Department of Bioengineering
The Benoit Lab
Therapeutic Biomaterials
OUR mission
To create smarter materials that help the body heal, advancing new treatments for disease through innovative drug delivery and tissue engineering.
The Benoit Lab for Therapeutic Biomaterials is a resilient and inclusive team of engineers, scientists, and collaborators committed to leading, mentoring, and learning in the field of therapeutic biomaterials. We design and develop polymeric materials for applications in tissue engineering and drug delivery, driving preclinical and clinical success. Our vision is to transform therapeutic biomaterials into innovative solutions that advance patient care, improve health outcomes, and inspire a diverse and thriving scientific community—one we are proud to grow and support.
Research
Our lab uses bottom-up approaches, to design 'smart' materials with distinct capabilities, such as controlling cell behavior or overcoming delivery barriers. We specialize in therapeutic biomaterials, tissue engineering, drug delivery, bone regeneration, microphysiological systems and anti biofilm treatments.
People
We are actively looking for new members, including undergraduate researchers, graduate students and postdoctoral scholars to join our team! Please refer to the lab handbook for more information on team member expectations.
Resources
Explore course summaries and laboratory materials developed by Professor Benoit, covering Ethics in Research and Innovation, Biomaterials, Research Methods, Cell and Tissue Engineering, and Controlled Release Systems. Laboratory resources are designed to provide students with meaningful, hands-on experience in biomaterials.
The Benoit Lab
In 2022, the Benoit lab relocated to the University of Oregon's Phil and Penny Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact. Based in the Department of Bioengineering in Eugene, Oregon, the Benoit lab develops therapeutic biomaterials to treat diseases, control cell behavior, and answer fundamental biological questions.