Dr. Aaron Morton

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Aaron B. Morton investigates the regeneration of skeletal muscle and neurovascular tissues following injury and disease, focusing on the emerging field of inorganic biomaterials for soft tissue applications. Particular research interests include the interactions between Schwann cells, endothelial cells, and muscle regeneration, as well as the biochemical and biophysical cues from inorganic borophosphate materials used in soft tissue regeneration. Currently, he is the director of the Soft Tissue Regeneration Applied Biomaterials Laboratory at Texas A&M University. Morton has contributed to various research projects and has received numerous grants, including from the NIH. His teaching experience encompasses courses such as Therapeutic Principles and Exercise Physiology, where he emphasizes the physiological mechanisms of human tissue types, characteristics, injury, and healing processes. Over the years, Morton has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals, advancing the understanding of muscular regeneration and the role of biomaterials in therapeutic interventions.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2019-01-01 — Present

Texas A&M University • College Station, TX

Teaching and researching in exercise physiology and muscle regeneration.

Awards

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National Institutes Health LRP Award

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Microcirculatory Society Pappenheimer Postdoctoral Travel Award

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Health Science Research Day Basic Science poster award winner

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American Physiological Society IPE poster award winner

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Cardiovascular Day poster award winner

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University of Missouri Provost’s Scholar Award

Patents

Reacted Matrix (RM) Dispersion Stem Cells

63/754,943 2025-02-06

Covers original biomaterial development ability to disperse stem cells in animals, permitting implantation and incorporation.

Biomaterial Compositions Methods Treatment

63/260,858 2022-09-01

Covers original biomaterial development and treatment methods for muscle injuries and diseases.

Requirements for Texas A&M University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree Baccalaureate degree in Communication or related field preferred
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Communication and Journalism. Ph.D. program only currently admitting. GRE is test-optional.