Shang Song

Shang Song is an Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Arizona, where she leads the Integrated BioDesign Lab. Her work bridges advanced engineering methods with cell therapies to develop microphysiological platforms and regenerative treatments.

Education:

• PhD in Bioengineering from University of California Berkeley and University of California San Francisco
• BS in Biomedical Engineering (Honors) from Brown University

Dr. Song's research focuses on manipulating cellular microenvironments to create novel therapeutics. Key areas include conductive biomaterials for stem cell therapy, organ-on-chip systems, and neural repair through electrical stimulation. Her work spans molecular, cellular, and organ-level biological scales to address translational challenges in human health.

Recent publications highlight trends in conductive hydrogels, electrical modulation of stem cells, and microfluidic blood-brain barrier modeling. These align with her lab's emphasis on multi-scale engineering solutions for regenerative medicine.

Scientific Awards:

• George H. Davis Fellowship (2025)
• ORAU Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Award (2024)
• American Heart Association Career Development Award (2024)
• Arizona Biomedical Research Centre New Investigator Award (2024)
• NIH F32 Fellowship (2019)
• Forbes 30 Under 30 (2016)
• NSF Graduate Research Fellowship (2010)
• Gates Millennium Scholar (2006)

Her lab integrates advanced engineering design with disease-mimicking models to create organs-on-chips platforms and regenerative strategies that address clinical needs through cross-disciplinary innovation.