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Biomaterials

SEM image of hyaluronic acid microparticle useful for drug and gene delivery.

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.