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ABOUT

The OSEI Lab or Lung Bioartificial Model Lab is in UBC-Okanagan, situated on the traditional, ancestral, unceded territory of the Syilx Okanagan Nation.

It is in the UBCO IKB Faculty of Science, Biology department. The Lab specializes in assessing and understanding the basic mechanisms of inflammation and tissue repair and remodelling (fibrosis) in obstructive lung disease. This is done by specifically assessing multicellular and multiorgan interactions as well as the role of the mechanodynamic lung environment through the use of next-generation biomimetic models, microscopy imaging, and cellular and molecular techniques. Through interdisciplinary research, the OSEI Lab aims to develop innovative therapies and bioengineered solutions to improve respiratory health. 

Lab News Highlights 

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The Osei Lab & it's work in the Eminence cluster to foster undergraduate training is in the news!

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Congrats to  Matthew & Avni on their BSc graduation! 

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The Osei, Rheault & Howard Labs got together for a social to begin the holidays

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Janaeya, Logan & Tony won IKB & Rogers URAs as well as the RESPNET BC fellowship!

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Congrats to Safiya on her MSc graduation!

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Welcome to Christina on joining the lab as a PostDoc!

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Congrats to Safiya for presenting her data at the ATS and CTS 2025!

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Dr. Osei receives the APSR-ATS Young Investigator Award

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Research

The Osei Lab is an innovative and knowledge-fostering environment that allows students to be a part of new techniques and research involving (Biomimetic) Models (Eg: Organoids, Bioprinted Models), (Advanced) Cellular Imaging, Cell & Molecular Biology Techniques

Open Book

Publications

The Osei Lab has contributed to various published papers, reflecting the ongoing research in the lab. These publications highlight the lab's commitment to advancing scientific knowledge and underscore the significance of its work in the broader research community.

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​Glossary

The glossary showcases a collection of microscopic images captured in the Osei Lab, ranging from detailed 2D images to advanced 3D visualizations, offering a deeper look into the lab’s innovative research techniques and findings. The page also showcases images captured from various lab activities.

Clients

Sponsors & Collaborators

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The UBCO Eminence Program funds the Immunobiology Research Excellence Cluster, which aims to develop next-generation techniques to monitor how immune cells in real-time interact with their environment and other cells by developing effective pre-clinical 3D biomimetic models.​ Dr. Osei is co-lead of this cluster with Dr. Isaac Li (Chemistry). The cluster also involves Drs. Fred Menard (Chemistry), Will Hughes, Jennifer Frattolin & Luca Piantanida (Engineering).

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How hands-on undergraduate research is advancing Immunobiology 

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A UBCO Story on the work by Janaeya in the Eminence Cluster and the Osei-Lab​

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