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Northeastern University: Boston, MA, US

2020-07-01 to present | Department Chairperson (Chemical Engineering)
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Rebecca Kuntz Willits

Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine: Cleveland, OH, US

2011 to present | Adjunct Faculty (National Center for Regenerative Medicine)
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Rebecca Kuntz Willits

The University of Akron: Akron, OH, US

2018-08-27 to 2020-06-30 | Interim Department Chairperson (Biomedical Engineering )
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Rebecca Kuntz Willits

The University of Akron: Akron, OH, US

2016-07-01 to 2020-06-30 | Professor (Biomedical Engineering)
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The University of Akron: Akron, OH, US

2010-07-01 to 2020-06-30 | Margaret F. Donovan Endowed Chair for Women in Engineering (Biomedical Engineering)
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Rebecca Kuntz Willits

The University of Akron: Akron, OH, US

2012-07-01 to 2018-06-30 | Associate Chair for Graduate Studies (Biomedical Engineering)
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Rebecca Kuntz Willits

The University of Akron: Akron, OH, US

2010-07-01 to 2016-06-30 | Associate Professor (Biomedical Engineering)
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Rebecca Kuntz Willits

Saint Louis University: Saint Louis, MO, US

2006-07-01 to 2010-06-30 | Associate Professor (Biomedical Engineering)
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Rebecca Kuntz Willits

Saint Louis University: St. Louis, MO, US

1999-08-15 to 2006-07-01 | Assistant Professor (Biomedical Engineering)
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Education and qualifications (3)

Cornell University: Ithaca, NY, US

1996 to 1999 | PhD (Chemical Engineering)
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Johns Hopkins University: Baltimore, MD, US

1994 to 1996 | MS (Chemical Engineering)
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Tufts University School of Engineering: Medford, MA, US

1990 to 1994 | BS (Chemical Engineering)
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Funding (9)

Toward a Mechanotransduction Mimic of the Neural Stem Cell Niche

2019-09-01 to 2022-08-31 | Grant
Directorate for Engineering (Arlington, US)
GRANT_NUMBER: 1916710
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Affording Opportunities for Sustained Success of STEM Students

2015-07-01 to 2020-06-30 | Grant
National Science Foundation - Directorate for Education and Human Resources (Arlington, US)
GRANT_NUMBER: 1457631
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Toward Xeno-free Stem Cell Culture: Nanofiber-directed Differentiation of mESC to Neurons

2015-01-01 to 2017-12-31 | Grant
National Institute of General Medical Sciences (Bethesda, US)
GRANT_NUMBER: 1R15GM113155-01
GRANT_NUMBER: 1R15GM113155-01
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Configuration of Microprinted Stem Cell Colonies in Heterocellular Niches Regulates Neural Differentiation

2013-08-01 to 2016-07-31 | Grant
National Science Foundation - Directorate for Engineering (n/a, US)
GRANT_NUMBER: 1264562
GRANT_NUMBER: 1264562
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Design of 3D Polymer Systems to Control Nerve Growth

2010-08-15 to 2012-07-31 | Grant
National Science Foundation - Directorate for Engineering (n/a, US)
GRANT_NUMBER: 1061834
GRANT_NUMBER: 1061834
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REU Site: BioEngineering at Saint Louis University (BE@SLU)

2009-05-01 to 2012-04-30 | Grant
National Science Foundation - Directorate for Engineering (n/a, US)
GRANT_NUMBER: 0849621
GRANT_NUMBER: 0849621
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Design of 3D Polymer Systems to Control Nerve Growth

2008-08-01 to 2010-10-31 | Grant
National Science Foundation - Directorate for Engineering (n/a, US)
GRANT_NUMBER: 0755389
GRANT_NUMBER: 0755389
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MRI: Acquisition of an Atomic Force Microscope for Biological Materials Research and Training

2006-11-01 to 2009-10-31 | Grant
National Science Foundation - Directorate for Engineering (n/a, US)
GRANT_NUMBER: 0619184
GRANT_NUMBER: 0619184
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Acquisition of a Confocal Microscope for Biological and Bioengineering Research

