Priyatha Premnath

Priyatha Premnath is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee (UWM), directing the Premnath Lab. She holds a BS in Biomedical Instrumentation from SRM University (2009), MS in Biomedical Engineering from Cornell University (2010), PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Ryerson University (2014), and completed a postdoctoral fellowship in Bone and Joint Health at the University of Calgary (2019).

Her research focuses on biomechanics and mechanobiology of osteogenesis, bone biology, and regenerative medicine. Key areas include engineering osteogenesis-mimicking biomaterials, bone regeneration after injury, and developing treatments for musculoskeletal diseases. Her work bridges nanotechnology with biological systems, such as functionalizing nanostructured materials to control cell behavior for therapeutic applications.

Recent studies explore antifouling materials for bacterial control, cell cycle regulators' roles in bone regeneration, and novel diagnostics like saliva-based coronavirus detection. Her lab's contributions span biomaterials, cancer treatment, and orthopedic research, with a focus on translational applications.

No scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided text. She advises no listed students, though her lab's activities may involve trainees.

The Premnath Lab at UWM emphasizes interdisciplinary research in biomaterials, cell-biomaterial interactions, and regenerative medicine, addressing unmet clinical needs in bone and cartilage repair.