Lauren Black
Associate Professor
Biomedical Engineering
Black Lab
Research:
cardiovascular tissue engineering, dynamic tissue mechanics and visualization, computational modeling, myocardial infarction, tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, cardiogenesis
Education:
Ph.D., Boston University, Biomedical Engineering, 2006
M.S., Boston University, Biomedical Engineering, 2003
B.S., University of Cincinnati, Aerospace Engineering, 2000
Professional Experience:
2016-present:
Associate Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts School of Engineering
2010-2016:
Assistant Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts School of Engineering
2007-2010:
Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Minnesota
2006-2007:
Postdoctoral Associate, University of Minnesota
Research Interests:
Lauren Black's research interests lie in understanding the biophysical signaling mechanisms responsible for the development of healthy and diseased myocardium inclusive of mechanical stress/strain, electrical stimulation, and cell-cell/ cell-matrix interactions. The ultimate goal of his research is to design and develop new methods for repairing diseased or damaged myocardium.
Selected Honors and Awards:
2020: Inducted Fellow, American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering
2016: Elected Member, TERMIS-AM Chapter Council
2016: Named to Editorial Board, Tissue Engineering Journals
2015: TERMIS-AM Young Investigator Award, TERMIS World Congress
2014: CAREER Award, National Science Foundation
2014: Young Innovator Award, Cellular and Molecular Bioengineering Journal
Selected Professional Activities:
Council Member, Americas Chapter, Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine International Society (TERMIS)
Member, Award Committee, Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES)
Professional Memberships:
Member, Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES)
Professional Member, American Heart Association
Member, Americas Chapter, Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine International Society
Member, Society for Biomaterials