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Sharon Gerecht is an internationally recognized pioneer in stem cell research and vascular biology engineering. Her research focuses on how the microenvironment regulates cellular responses, with a long-term goal of developing therapeutics for counteracting tissue injury and disease. Gerecht’s work emphasizes the importance of the mechanical and physical stressors in understanding tissue function, homeostasis, and healing. She investigates the multifaceted roles of blood vessels in tissue performance, aging, and disease, contributing significantly to the fields of regenerative medicine and tissue engineering. Notable recognitions for her work include being named a Fellow of the American Heart Association and the American Association for the Advancement of Science, as well as membership in the National Academy of Inventors and the National Academy of Medicine. Gerecht also served as a member of the Duke Cancer Institute, contributing to interdisciplinary research that bridges engineering and clinical applications.
Department of Biomedical Engineering, Duke University • Durham, NC
Responsible for leading the Department of Biomedical Engineering and overseeing its academic programs.
Duke University • Durham, NC
Holds the Paul M. Gross Distinguished Professorship and focuses on research in stem cell technology and vascular biology.
Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)