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

The ECH Lab Received an NIH Grant for Women’s Health Research

The ECH Lab received a five-year NIH grant to develop patient-centered vaginal stents, aiming to prevent post-radiation stenosis and improve gynecological care.

Congrats Ashley!

Ashley received the TA of the Year Award! Nominated by Dr. Castillo, she was recognized for making complex concepts accessible and engaging in Engineering Probability and Statistics.

Happy Holidays from the ECH Lab!

The lab got together to decorate cookies and gingerbread houses to celebrate the last day of classes for our undergrads!

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