Emily Link

Emily Link, MD, serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine. Her research bridges clinical medicine and biomaterials engineering to address critical challenges in medical device biocompatibility.

Her primary research domains include:

• Biomaterials development for blood-contacting devices
• Thrombosis prevention mechanisms
• Glycocalyx-mimetic surface engineering
• Non-thrombogenic polymer coatings
• Platelet adhesion inhibition strategies
• Medical device hemocompatibility optimization

Analysis of her publication record reveals consistent focus on biomimetic surfactant polymers for vascular applications, with emphasis on dextran-modified poly(vinyl amine) and oligosaccharide-based coatings that reduce platelet activation on polycarbonate surfaces. Her work demonstrates translational potential for cardiovascular implants and extracorporeal circuits.

Dr. Link's research directly contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-being) through innovations in medical device safety. Her publications have accumulated 58 Scopus citations and are referenced in 2 patents, with additional impact evidenced by 47 Mendeley readers.

While specific advising activities aren't documented, her collaborative research pattern (with co-authors including Sen Gupta, Wang, and Marchant) suggests active participation in interdisciplinary biomedical research teams focused on hemocompatible material development.