University of Colorado Boulder · EngineeringBryant Biomaterials Lab
Stephanie J Bryant · Boulder, Colorado
Research Focus
Dr. Stephanie Bryant's lab at the University of Colorado focuses on developing new materials and methods for treating cartilage and bone injuries. Their research includes creating special hydrogels that can help tissues regenerate and designing coatings for implants to reduce inflammation in the body. The team aims to advance knowledge in tissue engineering to better address the challenges of osteoarthritis and improve the effectiveness of medical implants.
tissue engineeringbiomaterialsstem cell differentiationhydrogelsforeign body responseprotein dynamicsmechanotransduction3D printingosteochondral regeneration
Research Aims
5AIM 01Develop hydrogels that mimic the structure of cartilage and support stem cell function.
AIM 02Investigate how mechanical signals affect stem cell fate in engineered materials.
AIM 03Understand how protein interactions with implant surfaces can drive inflammation and the foreign body response.
AIM 04Create surface coatings that minimize inflammation during implant procedures.
AIM 05Translate lab findings to preclinical animal models for testing regenerative therapies.
Skills the Lab Values
hydrogel fabricationstem cell cultureanimal modelsin vivo imagingsurface coating techniquesmolecular dynamics simulationssingle-molecule analysismechanical testingbiochemical assays
Output against the department
Publications183bottom 47% of dept.148th of 278
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Citations14ktop 28% of dept.77th of 278
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