Welcome to the BioEngineering for Translational Applications Laboratory
(BETA Lab)
Established by Dr. Ravanbakhsh, the BETA Lab is focused on functional biomaterials and biofabrication technologies for tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, and therapeutic applications.
Our lab is based on respect, honesty, and support.
At the BETA Lab, we believe:
• Diversity makes us smarter.
• Teamwork fuels success.
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Updates
March 2024: BETA Lab was awarded The University of Akron's Faculty Research Grant.
January 2024: We are happy to have Ben join the BETA Lab as an Undergraduate Researcher.
August 2023: We warmly welcome Ebrahim to join the BETA Lab as a Ph.D. student.
June 2022: Dr. Ravanbakhsh joins the Department of Biomedical Engineering at The University of Akron as an Assistant Professor starting Fall 2023.
December 2021: Our research paper entitled "Freeform Cell-Laden Cryobioprinting for Shelf-Ready Tissue Fabrication and Storage" was published in Matter.
October 2021: Our review paper on "Emerging Technologies in Multi-Material Bioprinting" was published in Advanced Materials.
November 2020: Our review paper on "Composite Inks for Extrusion Printing of Biological and Biomedical Constructs" was published in ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering.
February 2020: Our research paper entitled "Carbon Nanotubes Promote Cell Migration in Hydrogels" was published in Scientific Reports.
June 2019: Our research paper entitled "Carbon Nanotube Composite Hydrogels for Vocal Fold Tissue Engineering: Biocompatibility, Rheology, and Porosity" was published in Materials Science and Engineering: C.