Eli D. Sone
Professor
Institute of Biomedical Engineering
Department of Materials Science & Engineering
Faculty of Dentistry
BSc, University of Toronto
MS, PhD, Northwestern University
Students
Ruixin Gao
Program: PhD Candidate (Biomedical Engineering)
Project Description: Molecular control of collagen biomineralization: principles and application to multiphasic scaffold design. Understanding the mechanism of non-collagenous proteins (NCPs) on the regulation of collagen mineralization.
Hobbies: Hiking, badminton, movies
Angelico Obille (ScientistAnjo)
Program: PhD Candidate (Biomedical Engineering)
Project Description: Biophysical characterization of freshwater mussel adhesive proteins
Hobbies: I love music! I relax by playing piano and in the lab you can usually catch me singing the entire score of the latest Broadway sensation (these days it’s Hadestown!).
Kenny Kimmins
Program: PhD Candidate (Biomedical Engineering), MASc 2020
Project description: Regenerative collagen scaffolds for periodontal tissue engineering
Fun fact: Fitness is my passion!
Zi Xuan Zhang
Program: PhD Candidate (Biomedical Engineering)
Project Description: Developing an injectable collagen hydrogel for bone regeneration
Hobbies: Travelling, camping, rowing
Eileen Zhong
Program: PhD Candidate (Biomedical Engineering)
Project Description: Investigating molecular control of collagen biomineralization
Hobbies: I like food (good food)!
Rida Hasan
Program: PhD Candidate (Biomedical Engineering)
Project description: Understanding the structural role and protein-protein interactions of quagga mussel byssal proteins
Fun fact: I’m a huge PotterHead!
Rachel Lau
Program: MASc Candidate (Biomedical Engineering)
Project Description: Understanding the role of glycosaminoglycans on collagen mineralization
Hobbies: I crochet stuffed toys!
Samantha Paradi-Maropakis
Program: BASc Candidate (Materials Engineering)
Project Description: Optimization of crosslinking and porosity of an injectable collagen hydrogel for bone regeneration
Hobbies: For fun I like to swim and dragonboat!
Alya Seker
Program: BASc Candidate (Mechanical Engineering)
Project description: Reinforcement of calcium phosphate bone cement with biomimetic additives for synthetic bone grafting
Hobbies: I play trumpet and I love working with textiles (making clothes, crocheting)!
