Research @ UT BME

The Cosgriff-Hernandez Laboratory

Modern biomaterial science has made extraordinary leaps in creating synthetic materials that mimic the complexity of native tissues to restore function, generate replacement tissues and organs, and advance the field of regenerative medicine.

THE PRIMARY RESEARCH FOCUS OF OUR LAB IS
THE DEVELOPMENT OF POLYMERIC BIOMATERIALS
FOR MEDICAL DEVICES AND
TISSUE ENGINEERING APPLICATIONS

What We Do

Modern biomaterial science has made extraordinary leaps in creating synthetic materials that mimic the complexity of native tissues to restore function, generate replacement tissues and organs, and advance the field of regenerative medicine.

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Who We Are

We are polymer engineers that work in interdisciplinary teams to advance biomaterial science and improve clinical outcomes. We work to break down barriers and provide supportive environments where all members of our community can thrive.

Where we are

Our lab is in the brand new Engineering Education and Research Center (EERC) at the University of Texas at Austin. We are located on the 7th floor at 7.646. Our student offices are at 7.614.

News

Dissertations and Distillations 2024

Graduate students honed their science communication skills during a fun outing at the Moxy hotel! Following their 3-minute research pitches, undergraduates engaged with questions to gain deeper insights into the lab’s diverse projects.

Sarah won the Student Excellence Award at BioInterface!

Sarah wowed judges with her 2-minute research pitch at the Annual BioInterface Symposium

Dr. Cosgriff-Hernandez will receive the 2025 Acta Materialia Mary Fortune Global Diversity Medal!

Professor Elizabeth Cosgriff-Hernández has been awarded the medal for her impactful research in biomaterials and commitment to expanding representation in materials science. She will receive the award at the Society for Biomaterials Annual Meeting in April 2025.

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