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UConn Webinar Series: In Situ-Printed Microneedle Depots for Soft Tissue Regeneration: Revolutionizing Drug Delivery

April 9 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

The Cato T. Laurencin Institute for Regenerative Engineering proudly presents this webinar series in partnership with the Advanced Regenerative Manufacturing Institute (ARMI).

Hosted and Moderated by: Dr. Gualberto Ruaño, Assistant Director for Special Projects, The Cato T. Laurencin Institute for Regenerative Engineering

About the Webinar Series: Join us for a thought-provoking webinar series that delves beyond the scientific realm to explore the personal dimensions of research training in regenerative engineering. Led by Dr. Gualberto Ruaño, this series will address crucial questions such as the ideal environment for training young scientists, common barriers encountered, and the integration of young scholars into the organizational fabric.

What to Expect: Through engaging discussions and insights from leading experts, attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of contemporary science in regeneration and the dynamics involved in transferring this knowledge to the next generation in the enterprise.

Presenters for this webinar series are selected from the esteemed Cato T. Laurencin Institute for Regenerative Engineering’s signature T32 Doctoral and Young Innovative Investigator Programs, as well as UConn’s graduate training initiatives.

Webinar Schedule:

April 9, 12:00 PM EST: IN SITU-PRINTED MICRONEEDLE DEPOTS FOR SOFT TISSUE REGENERATION: REVOLUTIONIZING DRUG DELIVERY
Trainee: Steven Toro
Mentor: Ali Tamayol, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Connecticut

April 16,m 12:00 PM EST: THE EFFECT OF TIMING OF DRUG DELIVERY ON SENESCENCE AND REGENERATION IN BONE
Trainee: Travis Wallace
Mentor: Liisa Kuhn, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Dental Medicine, University of Connecticut

April 23, 12:00 PM EST: PERIARTICULAR AND INTRAARTICULAR APPROACHES TO MANAGE OSTEOARTHRITIC PAIN IN A PRE-CLINICAL MODEL
Trainee: Reinier Gonzalez Heredia
Mentor: Lakshmi S. Nair, M.Phil., Ph.D., Professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, UConn, Musculoskeletal Institute, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Deputy Director, The Cato T. Laurencin Institute for Regenerative Engineering, University of Connecticut

Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to gain invaluable insights into the future of regenerative engineering. Join us for this enriching webinar series and be part of the conversation shaping the next generation of scientific innovators.

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Date:
April 9
Time:
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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ARMI

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