Mitra Lavasani, PhD

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Studying the relationship between adult stem/progenitor cell dysfunction and age-related degeneration.

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About Me

Dr. Mitra Lavasani is a Research Scientist at Shirley Ryan Abilitylab and an Associate Professor at Northwestern University in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. For over twenty-five years, her career has been dedicated to regenerative medicine research, making fundamental discoveries on the restorative effects of murine and human multipotent adult stem cells. Her work has identified mechanisms to activate regenerative pathways, restore healthy tissue structure and improve motor function in models of neuromusculoskeletal injury and age-related diseases. Since joining Shirley Ryan Abilitylab in the spring of 2015, her studies continue to focus on mechanisms of aging, longevity and neuromusculoskeletal rejuvenation. As a leader in the field of geroscience, her overall objective is to develop novel therapeutic methods to improve healthspan and ameliorate neurodegeneration associated with human disease, injury, and aging. Her laboratory is an interdisciplinary environment dedicated to scientific innovation and clinical translation.

Location

Shirley Ryan С��

355 East Erie

Chicago, IL 60611

Education & Training

Education

1991 �C 1998

Bachelor of Science/Molecular Biology and Systems Physiology, San Jose State University, San Jose, CA

2003 �C 2005

Master of Science/Department of Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

2005 �C 2008

PhD./Department of Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
Fellowship

2008 �C 2010

Stem Cell Research, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine/Department of Orthopedic Surgery

Recent Publications

Thompson SD, Barrett KL, Rugel CL, Redmond R, Rudofski A, Kurian J, Curtin JL, Dayanidhi S, Lavasani M

GeroScience

doi: 10.1007/s11357-023-00892-5

Thompson SD, Pichika R, Lieber RL, Budinger GRS, Lavasani M

Aging and disease

doi: 10.14336/AD.2020.1118

Thompson SD, Pichika R, Lieber RL, Lavasani M

Immunity & ageing : I & A

doi: 10.1186/s12979-021-00239-8

Takayama K, Kawakami Y, Lavasani M, Mu X, Cummins JH, Yurube T, Kuroda R, Kurosaka M, Fu FH, Robbins PD, Niedernhofer LJ, Huard J

Journal of orthopaedic research : official publication of the Orthopaedic Research Society

doi: 10.1002/jor.23409

Honors & Awards

The Sarah Baskin Outstanding Research Award
Junior Physicians and Scientists category for best manuscript, 2020
New Investigator Recognition Award Candidate
Orthopedic Research Society, 2005
New Investigator Recognition Award Recipient
Orthopedic Research Society, 2007

Selected Patents

Compositions and Methods for Restoring or Rejuvenating Stem/Progenitor Cell Function.
US Patent App. 13/912,947
University of Pittsburgh, 2013

Professional Affiliations

Member
Orthopedic Research Society, 2011
Member
American Aging Association (AGE), 2021, 2021

Research Interests

Peripheral Nerve Injury
Therapeutic Adult Stem Cell Transplantation
Natural Aging and Progeria
Reversing or Preventing Aging-Related Diseases

Neuropathy

Grants

NIA/NIH
R01AG073223-01, 2022 - 2027
Lisa Dean Moseley Foundation
2022 - 2024
Julius N. Frankel Foundation
2021 - 2023
Lisa Dean Moseley Foundation
2021 - 2023

NIH/NIA
P01AG043376, 2013 - 2018
Christopher L. Moseley Foundation
2015 - 2017
NIH
R21NS081724-01, 2012 - 2015
Pittsburgh Claude Pepper Older Americans Independence Center
2013
Department of Defense
W81XWH-08-2-0032, 2008 - 2013
NIH
R21AG033907-02A1, 2009 - 2011
Corbin Estate Foundation
2007 - 2010

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