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Brian Amsden holds the Donald Joan McGeachy Chair of Biomedical Engineering at Queen’s University, where he serves as a Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering. He obtained his PhD from Queen’s in 1996 and subsequently worked as a Research Associate at Angiotech Pharmaceuticals in Vancouver. In 1997, he joined the Faculty of Pharmacy at the University of Alberta before moving to Queen’s University in July 2000. His research focuses on the creation of effective biodegradable and biocompatible polymers for biomedical applications, including localized growth factor delivery and tissue engineering. He develops polymer systems such as biodegradable elastomers and injectable thermoplastics for diverse applications, emphasizing the mechanisms of degradation and drug release in vivo. Amsden collaborates with orthopaedic and cardiovascular surgeons, integrating his work across multiple disciplines including mechanical engineering and cell biology. His course offerings include 'Transport Phenomena in Physiological Systems' and 'Polymer Biomaterials,' where he educates students on the principles and applications of transport phenomena and advanced biomaterials in medicine.
Queen's University • Kingston, ON, Canada
Teaching courses related to chemical engineering and biomedical applications and leading research on biodegradable polymers.
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