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Dr. Simon Young’s research efforts include synthesis and characterization of implantable biomaterials designed to elicit in situ cell recruitment and programming. His work includes the use of materials able to simultaneously deliver multiple bioactive factors with distinct release profiles. The constructs are used in a diverse set of applications promoting craniofacial bone regeneration and cancer immunotherapy. Dr. Young has broad experience in the fields of polymer synthesis and characterization, growth factor delivery, in vivo models, and the characterization of bone neovascularization and cancer immunotherapy. Additionally, he is a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon with significant experience in the treatment and reconstruction of craniomaxillofacial trauma and pathology. His current research focuses on developing novel material-based immunotherapies for the treatment of head and neck cancer and exploring mechanisms that synergize modalities of treatment such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy. He employs an in situ cell programming paradigm using biomaterials in separate research projects in collaboration with UT Arlington and Rice University, exploring the use of semiconductor-based coatings to enhance craniofacial bone regeneration and multidomain peptides for nerve regeneration. Dr. Young currently holds the Young OMS Research Professorship.
Department of Orthodontics; involves a 26-month certificate and Master of Science in Dentistry (MSD) track.