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Author: Steven Ayala

Alikhan Fidai wins CTSC TL1 Fellowship

Posted on July 28, 2022 by Steven Ayala

Alikhan Fidai received a TL1 Training Award from Cornell’s Clinical and Translational Science Center for his proposal titled “Engineering of a Mitochondria Rich Collagen Gel for Intervertebral Disc Regeneration.”   The goal of the TL1 Training Award is to support… Continue Reading →

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Leigh Slyker Publishes Article in PNAS

Posted on July 8, 2022 by Steven Ayala

Leigh Slyker’s article “Simple synthesis of soft, tough, and cytocompatible biohybrid composites” was recently accepted by the journal PNAS. This manuscript demonstrates the development of stiff and tough biohybrid composites by combining collagen with a zwitterionic hydrogel through simple mixing. This advance… Continue Reading →

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Jongkil Kim Receives his PhD in Biomedical Engineering

Posted on May 26, 2022 by Steven Ayala

Jongkil Kim passed his B Exam and received his PhD in Biomedical Engineering. His doctoral thesis was entitled “Enhancing Biochemical, Structural, Mechanical Properties of Tissue-Engineered Menisci and Entheses Using Biochemical and Biomechanical Stimuli”. Congrats, JK!

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Serafina Lopez Receives her M.S. in Biomedical Engineering

Posted on May 26, 2022 by Steven Ayala

Serafina Lopez passed her A Exam and received her M.S. in Biomedical Engineering. Congrats, Sera!

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Dr. Jill Middendorf to Join the Faculty in Mechanical Engineering at Johns Hopkins University

Posted on May 10, 2022 by Steven Ayala

Dr. Jill Middendorf, who received her PhD in Mechanical Engineering working in the Bonassar Lab, will join the faculty in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Johns Hopkins University in Fall 2022.  Jill received her BS in Mechanical Engineering from… Continue Reading →

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Introduction to the Bonassar Lab 2022

Posted on April 6, 2022 by Steven Ayala

Hello prospective PhD students! We, at the Bonassar lab, created this short video to give you a look into the daily activities that go on within our lab. If you have any further questions please feel free to reach out… Continue Reading →

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Article by Steven Ayala Selected as JOR Editor’s Pick Article

Posted on March 28, 2022 by Steven Ayala

Cartilage articulation exacerbates chondrocyte damage and death after impact injury, an article by Steven Ayala in collaboration with Professors Larry Bonassar, Itai Cohen, Lisa Fortier, and Michelle Delco was selected as the JOR Editor’s Pick Article. This article focuses on… Continue Reading →

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Bonassar Lab Travels to 2022 ORS Annual Meeting

Posted on February 4, 2022 by Steven Ayala

The Bonassar lab is traveling to the 2022 ORS Annual Meeting in Tampa, Florida with several students from the lab presenting their work. Students presenting include: Steven Ayala, Jongkil Kim, Karan Vishwanath, Serafina Lopez, Eric Yoon, Rachel Yerden, and Sean… Continue Reading →

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Profs. Bonassar, Cohen, Fortier, and Delco win 2022 Kappa Delta Anne Doner Vaughn Award

Posted on January 31, 2022 by Steven Ayala

Professors Larry Bonassar, Itai Cohen, Lisa Fortier, and Michelle Delco are the 2022 recipients of the 2022 Kappa Delta Anne Doner Vaughn Award from the Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS) and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS).  Their paper “All… Continue Reading →

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Karan Vishwanath Passes his A Exam

Posted on January 21, 2022 by Steven Ayala

Karan Vishwanath passed his A Exam. Congrats, Karan!

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  • New Visions Engineering from TST Boces visits Bonassar Lab
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  • We’re recruiting Cornell undergrads for research projects!
  • Congrats to Carlos Urrea De La Puerta for Meniscus Section Poster Award
  • Another ORS in the books!
  • Bonassar Lab presents at ORS
  • Julia Bellamy and India Dykes awarded GAANN Teaching Fellowship
  • Sera Lopez publishes article in Bioengineering
  • Congratulations to Dr. Lopez!
  • Hamilton Young joins Bonassar Lab
  • Alikhan Fidai awarded the Cornell Provost Diversity Fellowship
  • Megh Prajapati publishes in ACS Biomaterials
  • Bonassar Lab at BMES 2024
  • Bonassar Lab travels to #BMES2024 in Baltimore
  • Ashley Cardenas awarded Cornell Graduate Student Travel Grant
  • Bioprinting supported through a gift from Cornell alum Bill Nye
  • Ashley Cardenas selected for RoosterBio Award
  • Salman Matan publishes article in JOR
  • Alikhan Fidai publishes article in JOR Spine
  • Congratulations to Dr. Eric Yoon!

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