Savio Woo, Ph.D., D.Sc., D.Eng.   [**PLEASE NOTE:  TIME/ROOM CHANGE FOR THIS WEEK!!!**]
University of Pittsburg (Musculoskeletal Research Center) >> 12:30 pm, UW (Faculty) Club Conference Room
E-mail: ddecenzo@pitt.edu


TITLE:

"Kobayashi & Morrison Endowed Lectureship"


ABSTRACT:

Dr. Woo’s research interests include biomechanics; experimental, theoretical and numerical analyses of the nonlinear material properties of biological tissues and developing new viscoelastic theories for soft tissue. He has studied the homeostatic responses of ligaments and tendons, which has led to the concept of “controlled motion is good.”  For the last 25 years, Dr. Woo has found new ways to enhance the healing of the meniscus, tendons, and in particular, the  MCL and ACL.  More recently, his work has centered on functional tissue engineering of ligament healing and regeneration by examining the processes from molecular, to cellular to tissue levels, as well as the use of robotic technology to examine the function of the ACL and ACL replacement grafts.