2004-10-01 to 2007-09-30 | Grant
National Science Foundation - Directorate for Biological Sciences (n/a, US)
GRANT_NUMBER: 0421383
GRANT_NUMBER: 0421383
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Transcorneal Electrical Stimulation Reduces Neurodegenerative Process in a Mouse Model of Glaucoma

Annals of Biomedical Engineering
2021-02-24 | Journal article
Contributors: Assraa Hassan Jassim; McKay Cavanaugh; Jessica Stukel Shah; Rebecca Willits; Denise M. Inman
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Comparing Effectiveness of Peer Mentoring for Direct Admit and College-Ready Freshmen

2020-06 | Conference paper
Contributors: Teresa Cutright; Rebecca Willits
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Update on Academics with Diversity Education and Mentorship in Engineering (ACADEME) Activities and Fellows

2020-06 | Conference paper
Contributors: Teresa Cutright; Rebecca Willits; Linda Coats; Debora Rodrigues; Lakiesha Williams
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RGD-Modified Nanofibers Enhance Outcomes in Rats after Sciatic Nerve Injury

Journal of Functional Biomaterials
2019-05-29 | Journal article
Contributors: McKay Cavanaugh; Elena Silantyeva; Galina Pylypiv Koh; Elham Malekzadeh; William D. Lanzinger; Rebecca Kuntz Willits; Matthew L. Becker
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Accelerated neural differentiation of mouse embryonic stem cells on aligned GYIGSR-functionalized nanofibers

Acta Biomaterialia
2018 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85048885570

Contributors: Silantyeva, E.A.; Nasir, W.; Carpenter, J.; Manahan, O.; Becker, M.L.; Willits, R.K.
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Rebecca Kuntz Willits via Scopus - Elsevier

Novel microgel-based scaffolds to study the effect of degradability on human dermal fibroblasts

Biomedical Materials
2018-07-19 | Journal article
Contributors: Wenda Zhou; Jessica Stukel; Abrar AlNiemi; Rebecca Kuntz Willits
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The interplay of peptide affinity and scaffold stiffness on neuronal differentiation of neural stem cells

Biomedical Materials
2018-02-02 | Journal article
Contributors: Jessica M Stukel; Rebecca Kuntz Willits
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Dorsal root ganglia neurite outgrowth measured as a function of changes in microelectrode array resistance

PLoS ONE
2017 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85017550269

Contributors: Renna, J.M.; Stukel, J.M.; Willits, R.K.; Engeberg, E.D.
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Electrical Stimulation Increases Random Migration of Human Dermal Fibroblasts

Annals of Biomedical Engineering
2017 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85019078939

Contributors: Snyder, S.; DeJulius, C.; Willits, R.K.
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Rebecca Kuntz Willits via Scopus - Elsevier

Tuning the Mechanical Properties of Poly(Ethylene Glycol) Microgel-Based Scaffolds to Increase 3D Schwann Cell Proliferation

Macromolecular Bioscience
2016 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84953268015

Contributors: Zhou, W.; Stukel, J.M.; Cebull, H.L.; Willits, R.K.
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Mechanotransduction of Neural Cells Through Cell-Substrate Interactions.

2016-06 | Journal article
Contributors: Stukel JM; Willits RK
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Rebecca Kuntz Willits via Europe PubMed Central

Stimulation Frequency Alters the Dorsal Root Ganglion Neurite Growth and Directionality In Vitro.

2016-06 | Journal article
Contributors: Kumar PJ; Adams RD; Harkins AB; Engeberg ED; Willits RK
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Rebecca Kuntz Willits via Europe PubMed Central

Development of a High-Throughput Ultrasound Technique for the Analysis of Tissue Engineering Constructs.

2016-03 | Journal article
Contributors: Stukel JM; Goss M; Zhou H; Zhou W; Willits RK; Exner AA
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Rebecca Kuntz Willits via Europe PubMed Central

Image-Guided Development of Biomaterials: Enabling Technologies Shaping and Expediting the Future of Materials in Medicine.

2016-03 | Journal article
Contributors: Exner AA; Willits RK
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Rebecca Kuntz Willits via Europe PubMed Central

Computational modeling of neurons: intensity-duration relationship of extracellular electrical stimulation for changes in intracellular calcium.

