Overview
Biomaterials scaffolds and bioactive coatings, stem cell technology, microenvironmental cues in stem cell differentiation, biophysical stimulation and mechanobiology
Research Interests
The Biomaterials and Stem Cell Tissue Engineering Laboratory (BSCTEL) is dedicated to the development of novel biomaterials for assisting biological studies and enhancing clinical therapies. Specific research directions include:
- Functional biomaterials for regenerative medicine
- Stem cell tissue engineering
Details: http://www.bme.cuhk.edu.hk/lbian/page7.html
Biomaterials & Biomechanics in Tissue Engineering; Multiscale Mechanics in Tissue Damage and Regeneration; Musculoskeletal & Orthopedic Biomechanics; Motor Control in Human Motions; Biomechanics of Pressure Ulcers & Deep Tissue Injuries; Rehabilitation Engineering.
Details: http://www.bme.cuhk.edu.hk/amak/research_interests.html
- Musculoskeletal Disorders, including Osteoporosis, Osteonecrosis and Osteoarthritis
- Musculoskeletal Injury and Repair, including Fracture and Tendon-Bone Insertion Repair
Details: http://www.ort.cuhk.edu.hk/staff-qinling.html
- Distraction Osteogenesis
- Stem Cell Biology
- Musculoskeletal Tissue Engineering
School of Biomedical Science, CUHK
Publications
Facilities
Mechanical Tester Model Mach-1 v500cst
Brand: Biomomentum
http://biomomentum.com/product/2283335000000075999/details/mechanical-tester-model-mach-1-v500cst/
StepOnePlus 96 well RT PCR System
Brand: Applied Biosystem
https://www.thermofisher.com/order/catalog/product/4376600
Nikon C2 plus confocal system
Brand: Nikon
https://www.nikoninstruments.com/Products/Confocal-Microscopes/C2-Plus
Kinexus lab+ rheometer
Brand: Malvern
https://www.malvern.com/en/products/product-range/kinexus-range/kinexus-lab-plus
Thermo Scientific Fluoroskan Ascent without dispenser
https://www.thermofisher.com/order/catalog/product/5210470
