Biographical Profile
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International Activity
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Blanchette, James
Instructor
The Blanchette Lab's research efforts are focused on developing novel systems for drug delivery and tissue engineering through rational design of biomaterials, genetic engineering and analysis of cell signaling pathways. One area of particular focus is the study of cell encapsulation.
Biographical Profile
- College
- College of Engineering & Comp.
- Department
- Chemical Engineering
- Tenure Status
- Non-Tenure Track
International Activity
- International Activities
- No
- Institutional Focus Areas
- Biomedical Sciences, Materials Research
- Extended Residence in Foreign Country
- No
- Speaks Non-English Language
- No
Interest Background
- Do you include students in your research?
- Undergraduates and Graduates
- Interest Keywords
- Cell encapsulation, Cell-polymer interactions, Delivery of bioactive agents, Tissue engineering, Biomaterials
- Institutional Focus Areas
- Biomedical Sciences, Materials Research
- Personal Focus Areas
- Delivery of bioactive agents from living delivery systems, Cell encapsulation, Islet encapsulation
Professional Preparation(Education & Training)
| Dates | Institution | Location | Degree | Field of Study |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | University of Texas-Austin | Austin, Texas | Ph.D. | Biomedical Engineering |
| 1998 | Duke University | Durham, North Carolina | B.S.E. | Biomedical Engineering |
Positions & Appointments
| Dates | Description | Institution/Entity |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 - 2000 | Pre-doctoral Fellow, National Cancer Institute | |
| 2004 - 2007 | Research Associate, Howard Hughes Medical Institute | |
| 08/2007 | Assistant Professor (tenure-track), Department of Chemical Engineering, University of South Carolina |
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