Dr Ala Altaie
- Position: Research Fellow
- Areas of expertise: Cell biology and tissue culture; MSc differentiation assays; Protein Biochemistry; Microscopy (including Fluorescence, scanning electron microscopy and confocal ); Immuno-assay ( ELISA, Immunohistoche
- Email: medaalt@leeds.ac.uk
Research interests
My research is focused on the use of minimally manipulated mesenchymal stem cells towards improved cartilage, bone and soft tissue repair in the joint. In particular, my work concentrates on the role of resident stem cells in natural repair, how they can be optimally manipulated using these resident cells and how their local environment affects their function. Currently, I’m working on Aura trial (ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT02696876). In addition to work towards one-stage procedure for articular cartilage repair using Device Based Arthroscopic Mechanical Release of synovial mesenchymal stem cells with autologous platelet concentrate without cell culture expansion.
Professional memberships
- International Society for Cell Therapy
- Early Stage Professionals Committee, ISCT
Research groups and institutes
- Leeds Institute of Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Medicine
- Regenerative Medicine Group
- Regenerative medicine