Noel Ziebarth

Noel Marysa Ziebarth is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Miami College of Engineering, where he also serves as Associate Dean for Graduate Studies. His research focuses on biomedical engineering applications in ophthalmology, lipid metabolism, and tissue mechanics.

• Key Affiliations: University of Miami (College of Engineering, Biomedical Engineering Department)

Research Interests: Dr. Ziebarth investigates photodynamic antimicrobial therapy (PDAT) for corneal infections, lipid signaling pathways in glaucoma, and biomechanical properties of ocular and musculoskeletal tissues. His work employs advanced imaging techniques like atomic force microscopy (AFM) and molecular analysis to understand disease mechanisms and develop novel therapies.

Publication Trends: Recent studies highlight his contributions to improving photosensitizer penetration for PDAT, characterizing lipid-related changes in glaucoma, and engineering microencapsulation strategies for islet transplantation. These works span Therapeutic Delivery, Methods in Molecular Biology, and translational studies in Science Advances.

• Email: nziebarth@miami.edu
• Contact: Tel: 305-284-4520