Dr. Roger Kamm

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Biography

Roger Kamm is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and the Department of Biological Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He specializes in microfluidics and has made significant contributions to understanding metastatic cancer and neurological diseases through innovative microfluidic models. His research integrates engineering principles with biological systems, focusing on tissue engineering and cell mechanics. He has developed platforms for energy-efficient investigations into multicellular interactions and solutions for ALS treatment. Kamm has received numerous awards, including fellowships from the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the National Academy of Engineering. As an educator, he has guided several undergraduate and graduate students in bioengineering, fostering a new generation of engineers in the field of medical technology.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Visiting Scientist

1986-01-01 — 1987-01-01

University of Cambridge, Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics • Cambridge, England

Conducted advanced research in mechanical engineering applications.

Awards

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Fellow

2020-01-01
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Shu Chien Achievement Award

2020-01-01
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Nerem Medal

2018-01-01
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Huiskes Medal

2015-01-01
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Honorary Member

2011-01-01
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Fellow

2010-01-01
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Lissner Medal

2010-01-01
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Elected Member

2010-01-01
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Eschbach Distinguished Visiting Scholar Award

2002-01-01

Patents

Method and apparatus for testing lip pressure applied to smoking article

4,446,747 1984-08-01

Developed a method for calibrating pressure testing apparatus.

Catheter-filter set compliant seal

5,954,745 1999-09-21

Used for embolic protection; subsequently purchased by Boston Scientific.

Method and apparatus for noninvasive assessment of subject's cardiovascular system

6,117,087 2000-09-12

Involved novel methods for cardiovascular assessment.

Conduit designs related methods for optimal flow control

6,605,053 2003-08-12

Patented methods to enhance fluid flow control.

Three-dimensional microfluidic platforms and methods for use thereof

PCT/US 20110159522 2011-04-01

Filed patent for new microfluidic technologies.

Compositions and methods for neovascularization

13/743,223 2013-01-16

Focused on methods for vascular repair.