Congratulations to Dr. Chelsea Fortin for defending her PhD! | June 2021
As one of our first lab members, Chelsea was a huge part of building and shaping our vibrant and inclusive community - we are so thankful for all that she has given us, so impressed by all that she has accomplished, and so excited to see all that she does in her career!
As one of our first lab members, Chelsea was a huge part of building and shaping our vibrant and inclusive community - we are so thankful for all that she has given us, so impressed by all that she has accomplished, and so excited to see all that she does in her career!
Congratulations to Dr. Eileen Brady for defending her PhD! | June 2021
We are sad to see Eileen go and will miss her kindness, candor, and endless wealth of knowledge but we are so excited for her return to medical school for that sweet sweet double doctorate. Go Eileen!
We are sad to see Eileen go and will miss her kindness, candor, and endless wealth of knowledge but we are so excited for her return to medical school for that sweet sweet double doctorate. Go Eileen!
Susy Simmonds receives the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship | Mar 2021
Congrats Susy we are so excited for you and all that is to come in your PhD!
Congrats Susy we are so excited for you and all that is to come in your PhD!
#FundBlackScientists | Jan 2021
With a network of academic women in biomedical engineering, we are calling to end funding discrimination against Black scientists. Read the article here with more from the UW Newsroom here.
With a network of academic women in biomedical engineering, we are calling to end funding discrimination against Black scientists. Read the article here with more from the UW Newsroom here.
Congratulations to Daniel Corbett for his successful thesis defense! | Dec 2021
We will miss your creativity, hilarity, daily memes, and nose for free food but CELLINK is lucky to have you!!
We will miss your creativity, hilarity, daily memes, and nose for free food but CELLINK is lucky to have you!!
ISCRM Image & Video Contest Awards | Dec 2020
Four Stevens lab members are recognized with Scientific Image and Movie Awards from the UW ISCRM Garvey Imaging Core.
Image Category:
Four Stevens lab members are recognized with Scientific Image and Movie Awards from the UW ISCRM Garvey Imaging Core.
Image Category:
Emily Olszewski wins First Place!
Parker Grosjean wins Third Place!
Movie Category:
Chelsea Fortin wins First Place!
Daniel Corbett wins Second Place!
Patterning gene expression with HEAT | Sept 2020
How can you remotely control gene expression in engineered tissues? HEAT! See our article here where we use heat-shock promoters and thermofluidics to pattern gradients of gene expression in space and time. And check out Daniel and Kelly's interview and demonstration of our new technology here.
How can you remotely control gene expression in engineered tissues? HEAT! See our article here where we use heat-shock promoters and thermofluidics to pattern gradients of gene expression in space and time. And check out Daniel and Kelly's interview and demonstration of our new technology here.
3D printing sugar to build vascular networks | Sept 2020
Together with Jordan Miller's lab at Rice University, we 3D printed sugar to build vascular networks in artificial liver tissues. See more here. You can also watch author Ian Kinstlinger doing the printing and talk about this work here.
Together with Jordan Miller's lab at Rice University, we 3D printed sugar to build vascular networks in artificial liver tissues. See more here. You can also watch author Ian Kinstlinger doing the printing and talk about this work here.
Guiding vascularization on the heart | Nov 2019
A few years ago, we showed that "endothelial cords" could be used to "guide" vascularization of artificial tissues that were implanted on the fat near intestines in mice. We were surprised by our findings when we tried to apply this same process to tissues grafted onto the hearts of rats. See more on this work in our new publication here. We think our findings show that as a field, we need to consider - and figure out - how location and models we use affect the vascularization of artificial tissues.
Featured as "Editors Pick" and Science Highlight (Scilight) by APL Bioengineering
A few years ago, we showed that "endothelial cords" could be used to "guide" vascularization of artificial tissues that were implanted on the fat near intestines in mice. We were surprised by our findings when we tried to apply this same process to tissues grafted onto the hearts of rats. See more on this work in our new publication here. We think our findings show that as a field, we need to consider - and figure out - how location and models we use affect the vascularization of artificial tissues.
Featured as "Editors Pick" and Science Highlight (Scilight) by APL Bioengineering
Our take on the latest breakthroughts in 3D Bioprinting | Nov 2019
Several recent breakthroughts have made big progress towards 3D printing human organs. However, several challenges still need to be solved before this becomes a reality in the clinic. Check out our lab's opinions on this topic here.
Several recent breakthroughts have made big progress towards 3D printing human organs. However, several challenges still need to be solved before this becomes a reality in the clinic. Check out our lab's opinions on this topic here.
Translational Research Training Program Award | Jul 2019
Chelsea Fortin receives a traineeship through the Institute of Translational Health Sciences graduate training program, funded by the NIH NCATS. This TL1 program offers training in translational research core competencies, community with a cross-disciplinary cohort of student researchers, and opportunities to develop social/professional skills for success in translational careers.
