Regenerative Engineering Laboratory

Our research team, led by Prof. Guillermo Ameer, develops biomaterials and nanotechnology for regenerative engineering, tissue engineering, medical devices, drug delivery, and cell delivery applications. We pioneered the development of citrate-based antioxidant biomaterials referred to as polydiolcitrates. Our research can be classified into two areas: 1) citrate-based elastomers and composites thereof, and 2) citrate-based injectable biomaterials.

Our Research

We are currently working on projects driving the creation and engineering of novel biomaterials to target and treat vascular, endocrine, and bone pathophysiologies. Learn about our work.

Our Team

We are a diverse group with backgrounds across the disciplines of engineering as well as the natural sciences, and are committed to encouraging a collaborative interdisciplinary environment in our work. Learn about us.

Join Us

Interested in learning more about our work, or looking to join our team? Contact us.

Recent News

September 27, 2023

Acuitive Technologies Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for CITRELOCK DUO. The material that used to make this device was developed in Ameer Lab. Read more.

August 23, 2023

Dr.Ameer Wins 2023 Excellence in Biomaterials Science Award. Congratulation, Dr. Ameer! Read more.

June 22, 2023

Dr. Huifeng Wang's paper: "Panthenol Citrate Biomaterials Accelerate Wound Healing and Restore Tissue Integrity" was publish on Advanced Healthcare Materials. Congratulation, Dr. Wang! Read more.

June 19, 2023

Dr. Xinlong Wang's paper: "Chromatin reprogramming and bone regeneration in vitro and in vivo via the microtopography-induced constriction of cell nuclei" was published on Nature Biomedical Engineering. Congratulation, Dr. Wang. Read more.

April 19,2023

Dr.Guillermo Ameer elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Congratulations to Dr. Ameer!Read more

Nov. 23, 2022

To highlight university researchers who have made a significant impact in their field, the Illinois Science & Technology Coalition (ISTC) releases its annual list of “Researchers to Know” at Illinois’ universities. This year, Dr. Ameer have been selected to be reconized. Congratulation, Dr. Ameer! Read more.

Oct. 1, 2022

Dr. Huddleston's work: Azo polymerization of citrate-based biomaterial-ceramic composites at physiological temperatures was published on Nano Select. The picture was selected as front cover picture. Read more.

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Center for Advanced Regenerative Engineering

The Center for Advanced Regenerative Engineering (CARE) is an inter-institutional initiative led by Prof. Ameer that integrates and supports research, technology development, and clinical expertise to improve the outcome of tissue and organ repair and regeneration. Learn more about CARE.