Platt Lab Mission: To learn how stem cells and terminally differentiated cells use proteases and cues from the extracellular matrix
(ECM), or from products of matrix degradation, to integrate into established tissue and repair damaged regions. Understanding the
intracellular signaling crosstalk and physiological remodeling processes in both our stem cell and cardiovascular studies with experimental
and computational methods will provide the keys to unlock new targets for regenerative medicine therapies.
Welcome to new graduate students, Marilyn Markowski (B.S. in BME from Univ of Virginia and Ivana Kennedy (B.S. in ME from Univ of
Florida)
Congratulations to senior Aileen Li for being selected for an oral presentation at this year's BMES annual conference in Pittsburgh
and for winning a PURA Travel Award!
The Georgia Cancer Coalition named BME Assistant Professor Manu Platt among their Distinguished Cancer Clinicians and Scientists for
2009-2010.
Graduate Student Becca Deeds awarded the NASA/Harriett G. Jenkins Predoctoral Fellowship. Congratulations Becca!!
Dr. Platt chosen as a scholarship recipient to the IAS/NIH Symposium for AIDS Research in Capetown, South Africa July 2009.
Congratulations to Platt Lab undergrad Shawna Hagen for her selection as a 2010 Petit Undergraduate Research Scholar!
Platt new publication in JOM in collaboration with Dr. Michele Manuel at Univ. of Florida entitled "Magnesium as a Biodegradable
and Bioabsorbable Material for Medical Implants"
Platt Lab undergraduate Aileen Li featured in the BME Pioneer Newsletter! Nov 2009
