Who's Who
Fabrizio Billi, PhD
Dr. Billi is an expert in degradation of biomaterials in simulated physiological environment as well as in mechanical and non-destructive characterization of materials for biomedical applications.
Research Area
Dr. Billi's current research area concern bone biology; materials and medical devices biocompatibility and immunology; anti-infective strategies; tribology; biomaterials and smart materials; 3D bioprinting; wearable orthopaedic devices and technologies.
Paul Benya, PhD
Dr. Benya is an expert in bone biology and cartilage reconstruction.
Research Area
Dr. Benya's current research area concern bone biology; osteoporosis; adverse reaction to wear debris and metal ions.
Staff
Aaron Kavanaugh, B
Mr. Kavanaugh performs research, and oversees the activities and research of the technicians and volunteers in the labs.
Education
B.S. Genetics, University of California at Davis
Research Interests
Mathematical description of nanoparticles and image analysis, and genetic interactions leading to nanoparticle mediated osteolysis.