Scientific Focus
Injectable biosensor detects oxygen levels
in tissue
- Improved function of implantable devices
- Injectable, long-term, optical biosensors
- Vascularization to optimize mass transport
- Guiding the body to regenerate tissues and heal wounds
Our lab has expertise in biomaterials, microencapsulation, biosensors, wound healing, and the tissue response to implanted devices. We perform both pre-clinical and clinical studies. We created and ran the tissue viability service at Duke University Hospital and the Durham VA Hospital for 15 years, assessing the oxygenation of compromised limbs and correlating it with the healing potential of problem wounds.
Selected Achievements
- Core Faculty, Duke Innovation & Entrepreneurship
- Founder, MD/MEng dual degree program
Advanced Training
- Certificate in Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Contact Us
Bruce Klitzman, PhD, Senior Director
Kenan Plastic Surgery Research Labs
Rm 479, Medical Sciences Research Building 1
203 Research Dr., Durham, NC 27710-3906
Phone: 919-684-3929
Email: klitz@duke.edu