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Barbara Brodsky is a Research Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Tufts University, part of the School of Engineering. She previously served as a faculty member at the Department of Biochemistry at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (Rutgers University) from 1975 to 2010, reaching the rank of Professor and Deputy Chair. Her research focuses on collagen's structural and functional roles in tissues, using model peptides and recombinant bacterial collagen to study hereditary disorders and biomaterial applications.
Education:
- B.A. in Physics, Brandeis University (1964)
- Ph.D. in Biophysics, Harvard University (1970)
Research Interests: Brodsky's work explores collagen's structural features and their impact on tissue mechanics, cell adhesion, and signaling. Her research clarifies how collagen mutations lead to bone disorders, kidney disease, and vascular pathologies. Current projects include developing recombinant collagen-based biomaterials to promote bone regeneration via stem cells.
Awards:
- Helen Hay Whitney Fellowship (postdoctoral phase)
Grants & Advising: Maintained continuous NIH funding during her Rutgers tenure. No student advisees listed here, though her research has likely involved mentoring graduate students. Current focus includes NIH-supported projects.
Labs/Teams: Her work leverages advanced biochemical and structural analysis techniques, though specific lab names are not mentioned in the provided text.
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