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Amira Abdelrasoul

ResearcherChemical & Biological EngineeringUniversity of Saskatchewan

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Amira Abdelrasoul

Researcher

Chemical & Biological Engineering

Engineering

University of Saskatchewan

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

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Has led research grants, which requires an independent research appointment. Ask their department whether they supervise graduate students.
25 publications in the last five years, latest in 2026.
Senior (last) author on 17 recent papers, a sign of leading a research group.
Principal investigator on 4 research grants (2 SSHRC, 2 NSERC), most recently in 2023.

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Research

contaminants hydrophilicity membrane membrane fouling membrane morphology modeling optimization simulation

Latest papers

Membrane composition modulates podocyte-renal endothelial cell interactions in a humanized glomerular basement membrane-on-a-chip.
Scientific reports · 2026 · senior author
Exploratory study of dialysis membrane impact on epigenetic methylation patterns in hemodialysis patients using genomic and synchrotron investigations.
Scientific reports · 2026 · senior author
Correction: Kalugin et al. Heparin-Immobilized Polyethersulfone for Hemocompatibility Enhancement of Dialysis Membrane: In Situ Synchrotron Imaging, Experimental, and Ex Vivo Studies. Membranes 2023, 13, 718.
Membranes · 2026 · senior author

All 39 publications

Latest funding

A contactless mechanical tester for tissue engineering
NSERC · 2024 · Co-investigator
$73,452
Creating an Evidence-Based Biomimetic Hemodialysis Membrane Inspired by Glomerular Basement Membrane (GBM) - 3D Modeling and Mimicry
SSHRC · 2023 · Principal investigator
$250,000
Uniting for Leading Indigenous and non-Indigenous Medical Instrumentation, Technology, Entrepreneurship, and Design (UnLIMITED) Training Program
NSERC · 2022 · Co-investigator
$741,917

All 6 grants and awards

39 publications.

Membrane composition modulates podocyte-renal endothelial cell interactions in a humanized glomerular basement membrane-on-a-chip.

Al Hassan M, Munoz J, Bahig J, Szaszi K, Doan H, Shoker A, Abdelrasoul A

Scientific reports2026Senior author

DOI: 10.1038/s41598-026-58026-8 PMID: 42336890

Exploratory study of dialysis membrane impact on epigenetic methylation patterns in hemodialysis patients using genomic and synchrotron investigations.

Syeda H, Bahig J, Shoker A, Sakharkar MK, Abdelrasoul A

Scientific reports2026Senior author

DOI: 10.1038/s41598-026-45183-z PMID: 42045368

Correction: Kalugin et al. Heparin-Immobilized Polyethersulfone for Hemocompatibility Enhancement of Dialysis Membrane: In Situ Synchrotron Imaging, Experimental, and Ex Vivo Studies. Membranes 2023, 13, 718.

Kalugin D, Bahig J, Shoker A, Abdelrasoul A

Membranes2026Senior author

DOI: 10.3390/membranes16030102 PMID: 41893297

Molecular frontiers in hemodialysis: unraveling the role of membranes in gene expression, epigenetics, and inflammatory pathways.

Syeda H, Doan V, Shoker A, Abdelrasoul A

International urology and nephrology2025Senior author

DOI: 10.1007/s11255-025-04613-z PMID: 40560524

Advancements and Applications of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Material Science and Membrane Technology: A Comprehensive Review.

Nazari S, Abdelrasoul A

Membranes2025Senior author

DOI: 10.3390/membranes15120353 PMID: 41441056

Exploring Glomerular Filtration Mechanisms and Molecular Pathways: Insights for Advancing Hemodialysis Membrane Design.

Pardawala N, Al Hassan M, Bahig J, Szaszi K, Doan H, Shoker A, Abdelrasoul A

ACS biomaterials science & engineering2025Senior author

DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.5c00388 PMID: 41149084

Investigation on the Detoxification of Indoxyl Sulfate (IS) and Indole-3-Acetic Acid (IAA) Protein-Bound Uremic Toxins (PBUTs) Using Trametes versicolor Biocompatible Laccase: In Situ Synchrotron Imaging, Experimental and Computational Studies.

Daneshamouz S, Saadati S, Zhu S, Kalugin D, Shoker A, Abdelrasoul A

Applied biochemistry and biotechnology2025Senior author

DOI: 10.1007/s12010-025-05235-y PMID: 40388034

Impact of pH-dependent dynamics of human serum proteins on dialysis membranes: Cryptographic structure assessment, synchrotron imaging of membrane-protein adsorption, and molecular docking studies.

Bahig J, Syeda H, Shoker A, Doan H, Abdelrasoul A

Colloids and surfaces. B, Biointerfaces2025Senior author

DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2024.114354 PMID: 39536605

Machine learning models for predicting interaction affinity energy between human serum proteins and hemodialysis membrane materials.

Nazari S, Abdelrasoul A

Scientific reports2025Senior author

DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-83674-z PMID: 39875505

A comprehensive exploration of chronic kidney disease and dialysis in Canada's Indigenous population: from epidemiology to genetic influences.

