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Jasper Foolen is an Assistant Professor in the Orthopaedic Biomechanics group at the Department of Biomedical Engineering. His main research interest lies in mechanobiology and regenerative strategies for tendons and ligaments. Tendon and ligament injuries account for approximately 30% of musculoskeletal consultations, and despite advances, there has been limited progress in the treatment of conditions such as tendinopathy and connective tissue fibrosis. These tissues have a poor innate regenerative capacity, leading to suboptimal outcomes from surgical interventions. Through research, Jasper explores the mechanobiological processes that initiate degeneration and promote healing in tendons and ligaments. He utilizes experimental platforms, including biomimetic tendons and ligaments, combined with numerical models to develop strategies aimed at enhancing the structure and functionality of affected tissues. His current projects investigate the role of cellular junctions in tendon tissue organization and the impact of cellular organization on the 3D healing capacity of tendon-derived cells.
Eindhoven University of Technology • Eindhoven
Worked in the research group of Soft Tissue Biomechanics Engineering.
ETH Zurich • Switzerland
Conducted research in the Lab of Applied Mechanobiology.
Lab for Orthopaedic Biomechanics, University Hospital Balgrist / ETH Zurich • Switzerland
Led research group focusing on orthopaedic biomechanics.
Eindhoven University of Technology • Eindhoven
Focus on tendon and ligament mechanobiology.
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