Dr. Carolyn Schutt Ibsen of Oregon Health & Science University will present a seminar titled “SonoScaffolds and Sentinels: Ultrasound-Responsive Biomaterials for Remote Control of Cell Signaling.” Her talk will explore the development of novel biomaterials that respond to ultrasound stimulation, offering new possibilities for noninvasive modulation of cell behavior in tissue engineering and therapeutic applications. This event is part of the 2025–26 Bioengineering Seminar Series hosted by the Knight Campus Department of Bioengineering. All are welcome to attend.

This seminar will feature two PhD candidates from the Knight Campus sharing their research in biomaterials and cancer biology:

• Phillip Hernandez (Benoit/Guldberg Labs) will present “Engineering Polymeric Nanoparticles for Efficient siRNA Delivery to Human Chondroprogenitor Cells as a Therapeutic Strategy for Osteoarthritis,” focusing on targeted delivery approaches to support cartilage regeneration.

• Maya Kasteleiner (Dalton/Lindberg Labs) will present “Topographical Guidance of Glioblastoma Migration on Aligned Microfiber Scaffolds,” highlighting the role of scaffold architecture in influencing tumor cell behavior.

Part of the 2025–26 Bioengineering Seminar Series. All are welcome to attend.