Chelsea Fortin receives a traineeship through the Institute of Translational Health Sciences graduate training program, funded by the NIH NCATS. This TL1 program offers training in translational research core competencies, community with a cross-disciplinary cohort of student researchers, and opportunities to develop social/professional skills for success in translational careers.
Bioprinting Artificial Organs | May 2019
Check out our new paper, on the cover of Science. We bioprinted artificial tissues with complex "pipe networks" that supply blood and nutrients. We show that liver tissues made using this method can survive transplantation.
Commentary: Dasgupta Q, Black LD, A FRESH SLATE for 3D Bioprinting. Science. Aug 2;365(6452):446-447
Coverage about this breakthrough:
UW Medicine Newsroom
Chemical & Engineering News
Technology Networks
Houston Chronicle
Science Daily
CNET
Daily Mail
Fast Company
Check out our new paper, on the cover of Science. We bioprinted artificial tissues with complex "pipe networks" that supply blood and nutrients. We show that liver tissues made using this method can survive transplantation.
Commentary: Dasgupta Q, Black LD, A FRESH SLATE for 3D Bioprinting. Science. Aug 2;365(6452):446-447
Coverage about this breakthrough:
UW Medicine Newsroom
Chemical & Engineering News
Technology Networks
Houston Chronicle
Science Daily
CNET
Daily Mail
Fast Company
Patterning morphogen gradients | April-May 2019
Check our doublet papers. Gorgeous work by first author Dr. Mary Regier, first developing a new technique to pattern various biological mocules (small molecules, proteins, viruses) over cells in culture (Lab on a Chip). She then patterned morphogens over human pluripotent stem cells cultures to spatially drive cell fate decisions (Scientific Reports).
Check our doublet papers. Gorgeous work by first author Dr. Mary Regier, first developing a new technique to pattern various biological mocules (small molecules, proteins, viruses) over cells in culture (Lab on a Chip). She then patterned morphogens over human pluripotent stem cells cultures to spatially drive cell fate decisions (Scientific Reports).
Discover Engineering | April 2019
Stevens lab hosts a booth "Enzymes De-Livered" at Engineering Discovery Days, 2019. Students and faculty from all UW engineering departments shared their work with 10,000 students, teachers, and families from our community.
Stevens lab hosts a booth "Enzymes De-Livered" at Engineering Discovery Days, 2019. Students and faculty from all UW engineering departments shared their work with 10,000 students, teachers, and families from our community.
ISCRM Symposium Poster Award | April 2019
Daniel Corbett wins a poster award at the UW Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine symposium for his work in developing new methods for gene patterning in 3D bioartificial tissues.
Daniel Corbett wins a poster award at the UW Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine symposium for his work in developing new methods for gene patterning in 3D bioartificial tissues.
A Future Leader in Bioengineering | April 2019
Colleen O'Connor receives both a Ford Foundation Fellowship and NSF Graduate Research Fellowship. Keep an eye on this future scientific leader!
Colleen O'Connor receives both a Ford Foundation Fellowship and NSF Graduate Research Fellowship. Keep an eye on this future scientific leader!
Rising Star Award | January 2019
Kelly Stevens receives a "Rising Star Award" from the Biomedical Engineering Society, Cellular and Molecular Bioengineering Conference. Deeply honored for this recognition!
Kelly Stevens receives a "Rising Star Award" from the Biomedical Engineering Society, Cellular and Molecular Bioengineering Conference. Deeply honored for this recognition!
Pathology Research in Progress Best Talk Award | October 2018
Chelsea Fortin receives a Best Talk Award during a UW Pathology Research in Progress series for her presentation describing how tissue engineering exemplifies science fiction becoming reality.
Chelsea Fortin receives a Best Talk Award during a UW Pathology Research in Progress series for her presentation describing how tissue engineering exemplifies science fiction becoming reality.
ISCRM Innovation Award | June 2018
Kelly Stevens receives an ISCRM Innovation Award. Thank you to ISCRM and Washington State for supporting our work.
Kelly Stevens receives an ISCRM Innovation Award. Thank you to ISCRM and Washington State for supporting our work.
Helping build pathways to college and careers | April 2018
The Stevens lab works to engage local youth in science at Seattle MESA Day 2018. See more about Seattle MESA here.
The Stevens lab works to engage local youth in science at Seattle MESA Day 2018. See more about Seattle MESA here.
What will it take to get artificial human tissues built from stem cells to the clinic? | March 2018
To hear our thoughts, read our recent article in Cell Stem Cell and see more coverage below.
PNAS Front Manner
To hear our thoughts, read our recent article in Cell Stem Cell and see more coverage below.
PNAS Front Manner
Stem Cell Symposium Poster Award | March 2018
Mary Regier wins a poster award at the UW Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine annual symposium for her work building tools that help shed light on how cells interact with one another spatially.
Mary Regier wins a poster award at the UW Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine annual symposium for her work building tools that help shed light on how cells interact with one another spatially.
