Mission Areas
Research Topics
- Biomaterials and biomechanics
- Computational biomechanics
- Mechanical testing
- Tissue engineering
The Multi-scale Mechanics, Mechanobiology, and Tissue Engineering (3MT) Laboratory is focused on integrating experiment with theory to understand the dynamic and multi-scale mechanical interplay between cell-cell and cell-matrix interactions in forming and remodeling tissues.
Director
Edward Sander, PhD
Title/Position
Director, 3MT Laboratory
Associate Professor, Roy J. Carver Department of Biomedical Engineering
News
Worthington and Sander receive NASA grant through Iowa State EPSCoR program
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Kristan Worthington and Edward Sander are investigating the impact that low gravity environments have on regenerative tissue technology that could be used for therapy during space missions. The intent is to advance the collective ability to use stem cell technology during long-term spaceflight for astronauts that require treatment.
Sander, Canahuate lead new NSF undergraduate research grant
Monday, March 15, 2021
A University of Iowa Technology Institute faculty affiliate, Edward Sander, is helping lead a new Research Experience for Undergraduates grant from the National Science Foundation.