Biomaterials

We develop materials for biomedical applications, including inorganic materials that release ions that stimulate desired physiological responses, materials that serve as scaffolds for tissue regeneration, and therapeutic nanomaterials.

Learn more

Interested in discussing the research we are working on or learning more? Please contact:

Richard Brow

Curators' Distinguished Professor

Research Interests

Structure, properties and applications of glass, including sealing glasses, glasses for biomedical applications, glass surfaces and strength, glasses for waste encapsulation, optical glasses, and 3D processing of glass.

Anthony Convertine

Roberta and G. Robert Couch Assistant Professor 

Research Interests

Development of versatile new drug delivery technologies with unprecedented therapeutic activity and specificity, developing new polymeric materials, theranostics, and regenerative medicine.