Christopher Siedlecki

Christopher Siedlecki holds the Jane A. Fetter Professorship in the Department of Surgery Division of Applied Biomedical Engineering. His work focuses on biomaterials engineering, particularly in surface modification for medical devices and understanding thrombosis mechanisms. He leads research using advanced techniques like atomic force microscopy to study protein-substrate interactions and bacterial adhesion.

• Expertise spans biomaterials, biofilm formation, and platelet engineering
• Recipient of 2020 Career Citation Milestone Award (500 Club)
• Active in NIH and NSF-funded projects since 2002
• Over 113 peer-reviewed publications and 6 major grants

Key projects include developing nitric oxide-releasing catheters and nano-textured polyurethanes. His lab explores combinatorial approaches to improve blood-contacting materials, with emphasis on reducing platelet adhesion and biofilm formation. Research contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and innovation.