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The native 3D ECM culture system is adaptable and can be modified to recapitulate a variety of tissue-specific microenvironments. Various applications have included improved replication and osteogenesis of MSCs from aged animals, promotion of salivary gland epithelial cell growth with retained function and enrichment of high quality pancreatic islets for transplantation into type I diabetic patients.
Our research is on the verge of a significant breakthrough. As a scientist, I can think of nothing more important than helping these patients.
Ken Hargreaves, D.D.S., Ph.D.
Our Researchers
Armen Akopian, Ph.D.
Research interests include Neuroendocrinology and Neuroimmunology contributions to pain and inflammatory conditions.
Nikita Ruparel, MS, DDS, Ph.D.
Research interests include inflammatory pain.
Shivani Ruparel, Ph.D.
Research interests include cancer pain mechanisms and the role of OLAMs in pain conditions.