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

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.

July 13, 2022

Dr. Guillermo Ameer Wins 2022 Innovation Commercialization Award. Read more.

May 16, 2022

Dr, Guillermo Ameer Wins 2022 Bioactive Materials Lifetime Achievement Award. Read more.

May 03, 2022

Dr. Guillermo Ameer Receives Global Biomaterials Leadership Award. Read more.

January 26, 2022

Dr. Guillermo Ameer Awarded the Technology Innovation and Development Award. Congratulate Dr. Ameer. Read more.

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Dr. Jacqueline Burke successfully defended her PhD. Her recent work was published on Nature Nanotechnology. Congratulate Dr. Burke! Read more.

October 18, 2021

CARE Director Guillermo Ameer elected to the National Academy of Medicine. Congratulations to Dr. Ameer for his election to the NAM. Read more, National Academy of Medicine. Read more, Feinberg School of Medicine, Read more, McCormick School of Engineering.

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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.