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Dr. Sara Mahshid is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Bioengineering at McGill University. She specializes in biological and biomedical engineering, with a focus on the development of novel biomedical sensors and lab-on-chip devices for medical diagnostics. Her research centers around nanotechnology, where she utilizes metal and metal oxide nanostructures to enhance detection capabilities for biomolecules in low concentrations. Dr. Mahshid is experienced in electrochemical techniques, employing original deposition methods to construct composite structures with unique morphological characteristics. She integrates advanced fabrication methods to create sensing platforms capable of immobilizing biomolecules such as DNA and proteins, enabling ultrasensitive analysis for a wide array of targets including nucleic acids and small molecules. Her work aims to revolutionize point-of-care diagnostics through innovative lab-on-chip devices that can perform complete biological reactions with minimal sample volumes. Dr. Mahshid's research interests also include biomaterials, tissue engineering, and biomedical modeling, with an emphasis on single-cell analysis and systems for diagnosis and treatment.
Department: Department of Medicine. Program: Experimental Medicine.