Texas A&M University-College Station · Biomedical EngineeringThe Regenerative Biomaterials Lab
Akhilesh K. Gaharwar · College Station, Texas
Research Focus
Dr. Akhilesh K. Gaharwar's lab focuses on developing innovative biomaterials that can stimulate bone regeneration without the need for external growth factors. They study nanosilicate nanoparticles, which are materials that can promote the body’s own ability to heal bone injuries. The aim is to create new treatments that are safer and more effective for patients with craniofacial bone defects, enhancing recovery from trauma or surgery.
nanosilicatesbone regenerationbiomaterials3D printingstem cellsosteogenic differentiationminimally invasive therapy
Research Aims
3AIM 01Elucidate the molecular mechanism of nanosilicate-induced osteoinductivity.
AIM 02Design 3D printed nanosilicates-loaded microporous scaffolds for rapid cellular invasion.
AIM 03Demonstrate in situ bone regeneration using 3D printed nanosilicates-loaded microporous scaffolds.
Skills the Lab Values
3D printingcell cultureanimal modelsbiomaterials designmolecular biology techniquesCRISPRshear-thinning technologyangiogenesis assaysosteogenic assays
Output against the department
Publications172bottom 39% of dept.364th of 595
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Citations19ktop 18% of dept.105th of 595
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