Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Lab
Major Research Interests
- Cell: cell interactions in cardiac tissue engineering
- Cell and developmental biology of the mammalian heart
- Advanced electrophoretic techniques for analysis of the proteome
- Interactions between nerve and muscle cells in children with cerebral palsy
Current Projects
Current Research Group
- Robert E. Akins, Jr., PhD - As Head of the Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine (TERM) Laboratory, Dr. Akins directs multiple research efforts addressing problems relating to the replacement or regeneration of tissues for children affected by a range of genetic, congenital, and acquired diseases. Using advanced cell-biological, biochemical, and tissue engineering techniques, the TERM Lab is working with physicians from several clinical divisions (including Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Orthopedics, Pediatrics, and General Surgery) to seek advanced approaches to pediatric diseases and conditions. In addition, Dr. Akins serves on several departmental and hospital committees including the Research Review Committee and the Hospital Safety Committee. He chairs both the Institutional Biosafety Committee and the Research Safety Committee.
- Michael D. Bruner, MS
- Kara L. Gratton, MS
- Therese A. McLaughlin
- Christian Pizarro, MD
Contact Information:
| Nemours Biomedical Research |
| Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children |
| 1600 Rockland Road |
| Wilmington, Delaware 19803 |
| Phone: 302-651-6800 |
| Fax: 302-651-6897 |