Advanced Biomaterials Laboratory (ABiL)
Based at Queen’s University, the Advanced Biomaterials Laboratory (ABiL) focuses on innovative polymer biomaterials for regenerative medicine and drug delivery. ABiL researchers make use of a variety of research facilities housed within Queens University to analyze Cell-biomaterial Interactions, Protein/ peptide delivery, Soft connective tissues regeneration, Synthesis of biodegradable polymers.
Location
Amsden Lab
Queen’s University
Department of Chemical Engineering
116 Barrie Street
Kingston, Ontario
K7L 3N6
Areas of Expertise
Cell-biomaterial interactions
– Delivery of adipose-derived stem cells to treat critical limb ischemia
– Influence of polymer chain flexibility on protein adsorption and subsequent cell response
Protein/ peptide drug delivery
– Phototriggerable polymers for ocular drug delivery
– Viscous liquid polymers for local pro-angiogenic growth factor delivery
– Low melting point, amphiphilic microspheres for injectable therapeutic protein delivery
Soft connective tissue regeneration
– Combinatorial analysis of bioreactor conditions for ASC differentiation towards Nucleus Pulposus cells
– Engineering adipogenesis for soft tissue regeneration
– Biomimetic scaffold for anterior cruciate ligament engineering
– Articular cartilage reconstruction using an injectable hydrogel and adipose-derived stem cells
Polymer characterization and synthesis
– Mechanically robust hydrogels
– Temperature-responsive elastomers
– Phototriggerable polymers for controlled drug delivery
– Mechanically robust hydrogels
Temperature-responsive elastomers
Phototriggerable polymers for controlled drug delivery
Ronghui Qi
Enzymatically degradable elastomers
Services
Product R&D
Materials R&D
Facilities:
Human Mobility Research Center (HMRC)
Biosciences Complex
NMR & MS facilities in the Department of Chemistry
Rheometer and dynamic mechanical analyzer in HMRC floor two
Polymer Characterization Lab in Dupuis Hall
Protein Function Discovery Facility in Botterell Hall
Contact Information
Website: https://amsdenlab.ca/
Published: September 22, 2021