North Carolina State University at Raleigh · EngineeringKneeLab Innovations
Matthew B Fisher · Raleigh, North Carolina
Research Focus
Dr. Matthew B. Fisher's lab at North Carolina State University focuses on understanding knee injuries, particularly those involving the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and meniscus. They explore how hormones and growth affect knee joint function and the impacts of surgical techniques on recovery and joint health. Using advanced materials science, they also aim to develop better scaffolds for tissue engineering that mimic the structure and function of knee tissues to enhance healing and prevent further injuries.
ACL injuriesmeniscustissue engineeringbiomechanicshormonal effects
Research Aims
4AIM 01Investigate how sex hormones affect ACL bundle size and function during adolescence.
AIM 02Assess the long-term effects of different ACL reconstruction techniques in pediatric patients.
AIM 03Develop scaffolds that mimic meniscus structure and mechanics for tissue engineering.
AIM 04Evaluate how partial ACL injuries impact joint stability and degeneration after reconstruction.
Skills the Lab Values
3D printingbiomechanical testingscaffold fabricationsurgical techniquesanimal modelstissue culturedata analysishormone measurementin vivo studies
Output against the department
Publications124bottom 27% of dept.200th of 278
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Citations2.7kbottom 21% of dept.221st of 278
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