The Yildirim-Ayan Laboratory Team Members

Eda Yildirim-Ayan, PhD
Principal Investigator

Professor
Bioengineering Department
2801 W.Bancroft Mail Stop 303
University of Toledo
Phone: (419) 530 8257   Fax:(419) 530 8030

Email: [email protected]

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Diego Jacho, PhD Candidate
Diego started in the Fall 2019 and is working on the regenerative and rehabilition capabilities of 3D environments upon mechanical stimulation

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Parto Babania, PhD Candidate
Parto started in the Fall 2021 and is working on the effect of mechanical strain on the polarization of extravasated macrophages in 3D musculoskeletal-like tissues.

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Skyler Niedzielski, Undergrad
I'm an avid backpacker pursuing bioengineering. My current research is the effect of microgravity on intervertebral discs and bioinstrumentation. In my free time, I enjoy playing music and 3D printing.

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Asadour Boghossian, Undergrad
I am an undergraduate studying in bioengineering. I recently joined the lab this Fall of 2023.

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James Huynh, Undergrad
Hi there! I'm James and I'm currently studying for a bachelor of science in bioengineering. I have been conducting research about how nanofibrous, cell-based scaffolds may help muscle tissue heal in tandem with mechanical loading. ​

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Evan Roebke,
​Undergrad
I am studying Bioengineering at the University of Toledo. I involved myself in research since Freshman year of undergrad. My educational and research experience lies in the field of research and development of regenerative healthcare strategies.

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ALUMNI

 Afsara Tasmin
 M.S., Bioengineering
 B.S., Bioengineering, University of Bangladesh

​Thesis: Understanding the Effect of Fibroblast-driven Extracellular Vesicles on Pro-Inflammatory Macrophages within a 3D PNCOL Matrix towards Immunomodulation
​ (Click here for thesis)

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 Oliver Eby
 M.S., Bioengineering
 B.S., Bioengineering, University of Toledo

​Thesis: The Role of Interleukin-4 Released from a 3D Matrix in Macrophage-Fibroblast Interactions Towards Inflammation and Fibrosis

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 Ashley Teow
 M.S., Bioengineering
 B.S., Biology, University of Toledo

​Thesis: Mechanoresponsive Naive Human Macrophage Polarization within a 3D Collagen Matrix

    
 

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   Mostafa Elsaadany
   PhD, Biomedical Engineering
   
   M.S., Mechanical Engineering, American University in Cairo, Egypt
   B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Cairo University, Egypt

   Email: [email protected]
    
    CV

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   Gayathri Subramanian 
    PhD, Biomedical Engineering
  
   M.S., Biological Sciences, University of Massachusetts, Lowell
    B.Tech., Chemical Engineering, SVNIT, India

    Email: [email protected]

    CV

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Colin Shortridge
M.S, Bioengineering 
​B.S., Bioengineering, University of Toledo
​Email: Colin.Shortridge@rockets.utoledo.edu

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    Andrew Trumbull


    Email: [email protected]

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 Nuray Baylan 

 Email: [email protected]    

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Callan M. Bialorucki, B.S.



Current position: Doctor of Medicine candidate, The University of Toledo    
    
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Maggie Ditto, M.S.  

Thesis Title: " Investigating Mechanical Strain-Induced Phenotypic Changes on Prostate Cancer Cell Toward Metastasis Using a Three-Dimensional In-Vitro Model".

Current Position: Engineer I at Baxter International Inc.

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UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS

Rebecca Shaheen (March 2015-Aug 2015, co-op student) 
​Jacob Forstat ( May 2013-August 2013) 
Cody Harder (Feb 2013- May 2013) 
Andrew Jones (Sep 2011-April 2012)
Victoria Gilbert (Feb 2012-April 2012)

Soham Dave (Jan 2012-May 2012)
Dominic Schaull (Feb 2011-May 2011)
Kristopher Roger ( Jan 2011-May 2011, co-op student)
Amanda Blakeslee (May 2011-Aug 2011, co-op student)
Rohan Thakkar (May 2011-Aug 2011, co-op student)