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Undergraduate Research Projects Available

Posted on January 30, 2023 by Aiyana Geimer Fortin

Please see our listing of five (5) different undergraduate projects mentored by our graduate students. Projects vary in topic, so be sure to check the descriptions posted under ‘Research Areas.’ Reach out to Dr. Bonassar to express interest!

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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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  • Undergraduate Research Projects Available
  • Alikhan Fidai wins CTSC TL1 Fellowship
  • Leigh Slyker Publishes Article in PNAS
  • Jongkil Kim Receives his PhD in Biomedical Engineering
  • Serafina Lopez Receives her M.S. in Biomedical Engineering
  • Dr. Jill Middendorf to Join the Faculty in Mechanical Engineering at Johns Hopkins University
  • Introduction to the Bonassar Lab 2022
  • Article by Steven Ayala Selected as JOR Editor’s Pick Article
  • Bonassar Lab Travels to 2022 ORS Annual Meeting
  • Profs. Bonassar, Cohen, Fortier, and Delco win 2022 Kappa Delta Anne Doner Vaughn Award
  • Karan Vishwanath Passes his A Exam
  • Leigh Slyker Wins NIH F31 Fellowship
  • Marianne Lintz Receives her PhD in Biomedical Engineering
  • Dr. Robby Bowles Promoted to Associate Professor with Tenure at the University of Utah
  • Serafina Lopez Publishes Article in Connective Tissue Research
  • Bonassar Lab Alumna Jenny Puetzer Wins NSF CAREER Award
  • Alikhan Fidai selected as Graduate Resident Fellow
  • Jongkil Kim Publishes a Paper in ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering
  • Jongkil Kim Wins ORS Meniscus Section Podium Award at the ORS 2021 Annual Meeting
  • Professor Bonassar named Fellow of the Orthopaedic Research Society

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