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Daniel Abebayehu is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science. His research focuses on immuno-engineering approaches to study immuno-stromal interactions in fibrosis and tissue repair, particularly in pulmonary contexts and biomaterial responses. He aims to develop diagnostics and therapeutics for pulmonary fibrosis while improving clinical biomaterial outcomes through NIH-funded research.
Education includes a Ph.D. in Bioengineering from Virginia Commonwealth University (2017), postdoctoral training at UVA (2017-2023), and a B.S. in Bioengineering from UVA (2011).
Research explores molecular immunology, fibroblast biology, biomaterial-host interactions, regenerative medicine, and wound healing mechanisms, with emphasis on immune-fibroblast crosstalk.
Publications demonstrate consistent focus on immuno-fibrotic mechanisms, including recent work on immunofibroblast populations, metabolic mediators like lactate, and pulmonary fibrosis following COVID-19. Key trends include immune cell-fibroblast interactions and biomaterial-induced fibrosis.
Awards include the NIH MOSAIC K99/R00, Ruth L. Kirchstein Postdoctoral Fellowship, IMSD Predoctoral Fellowship, and multiple teaching awards for mentorship and inclusivity.
Active grants include NIH R00 funding (2023-2026) for research on immuno-stromal axes in fibrosis. He founded the UVA Emerging Leaders in Biomedical Engineering symposium to highlight diversity in research.
