The Abbott lab at Carnegie Mellon University works at the interface of materials science and regenerative medicine. We investigate how the 3D microenvironment affects tissue development and disease. Our current research focuses on adipose tissue engineering strategies, silk biomaterials and non-invasive tissue assessments to study obesity and it's link to type II diabetes. For more information about what we do, check out our current research projects, publications, and outreach events. To join our team please contact us!
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Recent updates
2/2024 Liz gives a seminar at the PGH Assembloid meeting titled "Developing a novel defatting cocktail for steatotic livers."
2/2024 Prof. Abbott is quoted in the Tech Times article: “A 3D Printer Can Now Design Custom Chocolates.”
2/2024 Prof. Abbott is notified she will be promoted to Associate Professor!
1/2024 Prof. Abbott attends the Tufts Cellular Agriculture Innovation Day and takes part in the “Cultured Meat Safety Initiative” with New Harvest and Vireo Advisors.
1/2024 Prof. Abbott is awarded the BMES Cellular and Molecular Bioengineering Rising Star Award and gives a talk at the annual conference.