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Samira Musah is an Assistant Professor at Duke University, specializing in the Department of Biomedical Engineering. Her research focuses on understanding how molecular signals and biophysical forces guide organ development and physiology, with therapeutic applications for human diseases, particularly kidney disease. The Musah Lab concentrates on engineering stem cell fate to address kidney disease and its associated complications. Dr. Musah’s research interests encompass various fields, including stem cell biology, regenerative medicine, the molecular and cellular basis of human organ development, disease progression, organ engineering, patient-specific disease models, biomarker identification, and therapeutic discovery. Additionally, she explores microphysiological systems such as Organ Chips and organoids, as well as matrix biology, mechanotransduction, and disease biophysics. With a Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, Dr. Musah is actively involved in several interdisciplinary initiatives and has received notable awards for her contributions to the field.
Duke University • Durham, NC
Engaged in research and teaching in the Department of Biomedical Engineering.
Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)