Meghan C. Ferrall‐Fairbanks
The Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology
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75
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About
Dr. Meghan C. Ferrall‐Fairbanks is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of tissue engineering, biomaterials, and biohybrid robotics. Her work focuses on developing and characterizing engineered skeletal muscle for applications ranging from regenerative medicine to soft robotics and organ-on-a-chip disease models. In her highly cited 2018 study (41 citations), she established protocols for the long-term cryopreservation and revival of tissue-engineered skeletal muscle, a critical step for off-the-shelf availability and widespread use. Her 2017 investigation (34 citations) delved into the life expectancy and proteolytic degradation of engineered skeletal muscle "biological machines," combining 3D printing and biomaterials to create controllable bio-robots. By systematically studying the durability and breakdown of these muscle-powered constructs, Ferrall‐Fairbanks has provided foundational knowledge for designing more robust and reliable biohybrid systems. Her work directly addresses key translational barriers, enabling the storage and functional longevity of engineered tissues, and positions her as a leading voice in the emerging field of biological machine design.
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Top Papers
- 1Long-Term Cryopreservation and Revival of Tissue-Engineered Skeletal Muscle41 citations · 2018
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