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Barbara D. Boyan, Ph.D.

Barbara D. Boyan, Ph.D.

Executive Director, Institute for Engineering and Medicine | B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Rice University

bboyan@vcu.edu(804) 828-0190

Dr. Boyan specializes in cell and tissue engineering

D. Joshua Cohen, M.D.

D. Joshua Cohen, M.D.

Research Assistant Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering

djcohen@vcu.edu(804) 828-8072

Applications to solve orthopedic and dental challenges involving the musculoskeletal system; focusing on in vivo studies using rodent models

Henry J. Donahue, Ph.D.

Henry J. Donahue, Ph.D.

Alice T. and William H. Goodwin, Jr. Chair, Department of Biomedical Engineering; BS, San Diego State University; Ph.D. UC Santa Barbara

hjdonahue@vcu.edu(804) 828-7958

Bone, mechanobiology, regenerative medicine, effects of space travel on bone and muscle, gap junctions, osteoblast, osteocyte, osteoclast

Rebecca L. Heise, Ph.D.

Rebecca L. Heise, Ph.D.

Inez A. Caudill Professor and Undergraduate Program Director, Department of Biomedical Engineering | B.S. Chemical Engineering, B.S. Biomedical and Health Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University | Ph.D. Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh

rlheise@vcu.edu

Professor Heise studies pulmonary mechanotransduction, including lung injury and pulmonary regenerative medicine

Priscilla Hwang, Ph.D.

Priscilla Hwang, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering | B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Duke University

hwangp2@vcu.edu(804) 828-5478

Dr. Hwang's research focuses on developing 3D microphysiological systems to investigate musculoskeletal pathologies and cancer progression.

Jennifer Jordan, Ph.D., M.S., FSCMR

Jennifer Jordan, Ph.D., M.S., FSCMR

Assistant Professor and ABET Coordinator, Department of Biomedical Engineering

jhjordan@vcu.edu(804) 628-6239

Dr. Jordan's research involves translational cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging in cardio-oncology, sarcoidosis, and heart failure.

Dean Krusienski, Ph.D.

Dean Krusienski, Ph.D.

Professor and Graduate Program Director, Department of Biomedical Engineering | B.S., M.S., Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State University

djkrusienski@vcu.edu804-827-1890

Focusing on neural signal processing and analysis for the development of brain-computer interfaces and neuroprosthetic devices.

Christopher A. Lemmon, Ph.D.

Christopher A. Lemmon, Ph.D.

Inez A Caudill Professor; Associate Chair, Department of Biomedical Engineering | B.S., Lehigh University | M.S., University of Wisconsin | Ph.D., Johns Hopkins University

clemmon@vcu.edu

Dr. Lemmon's research lies in cell-generated traction forces and extracellular matrix biology

Michael J. McClure, Ph.D.

Michael J. McClure, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering | BE, Vanderbilt University | Ph.D, Virginia Commonwealth University

mccluremj2@vcu.edu

Understanding the role of extracellular matrix and mechanical forces to regulate skeletal muscle structure, function, and innervation.

René Olivares-Navarrete, D.D.S, Ph.D.

René Olivares-Navarrete, D.D.S, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering | D.D.S, National Autonomous University of Mexico | Ph.D., National Autonomous University of Mexico

ronavarrete@vcu.edu(804) 828-8718

Olivares-Navarrete’s research focuses on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine approaches for Craniofacial and Orthopaedic needs.

Dianne T. V. Pawluk, Ph.D.

Dianne T. V. Pawluk, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering | BSc., University of Alberta | MSc., Queen's University, Canada | Ph.D. Harvard

dtpawluk@vcu.edu(804) 828-9491

Dr. Pawluk develops devices and algorithms for assistive technology for individuals who are blind and visually impaired

Thea Pepperl, Ph.D.

Thea Pepperl, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering | B.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | Ph.D., Virginia Commonwealth University

aapepperl@vcu.edu(804) 827-3996

Thea Pepperl's research and expertise focuses on the analysis and design of decision tools for the coordination of care of older adults.

Carrie L. Peterson, Ph.D.

Carrie L. Peterson, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering | B.S., University of Michigan | MSE and Ph.D., The University of Texas at Austin | Postdoctoral Training, Northwestern University

clpeterson@vcu.edu(804) 827-5270

Dr. Peterson's expertise is in neuromusculoskeletal biomechanics of human movement and rehabilitation design.

Jennifer Puetzer, Ph.D.

Jennifer Puetzer, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering | B.S. Biomedical Engineering, NC State | Ph.D. Biomedical Engineering, Cornell University

jlpuetzer@vcu.edu804-828-4302

Dr. Puetzer focuses on musculoskeletal tissue engineering for meniscus, tendon, and ligament replacement and repair.

Zvi Schwartz, D.M.D., Ph.D.

Zvi Schwartz, D.M.D., Ph.D.

Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering

zschwartz@vcu.edu

Doctor of dental medicine and periodontal expert; skilled program developer

Paul A. Wetzel, Ph.D.

Paul A. Wetzel, Ph.D.

Associate Professor and ABET Coordinator, Department of Biomedical Engineering

pawetzel@vcu.edu

Dr. Wetzel's research interests include eye tracking systems and eye movement analysis

Ning Zhang, Ph.D.

Ning Zhang, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering

nzhang2@vcu.edu(804) 828-5352

Professor Zhang is engineering strategies for the treatment of traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury and brain stroke

Yue Zhang, Ph.D.

Yue Zhang, Ph.D.

Research Associate Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering

yzhang29@vcu.edu(804) 828-0870

Dr. Zhang's research topics include bone biology, regeneration and animal models of musculoskeletal conditions.