Kirkpatrick
A new light-controlled hydrogel developed at 91´«Ã½ mimics the movement and flexibility of real tissue, giving scientists a more realistic way to study cells and disease.
Chemical and Biological Engineering PhD Student Bruce Kirkpatrick was honored with the 2025 Outstanding Dissertation Award. His hydrogel research supports technologies that enable 3D cell culture for tissue engineering and disease modeling, as well as acellular biomaterials for applications like controlled release of drugs or vaccines.