Dr Hafiz Muhammad Umer Farooqi

Postdoctoral Scientist
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Research Interests
Microphysiological Systyem, Laboratory Medicine, Biological Drug Testing, Clinical Microbiology & Immunology, Organ-on-Chip, Brain Organoids Culture
My fascination with organ-on-chip technology has driven me to pursue a doctorate in the area of microfluidics. I worked on liver-on-chip development for its real-world applications. Currently, I am exploring red blood cell aggregation using in silico models and microfluidics.
Collaboration Interests
Liver-on-Chip, Biological Drug Testing, Real-time monitoring of organ-on-chip, Organ-on-chip based phytochemical analysis, and anti-cancer activities, Organoid culture
I am happy for individuals outside my research group (particularly early career researchers) to present at one of my (online) group meetings – please contact me if you are interested.
I would like to present at group meetings organised by individual group leads – please contact me if you have an opportunity.