Cornell University · EngineeringAndarawis-Puri Lab
Nelly Andarawis-Puri · Ithaca, New York
Research Focus
Dr. Nelly Andarawis-Puri's lab at Cornell University focuses on understanding and treating common tendon injuries known as tendinopathies. The research aims to develop better therapeutic strategies to promote healing and repair through exercise and other interventions in tendon injuries. By investigating the biological mechanisms behind tendon repair and degeneration, the lab seeks to improve diagnostic and treatment options for patients suffering from these conditions.
tendinopathytendon healingexercise therapymyofibroblastsintegrin 5glycosaminoglycansinjury mechanismscollagen repairmechanical properties
Research Aims
4AIM 01Develop an in vivo model to study fatigue damage in tendons.
AIM 02Investigate how specific glycosaminoglycans influence the healing process in tendons.
AIM 03Assess the role of myofibroblasts in tendon repair after injury.
AIM 04Explore the impact of integrin 5 on cell survival and matrix damage in tendinopathy.
Skills the Lab Values
in vivo modelscell culturescRNA-seqpharmaceutical interventionsmechanical testingfluorescence microscopytissue analysisdata synthesisbiochemical assays
Output against the department
Publications57bottom 8% of dept.256th of 278
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Citations2.0kbottom 14% of dept.239th of 278
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