Dr. Mary Cowman

Professor

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Biography

Mary Cowman is a Professor Emerita at NYU Tandon School of Engineering with a distinguished career in the field of bioanalytical biophysical chemistry. Her research primarily focuses on the structure, function, and medical applications of the biomatrix surrounding cells, emphasizing her special expertise in hyaluronan polysaccharides. With numerous publications, Cowman has significantly contributed to the identification of biomarkers derived from the extracellular matrix, impacting various biomedical fields. She has held leadership positions such as Founding Chair of the Biomedical Engineering Department and Director of the Biomatrix Research Center. Her academic background includes a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Case Western Reserve University and postdoctoral fellowships at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and Brandeis University. She is actively involved in professional societies and has received several awards, including the Distinguished Scientist Award from the Westchester Chemical Society. Currently, she continues to advance her research through collaborative efforts and mentoring young scientists in the field.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor Emerita

2020-01-01 — Present

NYU Tandon School of Engineering • Brooklyn, NY

Professor Emerita at the Tandon School of Engineering, focusing on research and mentorship.

Founding Chair

2019-01-01 — 2020-01-01

Biomedical Engineering Department • Brooklyn, NY

Established the Department of Biomedical Engineering.

Director

2015-01-01 — 2016-01-01

Biomatrix Research Center • Brooklyn, NY

Directed research initiatives at the Biomatrix Research Center.

Visiting Professor

2014-01-01 — 2019-01-01

University of Strathclyde • Glasgow, Scotland

Conducted collaborative research and teaching.

Associate Dean

2013-01-01 — 2019-01-01

Bioengineering • Brooklyn, NY

Oversaw academic programs in bioengineering.

Awards

#2007

Distinguished Scientist Award

2007-01-01
#2006

Distinguished Teacher Award

2006-01-01

Patents

Biocompatible Materials Containing Stable Complexes TSG-6 Hyaluronan

US Patent 8,093,365 2012-01-10

Patent for a method using TSG-6 hyaluronan.

https://patents.google.com/patent/US8093365B2/en

Nanocomposite Hyaluronic Acid-Clay Based Hydrogels

US Patent 8,367,117 2013-02-05

Patent related to hydrogel technology.

https://patents.google.com/patent/US8367117B2/en

Compositions and Methods for Cartilage Defect Repair

US Patent 10, 449, 229 2019-10-22

Patent concerning cartilage repair methodologies.

https://patents.google.com/patent/US10449229B2/en

Method for Separating Hyaluronan and Quantifying Molecular Mass Distribution

US Patent 10,723,812 2020-07-28

Patent for the quantization of hyaluronan molecular mass.

https://patents.google.com/patent/US10723812B2/en

Requirements for New York University Tandon School of Engineering

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Electrical and/or Computer Engineering or preparatory discipline Sufficient mathematics preparation
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Specialization Notes

Administered by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.