Publications
Publications
1. Peer-reviewed journal articles:
1. Rafat, Koulikovska et al., (2015) Enhanced Regeneration of Corneal Tissue Via a Bioengineered Collagen Construct Implanted by a Nondisruptive Surgical Technique, Tissue Engineering Part A, Online Ahead of Print: January 7, 2015, doi:10.1089/ten.tea.2014.0562. (IF= 4.254).
2. Islam, Rafat et al. (2015), Functional Fabrication of Recombinant Human Collagen-
Phosphorylcholine Hydrogels for Regenerative Medicine Applications, Acta Biomaterialia, Volume 12, 15 January 2015, Pages 70–80. (IF= 5.398)
3. Merrett, Rafat, et al., (2012) Collagen Type I: A Promising Scaffold Material for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, A chapter contribution to the edited collection (book) entitled: Type I Collagen: Biological Functions, Synthesis and Medicinal Applications, Published by Nova Science Publishers, Inc., July 2012.
4. Koh,, Rafat et al., (2012). Highly elastic epoxy cross‐linked collagen hydrogels for corneal
tissue engineering. Acta Ophthalmologica,V90, s249 (2012/8/6). (IF=2.345).
5. Rafat et al., (2010), Artificial Cornea, Ocular Surface, Encyclopaedia of the Eye, Elsevier, (2010) Vol.1 A-C, Page 128-134.
6. Fagerholm et al., (2010), A Biosynthetic Alternative to Human Donor Tissue for Inducing Corneal Regeneration: 24-Month Follow-Up of a Phase 1 Clinical Study, Science Translational, 25 August 2010:Vol. 2, Issue 46, p. 46ra61; DOI: 10.1126/scitranslmed.3001022A
7. Rafat et al. (2009). Surface modification of collagen based artificial cornea for reduced endothelialization. J. Biomed. Mater. Res.- Part A 88: 755-768.
8. Hackett, Rafat et al., (2009) Biomaterials for Enhancing Corneas and Spinal Cord Regeneration, Stem Cells: Basics and Applications, Eds. K.D. Deb, S.M. Totey, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi, India, ISBN: 978-0-07-015271-1, 2009.
9. Rafat et al. (2008). PEG-Stabilized Carbodiimide Crosslinked Collagen-Chitosan Hydrogels for Corneal Tissue Engineering. Biomaterials, 29: 3960–3972. (IF=7.604)
10. McLaughlin, Rafat et al. (2008). Regeneration of Corneal Cells and Nerves in an Implanted Collagen Corneal Substitute, Cornea, 27: 580–589.
11. Rafat et al. (2007). Surface Modification and Characterization of Artificial Cornea for Enhanced Epithelialization. J. Appl. Polymer Sci. 106: 2056–2064, (IF= 1.289).
2. Patents 1. Interpenetrating Networks, and Related Methods and Compositions, Pending Patent,
PCT/CA2006/001520, IPN: WO 2007/028258 A2, Inventors: Rafat, M. et al.
2. Vision Enhancing Ophthalmic Devices and Related Methods and Compositions. Pending Patent, PCT/US2005/028723, Inventors: Rafat et al.
3. Ophthalmic Devices and Related Methods and Compositions, Pending Patent, PCT/CA2005/001240, Inventors: Rafat et al.
4. Biocompatible Hydrogel-based Scaffolds, Pending Patent, Pub. No.: WO/2008/067655,
International Appl. No.: PCT/CA2007/002179, Inventors: Rafat et al.
3. Popular Science Articles/Presentations (conferences, media etc.)
Invited Presentations:
New Delhi/India, 5th & 8th of February 2015.
http://www.keracon2013.com/international-faculty.html
Media Exposure/Interviews:
· Linköping University’s Innovation Office (InnovationskontorEtt), LIU spinoff “LinkoCare” Offers New Hope:
http://www.innovationskontorett.se/case/linkocare-offers-new-hope/
· Central European Biotechnology Portal, an Interview on Challenges in Tissue Engineering.
http://cebiotech.com/articles/Challenges-in-tissue-engineering,282
· University of Ottawa Resaerch Perspective Magazine, “Bioengineering breakthrough has
corneal blindness in its sights”:
http://www.uottawa.ca/academic/grad-etudesup/research/article11.html
· The Canadian Chapter of the Controlled Release Society (cc-CRS), interview feature with
Canadian authors of outstanding work in the field of Drug Delivery and Controlled
Release: http://www.cc-crs.com/rafat.htm
· Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC):
http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Prizes-Prix/Ica-Pdi/Profiles-Profils_eng.asp?ID=1002
1. Peer-reviewed journal articles:
1. Rafat, Koulikovska et al., (2015) Enhanced Regeneration of Corneal Tissue Via a Bioengineered Collagen Construct Implanted by a Nondisruptive Surgical Technique, Tissue Engineering Part A, Online Ahead of Print: January 7, 2015, doi:10.1089/ten.tea.2014.0562. (IF= 4.254).
