STEM CELL BIOENGINEERING

The Stem Cell Bioengineering lab focuses on translating stem cell research into a positive impact on public health. Our lab focuses on the effects of the physical microenvironment on stem cell fate utilizing engineered systems that control cellular configurations and apply mechanical forces. By studying stem cell mechanobiology, bioprocessing, and tissue engineering, we hope to develop basic science models, in vitro diagnostic systems, methods for drug discovery, cancer treatments, and regenerative medicine therapies.


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Highlight Publications

Modulating the physical microenvironment to study regenerative processes in vitro using cells from mouse phalangeal elements.
Lynch KM, Ahsan T  Tiss Eng Part A  (in press)   PubMed  PDF

Shear stress during early embryonic stem cell differentiation promotes hematopoietic and endothelial phenotypes.
Wolfe RP, Ahsan T  Biotechnol Bioeng  (in press).   PubMed  PDF