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We’re recruiting undergrads and master’s students!

Posted on September 3, 2025 by Aiyana Geimer Fortin

The Bonassar Lab is looking for Cornell undergraduate and/or master’s students to work on projects mentored by our graduate students! Projects vary in topic, so please see the posted descriptions on our website. Reach out to Dr. Bonassar (lb244@cornell.edu) to… Continue Reading →

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Dr. Serafina Lopez publishes in Journal of Orthopedic Research

Posted on September 3, 2025 by Aiyana Geimer Fortin

Congratulations to @Serafina_Lopez4 for her paper (https://doi.org/10.1002/jor.70051) in @JOrthopRes describing the changes in proteoglycan deposition, cell morphology, and collagen network in the meniscus following cartilage damage. @CornellBME #TeamMeniscus #TissueEngineering #collagen

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Congratulations to Dr. Alikhan Fidai!

Posted on August 26, 2025 by Aiyana Geimer Fortin

Many congratulations to Dr. Alikhan Fidai (@Khancepts_) for defending his thesis: “Bioactive Therapies for Degenerative Disc Disease.” Dr. Fidai has now commenced as a Clinical Trial Manager at @Mesoblast. We are so proud of you! @CornellBME @CornellEng @WeillCornell

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Aiyana Fortin publishes in Acta Biomaterialia

Posted on July 21, 2025 by Aiyana Geimer Fortin

Congratulations to @FortinAiyana for her paper in @ActaBio describing extended joint residence time and chondrocyte internalization of C’Dot nanoparticles for #osteoarthritis therapy. #NSFfunded @GroupWiesner @CornellBME @CornellMSE Free access at this link for another 3 weeks! https://authors.elsevier.com/c/1l7E66CFjZXrih

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Serafina Lopez publishes in ACS Biomaterials

Posted on July 21, 2025 by Aiyana Geimer Fortin

Congratulations to @Serafina_Lopez4 for her paper (https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acsbiomaterials.5c00732…) in @ACSBiomaterials describing the effect of SLRPs on fiber assembly and mechanics of collagen gels. @CornellBME #TeamMeniscus #TissueEngineering #collagen

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Ashley Cardenas and Alikhan Fidai in press in World Neurosurgery

Posted on July 21, 2025 by Aiyana Geimer Fortin

Congratulations to Ashley Cardenas (@AshleyCardAlv) and Alikhan Fidai (@Khancepts_) for their review papers in press in @WorldNeurosurg. These reviews are part of a 3-part series detailing bioactive therapies for degenerative disc disease @CornellBME @WeillCornell  In the second part of the series, Anthony highlights… Continue Reading →

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Congratulations to Dr. Caroline Thompson!

Posted on July 21, 2025 by Aiyana Geimer Fortin

Big congratulations to Dr. Caroline Thompson (https://linkedin.com/in/carolinebikes/…) for defending her thesis: “Post-traumatic Osteoarthritis: from Mechanics to Mitochondria.” We are so proud of you! @CornellBME

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Ashley Cardenas passes A Exam!

Posted on July 21, 2025 by Aiyana Geimer Fortin

Additionally, big congratulations to Ashley Cardenas @AshleyCardAlv for passing her A-exam and advancing to Ph.D. candidacy! @CornellBME

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Carlos Urrea de la Puerta passes A Exam!

Posted on July 21, 2025 by Aiyana Geimer Fortin

Congratulations to Carlos Urrea @cyurrea_ for passing his A-exam and advancing to Ph.D. candidacy! @CornellBME

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Salman O’Matan passes A Exam!

Posted on July 21, 2025 by Aiyana Geimer Fortin

Congratulations to Salman Matan @SalmanOMatan for passing his A-exam and advancing to Ph.D. candidacy! @CornellBME 

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  • We’re recruiting undergrads and master’s students!
  • Dr. Serafina Lopez publishes in Journal of Orthopedic Research
  • Congratulations to Dr. Alikhan Fidai!
  • Aiyana Fortin publishes in Acta Biomaterialia
  • Serafina Lopez publishes in ACS Biomaterials
  • Ashley Cardenas and Alikhan Fidai in press in World Neurosurgery
  • Congratulations to Dr. Caroline Thompson!
  • Ashley Cardenas passes A Exam!
  • Carlos Urrea de la Puerta passes A Exam!
  • Salman O’Matan passes A Exam!
  • Bonassar Lab featured in Medscape
  • Alicia Matavosian publishes in Biofabrication
  • New Visions Engineering from TST Boces visits Bonassar Lab
  • Lizzie Bonassar presents at Eastern Psychol meeting in NYC
  • 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

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