Welcome to Dr. Yunzhi Peter Yang’s Group at Stanford University.
Our research interests are in the areas of biomaterials, implant devices, drug delivery, and musculoskeletal tissue engineering. In particular, we are interested in developing bio-inspired biomaterials and platform technologies to engineer tissues and organs. We aim to improve understanding of tissue-like chemistry and structure approaches of implant device design and fabrication, how these lead to tissue-like properties and functions, and the extent to which they can enhance clinical outcomes. Our research methodology includes concept design and development, characterization and evaluation, in vitro and in vivo validation of novel biomaterials and implant devices.
Figure Our research program centers on the bio-inspired biomaterials and approaches for regenerative medicine. For examples, to regenerate functional bone, we have developed new bio-inspired concepts and technologies by mimicking long bone's hierarchical structure, interfacial gradation, functional unit osteon, and vascularization.
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Our current program comprises the following themes: Enabling technology for musculoskeletal tissue engineering, surface nanotechnology for osseointegrated implant devices, and naturally derived novel biomaterials for cancer treatment. The student and postdoctoral trainees joining our group will have opportunities to learn from and work with a variety of experts, including material engineers and scientists, biologists, and clinicians.
April 2013: Weclome Ms. Laura Elomma from Aalto University to join Dr. Yang's lab as a visiting Ph.D. student!
Feb 2013: Dr. Yang has accepted the invitation as a Section Editor for the topic of Biomaterials for the newly launched Journal of Orthopaedic Translation (JOT).
September 2012: Dr. Yang's courtesy appointment with Department of Materials Science and Engineering has been approved!
September 2012: Welcome Dr. Yaser Shanjana to join Dr. Yang's lab as a postdoctoral fellow!
August 2012: Welcome Dr. Christopher Browne to join Dr. Yang's lab as a postdoctoral fellow!
July 2012: Dr. Yang received a NIH supplement award!
April 2012: Congratulations to Dr. Angel Mercado-Pagan for receiving the prestigious NIH Postdoctoral Fellowship!
April 2012: Welcome Dr. Elmer Ker to join Dr. Yang's lab as a postdoctoral fellow!
April 2012: Dr. Yang received a NIH supplement award!
February 2012: Dr. Yang's patent titled "Methods for increasing the strength and controlling the architecture and composition of cearmic articles" has been issued!