Faculty

Alexander Revzin, Ph.D.

Location

Rochester, Minnesota

Contact

Revzin.Alexander@mayo.edu

SUMMARY

The research objective of Alexander Revzin, Ph.D., is to improve the understanding of liver fibrosis and other diseases by developing new ways of culturing cells and analyzing cell function. Dr. Revzin's Cellular Microsystems and Biosensors Laboratory utilizes microfabrication, microfluidics and biosensors to create microphysiological systems (organs-on-chip).

Focus areas

  • Liver fibrosis and injury
  • Stem cell cultivation
  • Biosensors for analysis of blood and other biological fluids

Significance to patient care

Research in Dr. Revzin's lab aims to develop novel therapies for liver fibrosis to improve patients' quality of life and treatment outcomes.

Professional highlights

  • Associate editor, Microsystems & Nanoengineering (Nature group journal) 2014-present
  • Fellow, American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering, 2015
  • Program director, Nano-Biosensing, National Science Foundation, 2013-2014
  • Chancellor's fellow, University of California, 2012

PROFESSIONAL DETAILS

Primary Appointment

  1. Consultant, Department of Physiology & Biomedical Engineering

Joint Appointment

  1. Consultant, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine

Academic Rank

  1. Professor of Biomedical Engineering

EDUCATION

  1. PhD Research Fellow - Biomedical Engineering Harvard Medical School
  2. Ph.D. - Chemical Engineering Texas A&M University
  3. BS - Chemical Engineering Wayne State University

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