Isha Mutreja

Isha Mutreja is a Professor specializing in Cellular Mechanisms of Cancer, with extensive research contributions to biomaterials and tissue engineering. Her work focuses on nanostructured materials for medical applications, including cancer targeting, bone repair, and infection prevention in implants.

• PhD in Biomedical Engineering (2013)
• Principal Investigator in U.S. Department of Defense-funded project (2020-2024)

Research interests encompass nanomaterials for cancer nanotheranostics, osteogenic scaffolds, and antimicrobial coatings. She explores polymer degradation mechanisms and biofabrication techniques to enhance implant integration.

Recent publications highlight trends in gold nanoparticle conjugation for cancer targeting, Mg-based nanocomposites for bone regeneration, and ester group positioning in polymers to resist bacterial degradation. Key themes include biomimetic design, dual-function scaffolds, and 3D bioprinting of tissue models.

Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals for Biomedical Innovation and Healthcare Advancement, particularly in materials science for implantable medical devices.

Current projects involve bioinspired acellular strategies to optimize skin-implant interfaces, with collaborations across bioengineering, materials science, and dentistry disciplines.