Research Interests

Research in: Bioheat transfer (cryosurgery - cryobiology). Tissue engineering, Bioengineering devices (macro-micro-nano). Imaging (interactive minimally invasive), Genomic computation
 

Research Summary

Research in several different areas. Heat and mass transfer in bioengineering with particular emphasis on low temperature biology and cryosurgery. Tissue engineering with emphasis on production of artificial tissue through freezing and preservation of engineered tissue. Bioengineering devices with emphasis on devices that interface between biological systems and inanimate electronics; such as the bionic micro technology. Imaging with emphasis on introducing imaging systems (suchas MRI and Electrical Impedance Tomography) in the control loop of minimally invasive surgical procedures. Genomic computation witrh emphasis on genetic algorithm simulation of gene behavior and properties.

Selected Publications

Huang, Y, Rubinsky, B., "Micro-electroporation: improving the efficiency and understanding of electrical permeabilization of cells" Biomedical Microdevices, Vo 3, 145-150, 2000. (also "Nature Biotechnology" Vol 18. pp 368, April 2000)

Ishine, N, Rubinsky, B, Lee, CY. Transplantation of mammalian livers following freezing: Vascular damage and functional recovery. Cryobiology, 2000 Feb, V40 N1:84-89.

Otten, D.M., Rubinsky, B., "Cryosurgical monitoring using bio-impedance measurements - a feasibility study for electrical impedance tomography" IEEE - Trans of Biomedical Eng, vol. 27, No 10, pp 1376-1382, Oct 2000

Huang, Y, Rubinsky B., "Microfabricated electroporation chip for single cell membrane permeabilization" Sensors and Actuators. Vol A 89 , 242-249, 2001