In our lab we are focused on understanding the process of neovascularization in regenerative medicine and using this information to guide the development of new methods for promoting tissue regeneration and blood vessel formation. Our multidisciplinary research involves collaborations with scientists, engineers, and clinicians both domestically and abroad.
The current areas of focus are:
Applying neovascularization models (
in vitro,
in vivo, and
in silico) to study cell-matrix interactions in cell migration and vessel assembly
Developing techniques for isolating and characterizing new tissue-derived hydrogels for use in the design of microenvironments for controlled tissue regeneration and cell differentiation
Studying diabetes specific changes in cell function and matrix structure and its relationship to wound healing and neovascularization
Developing new synthetic material technologies that promote sustained neovascularization for applications in regenerative medicine
