Molecular, celluar and tissue engineering faculty
Molecular, celluar and tissue engineering
Our molecular, cellular, and tissue engineering faculty specialize in developing advanced biomaterials designed to regenerate damaged tissues, pioneering molecular and cellular therapies, and creating targeted drug delivery systems tailored specifically for challenging cancer types that are traditionally difficult to treat. Their research aims to innovate therapeutic strategies that enhance patient outcomes and quality of life.
Madeline Andrews
Assistant Professor
School of Biological and Health Systems Engineering
Andrews’ lab utilizes neural organoids, transplantation models and omics approaches to study human brain development and disease.
David Brafman
Associate Professor
School of Biological and Health Systems Engineering
Mehdi Nikkhah
Associate Professor
School of Biological and Health Systems Engineering
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- 480/965-3028
- ISTB-1 181 J
Nikkhah’s laboratory is currently focused on the integration of innovative biomaterial and microscale technologies to create biomimetic model tissue constructs for regenerative medicine and disease modeling applications.
Vincent Pizziconi
Associate Professor
School of Biological and Health Systems Engineering
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- 480/593-5891
- ISTB1 225D
Pizziconi heads the Laboratory of BioInspired Complex Adaptive Systems. His expertise is bioresponsive and biomimetic materials.
Barbara Smith
Associate Professor
School of Biological and Health Systems Engineering
The Smith group specializes in developing novel imaging technologies and multiomic biomarker discovery towards applications in women’s health and mental illness.
Sarah Stabenfeldt
Professor
School of Biological and Health Systems Engineering
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- 480/965-8336
- ISTB1 281E
Stabenfeldt leads her research team in developing regenerative medicine strategies for acute neural injury. Her expertise areas include regenerative medicine, targeted theranostics and neurotrauma.
Brent Vernon
Associate Professor
School of Biological and Health Systems Engineering
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- ISTB1 281H
Vernon’s research utilizes the principles of polymer science and chemistry to design and develop in situ gelling materials for drug delivery, tissue engineering and tissue reconstruction.
Jessica Weaver
Assistant Professor
School of Biological and Health Systems Engineering
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- 480/965-5144
- 550 E Orange St
Weaver’s expertise lies in integrating biomaterials, drug delivery, and tissue and immune engineering for the development of functional and immune-protected tissue and cell grafts.