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M.A.Sc. Candidate Research interests
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Research Summary
While being supervised by a post-doctorate fellow, Neda Latifi, my research focuses on engineering allogenic heart valve tissue for in vivo investigations using a pig model. The scope of my project includes characterization of the proliferative capabilities of pig umbilical cord perivascular cells (pUCPVCs). Additionally, we are developing a valve construct using these pUCPVCs on a biodegradable electrospun polyurethane scaffold for implantation and testing in a pig model.
Recent News
- Monica awarded CGS-M!
- Congratulations to Monica and Doris for being featured on Twitter for #WomenInScienceDay!
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Latifi Neda, Lecce Monica, Simmons Craig A. Porcine umbilical cord perivascular cells for preclinical testing of tissue engineered heart valves. Tissue Engineering Part C: Methods. 2020 | Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.