
Mitra Lavasani, PhD
Director, Translational Cell Therapy Lab
Assistant Professor, Northwestern University
About Me
Dr. Mitra Lavasani has been a Research Scientist at Shirley Ryan Abilitylab and an Assistant Professor at Northwestern University in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation since Spring of 2015. For over a decade, she has investigated the impact of adult stem cells on tissue regeneration after neuromuscular injuries and in age-related diseases. Her research currently focuses on developing novel therapeutic methods to improve healthspan and ameliorate neurodegeneration associated with human disease, injury, and aging. Her laboratory is an interdisciplinary environment dedicated to scientific innovation and clinical translation.
Location
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
355 East Erie
Chicago, IL 60611
Education & Training
Credential
Credential
Recent Publications
Honors & Awards
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The Sarah Baskin Outstanding Research AwardJunior Physicians and Scientists category for best manuscript, 2020
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New Investigator Recognition Award CandidateOrthopaedic Research Society, 2005
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New Investigator Recognition Award RecipientOrthopaedic Research Society, 2007
Selected Patents
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Compositions and Methods for Restoring or Rejuvenating Stem/Progenitor Cell Function.US Patent App. 13/912,947
University of Pittsburgh, 2013
Professional Affiliations
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MemberOrthopaedic Research Society, 2011
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MemberAmerican Aging Association (AGE), 2021, 2021
Research Interests
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Peripheral Nerve Injury
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Therapeutic Adult Stem Cell Transplantation
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Natural Aging and Progeria
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Reversing or Preventing Aging-Related Diseases
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Neuropathy
Grants
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NIA/NIHR01AG073223-01, 2022 - 2027
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Lisa Dean Moseley Foundation2022 - 2024
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Julius N. Frankel Foundation2021 - 2023
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Lisa Dean Moseley Foundation2021 - 2023
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NIH/NIAP01AG043376, 2013 - 2018
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Christopher L. Moseley Foundation2015 - 2017
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NIHR21NS081724-01, 2012 - 2015
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Pittsburgh Claude Pepper Older Americans Independence Center2013
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Department of DefenseW81XWH-08-2-0032, 2008 - 2013
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NIHR21AG033907-02A1, 2009 - 2011
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Corbin Estate Foundation2007 - 2010
Translational Cell Therapy Lab
Studying the relationship between adult stem/progenitor cell dysfunction and age-related degeneration.
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