Pseudo colored total internal reflection fluorescence (TIRF) image of a cell protrusion.
Matthew Raab
Integrated Undergraduate-Graduate Program (2005-2007)
M.S. in Bioengineering, Pennsylvania State University, 2007
B.S. in Bioengineering, Pennsylvania State University, 2006
email: raabm 'at' seas upenn edu
phone: 215-898-4809
Current Research Interests
Cell and Molecular Engineering. Currently working on the biomechanical effects the matrix has on mesenchymal stem cell behavior. Characterizing 'micro-elasticities' of real tissues using atomic force microscopy (AFM).
Awards and Fellowships
GAANN Fellowship
Ashton Fellowship
Best Undergraduate Honors Thesis Award in Bioengineering (2006)
Professional Experience
Boston Scientific Corporation - Intern (2006) - vascular biology research on drug-eluting stents
Conference Presentations
Matthew Raab, Karthikan Rajagopal, Florian Rehfeldt, Manorama Terawi, Chi Wang, and Dennis Discher. Elastic Niches and Capillaries tuned for 3D Matrix Control of Mesenchymal Stem Cell Differentiation. Biomedical Engineering Society. 2008, St. Louis.