Biomaterials
Faculty: Anseth, Bowman, Bryant, Mahoney, Randolph, Schwartz
Biomaterials research in the department includes the development and characterization of functional materials for a variety of bioengineering applications, as well as fundamental research aimed at a deeper understanding of structure-function relationships. Applications include drug delivery, tissue engineering, biocompatible coatings, and biosensors, among others.
•Degradable hydrogels for controlled release of pharmaceuticals or as cell carriers.
•Biofunctional materials and surfaces that elicit specific cellular responses.
•Thin films that respond to molecular recognition events for use as biosensors.
•Interaction of biomolecules with self-assembled biomimetic monolayers.
