Giraso “Monia” Kabandana

Chemistry

Area of Doctoral Study: Chemistry
Undergraduate Institute: UMBC

Research Advisor: Chengpeng Chen, Ph.D.

Description of Research

Monia is working on developing 3D printed microfluidics and electrospinning technologies for generating analytical tools that can create 3D cell structures and dynamic environments to mimic the in vivo cell nature. She is specifically aiming to understand cellular behaviors of biofilms and macrophages involved in inflammation.

Congratulations, Monia, for winning 1st place in the 2022 G-RISE Three Minute Thesis competition 🎉!