Currently our research is in the field of controlled biodegradable rate of scaffolds with porous covered polymeric microsphere, thereby achieving a controlled release rate of growth factor and drugs within antibacterial effect. In our lab, bioceramics, polymer and composite scaffolds with different composition, geometry structure and shapes are fabricated using different techniques, and their effect on bone cell and bone tissue have been evaluated. In our lab, we focus on optimization of scaffold design and fabrication to mimic the in vivo natural environment, to aid and induce tissue regeneration. Tissue engineering consists of four categories: scaffold, drug release, cell and signals. The students and postdoc fellows who join our group will have opportunities to learn from and work with engineers, biologists and clinicians. We believe quality work depends on idea, passion and persistence. Our research lies at the interfaces of fundamental material science, biology and clinical applications at the macro-, micro- and nano- scale level, where basic understanding of biology inspires the development of functional hybrid biomaterials for medical applications. The research interest of our laboratory is developing functional hybrid biomaterial solution for implantology, regenerative medicine and specific diseases by means of surface modification, tissue engineering and nanotechnology. Joo Ong, PhD, Director UTSA/UTHSCSA Joint Graduate Program
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