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Our
primary research interest is the development of biomaterials
that mimic the complex structure and biochemistry of human tissues.
We are particularly interested in understanding how properties of a three-dimensional
environment impact cell behavior. By correlating theoretical and experimental
data about cell-microenvironment interactions, we plan to
establish design principles that will aid in the development of tissue
engineering scaffolds, in vitro models of tissue biology, and the development
of improved therapies. In collaboration with biophysicists, neurobiologists,
cancer cell biologists, and polymer chemists, we are developing novel
biomaterials that will enable the discovery of new insights into the tissue
physiology of nerve repair and tumor growth
Current Research Areas:
- Cell Physiology in Engineered Microenvironments
- Tissue-Mimetic Scaffolds
- Sensors for Tissue Engineering Microenvironments
Collaborators:
Current Funding:
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