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Faculty Profile Last Modified Time: 12:04:02 PM Tue, 7 Apr 2020   Contact Information F. Kurtis Kasper Associated Profiles  Assistant Professor, Orthodontics, UT Health Science Center at Houston   School of Dentistry, Room No.: 5130    fred.k.kasper@uth.tmc.edu     713.486.4174    Web Link    Bone, Scaffolds, Tissue Engineering, Hydrogels, Stem Cells, Cartilage, Tissue, Composite Materials, Polymers    Associated Profiles Professional Preparation Research and Expertise Affiliations Appointments  Professional Preparation  Degree Major Institution Year  PhD Bioengineering Rice University 2006  BS Biomedical Engineering Case Western Reserve University 1999  Research and Expertise Research Interests   Dr. Kasper's research applies fundamentals of engineering, materials science, and the biosciences toward the development and evaluation of biomaterial-based technologies to meet clinical needs, with a particular focus on tissue regeneration, cell encapsulation, and the controlled delivery of therapeutics. He has served as a principal investigator on a research project grant from the National Institutes of Health to develop an injectable mix of polymers and adult stem cells that can spur the growth of new cartilage in injured knees and other joints. He also served as a principal investigator of a project sponsored by the U.S. Department of Defense to develop biomaterial-based approaches for craniofacial bone regeneration.  Publications/Creative Works Click here to search for this faculty member's publications on PubMed.  Affiliations  Research Consortia GCC Cluster NanoX Gulf Coast Cluster for Regenerative Medicine  Appointments Title Department / School Institution Assistant Professor Orthodontics UT Health Science Center Houston

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