2016-01 | Journal article
Contributors: Adams RD; Willits RK; Harkins AB
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Rebecca Kuntz Willits via Europe PubMed Central

Computational modeling of neurons: Intensity-duration relationship of extracellular electrical stimulation for changes in intracellular calcium

Journal of Neurophysiology
2015 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84955576528

Contributors: Adams, R.D.; Willits, R.K.; Harkins, A.B.
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Enhanced Schwann Cell Attachment and Alignment Using One-Pot "Dual Click" GRGDS and YIGSR Derivatized Nanofibers

Biomacromolecules
2015 | Journal article
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WOS:000347864200036

Contributors: Zheng, Jukuan; Kontoveros, Dimitria; Lin, Fei; Hua, Geng; Reneker, Darrell H.; Becker, Matthew L.; Willits, Rebecca K.
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Polyethlyene glycol microgels to deliver bioactive nerve growth factor

Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part a
2015 | Journal article
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WOS:000349101700018

Contributors: Stukel, Jessica; Thompson, Susan; Simon, Laurent; Willits, Rebecca
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Short-Term Electrical Stimulation to Promote Nerve Repair and Functional Recovery in a Rat Model

Journal of Hand Surgery-American Volume
2015 | Journal article
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WOS:000349515400018

Contributors: Calvey, Colleen; Zhou, Wenda; Stakleff, Kimberly Sloan; Sendelbach-Sloan, Patricia; Harkins, Amy B.; Lanzinger, William; Willits, Rebecca Kuntz
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Electrical and Neurotrophin Enhancement of Neurite Outgrowth Within a 3D Collagen Scaffold

Annals of Biomedical Engineering
2014 | Journal article
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WOS:000335653000014

Contributors: Adams, Robert D.; Rendell, Sara R.; Counts, Lauren R.; Papke, Jason B.; Willits, Rebecca K.; Harkins, Amy B.
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Short Duration Electrical Stimulation to Enhance Neurite Outgrowth and Maturation of Adult Neural Stem Progenitor Cells

Annals of Biomedical Engineering
2014 | Journal article
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WOS:000341908500015

Contributors: Kobelt, Liza J.; Wilkinson, Ashley E.; McCormick, Aleesha M.; Willits, Rebecca Kuntz; Leipzig, Nic D.
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The dynamics of shrinking and expanding drug-loaded microspheres: A semi-empirical approach

European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences
2014 | Journal article
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WOS:000336828800007

Contributors: Simon, Laurent; Ospina, Juan; Willits, Rebecca Kuntz
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Characteristics of Precipitation-formed Polyethylene Glycol Microgels Are Controlled by Molecular Weight of Reactants

Jove-Journal of Visualized Experiments
2013 | Journal article
WOSUID:

WOS:000209229000056

Contributors: Thompson, Susan; Stukel, Jessica; AlNiemi, Abrar; Willits, Rebecca Kuntz
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Characteristics of precipitation-formed polyethylene glycol microgels are controlled by molecular weight of reactants.

Journal of visualized experiments : JoVE
2013 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84902038339

Contributors: Thompson, S.; Stukel, J.; AlNiemi, A.; Willits, R.K.
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Rebecca Kuntz Willits via Scopus - Elsevier

Comparison of neurite growth in three dimensional natural and synthetic hydrogels

2012-08-13 | Journal article
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The impact of laminin on 3D neurite extension in collagen gels

2012-06-27 | Journal article
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Rebecca Kuntz Willits

Future applications of injectable biomaterials: The use of microgels as modular injectable scaffolds

Injectable Biomaterials: Science and Applications
2011 | Book
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2-s2.0-80053570116

Contributors: Scott, R.; Kuntz Willits, R.
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Modular poly(ethylene glycol) scaffolds provide the ability to decouple the effects of stiffness and protein concentration on PC12 cells

Acta Biomaterialia
2011 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-80053570151

Contributors: Scott, R.A.; Elbert, D.L.; Willits, R.K.
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Poly(ethylene glycol) microparticles produced by precipitation polymerization in aqueous solution

Biomacromolecules
2011 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-79955384224

