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Mahoney, Melissa J

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Research

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  • Growth factors influence the survival, proliferation, and differentiation of embryonic stem cells and may be used for this purpose. However, the potential of growth factor therapy is currently limited by the extent to which delivery can be targeted to tissue containing vulnerable neurons or transplants while minimizing toxic effects to healthy tissue. The focus of this research is to develop synthetic polymer materials that present potent molecules to neural cells in a spatially and temporally programmable manner. The long-term goal of this research is to identify and use patterns of chemical cues to control the survival, proliferation, and differentiation of endogenous and transplanted neurons as a treatment for neurodegenerative disease or injury in the CNS.

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Teaching

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  • BIEN 4810 - Biological Engineering Laboratory
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2024
    Involves planning and execution of chemical engineering experiments on mass transfer operations, bioseparations, and biological reactors. Interprets experimental data with theoretical principles and statistical analysis. Emphasizes communication with written memos, full reports and oral presentations.
  • CHEN 2810 - Biology for Engineers
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2018 / Spring 2019 / Spring 2020
  • CHEN 4802 - Tissue Engineering
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2018
    Tissue engineering demonstrates enormous potential for improving human health. This course explores principles of tissue engineering, drawing upon diverse fields such as cell biology, material science, and chemical and biological engineering. Current and developing methods of tissue engineering, as well as specific applications will be discussed in the context of these principles. The course will involve review of current literature within this developing field, as well as focus on translational concepts of tissue engineering. Same as BIEN 5802.
  • CHEN 4810 - Biological Engineering Laboratory
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2018 / Fall 2019 / Spring 2021 / Fall 2021 / Fall 2022 / Fall 2023
    Involves planning and execution of chemical engineering experiments on mass transfer operations, bioseparations, and biological reactors. Interprets experimental data with theoretical principles and statistical analysis. Emphasizes communication with written memos, full reports and oral presentations.

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