Prof. Dr. Jess Snedeker - Biomechanikmore information

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Current research projects

Project leader	Project title
Snedeker	Bioactive poly(ethylene glycol) hydrogels for nucleus pulposus regeneration.
	Functional Imaging of Cell - Matrix Force Balance in Mesenchymal Stem Cell Differentiation.
	Cellular and molecular effects of collagen crosslinking in tendon ageing, disease, and potential clinical therapy.

Completed research projects

Project leader	Project title
Snedeker	Gradient matrices for directing stem cell differentiation.
	Adult mesenchymal stem cell engineering for connective tissue disorders. From the bench to the bed side.
	The biomechanical influence of ultrastructure on tendon strength: A nano-scale numerical modeling study.
	Developing an in vitro model of partial tendon tear propagation.
	Improved cruciate ligament reconstruction through enhanced graft incorporation at the bone-graft interface - An experimental study in rabbits.
	Developing a tendon bioreactor for the study of tendon degeneration.
	Biophysical models for predicting cell phenotype evolution through focal adhesion mediated mechanotransduction.
	A cell mechanics approach to improving tendon to bone healing.
	In vivo biomechanical characterization of soft tissue mechanics using endoscopic cellular microscopy: 3D cell tracking and reconstruction of tissue properties.
	Developing a model of rat rotator cuff tendon to bone healing.