“This week, MechSE and The Grainger College of Engineering community celebrated a new named appointment for Professor Taher Saif. In an investiture ceremony held in the Beckman Institute Auditorium, he formally received his new distinction as a Grainger Distinguished Chair in Engineering.“ Read the full article here: Saif honored by Grainger Engineering for career of […]
Author: Aja Phan
Saif aims to improve efficacy of pancreatic cancer treatment
“Saif’s project, “A high throughput stiffness sensor for testing efficacy of chemo and CAR-T cell therapy for pancreatic cancer,” focuses on understanding and manipulating the tumor microenvironment to improve the efficacy of pancreatic cancer treatment. His research examines the mechanical stiffness of the cells in the tumor microenvironment.”Read the full article here: Saif aims to […]
New Publication: A multifunctional sensor for cell traction force, matrix remodeling and biomechanical assays in self-assembled 3D tissues in vitro
Abstract“Cell–matrix interactions, mediated by cellular force and matrix remodeling, result in dynamic reciprocity that drives numerous biological processes and disease progression. Currently, there is no available method for directly quantifying cell traction force and matrix remodeling in three-dimensional matrices as a function of time. To address this long-standing need, we developed a high-resolution microfabricated device […]
Three from MechSE selected to inaugural cohort of Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Chicago
“Three MechSE faculty are among the 16 Illinois researchers who were selected to become part of the inaugural cohort of Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Chicago investigators. The 48-member group, which will focus on instrumented tissues, inflammation, and the functions of the immune system, also includes investigators from Northwestern University and University of Chicago.“Professors Bumsoo Han, Taher Saif and Amy Wagoner Johnson all have […]
Saif elected to National Academy of Engineering
“Taher Saif, the Edward William and Jane Marr Gutgsell Professor in the Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering, has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering (NAE). He was elected “for characterizing mechanical properties of materials at small scales, with applications in materials science and biology.” Read the full article here: Saif elected to National […]