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Michael J. McClure, Ph.D. profile photo

Michael J. McClure, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering | BE, Vanderbilt University | Ph.D, Virginia Commonwealth UniversityVCU College of Engineering

Understanding the role of extracellular matrix and mechanical forces to regulate skeletal muscle structure, function, and innervation.

Muscle agingCell-matrix interactionsIntegrin-mediated signalingMyoblast fusionRegenerative rehabilitation in skeletal muscle trauma
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Mark Prausnitz

Professor, Director of Center for Drug Design, Development, and Delivery, Chemical & Biomolecular EngineeringGeorgia Tech - COE

Mark Prausnitz and his colleagues carry out research on biophysical methods of drug delivery.

BiotechnologyMaterials and NanotechnologyBiophysical Methods of Drug DeliveryComplex Systems
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John E. Speich, Ph.D.

Professor, Department of Mechanical and Nuclear EngineeringVCU College of Engineering

Engineering and program development expert with research focused on bladder biomechanics and robotics

Cooperative EducationEngineering EducationMechanical EngineeringRoboticsMedical Devices
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Stephen S. Fong, Ph.D.

Professor, Department of Chemical and Biomolecular EngineeringVCU College of Engineering

Bioengineer who modifies micro-organisms to produce chemicals (e.g. from beer to fuel).

Systems BiologySynthetic BiologyEvolutionary BiologyMetabolic EngineeringMolecular engineering
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Henry J. Donahue, Ph.D.

Alice T. and William H. Goodwin, Jr. Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering; BS, San Diego State University; Ph.D. UC Santa BarbaraVCU College of Engineering

Bone, mechanobiology, regenerative medicine, effects of space travel on bone and muscle, gap junctions, osteoblast, osteocyte, osteoclast

Regenerative Medicine and Tissue EngineeringMusculoskeletal MechanobiologySpace Biology and Bioengineering
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R. Helen Zha

Assistant Professor, Chemical and Biological EngineeringRensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Develops biohybrid and bioinspired materials for applications in human healthcare and sustainability.

Biomimetic and Bio-inspired MaterialsBiomolecular Engineering and Self-assemblySustainable Materials and Plastic UpcyclingDrug delivery and NanomedicineNanostructured Soft Matter
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Jeff LaMack, Ph.D.

Professor, Program DirectorMilwaukee School of Engineering

Dr. Jeff LaMack is a biomedical engineer with expertise on effects of cardiovascular fluid mechanics on devices and pathologies.

Undergraduate Engineering Curriculum Design and AssessmentEngineering EducationBiomaterialsBiomedical EngineeringEffects of Cardiovascular Fluid Mechanics on Devices and Pathologies
René Olivares-Navarrete, D.D.S, Ph.D. profile photo

René Olivares-Navarrete, D.D.S, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering | D.D.S, National Autonomous University of Mexico | Ph.D., National Autonomous University of MexicoVCU DEPT OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING

Olivares-Navarrete’s research focuses on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine approaches for Craniofacial and Orthopaedic needs.

Tissue EngineeringStem Cell Biology and EngineeringBiomaterials for Craniofacial and Musculoskeletal TissuesImmunomodulation and ImmunoengineeringWnt Signaling in Morphogenesis Healing and Regeneration
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Ning Zhang, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Department of Biomedical EngineeringVCU College of Engineering

Professor Zhang is engineering strategies for the treatment of traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury and brain stroke

Stem Cell BiologyCentral nervous system trauma and diseasesBiomaterials for oral biofilm prevention
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Xi (Charlie) Ren

Associate Professor, Biomedical EngineeringCarnegie Mellon University

extracellular matrix engineeringvascular engineeringwhole organ decellularizationcardiopulmonary engineeringRegenerative Therapy