George A. Truskey

George A. Truskey is the R. Eugene and Susie E. Goodson Distinguished Professor of Biomedical Engineering at the Pratt School of Engineering, Duke University. He has held this position since 2011 and previously served as Professor of Biomedical Engineering (2000–present) and held leadership roles including Senior Associate Dean for Research (2011–2014) and Chair of the Department of Biomedical Engineering (2003–2011).

• Education: Ph.D. from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1985), B.S.E. from University of Pennsylvania (1979).

His research focuses on cardiovascular tissue engineering, mechanisms of atherogenesis, cell adhesion, and cell biomechanics. He develops microphysiological systems to study vascular and skeletal muscle diseases, including Progeria and rheumatoid arthritis, with applications in drug toxicity testing and disease modeling.

Recent publications highlight work on vascular aging in chronic kidney disease, heterocellular muscle engineering, and biomimetic blood vessel fabrication. Grants include NIH funding for pediatric therapeutics (2025–2030), skeletal muscle research (2024–2029), and microphysiological systems (2024–2028).

Scientific Awards:

• AAAS Fellow (2014)
• BMES Distinguished Service Award (2012)
• Capers and Marion McDonald Award (2007)
• NIH CSR College of Reviewers (2010)

He has advised numerous grants, including NIH-funded projects on engineered tissues and vascular disease models. His lab (Truskey Lab) collaborates with institutions like the American Heart Association and International Foundation for Ethical Research.