Brendan Leung

Brendan M. Leung is an Associate Professor at Dalhousie University, affiliated with the School of Biomedical Engineering and the Department of Applied Oral Sciences. He leads a multidisciplinary research group focused on developing advanced tissue engineering platforms to study microbial interactions and disease progression in chronic conditions like cancer and fibrosis. His lab employs innovative bioprinting, 3D culture systems, and biomaterials to model complex biological processes.

• Affiliations: School of Biomedical Engineering, Department of Applied Oral Sciences
• Lab Website: www.dal-leunglab.com

Research interests include engineered tissue models for studying epithelial-microbial interactions, tumor microenvironment modulation, and biocompatible materials for regenerative therapy. Current projects explore 3D acini-based culture systems, bioprinted human-microbe models, and therapeutic glass materials targeting tumor metabolic pathways.

Trainees from biology, chemistry, and engineering disciplines are welcomed at all levels. Collaborations with Dr. Daniel Boyd highlight ongoing work in bioactive glass for cancer treatment.

Notable contributions include pioneering aqueous two-phase systems for bacterial biofilm studies and developing modular tissue constructs for cardiac engineering.