Alim Mitha

Dr. Alim Mitha is an Associate Professor at the Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, and a Full Member of the Hotchkiss Brain Institute. His clinical background includes neurosurgery residency at UCalgary and fellowships at Barrow Neurological Institute (Phoenix) specializing in cerebrovascular and endovascular neurosurgery.

Educational Background:

• B.S. Cell, Molecular & Microbial Biology, University of Michigan (1997)
• Doctor of Medicine, University of Alberta (2002)
• M.S. Bioengineering, Harvard University (2007)

Research Interests: Dr. Mitha pioneers tissue engineering solutions for cerebrovascular pathologies. His work includes:

• Biopolymer-embedded endothelial progenitor cells for aneurysm treatment
• Novel biomaterial scaffolds for localized therapeutic delivery
• Angiogenic applications of stem cell-derived extracellular vesicles
• Translational approaches for stroke and atherosclerotic disease

Publications: Recent conference proceedings (2018-2019) focus on mechanistic studies of adipose stem cell vesicles in angiogenesis, with emphasis on hypoxic environments and brain microvascular systems. This work bridges tissue engineering, vascular biology, and regenerative neurology.

Affiliations: Dr. Mitha maintains collaborative ties through the Hotchkiss Brain Institute and retains professional connections with Barrow Neurological Institute from his fellowship training.