Leask Lab

Advancing Medicine and Materials

Welcome to the Leask Lab at McGill University!

We apply engineering principles to answer fundamental questions in medicine and material science. Our core research focuses on understanding cardiovascular disease through biomechanics and pathobiology.

Using tissue samples, histopathology, and biomechanical testing, we strive to uncover the development and consequences of cardiovascular diseases. This knowledge drives the development of clinical support tools and medical devices.

Our lab is proud to have pioneered a three-dimensional vascular cell culture system, enabling realistic dynamic environments for blood components and endothelial cells.

This breakthrough technique has deepened our understanding of vascular mechanobiology and the multifaceted mechanisms of drugs.

Additionally, we are passionate about designing and testing new materials. Through toxicity testing and biodegradation studies, we aim to re-engineer polymer formulations.

Our goal is to create plastic products with sustainably sourced components that are non-toxic, readily biodegradable, and minimize environmental leaching.

Join us in our pursuit of innovative solutions at the Leask Lab, where engineering meets medicine and materials for a healthier future!