University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign · EngineeringThe OsteoInnovate Lab
Cunjiang Yu · Champaign, Illinois
Research Focus
Dr. Cunjiang Yu's lab at the University of Illinois focuses on developing innovative materials that support bone healing and regeneration. The lab's research looks into how light and electrically active materials can enhance the body's natural processes for repairing bone. By creating new biocompatible composites that combine citrate and electrosimulation, they aim to improve the effectiveness of orthopedic treatments.
bone regenerationbiomaterialsbiocompatible materialsoptoelectroactive compositesosteogenesistissue engineeringbioelectronicscitrate
Research Aims
4AIM 01Investigate the synergetic effects of citrate and optoelectrostimulation on bone healing.
AIM 02Develop novel biocompatible materials that mimic natural bone composition.
AIM 03Enhance cellular energy supply in stem cells for improved osteogenic differentiation.
AIM 04Translate fundamental research into practical solutions for orthopedic applications.
Skills the Lab Values
biomaterials synthesiscell culturein vivo experimentselectrostimulation techniquesmacroscopic mechanical testingbiodegradable materials designoptical imaging3D printing of implantsmetabolic assays
Output against the department
Publications187bottom 49% of dept.142nd of 278
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Citations13ktop 29% of dept.80th of 278
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