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Katie Hixon is an Assistant Professor of Engineering and Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopaedics at Dartmouth College's Thayer School of Engineering. She directs the Hixon Lab focused on tissue engineering solutions for craniofacial anomalies and musculoskeletal healing. Her education includes a BS in Biomedical Engineering (University of Iowa, 2014) and PhD in Biomedical Engineering (Saint Louis University, 2018), followed by an NIH postdoctoral fellowship at Washington University.
Her research integrates tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, and biomaterials science to develop novel therapies for craniofacial reconstruction and fracture healing. Key areas include 3D-printed cryogel scaffolds, bioactive materials (e.g., Manuka honey), and preclinical models of bone regeneration.
Recent publications demonstrate innovations in:
- Patient-specific craniofacial reconstruction
- Antibacterial biomaterials for infected defects
- Mechanistic studies of fracture nonunion
Honors include:
- F32 Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award
- Rising Star in Engineering in Health (Columbia University)
- Multiple graduate fellowships and service awards
She teaches ENGS 56 (Introduction to Biomedical Engineering), ENGS 164 (Tissue Engineering), and intermediate courses. The Hixon Lab actively mentors students in orthopaedic tissue engineering projects.
