Elizabeth Cosgriff-Hernandez

Elizabeth Cosgriff-Hernández is a Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin, holding the Cullen Trust for Higher Education Endowed Professorship in Engineering #2. Her research focuses on developing advanced biomaterials to enhance tissue repair and regeneration, with applications in injectable bone grafts, chronic wound dressings, and bioactive vascular grafts. Her lab integrates polymer science and bioengineering to create materials mimicking native tissue complexity.

Her research interests include biomaterials design, cell-material interactions, and regenerative medicine. Key innovations include conductive hydrogels for cardiac pacing, antimicrobial wound dressings, and self-fitting medical devices. She emphasizes equitable hiring strategies to diversify STEM faculty, reflecting her commitment to inclusive academic practices.

• Lab Location: 7th floor of the Engineering Education and Research Center (EERC), University of Texas at Austin
• Awards: Rosalind Franklin Society Tissue Engineering Award (2022), Society for Biomaterials Student Award (2018)

Her publications emphasize biomaterials for medical devices, with recent work addressing conductive hydrogels, antimicrobial foams, and shape-memory polymers. Advising focuses on interdisciplinary teams advancing biomaterials science while promoting equity in academic hiring. Future work includes expanding regenerative therapies and addressing healthcare disparities through biomedical innovation.