About Us

Our interdisciplinary research team consists of facutly and students from Shanghai University, the University of Saskatchewan, and East China University of Science and Technology. Together, we operate a dedicated joint laboratory focused on the deficiency of energy-based tumor ablation modalities in treating tumors in lung and the clinical translation of these modalities to brain cancers.

Specifically, our research aims to investigate and overcome the limitations of energy-based tumor ablation modalities such as microwave ablation (MWA), irreversible electroporation (IRE), and laser ablation in a multi-scale manner. Through the application of knowledge in artificial intelligence, mechanical/electrical engineering, tissue engineering, microfluidics, and cell biology, we seek to understand the underlying mechanisms that contribute to these limitations and design innovative precision ablation devices and/or protocols to overcome them. Our research is conducted through a range of methods, including in silico, ex vivo, in vitro, and in vivo experiments.

As a group, we are particularly interested in transnational research and welcome collaboration with other research institutes both locally and internationally to advance our understanding of energy-based tumor ablation and develop more effective and safe treatment modalities for cancer patients.