Professor and John A. Cardea Chair of Orthopaedic Surgery
Dr. Boyd specializes in inflammation due to a number of factors including trauma and localized infections.
Dr. Henry Donahue
Alice T. and William H. Goodwin, Jr. Chair, Department of Biomedical Engineering; BS, San Diego State University; Ph.D. UC Santa Barbara
Bone, mechanobiology, regenerative medicine, effects of space travel on bone and muscle, gap junctions, osteoblast, osteocyte, osteoclast
Dr. Geetanjali Bendale
More information coming soon!
Dr. Barbara Boyan
Executive Director, Institute for Engineering and Medicine | B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Rice University
Dr. Boyan specializes in cell and tissue engineering
Dr. D. Joshua Cohen
Assistant Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering
Applications to solve orthopedic and dental challenges involving the musculoskeletal system; focusing on in vivo studies using rodent models
Dr. Michael Friedman
Research Assistant Professor
Dr. Friedman's research investigates the role of genetic variability in the musculoskeletal response to spaceflight and disuse.
Dr. Gregory Golloday
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Dr. Priscilla Hwang
Assistant Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering | B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Duke University
Dr. Hwang's research focuses on developing 3D microphysiological systems to investigate musculoskeletal pathologies and cancer progression.
Dr. Jonathan Isaacs
Professor and Division of Hand Surgery Chair
Dr. Isaacs specializes in nerve injury and repair.
Dr. Stephen Kates
Professor and Department Chair of Orthopaedic Surgery
Dr. Kates specializes in factors influencing human immune response to infections of bones and joints, including patient factors that influence clinical outcomes.
Dr. Ru Li
More information coming soon!
Dr. Michael McClure
Assistant Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering | BE, Vanderbilt University | Ph.D, Virginia Commonwealth University
Understanding the role of extracellular matrix and mechanical forces to regulate skeletal muscle structure, function, and innervation.
Dr. René Olivares-Navarrete
Associate Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering | D.D.S, National Autonomous University of Mexico | Ph.D., National Autonomous University of Mexico
Olivares-Navarrete’s research focuses on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine approaches for Craniofacial and Orthopaedic needs.
Dr. Carrie Peterson
Assistant Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering | B.S., University of Michigan | MSE and Ph.D., The University of Texas at Austin | Postdoctoral Training, Northwestern University
Dr. Peterson's expertise is in neuromusculoskeletal biomechanics of human movement and rehabilitation design.
Dr. Jennifer Puetzer
Assistant Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering | B.S. Biomedical Engineering, NC State | Ph.D. Biomedical Engineering, Cornell University
Dr. Puetzer focuses on musculoskeletal tissue engineering for meniscus, tendon, and ligament replacement and repair.
Dr. Zvi Schwartz
Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering
Doctor of dental medicine and periodontal expert; skilled program developer
