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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.
NYU Tandon School of Engineering • Brooklyn, NY
Professor Emerita at the Tandon School of Engineering, focusing on research and mentorship.
Biomedical Engineering Department • Brooklyn, NY
Established the Department of Biomedical Engineering.
Biomatrix Research Center • Brooklyn, NY
Directed research initiatives at the Biomatrix Research Center.
University of Strathclyde • Glasgow, Scotland
Conducted collaborative research and teaching.
Bioengineering • Brooklyn, NY
Oversaw academic programs in bioengineering.
Patent for a method using TSG-6 hyaluronan.
Patent related to hydrogel technology.
Patent concerning cartilage repair methodologies.
Patent for the quantization of hyaluronan molecular mass.
Administered by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.