Wound Care Speaker
Northeastern University
Northeastern University, Boston, MA
Boston, Massachusetts
Dr. Eno Essien Ebong of Northeastern University, Boston, MA is an Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, and Biology, and she is the Associate Chair for Graduate Studies in Chemical Engineering. She directs the “Ebong Mechanobiology Laboratory” (https://ebonglab.org), where the mission is to study how endothelial cell mechanotransduction occurs under normal and pathological conditions, with a particular focus on cardiovascular diseases. Specifically, Dr. Ebong has been a leader in the emerging field of endothelial glycocalyx mechanotransduction. The glycocalyx is a protective layer lining the vascular endothelium. Its disruption is associated with injuries and several diseases. Dr. Ebong's lab has been at the forefront of developing state-of-the-art methods to visualize the glycocalyx and using novel in vitro fluid-solid systems and in vivo models to investigate the interactions between mechanical forces, glycocalyx, and endothelial function. This has led to new discoveries in developing targeted therapies that restore the endothelial glycocalyx. Dr. Ebong has over 55 peer-reviewed publications and 3 book chapters with over 1500 citations. In recognition of her work, she has received a number of awards, most notably an NIH NHLBI Career Development Award and the prestigious NSF CAREER Award. She recently received an NIH award to study "Glycocalyx Regeneration to Heal Vascular Inflammation and Atherosclerosis". She was also named Northeastern University College of Engineering Faculty Fellow. Nationally, Dr. Ebong has been recognized as one of the top 1,000 inspiring Black Scientists in America.
Primus Pharmaceuticals (Individual(s) Involved: Self; Products/Services: Purified Diosmin (contained in prescription neutraceutical product named Vasculera)): Other Financial or Material Support, Other Research Support
Friday, October 14, 2022
9:15 AM – 9:35 AM US CDT