George A. Truskey

R. Eugene and Susie E. Goodson Distinguished Professor of Biomedical Engineering
R. Eugene and Susie E. Goodson Professor of Biomedical Engineering
Professor of Biomedical Engineering
Senior Associate Dean in the Pratt School of Engineering
Senior Associate Dean in the Pratt School of Engineering
Associate Vice President for Research in the Office of Research
Faculty Network Member of The Energy Initiative
Affiliate of the Duke Initiative for Science & Society
Senior Associate Dean for Research
Affiliate of the Duke Regeneration Center

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My research interests focus upon the effect of physical forces on the function of vascular cells and skeletal muscle, cell adhesion, and the design of engineered tissues.  Current research projects examine the  effect of endothelial cell senescence upon permeability to macromolecules and the response to fluid shear stress, the development of microphysiological blood vessels and muscles for evaluation of drug toxicity and the design of engineered endothelialized blood vessels and skeletal muscle bundles.

Education

  • Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1985)
  • B.S.E., University of Pennsylvania (1979)

Mailing Address

Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment & Sustainability
Box 90467
Durham, NC 27708

Street / Delivery Address

Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment & Sustainability
140 Science Drive
Gross Hall, Suite 101
Durham, NC 27708

919-613-1305