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Xuejun Wen, M.D., Ph.D.

Xuejun Wen, M.D., Ph.D.

Professor, Department of Chemical and Life Science EngineeringVCU College of Engineering

Dr. Wen researches biomaterials as well as cell and tissue engineering

BiomaterialsCell and Tissue EngineeringRegenerative MedicineStem Cell Biology and EngineeringDrug Delivery
Siobhan Malany

Siobhan Malany

Associate ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Siobhan Malany studies the effects of microgravity on human muscle biology using an automated tissue chip system.

SpaceAge-related Msucle AtrophyDrug Discovery and ScreeningSpace MedicineHuman Muscle Biology
Rebecca L. Heise, Ph.D.

Rebecca L. Heise, Ph.D.

Inez A. Caudill, Jr. Distinguished Professor and Chair, Department of Biomedical Engineering | B.S. Chemical Engineering, B.S. Biomedical and Health Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University | Ph.D. Bioengineering, University of PittsburghVCU College of Engineering

Professor Heise studies pulmonary mechanotransduction, including lung injury and pulmonary regenerative medicine

Lung injuryPulmonary regenerative medicineMechanobiologyTissue EngineeringSmooth muscle cell signaling
Michael J. McClure, Ph.D.

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
Michael Hamblin, PhD

Michael Hamblin, PhD

Principal Investigator, Wellman Center for Photomedicine at Massachusetts General HospitalAssociate Professor, Dermatology, Harvard Medical School

Dr. Hamblin's research interests are now broadly in the area of phototherapy for multiple diseases

MicroscopyMolecular BiologyPhotomedicineFlourescence MicroscopyBiotechnology
Henry J. Donahue, Ph.D.

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
Aileen Anderson

Aileen Anderson

Director of the Sue and Bill Gross Stem Cell Research CenterUC Irvine

Dr. Anderson is an expert on stem cell research, with a focus on spinal cord and traumatic brain injury.

GlioblastomaStem Cell BiologyStem Cell ResearchSpinal Cord Injury
Ning Zhang, Ph.D.

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
Zvi Schwartz, D.M.D., Ph.D.

Zvi Schwartz, D.M.D., Ph.D.

Professor, Department of Biomedical EngineeringVCU 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 useSteroid hormonePeriodontal diseases etiology and treatmentThe Effect of Vitamin D on Cartilage Cells in Vitro
Ramani Narayan

Ramani Narayan

Distinguished Professor of Chemical Engineering and Materials ScienceMichigan State University

Expert in biodegradable plastics, biobased and recyclable composites

Renewable ResourcesBiodegradable Polymers and MaterialsEngineeringPolymers and PlasticsBiobased and Recyclable Composites