E. Cosgriff-Hernandez

Polycaprolactone-based shape memory foams as self-fitting vaginal stents

This paper develops a self-fitting vaginal stent using shape-memory polymer foams that expand at body temperature to prevent vaginal stenosis, demonstrating effective shape recovery and retention in a simulated model.

Suspension Electrospinning of Decellularized Extracellular Matrix

This paper develops a suspension electrospinning method to create pure decellularized extracellular matrix scaffolds that retain bioactivity, demonstrating its versatility across different decellularization techniques and tissue sources.

Eliminating steam pops and improving lesion safety in atrial ablation with conductive hydrogels

This study evaluates conductive hydrogels as a medium for RF ablation in atrial fibrillation, showing reduced steam pops, improved lesion homogeneity, and better esophageal protection.

Hydrogel-Polyurethane Fiber Composites With Enhanced Microarchitectural Control For Heart Valve Replacement

This paper develops a hydrogel-polyurethane fiber composite for heart valve replacement, showing reduced platelet and bacterial attachment and calcification compared to pericardium, with promising hemodynamic performance.

Bacterial mechanosensing of surface stiffness promotes signaling and growth leading to biofilm formation by Pseudomonas aeruginosa

This study shows that Pseudomonas aeruginosa responds to surface stiffness through mechanosensing, affecting signaling, growth, and biofilm formation.

Towards prevention of re-entrant arrhythmias: Injectable hydrogel electrodes enable direct capture of previously inaccessible cardiac tissues

This paper develops injectable hydrogel electrodes that can pace previously inaccessible mid-myocardial tissue, mimicking physiologic conduction and offering a potential alternative to current arrhythmia treatments.