Dr. Razieh (Neda) Salahandish
🔬 Research Focus
Dr. Salahandish is a leading expert in nano-structure-based biosensors, microfluidics, and wearable point-of-care diagnostics. Her work focuses on developing miniaturized electrochemical sensors, organ-on-chip systems, and smart wearable devices to enable early disease detection and personalized healthcare.
🧪 Featured Projects & Innovations
- Smart capsules for gut microbiome exploration
- Wearable biosensors for continuous health monitoring
- Electrochemical sensors for detecting brain injury biomarkers
- Organ-on-chip platforms for disease modeling and therapeutic testing
- Rapid diagnostic (IVD) devices, including technologies developed during the COVID-19 pandemic
🚀 Group Achievements and Future Directions
Dr. Salahandish’s research group has made significant strides in developing innovative wearable technologies for health monitoring. Their accomplishments include publications in top-tier scientific journals, multiple patent filings, and over $2 million in funding from agencies such as NSERC, Mitacs, and internal supports like LIF. Most recently, the group received an OCI/C2C grant to support the commercialization of a wearable health monitoring device.
To translate research into real-world solutions, the team launched a startup called WearNovAi, focused on bringing biomedical devices from the lab to market. Ongoing research is now centered on combining advanced biosensing technologies with real-time data analysis to enhance diagnostic accuracy and patient care. Looking ahead, the group aims to expand industry collaborations and refine its devices for broader clinical application.
Assistant Professor
Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Lassonde School of Engineering, 첥Ƶ
Dr. Razieh (Neda) Salahandish and members of the Laboratory of Advanced Biotechnologies for Health Assessment (LAB-HA) at 첥Ƶ. The team is driving innovation in wearable diagnostics, biosensing technologies, and point-of-care health monitoring through interdisciplinary research and commercialization efforts.
🎓 Career Highlights
- Former Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Calgary
- Co-founder of Criticare Dx, a medical diagnostic startup
- Active collaborations with CardiAI Inc. and Selective Lab
- Faculty member at 첥Ƶ, mentoring students and leading interdisciplinary research initiatives
💬 Why She’s Featured
Dr. Salahandish embodies the mission of the One WATER Institute through her interdisciplinary research, translational innovation, and dedication to solving real-world challenges in healthcare. Her pioneering work continues to shape the future of accessible diagnostics and personalized medicine.
“Dr. Salahandish’s vision is transforming the future of accessible, real-time medical diagnostics — one sensor at a time.”
Meet Dr. Salahandish and Her Research Team
We sat down with Dr. Razieh (Neda) Salahandish and her team to learn more about their groundbreaking work in biosensing, wearable diagnostics, and next-generation medical devices.
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