SIMS Lab

Shebindu Intelligent Microphysiological Systems Laboratory

Integrating microengineering, immunology, and translational medicine to build intelligent human-on-a-chip systems that model immune cell dynamics across multiple organs.

Research Focus Areas

Our interdisciplinary approach combines three core domains to create breakthrough microphysiological systems

Microengineering

Automated microfluidics, organ-on-a-chip systems, machine learning integration, and advanced biomaterials for next-generation microphysiological platforms.

Immunology

Leukocyte biology, inflammation pathways, cytokine signaling networks, and immune system dynamics in health and disease states.

Translational Medicine

Autoimmune disease modeling, systemic inflammation research, drug screening platforms, and patient-specific diagnostic tools for clinical applications.

Our Vision

To lead breakthrough research in intelligent human-on-a-chip systems that revolutionize our understanding of immune dynamics and organ interactions, ultimately improving global health outcomes.

We envision a future where microphysiological systems serve not only as drug screening tools but as comprehensive discovery platforms that decode the complex relationships between immunity, inflammation, and organ function.

Key Capabilities

Immune-Integrated Systems

Model how immune cells dynamically interact with vascular and organ-specific tissues across multiple organs

Disease Modeling

Study both homeostatic and pathological conditions to understand disease progression mechanisms

Systemic Analysis

Uncover how local inflammation leads to systemic dysfunction across various disease states

Discovery Tools

Map immune dynamics, decode organ-organ crosstalk, and test patient-specific interventions

Global Accessibility

Design modular and frugally engineered systems for deployment in diverse global health settings

Clinical Translation

Bridge laboratory discoveries to real-world clinical applications and therapeutic development

Clinical Impact

Transforming research discoveries into real-world healthcare solutions across multiple disease domains

Infection Research

Model pathogen-host interactions and immune responses to develop new therapeutic strategies

Cancer Immunotherapy

Study tumor-immune microenvironments to advance personalized cancer treatment approaches

Mechanical Circulatory Support

Investigate immune complications in patients with mechanical circulatory support devices

Drug Discovery

Accelerate pharmaceutical development with more predictive human-relevant screening platforms

Personalized Medicine

Enable patient-specific disease modeling and therapeutic intervention testing

Global Health

Deploy accessible diagnostic and research tools in resource-limited healthcare settings

Beyond Drug Screening

Our systems serve as comprehensive discovery tools that map immune dynamics, decode organ-organ crosstalk, and enable testing of patient-specific interventions. We emphasize technological innovation alongside accessibility, creating modular platforms that can be deployed globally.

500+
Research Applications
15+
Disease Models
Global
Health Impact

Join Our Research

We are building the future of microphysiological systems and translational medicine. Connect with us to explore collaboration opportunities, research partnerships, or join our team.

Email
heritier.adam@utdallas.edu
Location
UTSW TI-BMES Building
Opportunities
PhD Students, Postdocs, Research Scientists

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