Dawit Gezahegn Seifu

As a published author in leading edge journals like Nature Cardiology and Acta Biomaterialia with multiple citations, I am a seasoned researcher and suitable candidate as Researcher in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Having studied and worked in Western University, Laval University and University of Alberta, I have a vast research experience and formidable credentials. I have been fortunate to obtain a wide-range of experience in vascular tissue engineering research. This includes, a extensive experience in polymeric biomaterials during my doctoral studies and biopolymers during my postdoctoral research. Moreover, I have worked in BOSE and Instron-TERM bioreactors for vascular tissue engineering at different stages of my carrier. During my time as PhD candidate and Postdoc, I had contributed in improving and modifying different components of the bioreactors by providing feedbacks to the industries. I was also invited to present the use of Instron-TERM bioreactor for vascular tissue engineering in 2014 Instron- Laval University demonstration workshop. In my postdoctoral research, I have worked in developing mechanical and viscoelastic characterization of soft-tissues in Pseudo-Physiological Environment. In addition, I have developed 2D proteomics characterization of protein expression and cellular remodeling by vascular cells in Unsworth Lab at NINT. Throughout my research, I have assisted and trained different collaborators, graduate and summer students in troubleshooting, supervision and technical suppor