David Kohn

David Kohn is a Professor in the departments of Biologic and Materials Science and Biomedical Engineering at the University of Michigan. He is actively involved in multiple research centers including the Biosciences Initiative, Regenerative Medicine Resource Center, and Center for Cell Plasticity and Organ Design. His research focuses on biomaterials, bone tissue engineering, collagen cross-linking, and regenerative medicine.

• Key Research Themes: Biomineralization, Cell Engineering, Musculoskeletal Health, and Materials Science.

Grants: He has received numerous NIH-funded grants since 2010, including projects on Tissue Engineering and Regeneration (2012–2027), Michigan Collaborative Hub for TMD Patient-Centric Research (2023–2025), and Osteocytic mechanisms required for spatiotemporal control of bone quality (2024–2029). His work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and translational applications in dental, oral, and craniofacial regeneration.