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Outreach Activity – CMaT Community Event

biomaterials, CMaT, OutreachBy maria.ramos21 September 29, 2025

The BioMaRT Lab participated in a community outreach activity organized by CMaT as part of the 100th anniversary celebration of the Chemical Engineering Department. The event took place at Mayagüez Mall and featured hands-on demonstrations in science, engineering, and bioengineering for the general public. From our lab, Jesús Jiménez and Alejandra Almenas participated in this outreach effort, contributing to engaging the community in STEM activities. We’re…

BioMaRT Lab Participates in ENGICHEM 2025

AIRFoundry, biomaterials, CMaT, Events, News, Outreach, PREMBy maria.ramos21 September 19, 2025

The BioMaRT Lab proudly participated in ENGICHEM 2025 – The Future of Research and Industry, a symposium that brought together researchers, students, and industry professionals in chemical engineering and related fields. During the poster session, members of the BioMaRT team presented their research projects: In addition, Dr. Camilo A. Mora participated in the F.I.R.E. Panel (Future of Industry, Research & Engineering), contributing…

From Research to Industry and Back: Maria del Pilar’s Journey of Growth and Discovery

Industry, NewsBy maria.ramos21 August 29, 2025

Maria del Pilar recently returned to the BIOMART lab after completing a one-year co-op rotation at an Abbott manufacturing site in Puerto Rico. Before this experience, she had been an active member of the BIOMART lab for two years, gaining valuable research and laboratory skills. When the opportunity to join the co-op program arose, she…

R&D internship at Eastman

Events, NewsBy maria.ramos21 August 29, 2025

This summer, Javier Caraballo completed an R&D internship at Eastman in the microbiology group. His work centered on studying the biodegradation of cellulose esters, combining hands-on lab research with professional development opportunities.

LRSM REU at the University of Pennsylvania

AIRFoundry, biomaterials, Events, News, OutreachBy maria.ramos21 August 22, 2025

This summer, Jorelys De Jesus participated in the LRSM REU program at the University of Pennsylvania, working in a research lab focused on developing anti-biofouling surfaces for biomedical microfluidic devices. Her independent project involved testing polymer coatings on membranes to reduce protein and cell adhesion from human plasma. She applied techniques such as contact angle measurement, slip angle analysis, and protein…

NSF/CASIS Award for Space-Based Tissue Engineering Research

NewsBy maria.ramos21 August 18, 2025

We are excited to share that Dr. Maribella Domenech, in collaboration with Dr. Camilo A. Mora, has received a Notice of Award for NSF 25-513: NSF/CASIS Collaboration on Tissue Engineering & Mechanobiology on the International Space Station (ISS) to Benefit Life on Earth. We’re proud to be part of this collaborative effort at UPRM and…

CMaT Annual Retreat 2025 – University of Wisconsin–Madison

CMaT, EventsBy maria.ramos21 August 12, 2025

From August 5 to 8, 2025, Adriana Michelle Rosario Reyes participated in the CMaT Annual Retreat held at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. On August 6, she presented her poster with all the work completed during her summer program, alongside other CMaT researchers, sharing progress and results. This event brought together the entire CMaT community, providing a key…

Jesús Jiménez Presents at the CMaT Annual Summit

biomaterials, CMaT, EventsBy maria.ramos21 August 8, 2025

Jesús Jiménez delivered an oral presentation at the CMaT Annual Summit, held at the University of Wisconsin–Madison in August. His talk highlighted his research on the adsorption of secretome biomarkers using TiO₂, aimed at enabling downstream analysis and monitoring in mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) manufacturing.

CMaT REU 2025 Program – Georgia Institute of Technology

CMaT, EventsBy maria.ramos21 July 29, 2025

From May to July 2025, Adriana Rosario participated in the CMaT REU program at the Georgia Institute of Technology, a 10-week research experience. During this program, she designed, fabricated, and produced molds with cylindrical grooves for the development of elongated, tubular intestinal structures aimed at contributing to innovative solutions for gastrointestinal problems. In addition, she implemented a…

Injection of vocal fold lamina propria-derived hydrogels modulates fibrosis in injured vocal folds

biomaterials, publicationBy maria.ramos21 July 25, 2025

Mora et al. 2025

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