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Nerve injury is an unfortunately common occurrence that can cause pain, loss of sensation, and even paralysis in limbs. Dr. Liqun Ning, an assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering (MCE), will work with co-investigators Dr. Geyou Ao, an associate professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering (CBE), and Cleveland Clinic neurosurgeon Dr. Megan Jack, to better understand how to help the body repair damaged peripheral nerves through the use of tissue scaffolds. The team was awarded $500,000 in funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for their project, titled “Multi-functional 3D Printed Bioprinted Tissue Scaffolds with Schwann Cell Density Gradients and Electrical Conductivity for Peripheral Nerve Regeneration.”
Drs. Ning, Ao, and Jack will utilize 3-D bioprinting methods to investigate the new materials and designs, including variations in Schwann Cell concentration, with the ultimate goal of developing tissue scaffolds with tailored biological and biophysical attributes for regenerative medicine.
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Internal Funding Programs: The Office of Research is pleased to announce the call for proposals for these 2024-2025 internal funding programs: Undergraduate Summer Research Award (USRA) The deadline for applications is Monday, February 3, 2025. To assist in the preparation of successful applications, the forms that will be used to evaluate the proposals are found on the above web sites. For more information, please contact Joy Yard, 687-9364, or Roman Kondratov, 687-5171. |
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TeCK Fund Phase 4: The TeCK Fund is a technology commercialization and startup fund managed by Cleveland State University and is now accepting Letters of Intent for the opportunity to submit a full proposal. A successful full proposal will require the approval of the Selection Committee at which the PI will have to present. The TeCK Fund Round 4 provides faculty pursuing applied research projects with funding to assist with commercialization activities, including prototype creation, third-party validation, and market research, which are required to successfully spin off technologies. Applicants who have participated in an I-Corps program are given priority. |
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Strategic Allies current opportunities can be viewed here. Contact Jack Kraszewski if you’d like an introduction to the Strategic Allies team. |
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The Office of Research wishes all faculty, staff, and
students a peaceful and joyful holiday season.
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