WELCOME TO THE MARTIN RESEARCH GROUP
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.
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.
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
Samuel Azibere
5th year student
Samuel is working on developing 3D printed devices (FDM and PolyJet) that can be used to analyze nitric oxide release from endothelial cells as well as ATP and NO release from red blood cells.
Rajdeep Mondal
Rajdeep is investigating the use of 3D printing to make devices for microchip-based electrophoresis analysis with electrochemical detection. In addition, his research is also focused on fluidic-based transwell cell culture.
2nd Year Grad Student
Mariama Singhateh
3rd Year Graduate Student
Mariama's research involves use of 3D printing (PolyJet and DLP) to create microfluidic devices that can focus red blood cells down to 30 microns and measure deformability as well as ATP release.
Khamhbawihum Cenhrang
5th year Graduate Student
Kham's research involves collagen-based 3D scaffolds for microfluidic devices to create a more realistic blood brain barrier mimic.
PI
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