Rodney Dilley

Dr. Rodney Dilley is a Principal Research Fellow at the UWA Medical School and affiliated with the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research. He completed his PhD at The University of Western Australia and postdoctoral work at the University of Washington (USA) and Baker Institute (Australia). His research focuses on tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, particularly in cardiovascular systems and hearing. He leads the T3mPLATE laboratory and collaborates internationally on vascular tissue engineering.

Education:

• PhD in Biomedical Sciences, The University of Western Australia
• Postdoctoral training at University of Washington (USA) and Baker Institute (Melbourne)

Research interests:

• Bioprinting and 3D printing for vascular applications
• Engineering human vascular conduits
• Stem cell therapy and biotherapeutics
• Tissue regeneration in cardiovascular and auditory systems

Funding sources:

• Australian Research Council
• National Health and Medical Research Council
• Garnett Passe and Rodney Williams Memorial Foundation

Recent achievements include receiving the UHU Seed Funding Grant (2019) and leading projects on vascular tissue engineering. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and innovation.