معرفی
April M. Kloxin is a Professor and Associate Department Chair in the Department of Materials Science & Engineering at the University of Delaware. She holds a joint professorship and specializes in biomaterials, stimuli-responsive materials, and 3D cell culture systems. Her research focuses on cancer dormancy models, immune system interactions, and drug delivery platforms.
Education:
- Doctorate in Materials Science & Engineering, University of Colorado Boulder (2009)
- Masters in Materials Science & Engineering, North Carolina State University (2004)
- Bachelor’s in Materials Science & Engineering, North Carolina State University (2001)
Research Interests: Dr. Kloxin develops biomaterials to study cancer recurrence, immune responses, and tissue regeneration. Key areas include synthetic extracellular matrices, light-responsive hydrogels, and bioprinted models for disease research.
Awards:
- NIH Director’s New Innovator Award (2019)
- Pew Scholar in Biomedical Sciences (2013)
- National Science Foundation CAREER Award (2013)
Advising & Grants: Leads a research group advancing biomaterials for clinical applications. Her NIH-funded projects explore cancer dormancy and immune modulation strategies.
Labs & Teams: Research Group: Lab Link. Collaborates with clinicians and engineers to translate biomaterials into therapies.
