Raj R. Rao Source Confirmed

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Federal Grant PI High Impact

Researcher

University of Arkansas at Fayetteville

faculty

27 h-index 91 pubs 2,653 cited

Research Areas

Mesenchymal stem cell research Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods Mitochondrial Function and Pathology Induced pluripotent stem cells Cellular Therapy Immune Response and Inflammation

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OverviewAI-generated summary

Raj R. Rao's research focuses on the therapeutic applications of mesenchymal stem/stromal cells (MSCs) and induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) in regenerative medicine and cellular therapy. His work investigates the immunomodulatory functions of MSCs and the potential of iPSCs derived from patients with mitochondrial mutations to reveal insights into disease mechanisms and therapeutic strategies.

Rao's publications include studies on the generation and characterization of human MSC-derived smooth muscle cells, quantitative analysis of mitochondrial morphologies in iPSCs for conditions like Leigh syndrome, and the clinical utility of MSCs. He has also explored the integration of virtual reality for immersive learning experiences in biomedical engineering laboratories, indicating an interest in educational methodologies alongside his core research.

With an h-index of 27 and over 2,600 citations across 91 publications, Rao is recognized as a highly cited researcher and a federal grant principal investigator. His collaborations include extensive work with Mostafa Elsaadany, Fibi Meshrkey, and Vitali Maldonado at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville.

Metrics

  • h-index: 27
  • Publications: 91
  • Citations: 2,653

Selected Publications

  • Impaired mitochondrial morphology and respiratory dysfunction in human induced pluripotent stem cells with mitochondrial tRNA mutations (m.3243A>G and m.14739G>A) (2026) DOI
  • Targeted Delivery of Rapamycin via Epidermal Growth Factor Receptors in Pancreatic Cancer Cells Inhibits Cell Proliferation and Induces Apoptosis (2025) DOI
  • Immersive virtual reality-based learning as a supplement for biomedical engineering labs: challenges faced and lessons learned (2024) DOI
  • The Challenges and Prospects of Smooth Muscle Tissue Engineering (2024) DOI
  • Board 141: Work in progress: Investigating Historically Marginalized Group Disparities in Biomedical Engineering Entrepreneurially Minded Learning (2024) DOI
  • Board 17: Work in progress: Immersive Virtual Reality-Based Learning in Biomedical Engineering Labs: Lessons Learned and Recommendations for Efficient Integration (2024) DOI
  • Board 20: Work in Progress: Investigating the Impact of International Education on Cultural Understanding, Health Disparities and Collaboration through Project-based Learning (2024) DOI
  • Developing a Semester-Long Project in a Biomechanical Engineering Course to Instill the Entrepreneurial Mindset in the Next-Generation Biomedical Engineering Students (2024) DOI
  • Integrating SolidWorks 3D Design and Simulation Modules into Introductory Biomedical Engineering Courses for the Development of Employability Skills (2024) DOI
  • Optimizing Glycemic Control in Type 1 Diabetic Patients using a Deep Learning-Based Artificial Pancreas with a Secure Glucagon and Insulin Delivery System (2023) DOI
  • Induced pluripotent stem cells derived from patients carrying mitochondrial mutations exhibit altered bioenergetics and aberrant differentiation potential (2023) DOI
  • Clinical utility of mesenchymal stem/stromal cells in regenerative medicine and cellular therapy (2023) DOI
  • Early introduction of 3D modeling modules promotes the development of simulation skills in downstream biomedical engineering curricula (2023) DOI
  • Stem cell‐based strategies for skeletal muscle tissue engineering (2022) DOI
  • Incorporating immersive learning into biomedical engineering laboratories using virtual reality (2022) DOI

Collaborators

Researchers in the database who share publications

Mostafa Elsaadany University of Arkansas at Fayetteville 8 shared publications Fibi Meshrkey University of Arkansas at Fayetteville 6 shared publications Vitali Maldonado University of Arkansas at Fayetteville 4 shared publications Raj Rao University of Arkansas at Fayetteville 4 shared publications Christofer Baldwin University of Arkansas at Fayetteville 3 shared publications Megan Wilkerson University of Arkansas at Fayetteville 3 shared publications Bibhuti Ballav Saikia University of Arkansas at Fayetteville 2 shared publications Joshua Stabach University of Arkansas at Fayetteville 2 shared publications

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