Xuejun Wen, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor, Department of Chemical and Life Science Engineering · VCU College of Engineering
Dr. Wen researches biomaterials as well as cell and tissue engineering
Biomaterials Cell and Tissue Engineering Regenerative Medicine Stem Cell Biology and Engineering Drug Delivery
Christine Schmidt
Distinguished Professor · University of Florida
Christine Schmidt has spent over 25 years in neural tissue engineering & wound healing, with emphasis on peripheral nerve and spinal cord.
Spinal Cord Injury Nerve Repair Tissue Engineering Biomaterials Natural Biomaterials
Pankaj Karande
Associate Professor, Chemical and Biological Engineering · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Focuses on engineering peptides as novel drugs, drug carriers, affinity agents, and biomaterials for medical applications
Diagnostics Vaccine Design Drug Delivery Drug Discovery Peptide Engineering
Whitney Stoppel
Assistant Professor · University of Florida
Whitney Stoppel focuses on transport in biological systems, biomolecular engineering, and natural biopolymer characterization.
Nanomaterials Surgical Materials Silk Fibers Silk Fibroin Biomaterials
Cherie Stabler
Professor/Chair · University of Florida
Cherie Stabler’s research centers on engineering translational biomaterial platforms for cell-based therapies, particularly Type 1 diabetes.
Immunomodulation Diabetes Tissue Engineering Regenerative Medicine Biomaterials
Ariana Smies, Ph.D.
Adjunct Assistant Professor · Milwaukee School of Engineering
Ariana Smies is a Sr. Project Engineer in the Wellness Products group at Kohler Co.
Clinical Trials Host Response Biomaterials Wellness Products
Joao S. Soares, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering · VCU College of Engineering
Engineered Tissue Multiscale Mechanics & Modeling Laboratory (ETM3)
Functional tissue engineering Thrombogenicity of cardiovascular medical devices Drug delivery devices Polymer degradation and erosion Continuum mechanics and its application to non-linear materials
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 Mexico · VCU DEPT OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
Olivares-Navarrete’s research focuses on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine approaches for Craniofacial and Orthopaedic needs.
Tissue Engineering Stem Cell Biology and Engineering Biomaterials for Craniofacial and Musculoskeletal Tissues Immunomodulation and Immunoengineering Wnt Signaling in Morphogenesis Healing and Regeneration
Cynthia Reinhart-King
Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of Engineering; Professor of Biomedical Engineering; Director of Graduate Studies in Biomedical Engineering · Vanderbilt University
Biomedical engineering expert whose research focuses on reducing cancer metastasis and artery hardening.
Metastasis Cancer Cell-Based Movement Arthrosclerosis
April Kloxin
Professor, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering · University of Delaware
Prof. Kloxin's research group seeks to design responsive materials for tissue regeneration.
Stimuli-Responsive Materials Biomaterials 3D Cell Culture Tissue Engineering Drug Delivery
Ramani Narayan
Distinguished Professor of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science · Michigan State University
Expert in biodegradable plastics, biobased and recyclable composites
Renewable Resources Biodegradable Polymers and Materials Engineering Polymers and Plastics Biobased and Recyclable Composites
Ning Zhang, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering · VCU College of Engineering
Professor Zhang is engineering strategies for the treatment of traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury and brain stroke
Stem Cell Biology Central nervous system trauma and diseases Biomaterials for oral biofilm prevention
Wujie Zhang, Ph.D.
Professor · Milwaukee School of Engineering
Dr. Wujie Zhang is an expert in biomaterials, tissue engineering, stem cell-based medicine, micro/nanotechnology, and drug delivery.
Biomaterials Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering Micro/Nano-technology Drug Delivery Stem Cell Research
Stefanie Sydlik
Associate Professor · Carnegie Mellon University
Stefanie Sydlik's research interests include polymer science, materials chemistry, biomaterials and sustainable materials.
Materials Chemistry Polymer Science Biomaterials Graphene Stem Cells
Zvi Schwartz, D.M.D., Ph.D.
Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering · VCU College of Engineering
Doctor of dental medicine and periodontal expert; skilled program developer
Bone Cartilage and mineralization and their relation to Vitamin D sex hormones and local factors. Implant and bone substitute mechanism of action and clinical use Steroid hormone Periodontal diseases etiology and treatment The Effect of Vitamin D on Cartilage Cells in Vitro
Bjoern Hamberger
Assistant Professor of Biochemistry · Michigan State University
Hamberger's research focuses on the discovery of plant pathways for bioactive diterpenoids found in medicinal plant species.
Synthetic Biology Plant Specialized Metabolites Terpenes
Dr Eirini Theodosiou
Senior Lecturer, Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry · Aston University
Dr Theodosiou's main expertise is in the development of technologies for the isolation of advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs).
Biochemical Engineering Biopharmaceutical Process Development Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs) Bioprocessing Tools Stem Cell Biology
Wagner Duarte
Associate Professor/Director · University of Florida
Wagner Duarte researches bone regeneration, dental implants, periodontics, traumatic soft tissue injuries, and wound healing.
Periodontitis Periodontal diseases Bone Grafting Dentistry Dental Implants
Carlos Castano, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering · VCU College of Engineering
Professor Castano specializes in tailoring surface properties of materials for applications in energy, transportation, and manufacturing.
Surface Engineering Functional Coatings Nanomaterials Engineering Corrosion Engineering Thin film deposition and characterization
Cato Laurencin, M.D., Ph.D.
Chief Executive Officer, Connecticut Convergence Institute · UConn Health
Dr. Laurencin is a world renowned engineer, physician and scientist who is known for pioneering the field of Regenerative Engineering.
Stem Cell Science and Technology Nanotechnology Polymeric Materials Science Tissue Engineering Regenerative Engineering