SUMMARY Burn injuries are among the most devastating of all injuries and are the fourth most common type of trauma worldwide. In the United States, there are 1.1 million burn injuries which require medical attention each year. These injuries often result in significant scarring having a negative impact on the… Read More
SUMMARY Synthetic biology toolsets to genetically manipulate the microbiota, specifically non-model resident gut microbes, to alter gene expression and cellular function to produce therapeutic compounds. Unmet Need: Genetic engineering tools for gut microbes and the development of novel microbiome-based therapeutic and diagnostic systems… Read More
SUMMARY Burn injuries are among the most devastating of all injuries and are the fourth most common type of trauma worldwide. In the United States, there are 1.1 million burn injuries which require medical attention each year. These injuries often result in significant scarring having a negative impact on the… Read More
SUMMARY Anastomotic leak is a serious complication of gastrointestinal surgery, with consequences ranging from benign to life threatening. Treatment is costly and exposes patients to additional pain and risk. Current common anastomotic approaches include hand suturing and stapling, but there is a potential to reduce leak rates with a next-generation… Read More