Los Angeles, CA - May 22, 2025 – Scientists at the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation (TIBI), led by Dr. Vadim Jucaud (Assistant Professor), have engineered a novel multi-cellular 3D glioblastoma (GBM) in vitro model that mimics the biomechanical properties of brain tissue and the role of pericytes in glioblastoma (GBM) resistance to temozolomide (TMZ), the standard-of-care chemotherapy for this deadly brain cancer.
LOS ANGELES, May 13. 2025 – Researchers at the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation (TIBI) have developed a technique that could help advance treatments in tissue engineering. The study, published in the scientific journal Small, introduces a technique for producing tissues with precise cellular organization designed to mimic the natural structure of human tissue.
LOS ANGELES, April 28. 2025 – In a breakthrough that could redefine the future of wearable technology, scientists at the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation have developed an electronic skin that can heal itself within just 10 seconds of being damaged. This cutting-edge material, which maintains both flexibility and electrical performance after repeated wear and tear, overcomes one of the biggest challenges in wearable electronics — and could soon power next-generation health monitoring devices. The team’s findings appear in a new study titled: “Rapid Self-Healing Electronic Skin for Real-Time Biosignal Monitoring.”
(WOODLAND HILLS, CA) – April 9th, 2025 – Scientists at Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation, in collaboration with the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy, have developed a new nanoparticle therapy that tackles obesity through two complementary mechanisms: converting energy-storing white fat into calorie-burning beige fat while simultaneously reducing obesity-related inflammation. Their findings, published in the Journal of Controlled Release, are detailed in an article titled: “Apigenin-loaded nanoparticles for obesity intervention through immunomodulation and adipocyte browning.” This innovative approach addresses key limitations of current obesity treatments by precisely targeting adipose tissue with apigenin-loaded nanoparticles - enhancing therapeutic effects while minimizing potential side effects. A link to the article can be found here.
(WOODLAND HILLS, CA) – March 5-7, 2025 – The Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation (TIBI) hosted its third annual Terasaki Innovation Summit at the Terasaki Institute in Woodland Hills, California. This year's program focused on pioneering advances in biomedical innovation, with a spotlight on micro- and nanotechnologies, diagnostics, therapeutic drug delivery, and regenerative medicine.
Saturday, April 26, 2025 | 10:00 AM | Woodland Hills Campus
The Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation (TIBI) cordially invites you to our upcoming Open House event, where we will showcase the groundbreaking research and innovations being developed within our walls.
Woodland Hills, CA – February 25, 2025– The Terasaki Institute's recent media contest, "Beyond the Horizon: The Future of Bioengineering," drew outstanding entries from across our community, exploring the intersection of art and science. Participants captured scientific phenomena through photography and videography, showcasing everything from intricate patterns in nature to groundbreaking laboratory experiments.
Los Angeles, CA – February 12, 2025—Researchers have achieved a breakthrough in wearable health technology by developing a novel self-healing electronic skin (E-Skin) that repairs itself in seconds after damage. This could potentially transform the landscape of personal health monitoring.