Albert Gough

University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University

Papers

2

Total Citations

188

H-Index

2

About

Albert Gough is a pioneering figure in the development of advanced microscopy and organ-on-a-chip technologies, with a career dedicated to bridging high-content imaging with predictive toxicology. His most cited work introduces the OrganoPlate® LiverTox™, a groundbreaking 3D microfluidic liver model that enables high-throughput compound toxicity screening using iPSC-derived hepatocytes. This innovation, which has garnered 176 citations, addresses a critical bottleneck in drug development by providing a physiologically relevant, automated platform for hepatotoxicity assessment. Earlier, Gough laid the foundation for automated cellular analysis with his work on the Automated Interactive Microscope, a robotic workstation that revolutionized the measurement of chemical and molecular dynamics in living cells and tissues. His contributions have significantly advanced the fields of tissue engineering and systems biology, enabling researchers to move beyond traditional 2D cultures toward more predictive in vitro models. With a legacy of merging engineering precision with biological insight, Gough’s work continues to shape the future of preclinical drug safety testing and personalized medicine.

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H-Index
2
Papers
188
Total Citations
94
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
A 3D microfluidic liver model for high throughput compound toxicity screening in the OrganoPlate®
176 citations · 2021
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2021 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 15
🏛 Institutions: University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University

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