Yvon Woappi

Yvon Woappi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physiology and Cellular Biophysics and the Herbert and Florence Irving Assistant Professor of Dermatology at Columbia University's Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. He holds a tertiary appointment in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the School of Engineering and Applied Science. He leads the Synthetic Regeneration and Systems Physiology Laboratory, focusing on regenerative systems engineering.

Woappi's research centers on tissue systems regeneration through a systems bioengineering lens. His lab develops microphysiological wound organoids and synthetic gene engineering tools to decode how diverse skin cells coordinate to restore organ function. Key interests include the interplay between wound healing and neoplasia, and the creation of computational frameworks to model organ-level responses, including immune dynamics. His interdisciplinary work spans physiology, dermatology, and bioengineering.

His scientific contributions have been recognized with prestigious awards, including the MIT Rising Star Award and the NIH K99/R00 MOSAIC Prize. These honors reflect his innovative trajectory in regenerative science and biomedical research.

Woappi advises a research laboratory focused on synthetic regeneration, where his team integrates experimental models with computational analysis. His lab is supported by competitive grants, including the NIH MOSAIC award, enabling high-impact work in tissue engineering and systems physiology. He is affiliated with Columbia's Health Analytics Center, enhancing cross-disciplinary collaboration.