Nicole Iverson, Lillehei Heart Institute at the University of Minnesota

Photo portrait of Nicole Iverson.Division of Cardiovascular, Department of Medicine
Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program
"Stem Cell Path Therapy in Hearts with LV Infarction - Fibrin Patch to Prevent Heart Failure"
Mentor: Jianyi Zhang, M.D., Ph.D.

Nicole Iverson is a University of Minnesota senior. She is completing her degree in Biomedical Engineering with an emphasis in cellular and tissue engineering. She is also obtaining a minor in math and chemistry.

Nicole is working under Dr. Jay Zhang on a project that will place stem cells on the heart through the use of a fibrin-based patch at the site of an infarct. Nicole is also involved in a collaboration project in which other patch materials will be tested as a delivery method for the cells.

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