Mahshid Sam
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Mahshid Sam is a leading researcher in biofabrication and tissue engineering, with a focus on developing advanced hydrogel-based biomaterials that replicate the complex biophysical and biochemical cues of native tissues. Her most cited work, "Facile Method for Fabrication of Meter-Long Multifunctional Hydrogel Fibers with Controllable Biophysical and Biochemical Features" (2020, 61 citations), introduces a groundbreaking approach for producing grooved solid and hollow hydrogel fibers at meter-scale lengths. This innovation enables precise control over microscale morphological features, such as grooves and hollow channels, which are critical for directing cellular alignment, migration, and differentiation—key processes in tissue regeneration. By integrating both topographical and biochemical cues into a single, scalable fiber platform, Sam’s method overcomes longstanding limitations in fabricating functional tissue constructs. Her work has garnered significant attention, with over 60 citations, reflecting its impact on the field. This achievement positions her as a pioneer in creating tunable, multifunctional scaffolds for applications ranging from neural and muscle tissue engineering to vascular grafts, offering a versatile tool for regenerative medicine and drug screening.
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