Dr. Megan Killian

Biography

Megan Killian is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Michigan Medical School. She hails from the downriver area of Lake Erie in Michigan. Her laboratory focuses on the development and disease of connective tissues, specifically through the lens of orthopaedic research. Her work aims to understand the processes of musculoskeletal growth and remodeling, with an eye toward improving healing in tendon, muscle, bone, and joint structures. Megan’s research targets the cellular and tissue-scale mechanisms underlying various orthopedic disorders, such as joint instability, contractures, and chronic tendon disorders like Achilles tendinopathy and rupture. She is dedicated to training learners to become experts in innovative translational tools, including optogenetics, microphysiological systems, 3-D printing, and advanced imaging techniques. The members of her diverse research group work in a collaborative and inclusive environment, fostering individual scientific growth.

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