معرفی
Olga Tsigkou is a Lecturer in Biomaterials at the University of Manchester's School of Materials. She joined in 2014 after an Intra-European Marie Curie Fellowship at the Biomedical Research Foundation of the Academy of Athens and postdoctoral training at Imperial College and Harvard Medical School. Her research focuses on biomaterials for tissue engineering, particularly vascularized engineered tissues and 3D in vitro models. She coordinates the MSc in Biomaterials and MatSoc student society.
Education includes a PhD from Imperial College (bioactive glasses for bone engineering), MSc in Molecular Medicine from University College London, and BSc/ASc degrees from the University of New Haven.
Her research explores stem cell interactions with hydrogels, porous scaffolds, and bioactive materials for bone/nervous system regeneration. Key themes include extracellular matrix dynamics, cell-substrate interactions, and biodegradable materials. Recent work includes cellular agriculture for leather alternatives and advanced hydrogel-based cancer models.
Over 40 peer-reviewed articles span biomaterials science, tissue engineering, and cancer biology. Notable contributions include bioactive glass composites for dental applications and vascularized bone grafts. Her June Wilson Award (2008) recognized work in biomaterials and tissue engineering.
Advised 5 research works and contributed to grants supporting regenerative medicine and advanced materials. Active in Manchester's Regenerative Medicine Network and Advanced Materials in Medicine platforms.
Labs/teams: Coordinates MSc programs and student initiatives, advancing biomaterials education and interdisciplinary collaboration.
