Overview
Gerecht’s research group studies how the microenvironment regulates cellular responses, with the long-term goal of developing countermeasures and therapeutics. We develop biomaterials and culture systems to emulate mechanical and physical stressors toward understanding tissue function, reliance, and homeostasis. We also use that information to uncover pathways in injury and disease development to guide tissue healing and regeneration. We focus on blood vessels and their multifaceted roles in tissue performance, aging, and disease.
Current Appointments & Affiliations
Paul M. Gross Distinguished Professor
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2022 - Present
Biomedical Engineering,
Pratt School of Engineering
Professor of Biomedical Engineering
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2022 - Present
Biomedical Engineering,
Pratt School of Engineering
Associate Dean for Research and Infrastructure in the Pratt School of Engineering
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2022 - Present
Pratt School of Engineering
Member of the Duke Cancer Institute
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2022 - Present
Duke Cancer Institute,
Institutes and Centers
Education, Training & Certifications
Israel Institute of Technology (Israel) ·
2004
Ph.D.