IHE Colloquium: Prof Melissas Knothe Tate

ABSTRACT
Through the combination of novel microscopy protocols for imaging live cells and tissues as well as experimental mechanics methods, we have begun to elucidate mechanisms underpinning emergent properties of hierarchical materials such as tissues. We refer to the process as Microscopy Aided Design And Manufacture (MADAMe). We apply this paired imaging and computational technology approach to engineer advanced materials that emulate the smart mechanical properties of tissues. These materials have applications in diverse arenas, from medical implants to the transport and sports industries. 

This talk integrates our understanding of cells, expert tissue prototypers, and their networks, to emulating cellular approaches to engineer and manufacture materials and medical devices of the future.

THE SPEAKER

Prof Melissa Knothe Tate is a Professor and Paul Trainor Chair of Biomedical Engineering at the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia. She is a leading expert on cell biology and regenerative medicine. Spanning from stem cell mechanobiology to technology development, her principal focus has been on multiscale computational and experimental approaches to uncover and harness biophysical signals that promote tissue generation and healing.