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New publication on 3D printed scaffolds supporting vascular network assembly in vitro

Robert Accolla, in collaboration with fellow graduate students Madison Deller,Taylor Lansberry, Smit Patel, and Jiapu Liang, and undergraduate student Amberlyn Simmons, recently published our findings on the use of 3D printed PDMS-based scaffolds for supporting fibrin-based vasculogenesis (i.e. the formation of blood vessel networks) outside of the body. This publication explored how the open pore structure […]

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Looking for new MS Researcher to Join Lab!

Open Positions: The extramurally-funded Stabler Diabetes Tissue Engineering Laboratory is currently recruiting motivated candidates for one M.S. student position. The candidate-elect will gain significant laboratory experience in tissue engineering and cutting-edge knowledge in translational research of type 1 diabetes. Position Summary: The Stabler Diabetes Tissue Engineering Laboratory is built on a solid foundation of interdisciplinary […]

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New publication in engineering oxygen generating microbeads for tissue engineering!

Robert Accolla, in collaboration with fellow graduate students Jiapu Liang and Taylor Lansberry, technician Irayme Labrada, and undergraduate students Marlon Loaisiga and Baltasar Lopez Sardi, recently published our findings on the development of oxygen generating microbeads via the encapsulation of calcium peroxide in PDMS. This publication explored the modulation of material properties to both customized […]

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Congratulations Dr Stabler on being named BME Departmental Chair!

The Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering has selected Dr. Cherie Stabler as the new chair of the J. Crayton Pruitt Family Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME). Stabler, Ph.D., is the Integra LifeSciences & UF Foundation Preeminence Term Professor in BME. She is succeeding Christine Schmidt, Ph.D., who led the department since 2013. “The mission and […]

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Congrats Dr Accolla!!

Congratulations to Dr Robert Accolla on the successful defense of his PhD dissertation entitled “Engineering Modular Oxygen-generating, Pro-vasculogenic Biomaterial Platforms for Cell-based Therapies”! His work established patent-pending designs in oxygen generating materials and 3D printed scaffolds. His research will elevate the survival of cells in vivo by providing customizable oxygen kinetics to localized implants, while […]

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Stabler receives the 2022 UF Foundation Preeminence Term Professorship

Cherie Stabler, Ph.D., Professor & Integra LifeSciences Term Professor, is the recipient of the 2022-2023 UF Foundation Preeminence Term Professorship. She was recognized for her research and outstanding record of accomplishment. The UF Foundation’s Term Professorship program was created in 2013 to support UF’s Preeminence goals. Each fall, the Foundation awards two term professorships for […]

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New published review on applying 3D printing for treating type 1 diabetes in Advanced Healthcare Materials

Robert Accolla and Dr Stabler, along with fellow undergraduate research Amberlyn Simmons, recently published a review on applying additive manufacturing techniques for cell-based therapies in type 1 diabetes. The goal of this review was to outline current 3D printing technologies and how they could contribute to the design of innovative devices for supporting the implanted […]

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New published review in Frontiers in Endocrinology on engineering in vitro platforms to study type 1 diabetes

Smit Patel and Dr Stabler, in collaboration with Dr Clayton Matthews, recently published their review on designing benchtop platforms for studying type 1 diabetes. The goal of this review was to help facilitate communication between engineers and biologists studying T1D. The paper provides a robust overview of the key features of the islet, as well […]

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