Stent Researchers (IMAGE) University of Nebraska-Lincoln Caption The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Ali Tamayol (left) with doctoral students Azadeh Mostafavi (center) and Jacob Quint. Tamyol, Mostafavi and a nationwide team of colleagues have designed and tested a sugar-based stent that quickly dissolves in blood flow. Credit Greg Nathan, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.