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Hi, I’m Willa Wei

Welcome to my portfolio. From experimental passionate projects to commissioned research, I’ve had the opportunity to create a variety of projects in this dynamic engineering field. I thrive on creative challenges and enjoy building strong relationships along the way. Explore my work below, and feel free to contact me directly to learn more!

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April 2021 - Current

Research Assistant

The Santerre Lab:

My thesis study is to investigate the effects of secretions from human monocyte-derived macrophages post-exposure to the gelatin/D-PHI/PCNU co-electrospun scaffold on cardiac fibroblast fibrotic character.

 

My fourth-year summer research is to characterize a co-electrospun nanofibrous gelatin polyurethane composite scaffold for cardiac tissue engineering. 

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Received J. Edgar McAllister Foundation Undergraduate Research Award and Translational Biology and Engineering Program USRP Scholarship

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BAS I University of Toronto

Chemical Engineering with a minor in Biomedical Engineering

Date (July 2018 - June 2022)

Cell Culture, FTIR, SEM, DSC, biaxial testing, Immunostaining, ELISA, RT-PCR, spectrometry, Electrospinning, Life/Dead cell staining, DNA assay

Python, Javascript, Matlab, C/C++, Microsoft Excel VBA, Gantt Chart, AutoCAD, CFD, ANSYS R2, Visio, Fusion 360, Aspen Plus, Abaqus, HTML

Self-initiative, Perseverance, Meticulosity, Collaboration, Innovativeness

SKILLS

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Get in touch with me so we can collaborate on your next project!

willayy.wei@utoronto.ca, (1)437-234-4103

CONTACT ME

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