1/31 – Antonios Mikos, Rice University
Biomedical Engineering Seminar
January 31, 2025
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location
BME Seminar in SEO 236
Address
851 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60607
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Antonios Mikos, Ph.D.
Louis Calder Professor
Department of Bioengineering
BioScience Research Collaborative
Rice University
Title: Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering
Abstract: Advances in biology, materials science, chemical engineering, computer science, and other fields have allowed for the development of tissue engineering, an interdisciplinary convergence science. Our laboratory has focused on the development and characterization of biomaterials-based strategies for the regeneration of human tissues with the goal of improving healthcare outcomes. In a collaborative effort with physicians, surgeons, and other scientists, we have produced new material compositions and three-dimensional scaffolds, and investigated combinations of biomaterials with cell populations and bioactive agents for their ability to induce tissue formation and regeneration. We have examined the effects of material characteristics, such as mechanical properties, topographical features, and functional groups, on cell behavior and tissue guidance, and leveraged biomaterials as drug delivery vehicles to release growth factors and other signals with spatial and temporal specificity. This presentation will review recent examples of diverse biomaterials-based approaches for regenerative medicine applications and highlight emerging areas of growth.
Date posted
Jan 10, 2025
Date updated
Jan 10, 2025