Search Results - amir+sheikhi

3 Results

Sort By:

2022-086: NANOTECHNOLOGY FOR CHEMOTHERAPY DRUG CAPTURE

SUMMARY: UCLA researchers in the Departments of Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering and Radiological Sciences have developed a cellulose-based nanomaterial for removing excess chemotherapy drugs from the body to reduce the side-effects of cancer therapy. BACKGROUND: Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, affecting millions of...

Published: 9/5/2023 | Inventor(s): Amir Sheikhi, Ali Khademhosseini

Keywords(s):

Category(s): Materials > Nanotechnology, Therapeutics > Oncology, Therapeutics > Oncology > Oncology (Small Molecules)

2019-866 METHODS FOR IMPROVING THE TISSUE SEALING PROPERTIES OF HYDROGELS AND THE USE THEREOF

UCLA researchers in the Department of Bioengineering have optimized the sealing properties of naturally derived biopolymers, without altering their other attractive abilities like biodegradation.BACKGROUND: A significant number of emergency room cases consist of wound-related injuries. While the body is particularly adapted to treat various types of...

Published: 7/19/2023 | Inventor(s): Ali Khademhosseini, Nasim Annabi, Amir Sheikhi

Keywords(s): Chemical Manufacturing & Industrial/Bulk Chemicals, Structures

Category(s): Chemical > Industrial & Bulk Chemicals

2020-407 TOUGH TISSUE SEALANTS AND THE USE THEREOF

Researchers in the UCLA Departments of Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, and Radiological Sciences and the Pennsylvania State University Department of Chemical Engineering have developed a novel tissue adhesive hydrogel material for use in sealing wounds in stretchable tissues. BACKGROUND:Surgical sealants may be used as an alternative to sutures,...

Published: 7/19/2023 | Inventor(s): Amir Sheikhi, Maryam Tavafoghi, Ali Khademhosseini

Keywords(s): Medical Devices and Materials, Other, Surgical Tools

Category(s): Medical Devices > Surgical Tools