USA

314-977-2836

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