FME Talk by Amit Gefen - Wound prevention and treatment: What can engineers do?

Dr. Amit Gefen is a Full Professor with the Faculty of Engineering of Tel Aviv University and the Berman Chair in Vascular Bioengineering. He has academic affiliations in leading research universities including Gent and Hasselt Universities in Belgium and Eindhoven University in the Netherlands, and is among the top-10% of the most highly cited scientists in any field worldwide and at all times. The research interests of Dr. Gefen are in studying effects of biomechanical factors on the structure and function of cells, tissues and organs, with emphasis on applications in acute and chronic wound research. To date, Dr. Gefen published more than 320 journal articles and multiple edited books on mechanobiology, cell and tissue biomechanics, with applications that are mostly in wound prevention and treatment. He was awarded multiple international career awards by wound care and engineering societies in recognition of his contributions to the science of wound care.