Regenerative Medicine

Regenerative medicine is a broad field that combines aspects of molecular and cell biology with biomaterials science to restore function to diseased or injured tissues and organs. These efforts often involve the application of exogenous factors (e.g., stem cells, growth factors, biomaterials, biophysical stimuli) as well as the activation of the patient’s own cells to regenerate the affected tissue. Current efforts at Penn State include developing novel approaches to enhance cardiovascular, pancreatic, musculoskeletal, and neural repair as well as exploring biophysical and chemical cues that guide stem cell differentiation.

Musculoskeletal Regenerative Engineering Lab

Justin Brown

Nanotherapeutics and Regenerative Biomaterials Lab

Daniel Hayes

Cell Therapy and Biomanufacturing Lab

Yuguo “Leo” Lei

Human Stem Cell Engineering Lab

Xiaojun Lian

Multiscale Biomechanics and Mechanobiology Lab

Spencer Szczesny

Biomolecular and Biomimetic Materials Lab

Yong Wang

Systematic Bioengineering Lab

Pak Kin Wong

Transformative Biomaterials and Biotechnology Lab

Jian Yang