Dr. John Frampton

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John Frampton is a Professor and Canada Research Chair (Tier II) at Dalhousie University in the School of Biomedical Engineering. His research focuses on cellular and biomaterial matrix interactions, particularly in the context of microscale tissue engineering with an emphasis on neural tissues. He leads a laboratory that develops new technologies and approaches to create user-friendly and cost-effective in vitro assays aimed at analyzing cells and biomolecules. Frampton's group takes an integrative approach to science, encouraging trainees at various career stages to engage in multidisciplinary, technology-driven research. Among current projects are the development of cell-based assembly methods for inexpensive and customizable tissue-engineered constructs and dynamic modulation of cell-laden hydrogels. His research also explores aqueous two-phase systems for applications in biomolecular and bioparticle separation, and the development of microscale technologies for molecular analysis and diagnostics, potentially for use in clinical settings.

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Dalhousie University • Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Canada Research Chair (Tier II) focusing on cellular and biomaterial matrix interactions.