Research
Biomedical Polymer Engineering
Structure-Property-Function Relationship of Biomaterials in Medicine
Structure-Property-Function Relationship of Biomaterials in Medicine
The controlled, gradual degradation of the embolic systems, initially fostering platelet adhesion and subsequent cellular attachment and retention, is poised to significantly contribute to the embolization of the aneurysm. Simultaneously, as a bioactive molecule is released to stimulate intra-aneurysmal tissue ingrowth and healing, the biodegradable embolic will seamlessly integrate with the new tissue over time, ensuring permanent occlusion without the long-term presence of foreign bodies.
Wireless on-demand drug delivery systems have attracted considerable attention in biomedical devices due to their diverse potential applications for acute and chronic diseases. Our team is developing wireless sensor embedded stimuli-responsive drug releasing medical devices for monitoring and treating infectious diseases.
Bioabsorbable, elastomeric cardiovascular devices with antioxidant properties that reduce the chance of calcification while promoting extracellular matrix deposition and healthy interstitial cell phenotype would be a valuable step toward realizing a more ideal treatment option for polymeric replacements.