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Aladin Boriek

Aladin Boriek

Professor of Medicine and Integrative Physiology and Biophysics, Baylor College of Medicine Adjunct Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Rice University

Medicine-Pulmonary

Baylor College of Medicine

CONTACT

boriek@bcm.edu

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SURF Mentoring

Potential projects/topics: (1) Determinants of the dynamics of skeletal muscle fibers of the diaphragm during high ventilatory demand. (2) Understanding the role of obesity in modulating rib cage kinematics in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. (3) Mechanical role of cytoskeletal proteins. In particular, the role of desmin and titin in modulating skeletal muscle mechanics.

Potential skills gained: will gain expertise in modeling respiratory muscle kinematics

Required qualifications:

  • Required skills: Experience in MATLAB would be helpful

Direct mentor: Faculty/P.I. This mentor may be remote; however, students are expected to be in-person for all program events.

Research Areas

Mechanical signal transduction, Respiratory system mechanics in health and lung disease, Mechanical signal transduction, Muscular dystrophy, Nano-mechanics