Vahabikashi Lab

We conduct research at the intersection of multiscale mechanobiology and soft bioelectronics. We combine multiple science and engineering disciplines to 1) investigate the mechanobiology of human diseases, 2) build and integrate advanced bioelectronic interfaces with 3D multicellular biological systems for disease modeling, and 3) develop new therapeutics, devices, and regenerative approaches for the diseases we study. We conduct interdisciplinary research with a strong focus on translational landscapes to pursue our value of doing “science with purpose for social impact”. Our goal for every project is creating the potential to solve a challenging health issue to make life easier and more enjoyable for humankind.

News and Updates

January 2024 — Amir gave a presentation at Northeastern’s Biomedical Engineering Society (NU-BMES) to introduce our lab research and potential opportunities to the NU undergraduate BioE community.

December 2023 — Amir is invited to give a talk at IEEE International Conference on Nano/Micro Engineered and Molecular Systems in Kyoto in May 2024. We will be presenting our current work on soft bioelectronic interfaces for creating an organoid-based human neuromuscular system on a chip.

December 2023 — The lab welcomes Sadia (PhD, BioE) and David (MS, BioE) as our first two members!

September 2023 — We’re looking for passionate undergraduate and graduate students as well as postdocs to join our lab. Visit the “Research” page to learn about our current projects.

July 2023 — Vahabikashi lab is officially open!