Contributors: Flake, M.M.; Nguyen, P.K.; Scott, R.A.; Vandiver, L.R.; Kuntz Willits, R.; Elbert, D.L.
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Student award winner in the undergraduate's degree category for the society for biomaterials 35th annual meeting, Orlando, Florida, April 13-16, 2011: Neurite growth in PEG gels: Effect of mechanical stiffness and laminin concentration

Journal of Biomedical Materials Research - Part A
2011 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-79958233563

Contributors: Marquardt, L.; Willits, R.K.
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Characterization of poly(ethylene glycol) gels with added collagen for neural tissue engineering

JOURNAL OF BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS RESEARCH PART A
2010 | Journal article
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ISI:000276916200001

Contributors: Scott, R; Marquardt, L; Willits, RK
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Early career bioengineering research experience for undergraduates

ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings
2010 | Journal article
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Early career bioengineering research experience for undergraduates

ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings
2010 | Conference paper
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2-s2.0-85029077895

Contributors: Willits, R.; Barnett, D.
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Modular scaffolds assembled around living cells using poly(ethylene glycol) microspheres with macroporation via a non-cytotoxic porogen

Acta Biomaterialia
2010 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-70449732254

Contributors: Scott, E.A.; Nichols, M.D.; Kuntz-Willits, R.; Elbert, D.L.
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Characterization of poly(ethylene glycol) gels with added collagen for neural tissue engineering.

2010-06 | Journal article
Contributors: Scott R; Marquardt L; Willits RK
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Rebecca Kuntz Willits via Europe PubMed Central

Neurite growth in protein-conjugated poly(Ethylene Glycol) hydrogels

IFMBE Proceedings
2009 | Conference paper
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2-s2.0-70350576887

Contributors: Marquardt, L.M.; Scott, R.A.; Willits, R.K.
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Applied electric field enhances DRG neurite growth: influence of stimulation media, surface coating and growth supplements

2009-06-03 | Journal article
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Maintaining bioactivity of NGF for controlled release from PLGA using PEG

Journal of Biomedical Materials Research - Part A
2008 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-47049098671

Contributors: Johnson, P.J.; Skornia, S.L.; Stabenfeldt, S.E.; Willits, R.K.
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Biomedical engineering projects: Integrating outreach into engineering education

ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings
2007 | Journal article
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Biomedical engineering projects: Integrating outreach into engineering education

ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings
2007 | Conference paper
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2-s2.0-85029033309

Contributors: Willits, R.
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Biomedical engineering projects: Integrating the undergraduate into the faculty laboratory

ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings
2007 | Journal article
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Biomedical engineering projects: Integrating the undergraduate into the faculty laboratory

ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings
2007 | Conference paper
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2-s2.0-85029116104

Contributors: Barnett, D.; Willits, R.
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Mechanical properties of layered poly (ethylene glycol) gels

Journal of Applied Biomaterials & Biomechanics
2007 | Journal article
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WOS:000255726700006

Contributors: Skornia, S. L.; Bledsoe, J. G.; Kelso, B.; Kuntzwillits, R.
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Mechanical properties of layered poly (ethylene glycol) gels

Journal of Applied Biomaterials and Biomechanics
2007 | Journal article
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The effect of soluble peptide sequences on neurite extension on 2D collagen substrates and within 3D collagen gels

Annals of Biomedical Engineering
2007 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-36448987148

Contributors: Blewitt, M.J.; Willits, R.K.
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Short-duration, DC electrical stimulation increases chick embryo DRG neurite outgrowth

Bioelectromagnetics
2006 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-33646246605

Contributors: Wood, M.; Willits, R.K.
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Effect of collagen gel stiffness on neurite extension

JOURNAL OF BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE-POLYMER EDITION
2004 | Journal article
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ISI:000226533300004

Contributors: Willits, RK; Skornia, SL
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The effect of synthetic polymers on the migration of monocytes through human cervical mucus

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Effect of collagen gel stiffness on neurite extension

2004-01 | Journal article
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Rebecca Kuntz Willits

Design of a two-semester transport sequence for biomedical engineering undergraduates

ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings
2002 | Journal article
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