Mission Area
Research Topics
- Biomaterials and biomechanics
- Physiology
- Tissue engineering
The Ankrum Lab focuses on developing bioengineering strategies to overcome challenges in delivery and control of cell phenotype after transplantation.
Director
James Ankrum, PhD
Title/Position
Director, Ankrum Lab
Associate Professor, Roy J. Carver Department of Biomedical Engineering
News
Sander, Ankrum findings add understanding of fat tissue in healing wounds
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
A team of University of Iowa scholars led by faculty affiliates with the Iowa Technology Institute released findings this week that expanded the understanding of the role fat tissue plays in healing wounds and may help to uncover and develop fat-related wound healing treatments.