2. Islam, Rafat et al. (2015), Functional Fabrication of Recombinant Human Collagen-
Phosphorylcholine Hydrogels for Regenerative Medicine Applications, Acta Biomaterialia, Volume 12, 15 January 2015, Pages 70–80. (IF= 5.398)
3. Merrett, Rafat, et al., (2012) Collagen Type I: A Promising Scaffold Material for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, A chapter contribution to the edited collection (book) entitled: Type I Collagen: Biological Functions, Synthesis and Medicinal Applications, Published by Nova Science Publishers, Inc., July 2012.
4. Koh,, Rafat et al., (2012). Highly elastic epoxy cross‐linked collagen hydrogels for corneal
tissue engineering. Acta Ophthalmologica,V90, s249 (2012/8/6). (IF=2.345).
5. Rafat et al., (2010), Artificial Cornea, Ocular Surface, Encyclopaedia of the Eye, Elsevier, (2010) Vol.1 A-C, Page 128-134.
6. Fagerholm et al., (2010), A Biosynthetic Alternative to Human Donor Tissue for Inducing Corneal Regeneration: 24-Month Follow-Up of a Phase 1 Clinical Study, Science Translational, 25 August 2010:Vol. 2, Issue 46, p. 46ra61; DOI: 10.1126/scitranslmed.3001022A
7. Rafat et al. (2009). Surface modification of collagen based artificial cornea for reduced endothelialization. J. Biomed. Mater. Res.- Part A 88: 755-768.
8. Hackett, Rafat et al., (2009) Biomaterials for Enhancing Corneas and Spinal Cord Regeneration, Stem Cells: Basics and Applications, Eds. K.D. Deb, S.M. Totey, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi, India, ISBN: 978-0-07-015271-1, 2009.
9. Rafat et al. (2008). PEG-Stabilized Carbodiimide Crosslinked Collagen-Chitosan Hydrogels for Corneal Tissue Engineering. Biomaterials, 29: 3960–3972. (IF=7.604)
10. McLaughlin, Rafat et al. (2008). Regeneration of Corneal Cells and Nerves in an Implanted Collagen Corneal Substitute, Cornea, 27: 580–589.
11. Rafat et al. (2007). Surface Modification and Characterization of Artificial Cornea for Enhanced Epithelialization. J. Appl. Polymer Sci. 106: 2056–2064, (IF= 1.289).
2. Patents 1. Interpenetrating Networks, and Related Methods and Compositions, Pending Patent,
PCT/CA2006/001520, IPN: WO 2007/028258 A2, Inventors: Rafat, M. et al.
2. Vision Enhancing Ophthalmic Devices and Related Methods and Compositions. Pending Patent, PCT/US2005/028723, Inventors: Rafat et al.
3. Ophthalmic Devices and Related Methods and Compositions, Pending Patent, PCT/CA2005/001240, Inventors: Rafat et al.
4. Biocompatible Hydrogel-based Scaffolds, Pending Patent, Pub. No.: WO/2008/067655,
International Appl. No.: PCT/CA2007/002179, Inventors: Rafat et al.
3. Popular Science Articles/Presentations (conferences, media etc.)
Invited Presentations:
New Delhi/India, 5th & 8th of February 2015.
- Invited speaker/International faculty “18th Gliwice Scientific Meetings”
- Invited speaker/International faculty in “Kera-Con” conference/meeting of Indian corneal
http://www.keracon2013.com/international-faculty.html
Media Exposure/Interviews:
· Linköping University’s Innovation Office (InnovationskontorEtt), LIU spinoff “LinkoCare” Offers New Hope:
http://www.innovationskontorett.se/case/linkocare-offers-new-hope/
· Central European Biotechnology Portal, an Interview on Challenges in Tissue Engineering.
http://cebiotech.com/articles/Challenges-in-tissue-engineering,282
· University of Ottawa Resaerch Perspective Magazine, “Bioengineering breakthrough has
corneal blindness in its sights”:
http://www.uottawa.ca/academic/grad-etudesup/research/article11.html
· The Canadian Chapter of the Controlled Release Society (cc-CRS), interview feature with
Canadian authors of outstanding work in the field of Drug Delivery and Controlled
Release: http://www.cc-crs.com/rafat.htm
· Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC):
http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Prizes-Prix/Ica-Pdi/Profiles-Profils_eng.asp?ID=1002