Dr Hearnden is a cell biologist with substantial experience constructing three dimensional tissue engineered models of soft tissues. This seminar will describe her work developing tissue engineered models of the oral mucosa, skin and tonsils while also discussing her research into soft tissue diseases such as oral cancer and wound healing. Dr Hearnden's in vitro models provide an excellent tool to study diseases processes as well as developing novel materials and technologies.
Going beyond the standard biocompatibility testing Dr Hearnden will discuss examples of how she has supported materials scientists to design biomaterials for clinical application; testing the ability of materials to support cell adhesion, cell migration, 3D tissue growth and angiogenesis.
