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Kristen Mills is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Nuclear Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Her research focuses on cell and tissue biomechanics, experimental mechanics of materials, and tumor growth dynamics. She is affiliated with the Center for Biotechnology and Interdisciplinary Studies (CBIS) and the Center for Materials, Devices, and Integrated Systems (CMDIS).
Her work integrates biomechanical modeling with experimental systems to study how mechanical forces influence cancer progression. Key areas include tumor emboli dynamics, collagen architecture mimetics, and 3D cell culture models. Mills' lab develops in vitro platforms to replicate tumor microenvironments, enabling investigations into metastasis and treatment efficacy.
Publications from 2012–2021 highlight contributions to tumor growth physics, nanochannel fabrication, and biomaterials for oncology. Research spans continuum mechanics modeling, microfluidic systems, and bioreactor design. Collaborations bridge mechanical engineering, oncology, and biomedical science to advance translational cancer research.
Awards: No specific honors listed in provided materials. Grants and lab activities emphasize interdisciplinary engineering approaches to biomedical challenges.
