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Academic Publications

🔬📚 Newsflash: New Research Paper Explores Impact of Gelatin Bloom Strength on GelMA Hydrogel Properties
Academic Publications, Research and Innovation, Science and Technology, Women's Health

🔬📚 Newsflash: New Research Paper Explores Impact of Gelatin Bloom Strength on GelMA Hydrogel Properties

Date: March 29, 2024 St. Louis, MO - A recent research paper titled “Evaluation of gelatin bloom strength on gelatin methacryloyl hydrogel properties” was published by our group in the Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials. Authored by Dr. Samantha G. Zambuto, Samyuktha S. Kolluru, Eya Ferchichi, Hannah F. Rudewick, Daniella M. Fodera, Dr. Kristin M. Myers, Dr. Silviya P. Zustiak, and Dr. Michelle L. Oyen, the study investigates the impact of gelatin bloom strength on hydrogel mechanical properties. Results reveal that both bloom strength and GelMA weight percent influence stiffness and viscoelastic ratio, while bloom strength specifically affects diffusivity, permeability, and pore size. The research, showcasing a library of GelMA hydrogels with varying proper...
🔬📚 Newsflash: New Research Paper Explores Innovative Approaches to Placenta Modeling
Academic Publications, Healthcare Research, Research and Innovation, Science and Technology, Women's Health

🔬📚 Newsflash: New Research Paper Explores Innovative Approaches to Placenta Modeling

Date: March 31, 2024 St. Louis, MO - A research paper titled “Beyond 2D: Novel biomaterial approaches for modeling the placenta” has been recently published by Dr. Samantha Zambuto, Dr. Adrienne Scott, and Dr. Michelle Oyen. The paper explores three-dimensional biomaterial environments for placenta research, offering insights into the complexities of this vital organ. Exploring advanced fabrication techniques such as microfluidic device fabrication and 3D bioprinting, the paper showcases the potential for in vitro, three-dimensional placenta research to address health disparities and sexual dimorphism. Overall, this paper provides a framework to understand and model the placenta, opening new avenues for future research in women’s health and pregnancy-related disorders. Read the ful...