"I am leveraging my experience in biomaterial design and synthesis to fabricate novel hydrogel tissue expanders that promote symmetrical facial development in children born with congenital microphthalmia. My research interests also include exploring the role of inflammation on the vascularization and integration of implanted biomaterials for tissue regeneration. When I’m not in lab, I enjoy cooking, visiting new cities and national parks, and expanding my growing rare succulent collection."

"I am highly motivated and passionate about developing functional bioengineered materials and therapeutic treatments for unmet clinical needs. My research focuses on bio-inspired materials for tissue/organ reconstruction to overcome the limitations of organ scarcity and improve the morbidity and mortality of patients. Moreover, I am interested in transferring my research into startup/industry which will make our solution available in the market to improve patients’ quality of life. Outside of the lab, I enjoy hanging with my dog, hiking, camping, scuba diving, paragliding, swimming, running, playing board games, and hanging out with my friends."

"My research focuses on leveraging decellularized cartilage scaffolds as a template for bone engineering. I am also working on a new exciting project harnessing the microbiome as a tool to drive tissue repair, pioneering microbiome-mediate regnerative engineering."

"For my research, I focus on using micro-physiological systems to 1) develop engineered osteochondral constructs for in vivo repair and 2) model multi-tissue musculoskeletal diseases in vitro to further 3R (Replace, Reduce, Refine animal research) approaches in our lab. In my free time, I enjoy baking, drawing, and hanging with my pets!"

"In this first part of my PhD, I am probing pathways related to environmental factors that influence stem cell differentiation, specifically towards chondrogenesis for cartilage engineering. Outside of lab, I am a very patient Philadelphian biker who likes to bike to different scenic places around the city. Other things I like include tennis, credit card rewards, and karaoke."

"My research combines biomaterial approaches and multi-omics analysis to understand how modulation of the airway microbiome can impact immunological and mechano-sensitive pathways involved in the progression of subglottic stenosis. I am particularly interested in how male vs. female sex differences may play a role in this fibrotic disease. Outside of the lab, I love to draw and paint for fun, go hiking/walking nature trails, reading science fiction novels and super hero comic books, and traveling/ exploring Philadelphia and the Northeast.”

"My research focuses on 1) understanding the chondrogenic pro-regenerative capacity of ECM scaffolds in the presence of mesenchymal stem cells and 2) engineering tissue-based strategies to repair degenerated articular cartilage in the temporomandibular joint. Outside of lab, I like to spend time with my family, cook, crochet, visit new breweries, and relax at the beach.”

"My research focuses on 1) repairing meniscal tears and regenerate damaged cartilage using our decellularized meniscus platform (MEND), 2) evaluating the characteristics of MEND created from human donors versus pig menisci to increase translatability to human patients, 3) testing potential therapeutic targets against osteoarthritis leveraging our in vitro osteochondral bioreactor system, in collaboration with Kyra. Outside of the lab, I like to thrift, play horror games, sketch, look at stained glass, and to hike. I also l have a fantastic apartment with a billion paintings and the cutest cat ever, Dopamine."

"My research centers around airway cartilage regeneration using decellularized meniscus as a scaffold, both in terms of uncovering the mechanisms by which it occurs and investigating how to modify it to further increase regeneration. Outside of lab, I enjoy playing Dungeons and Dragons, bouldering, and volunteering at LARP camp.”

"My research focuses primarily on designing therapeutics to prevent and reverse vocal fold fibrosis, as well as novel vehicles to deliver them. I am particularly interested in investigating the cell signaling pathways that promote and disrupt fibrosis. Outside of lab, I enjoy ballroom dancing, rock climbing, and tabletop games.”

"My research is aimed at streamlining biomaterial tissue scaffolds to help heal chronic tympanic membrane perforations in the pediatric patient population. In my free time I enjoy attending concerts, critiquing films, and visiting national landmarks with friends.”

"My research concentrates on engineering osteogenic scaffold for pediatric cranial reconstruction. Outside of lab, I enjoy traveling, reading historical books and playing table tennis.”