Ferguson B, Doan V, Shoker A, Abdelrasoul A

International urology and nephrology2024Senior author

DOI: 10.1007/s11255-024-04122-5 PMID: 38898356

A contactless mechanical tester for tissue engineering

Co-investigatorNSERC2024Research Tools and Instruments

Principal investigators: Chen, Xiongbiao

Keywords: Articular cartilage repair; Bone defect treatment; Combating infectious diseases; Mechanical properties; Myocardial infarction treatment; Three-dimensional (3D) printing; Tissue engineering; Tissue scaffolds; Tooth defect treatment; Viscoelasticity

$73,452

Creating an Evidence-Based Biomimetic Hemodialysis Membrane Inspired by Glomerular Basement Membrane (GBM) - 3D Modeling and Mimicry

Principal investigatorSSHRC2023New Frontiers in Research Fund - Exploration

Principal investigators: Abdelrasoul, Amira

$250,000

Uniting for Leading Indigenous and non-Indigenous Medical Instrumentation, Technology, Entrepreneurship, and Design (UnLIMITED) Training Program

Co-investigatorNSERC2022Collaborative Research and Training Experience

Principal investigators: Zhang, Wenjun WJ

Keywords: covid-19; design; entrepreneurship; hospital; indigenous kowledge; industry; innovation; manufacturing; medical device; perspective; system

$741,917

Evidence-based Synthesis and Advanced Modeling towards Next Generation of Membrane Science and Technology

Principal investigatorNSERC2020Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Abdelrasoul, Amira

Keywords: membrane; membrane fouling; membrane morphology; water treatment; simulation; modeling; optimization; hydrophilicity; water channels; contaminants

$165,000

Evidence-based Synthesis and Advanced Modeling towards Next Generation of Membrane Science and Technology

Principal investigatorNSERC2020Discovery Launch Supplement

Principal investigators: Abdelrasoul, Amira

$12,500

Innovative Biomimetic Hemodialysis Membrane Design with Enhanced Biocompatibility and Improved Clearance of Toxic Middle Molecules Towards Artificial Wearable Kidney

Principal investigatorSSHRC2018New Frontiers in Research Fund - Exploration

Principal investigators: Abdelrasoul, Amira

Keywords: Biomimetic Membrane; Hemodialysis ; Biocompatibility;Toxins clearance; Middle molecules; Blood interactions; Proteomics; Protien adsorption; Modeling, simulation and optimization; Synchrotron imaging

$273,310

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

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Amira Abdelrasoul

Research

Latest papers

Latest funding

Membrane composition modulates podocyte-renal endothelial cell interactions in a humanized glomerular basement membrane-on-a-chip.

Exploratory study of dialysis membrane impact on epigenetic methylation patterns in hemodialysis patients using genomic and synchrotron investigations.

Correction: Kalugin et al. Heparin-Immobilized Polyethersulfone for Hemocompatibility Enhancement of Dialysis Membrane: In Situ Synchrotron Imaging, Experimental, and Ex Vivo Studies. Membranes 2023, 13, 718.

Molecular frontiers in hemodialysis: unraveling the role of membranes in gene expression, epigenetics, and inflammatory pathways.

Advancements and Applications of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Material Science and Membrane Technology: A Comprehensive Review.

Exploring Glomerular Filtration Mechanisms and Molecular Pathways: Insights for Advancing Hemodialysis Membrane Design.

Investigation on the Detoxification of Indoxyl Sulfate (IS) and Indole-3-Acetic Acid (IAA) Protein-Bound Uremic Toxins (PBUTs) Using Trametes versicolor Biocompatible Laccase: In Situ Synchrotron Imaging, Experimental and Computational Studies.

Impact of pH-dependent dynamics of human serum proteins on dialysis membranes: Cryptographic structure assessment, synchrotron imaging of membrane-protein adsorption, and molecular docking studies.

Machine learning models for predicting interaction affinity energy between human serum proteins and hemodialysis membrane materials.

A comprehensive exploration of chronic kidney disease and dialysis in Canada's Indigenous population: from epidemiology to genetic influences.

A contactless mechanical tester for tissue engineering

Creating an Evidence-Based Biomimetic Hemodialysis Membrane Inspired by Glomerular Basement Membrane (GBM) - 3D Modeling and Mimicry

Uniting for Leading Indigenous and non-Indigenous Medical Instrumentation, Technology, Entrepreneurship, and Design (UnLIMITED) Training Program

Evidence-based Synthesis and Advanced Modeling towards Next Generation of Membrane Science and Technology

Evidence-based Synthesis and Advanced Modeling towards Next Generation of Membrane Science and Technology

Innovative Biomimetic Hemodialysis Membrane Design with Enhanced Biocompatibility and Improved Clearance of Toxic Middle Molecules Towards Artificial Wearable Kidney

Frequent collaborators

Huu Doan

Ning Zhu

Katalin Szaszi

Farhad Ein-Mozaffari

Phillip Choi

Catherine Niu

Ali Lohi

Tomoko Takano

Andras Kapus

Elena Torban

Sunny Hartwig

Dylan Burger

Lakshman Gunaratnam

Casimiro Gerarduzzi

Barbara Ballermann

Leanne Stalker

Darren Bridgewater

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