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Our lab is involved with innovative research in the areas of optical biosensors as well as biocomposites for soft tissue repair. In addition, we house the newly develop Materials Characterization Laboratory (MCL) which is a joint collaboration between Dr. Sheila Grant and Dr. Bruce Ramshaw, Chief of Surgery at the University of Missouri Hospitals. The MCL is dedicated to the characterization and analysis of human explanted materials obtained world-wide. In addition, the MCL performs research and development on novel materials for use in humans such as hernia mesh, vascular grafts, and other surgical repair prosthetics. 
Optical Equipment:
UV/VIS spectrometer, a Nikon phase contrasting microscope with SPOT digital camera (SPOT Diagnostic Equipment, Software Version 2.2) and fluorescence capabilities, JASCO and ISA spectrofluorometers. Other: bench-top optical components, semiconductor lasers (red, green), benchtop fluorometer (Ocean Optics), detection equipment (PMTs, lock-in amplifiers).
Materials Synthesis and Characterization Equipment:
UTA Differential Scanning Calorimeter 2000, TA Thermal Gravimetric Analyzer 5000, a TS FT-IR spectrometer with microscope attachment, Instron uniaxial tension machine, and an electrospinning apparatus which consist of a high power voltage source (230-30R, Spellman), needle/syringe pump system and a collection plate all contained within a plexiglass casing.
Other/Miscellaneous:
Cell culture capabilities, with a biological fume hood, incubator, centrifuges, water baths, microbalances, autoclave, and -80 freezer. |
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Webmaster: Cody Stringer
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