The Saif Lab is seeking a motivated and curious Undergraduate Research Assistant to join our lab for Summer 2025!
Our research focuses on Cancer Mechanobiology, a field that explores how mechanical forces and stiffnesses influence cancer progression and the microenvironment. We are developing high-throughput systems capable of performing multiple biological assays to accelerate drug discovery and viability assays.
As a research assistant, you will:
--Help design and develop custom experimental devices
--Analyze complex biological data
--Participate in experiments and gain lab experience
This opportunity offers the chance to work at the intersection of engineering, biology, and cancer treatment—a perfect fit for students passionate about research and eager to make a difference in cancer science.
This is a Summer 2025 opportunity for course credit.
Contact (Ahmadreza Kashefi (kashefi2@illinois.edu) if you are interested or have any questions or concerns.
