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Dayong
Gao
PhD

Dayong Gao, PhD

(206) 543-1411

ISCRM - Institute for Stem Cell & Regenerative Medicine

Investigator
Pinned
Academic
ORIGINCELL Endowed Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering
Adjunct Professor, Department of Bioengineering
Professional
Director of the Center for Cryo-Biomedical Engineering and Artificial Organs

Contact

Department of Mechanical Engineering
3900 East
Stevens Way NE, Box 352600
Seattle, WA 98195

P: (206) 543-1411
F: 206-685-8047
E:dayong@uw.edu

Biography

Dr. Gao’s major research focuses on (1) the development of a new generation of artificial organs, especially artificial kidney and liver systems for the treatment of end-stage kidney and liver failure diseases, (2) the cryo-biomedical engineering, as well as (3) the bio-instruments and micro-sensors (BioMEMS) for rapid and cost-effective diagnosis of diseases with high sensitivity and specificity.

For over two decades, he has directed a state-of-the-art in-vitro testing laboratory for developing and evaluating hemodialysis membranes, dialyzers, automated control systems, pumps, and other aspects of novel dialysis technology, that has frequently been used as a reference laboratory for much of the dialysis industry. He leads the UW Center for Dialysis Innovation core in vitro testing laboratory.

Dr. Gao and his research team have made significant technological breakthroughs in developing novel artificial kidney-liver systems for the treatment of end-stage kidney and liver diseases. The new system has already saved numerous lives of patients with acute and chronic liver failure in clinical trials.

In addition to his accomplishments in the field of artificial organs and bio-instruments, Dr. Gao is also an internationally prominent researcher and leader in cryo-biomedical engineering and fundamental cryobiology: He was elected President of the Society for Cryobiology (the International Society for Low-Temperature Biology and Medicine, founded in 1964, USA) and a member of numerous professional committees, serving on the national and international panels and review boards.

Education and Training

B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering University of Science and Technology of China (USTC)
Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Concordia University, Montreal, Canada

Research Interests

  • Fundamental and applied cryobiology
  • Development of a new generation of artificial organs
  • Bio-instruments and micro/nano-sensors (BioMEMS)

PUBLICATIONs

PubMed

Links

ISCRM