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Dr. Diane Wagner is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering in the Purdue College of Engineering, based in Indianapolis with a courtesy appointment in West Lafayette. Her research focuses on orthopaedic biomechanics, soft tissue mechanics, and computational modeling of regenerative therapies. She holds a BS from the University of Michigan and a PhD from UC Berkeley, both in Mechanical Engineering.
Dr. Wagner’s research spans mechanobiology, stem cell differentiation, and musculoskeletal repair. Her work combines experimental and computational approaches to address challenges in cartilage wear mechanisms, tissue engineering scaffolds, and bioprinting. Recent studies include photochemical crosslinking of cartilage and CaMKK2 signaling in osteoarthritis prevention.
Her articles explore topics like articular cartilage mechanics, stem cell behavior under mechanical stimuli, and scaffold design for bone regeneration. While no awards are listed here, her contributions bridge engineering and medicine through interdisciplinary collaboration.
As an academic leader, she advises graduate students on biomechanics and tissue engineering projects. Her lab focuses on translational research, including bioprinting innovations and preclinical models for musculoskeletal disorders.
