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Dr. Wells is an accomplished researcher in the field of biomedical engineering, focusing on the development of new types of polymeric materials for drug delivery, tissue engineering, and wound healing, with specific applications in ophthalmic contexts. She is particularly interested in cell-material interactions and aims to develop strategies for designing and synthesizing polymers that respond to biological and physical stimuli. Dr. Wells graduated with a BEng in Engineering Chemistry from Queen’s University in 2003 and subsequently completed her Master’s and PhD degrees in 2005 and 2010, respectively, under the supervision of Dr. Heather Sheardown at McMaster University. Her doctoral research emphasized smart drug delivery systems for ophthalmic applications. She has also completed a postdoctoral fellowship under Dr. Michael Sefton at the University of Toronto, investigating the design of therapeutic polymers aimed at improving device integration and promoting vascular healing responses. Throughout her academic career, Dr. Wells has held various prestigious fellowships, including the Canada Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and NSERC postgraduate scholarship during her doctoral studies.
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