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Bioengineering translational
stem cell platforms

We are focused on developing stem cell bioengineering strategies to tackle unmet clinical needs

Sensorineural hearing loss affects over 1 billion people worldwide, and there is currently no cure for sensorineural hearing loss or drugs available to induce hair cell growth…

Xerostomia affects 2 billion people worldwide, and there is currently no effective or disease modifying treatments for dry mouth (only temporary symptomatic relief)…

Burn injuries affect 11 million people every year worldwide, resulting in 180,000 burn-related deaths annually. There is a major need to expedite the slow healing of deep burn injuries…

Obesity affects more than 70% of US adults creating an enormous health and economic burden, yet effective non-invasive treatments are limited…