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Morgan Giers is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical, Biological, and Environmental Engineering at Oregon State University’s College of Engineering. Her research focuses on intervertebral disc (IVD) regeneration, combining MRI, mathematical modeling, and tissue engineering to predict treatment outcomes for degenerative disc diseases. She holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Missouri–Rolla (2010), a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from Arizona State University (2013), and a postdoctoral fellowship at the Barrow Neurological Institute (2013–2017).
Her work addresses nutrient deprivation in IVDs, which leads to disc degeneration and chronic lower back pain. Key areas include cryopreservation of discs, molecular targets for regeneration, and imaging-based predictive models. She has authored grants securing funding from the Russian Science Foundation, Barrow Neurological Foundation, and others.
Dr. Giers leads the Giers Research Group, mentoring students in bioengineering and related fields. Notable awards include the Jeannette Wilkins Award for Best Basic Science Paper and the Achievement Rewards for College Scientists Award. Her lab collaborates internationally, with visits to institutions in Russia, the UK, and California. Current projects include cryopreservation techniques, canine rotator cuff imaging, and computational modeling of disc degeneration.
