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Professor Jess Frith is an Associate Professor and Deputy Head of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Monash University. Her research focuses on mechanobiology and tissue engineering, integrating stem cell biology with biomaterials to understand cell fate regulation and develop regenerative therapies for tissues like bone, cartilage, and tendon.
She holds a PhD in Biology from the University of York, complemented by a MRes in Biomolecular Science and a BSc in Biology. Her expertise spans biomaterials, hydrogels, and mesenchymal stromal cells.
Key research themes include the design of dynamic microenvironments to control cell behavior, development of novel hydrogels for tissue regeneration, and the use of nanotechnology for drug delivery. Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and innovation.
Frith leads and collaborates on projects funded by the Australian Research Council, including initiatives like the ARC Training Centre for Cell and Tissue Engineering Technologies. Her lab, the Frithlab, is part of the Monash Engineered Biological Models & Systems Research Node, leveraging advanced microscopy and biofabrication facilities.
She advises multiple PhD students and postdocs, focusing on hydrogel engineering, miRNA delivery, and mechanotransduction studies. Her team actively engages in interdisciplinary collaborations, spanning materials science, bioengineering, and clinical applications.
