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Dr. Brittany Taylor is an Assistant Professor in the J. Crayton Pruitt Family Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Florida, affiliated with the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering. Her research focuses on nanomedicine, regenerative rehabilitation, and biomaterials to address tendon injury and disease. She leads the Taylor Lab, located at 1275 Center Drive, Gainesville, FL.
Education:
- B.S., Biomedical Engineering, University of Virginia, 2010
- Ph.D., Biomedical Engineering, Rutgers University, 2016
Research Interests: Dr. Taylor investigates regenerative and reparative mechanisms in musculoskeletal tissues, particularly tendon healing. Her lab develops biomimetic matrices and multifactorial delivery systems to enhance tissue repair. Key areas include tendon pathology in hypercholesterolemia, engineered scaffolds for bone regeneration, and the role of extracellular matrix alterations in disease.
Publications and Research Trends: Recent work spans tendon disease modeling, controlled drug delivery systems, and mitochondrial changes in aging. She also contributes to STEM education and mentorship, addressing challenges faced by minority trainees and advocating for inclusive pipelines.
Awards and Honors:
- Top 100 Inspiring Black Scientists in America (2020)
- University of Pennsylvania Provost’s Postdoctoral Fellow (2016–2021)
- Burroughs Wellcome Fund Postdoctoral Enrichment Award (2019)
Labs/Teams: The Taylor Lab focuses on translational regenerative engineering, integrating biomaterials and biological mechanisms to advance clinical applications.