Washington Research Foundation Postdoctoral Fellow | February 2018
Mary Regier is inducted as one of 10 inaugural Washington Research Foundation Postdoctoral Fellows. This award supports highly creative and dedicated postdoctoral scientists who do groundbreaking work to addresses unmet public needs. Read more coverage here and here.
Mary Regier is inducted as one of 10 inaugural Washington Research Foundation Postdoctoral Fellows. This award supports highly creative and dedicated postdoctoral scientists who do groundbreaking work to addresses unmet public needs. Read more coverage here and here.
Revealing Nature's beauty | November 2017
Jonathan Mene receives a 2017 ISCRM Scientific Image Award. See his image of liver cells at right, and see other beautiful images from the University of Washington here.
Jonathan Mene receives a 2017 ISCRM Scientific Image Award. See his image of liver cells at right, and see other beautiful images from the University of Washington here.
Artificial liver tissue "seeds" that grow after transplantation | July 2017
We developed a new way to build human artificial liver tissue, and we showed that these tissue can grow to become much like mini-livers after transplantation. You can access this publication at Science Translational Medicine's website here.
Additional news coverage about this breakthrough can be found here:
US News & World Report
The Scientist Magazine
Gizmodo
The Boston Herald
UPI
Medical XPress
MIT News
We developed a new way to build human artificial liver tissue, and we showed that these tissue can grow to become much like mini-livers after transplantation. You can access this publication at Science Translational Medicine's website here.
Additional news coverage about this breakthrough can be found here:
US News & World Report
The Scientist Magazine
Gizmodo
The Boston Herald
UPI
Medical XPress
MIT News
Molecular Medicine Training Grant Award | July 2017
Chelsea Fortin receives a Molecular Medicine Training Grant award. Thank you to the NIH and UW MMTP for your generous support.
Chelsea Fortin receives a Molecular Medicine Training Grant award. Thank you to the NIH and UW MMTP for your generous support.
John H. Tietze Stem Cell Scientist Research Award | October 2016
Kelly Stevens receives a Tietze Research Award, which is funded by the John H. Tietze Foundation and distributed via the Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine (ISCRM) at the University of Washington. Thank you to the John H. Tietze Foundation and ISCRM for your generous support of our research. Read more here.
Kelly Stevens receives a Tietze Research Award, which is funded by the John H. Tietze Foundation and distributed via the Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine (ISCRM) at the University of Washington. Thank you to the John H. Tietze Foundation and ISCRM for your generous support of our research. Read more here.
Pathology Poster Award | October 2016
Chelsea Fortin receives a poster award at the University of Washington Pathology Department retreat. Chelsea is part of the Pathology Department's Molecular Medicine and Mechanism of Disease PhD program.
Chelsea Fortin receives a poster award at the University of Washington Pathology Department retreat. Chelsea is part of the Pathology Department's Molecular Medicine and Mechanism of Disease PhD program.
NIH Director's New Innovator Award | September 2016
Kelly Stevens receives a National institutes of Health (NIH) Director’s New Innovator Award. This award supports exceptionally creative early career investigators who propose innovative, high-impact projects. Thank you to NIH for its support. Read more here and here.
Kelly Stevens receives a National institutes of Health (NIH) Director’s New Innovator Award. This award supports exceptionally creative early career investigators who propose innovative, high-impact projects. Thank you to NIH for its support. Read more here and here.
The Husky Experience | June 2016
University of Washington Admissions tours the laboratory to document Jonathan Mene having "The Husky Experience".
University of Washington Admissions tours the laboratory to document Jonathan Mene having "The Husky Experience".
Bringing science to life in local schools | April 2016
The Stevens Lab “brings science to life” at Mill Creek Middle School. See additional coverage below:
Kent Reporter
The Stevens Lab “brings science to life” at Mill Creek Middle School. See additional coverage below:
Kent Reporter
Wellcome Trust science image of the year | March 2016
Chelsea Fortin's image of our human artificial liver tissue is chosen by the Wellcome Trust in London as one of the top 20 science images of the year. See this and other beautiful scientific images in the news coverage below.
BBC
Wellcome Image Awards
WIRED
American Photo Mag
Chelsea Fortin's image of our human artificial liver tissue is chosen by the Wellcome Trust in London as one of the top 20 science images of the year. See this and other beautiful scientific images in the news coverage below.
BBC
Wellcome Image Awards
WIRED
American Photo Mag
Stevens Lab opens at the University of Washington | January 2016
The Stevens lab opens in the Departments of Bioengineering and Pathology at the University of Washington (UW). We join a variety of Institutes and Centers at UW that forward our mission in improving human health through engineering:
Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine
Center for Cardiovascular Biology
Molecular Engineering and Sciences
Center for Synthetic Biology
The Stevens lab opens in the Departments of Bioengineering and Pathology at the University of Washington (UW). We join a variety of Institutes and Centers at UW that forward our mission in improving human health through engineering:
Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine
Center for Cardiovascular Biology
Molecular Engineering and Sciences
Center for Synthetic Biology