Presenter Information

Jerry Ennolikara

Start Date

31-10-2018 11:30 AM

End Date

October 2018

Description

Program Overview:

  • This research lab is dedicated to the study of bioengineering bone tissue, an application of biology research within medicine known as "regenerative medicine," through a variety of in-vivo and in-vitro projects.
  • The primary focus of our lab is to replace a lifetime of bone graft surgeries associated with cleft palate, a congenital disorder where the palatal process of the maxilla fails to fuse during development, with a noninvasive injectable treatment.
  • The lab upholds the central motif of tissue engineering of "cells, scaffolds, and growth factors" with our research utilizing periodontal ligamental stem cells/human gingival mesenchymal stem cells; 3D hydrogel scaffolds such as PuramatrixTM and ViagraftTM or bone powder; and osteogenic growth factors such as BMP-2 and more recently, FGF and VEGF in our newer studies.
  • The research is focused in a dental maxillofacial model yet also has many implications for medicine within the orthopedic field.

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The trick to the treat of an internship or research fair is an annual event presented by the Halmos College of Natural Sciences and Oceanography and NSU’s Office of Career Development. The event showcases the many internship opportunities offered by NSU to its undergraduate students.

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Oct 31st, 11:30 AM Oct 31st, 1:00 PM

Osteogenesis of Dental Stem Cells

Program Overview:

  • This research lab is dedicated to the study of bioengineering bone tissue, an application of biology research within medicine known as "regenerative medicine," through a variety of in-vivo and in-vitro projects.
  • The primary focus of our lab is to replace a lifetime of bone graft surgeries associated with cleft palate, a congenital disorder where the palatal process of the maxilla fails to fuse during development, with a noninvasive injectable treatment.
  • The lab upholds the central motif of tissue engineering of "cells, scaffolds, and growth factors" with our research utilizing periodontal ligamental stem cells/human gingival mesenchymal stem cells; 3D hydrogel scaffolds such as PuramatrixTM and ViagraftTM or bone powder; and osteogenic growth factors such as BMP-2 and more recently, FGF and VEGF in our newer studies.
  • The research is focused in a dental maxillofacial model yet also has many implications for medicine within the orthopedic field.