Today's featured inventors are Professor Renea Sturm and Dr. George Aninwene II, PhD.. They have recently developed a breakthrough synthetic adhesive material with enhanced biocompatibility, biodegradability, and tunable mechanical properties, making it ideal for wound closure and other medical applications. This innovative bioadhesive is fabricated using a simplified, two-step process under mild conditions, allowing for customization and functionalization with biologically active molecules. By demonstrating its effectiveness in reducing bladder burst in porcine models, this material has shown promise as a next-generation wound closure device. With potential uses spanning medical implants, tissue engineering, and transdermal patches, this technology is poised to address unmet needs in the healthcare space. Fount out more here: https://lnkd.in/gMt2Pcp6.

Dr. Alireza Moshaverinia and Dr. Weihao Yuan have recently developed a groundbreaking hydrogel designed for a wide range of biomedical and tissue engineering applications. Leveraging a unique "Host-Guest" mechanism, this hydrogel mimics the adaptive properties of the natural extracellular matrix (ECM). By promoting cell spreading, growth, and differentiation in a responsive environment, the material addresses key limitations of traditional, static hydrogels. This innovative hydrogel stands out for its versatility, offering tunable rigidity, adaptability to environmental changes such as pH and temperature, and improved strength. These properties make it highly effective for applications in tissue engineering, wound healing, and localized drug delivery. Successful lab tests have demonstrated the hydrogel's ability to support dental pulp stem cell growth and differentiation into neuron-like and bone-forming cells. By closely replicating tissue-like properties, this material paves the way for advanced regenerative medicine techniques and personalized therapeutic solutions. Find out more about this technology here: https://lnkd.in/gXs8pVvG

Today's featured inventor is Professor Dennis Hong, who recently developed the Latching Intelligent Modular Mobility System (LIMMS). LIMMS was specifically designed to address the limitations and hurdles faced in last-mile parcel delivery. A demonstration from the inventors can be found here: https://lnkd.in/gFkGUJcN. Find out more about this technology: https://lnkd.in/gD7xGzw4.

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Today's featured inventor is Professor Shaily Mahendra from UCLA's Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Her research tackles pressing environmental challenges, from bioremediation and wastewater treatment to combating "forever chemicals" like PFAS found in everyday chemical products. Recently, she developed a groundbreaking method using fungal strains to biotransform PFAS precursors into less toxic metabolites, offering an innovative solution for environmental cleanup. Learn more about her impactful work: https://lnkd.in/gmWMgQ83 Watch her inspiring TEDx Talk, Bioremediation: How Biology Heals the Earth Naturally: https://lnkd.in/g4fkethP

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Today, we would like to feature Professor Alireza Moshaverinia. Alireza is a renowned dental researcher and clinician, specializing in prosthodontics, dental materials, and regenerative dentistry. As a tenured professor at UCLA School of Dentistry, he is dedicated to advancing oral health through innovative research and clinical practice. His groundbreaking work, including the development of a novel dental cement that promotes remineralization called Dopamer, has the potential to revolutionize dental care. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/gYq3c2dt.

Congrats to UCLA prof. Elisa Franco of the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department and the UCLA Department of Bioengineering on receiving a $1.9 million, five-year grant from the The National Institutes of Health to create artificial organelles using RNA from living cells. #engineerchange

Today's featured inventor is Professor Fabrizio Billi, who recently developed EMPACT—Electromagnetic-Activated Nanoparticle Therapy. This technology uses a combination of functionalized magnetic nanoparticles and pulsed electromagnetic fields to stave off infections commonly associated with knee and hip replacements. The nanoparticles are designed to attach to the bacterial membrane or the extracellular polymeric substance that forms the biofilm that leads to the destruction of bacteria with or without antibiotics. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/gqYPU4aJ.

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