Themis R. Kyriakides, Ph.D.

Training:

1984-1988 (B.Sc. Microbiology, Washington State University)
1988-1993 (Ph. D. Microbiology, Washington State University)
1993-1998 Senior Fellow with Dr. Paul Bornstein, University of Washington

Expertise:

Angiogenesis, extracellular matrix remodeling, inflammation, cell fusion, wound healing, foreign body response, gene delivery, biomaterials.

Research Interests:

Cellular and molecular events the interface between implanted biomaterials and tissues; biomaterial-induced inflammation, wound healing, tissue regeneration with a focus on angiogenesis, and extracellular matrix remodeling; in vivo work on genetically-modified mice; gene delivery from biomaterials; development of bioactive and biodegradable polymers; modification of glucose sensors; development of artificial skin.

Professional Service:

American Society for Cell Biology
American Society for Investigative Pathology
American Society for Gene Therapy
American Society for Matrix Biology
Tissue Engineering Society International
Society for Investigative Dermatology
Surfaces in Biomaterials Foundation

Selected Publications: