91ɫƵ Mickle Laboratory
Visceral Neurophysiology and Engineering
Research Approach
We approach research from multiple angles, including:
Research tool development:
Creating advanced tools to study bladder function and dysfunction.Implantable biomedicine treatments:
Exploring novel approaches for managing bladder-related conditions.Validating new pharmacological targets:
Identifying potential drug targets to improve patient outcomes.Mission/Vision
Current Projects
Sensory Role of Urothelial Cells
Technology Development
Angiotensin Signaling in the Bladder
Bladder Function and Spinal Cord Injury
Meet the Team
Aaron Mickle, PhD
Associate Professor
Firoj Alom, DVM, MS, PhD
Postdoctoral Researcher
Hannah Anderson
BME Graduate Student
Gabbie Robilotto
UF Graduate Student
Bhavana Talluri, MS
Research Associate I
Joining the Mickle Lab
Graduate Students
We currently have funding for one graduate student! We are involved in two Graduate School Programs. Please click on the link below for more details on how to apply for these programs. If you are already in the program and interested in rotating, please reach out directly to Aaron Mickle via email.Interdisciplinary Doctoral Program in Biomedical Scienceshosted at the 91ɫƵ
through Marquette University and 91ɫƵ
Postdoctoral Positions
We currently have funding for two postdoctoral fellows in multiple areas, depending on the candidate’s interests and skill levels. Please reach out via email to Dr. Aaron Mickle if interested.Undergraduate Research
We actively support undergraduate research. If you are an undergraduate in Milwaukee and want to work in the lab during the semester, please reach out via email. Summer Research Programs are the best way to get involved in research as they provide an extended full-time research experience that pays you!Summer Program for Undergraduate Research (SPUR) hosted at the 91ɫƵ