Ariana Smies, Ph.D.
Adjunct Assistant Professor · Milwaukee School of Engineering
Ariana Smies is a project engineer in the Advanced Development group at Kohler.
Clinical Research Biomedical Engineering Wound Healing
Helena Zomer
Research Assistant Professor · University of Florida
Helena Zomer studies molecular biology, regenerative medicine and mesenchymal stromal cells and tissue engineering for skin wound healing.
Regenerative Medicine Skin Wound Healing Stem Cells
Caryn Plummer
Professor/Interim Chair · University of Florida
Caryn Plummer deals with the diagnosis, treatment and understanding of diseases of the eye in veterinary species.
Canine Glaucoma Comparative Ophthalmology Corneal Wound Healing Equine Ophthalmology Equine Recurrent Uveitis
Michael Hamblin, PhD
Principal Investigator, Wellman Center for Photomedicine at Massachusetts General Hospital · Associate Professor, Dermatology, Harvard Medical School
Dr. Hamblin's research interests are now broadly in the area of phototherapy for multiple diseases
Microscopy Molecular Biology Photomedicine Flourescence Microscopy Biotechnology
Diana Wilkie
Professor · University of Florida
Diana Wilkie has devoted her research program to cancer pain and sickle cell disease management, palliative care and end-of-life issues.
Cancer Pain Palliative Care End-of-Life Issues
Debra Lyon
Dean/Chair · University of Florida
Debra Lyon’s research focuses on symptom management in women with breast cancer and other chronic illnesses.
Symptom management in breast cancer Cancer Genetics
Jeff Karp
Professor · Brigham and Women's Hospital - Harvard Medical School
Dr. Jeff Karp is a leading researcher in the fields of drug delivery, medical devices, stem cell therapeutics, and tissue adhesives.
Biomaterials Stem Cell Therapeutics Drug Delivery Medical Devices Biomedical Engineering
Christopher A. Lemmon, Ph.D.
Inez A Caudill Professor; Associate Chair, Department of Biomedical Engineering | B.S., Lehigh University | M.S., University of Wisconsin | Ph.D., Johns Hopkins University · VCU
Dr. Lemmon's research lies in cell-generated traction forces and extracellular matrix biology
Cell-generated traction forces Extracellular matrix biology Cellular mechanotransduction Mechanobiology of fibrosis Matrix mechanics and signaling in the tumor microenvironment;
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
Michael J. McClure, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering | BE, Vanderbilt University | Ph.D, Virginia Commonwealth University · VCU College of Engineering
Understanding the role of extracellular matrix and mechanical forces to regulate skeletal muscle structure, function, and innervation.
Muscle aging Cell-matrix interactions Integrin-mediated signaling Myoblast fusion Regenerative rehabilitation in skeletal muscle trauma
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
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
Thea Pepperl, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering | B.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | Ph.D., Virginia Commonwealth University · VCU College of Engineering
Thea Pepperl's research and expertise focuses on the analysis and design of decision tools for the coordination of care of older adults.
Image analysis Image segmentation Health Informatics
Janice Kiecolt-Glaser
Professor of Psychiatry and Psychology, Director of the Institute for Behavioral Medicine Research | College of Medicine · The Ohio State University
Medical expert focused on the impacts of stress on metabolic response.
Psychoneuroimmunology Behavioral immunology Close relationships, inflammation, and health Stress and inflammation in cancer survivors Behavioral influences on metabolism following high-fat meals