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Sujee Jeyapalina is a Research Assistant Professor at the University of Utah, Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery. She co-directs the Orthopaedic and Plastic Surgery Research Laboratory at the Department of Veterans Affairs, Salt Lake City Health Care System. Her academic training includes a PhD in Chemistry (University of Leicester, 2005), and BSc/MSc degrees in Chemistry from King’s College London.
- Primary Affiliation: University of Utah, Department of Surgery
- Laboratory: Orthopaedic and Plastic Surgery Research Laboratory (VA Salt Lake City)
- Academic Rank: Research Assistant Professor
Research Interests: Dr. Jeyapalina specializes in biomaterials and percutaneous implant systems, with a focus on preventing infection and improving soft-tissue integration. Her work spans:
- Development of fluorapatite-coated implants
- Antibiofilm strategies
- Wound healing mechanisms
- RNA sequencing for epidermal integration
- Craniofacial and dental implant biocompatibility
- Radiation-induced fibrosis molecular analysis
Article Trends: Recent publications emphasize fluorapatite-based biomaterials, negative pressure wound therapy optimization, RNA sequencing for implant healing, and antimicrobial strategies. Collaborative work with the Society for Biomaterials and interdisciplinary teams underscores her translational approach.
Leadership & Collaboration: She co-directs a VA-affiliated lab and collaborates on patents related to percutaneous implant systems. Her editorial roles include reviewing for Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research and Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research.
