Scholarship: Fully-funded
Degree: Bachelor, Master, Ph.D
Nationality: International Students
Location: USA
Application deadlines: Open
Scholarship Description:
Dr. Chi Ma is currently a researcher at UT Southwestern Medical Center, focusing on the translational applications of bone and cartilage regenerative medicine by integrating cutting-edge technologies. The lab collaborates closely with various clinical and research institutions, and its findings have been published in high-impact journals.
The research group emphasizes the use of clinically relevant animal models to develop advanced biomaterials and tissue engineering strategies for repairing bone and cartilage injuries. Funding comes from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, and the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America. This interdisciplinary environment offers comprehensive training in advanced experimental techniques and translational research.
For more information, visit Dr. Ma’s profile and lab pages:
Available Subjects:
- tissue engineering and regenerative medicine
- Analyze bone and cartilage regeneration and pathological microenvironments using 3D imaging, genomics/proteomics/metabolomics techniques.
- Develop biodegradable biomaterials, such as hydrogels and fibrous scaffolds.
- Optimize tissue engineering designs (e.g., novel biomaterials/cell complexes) to accelerate bone and cartilage tissue regeneration.
Eligibility criteria:
- Field 1: Cell Biology, Developmental Biology, Molecular Biology, or Bioengineering
- Recent or imminent PhD graduates are preferred with experience in:
- Animal surgery and in vivo model operations
- RNA/protein/primary cell isolation and culture
- Molecular biology techniques (PCR, Western blot, ELISA)
- Omics data analysis
- Imaging techniques (e.g., confocal microscopy)
- Field 2: Biomaterials
- Recent or imminent PhD graduates are preferred with expertise in:
- Polymer synthesis and characterization (e.g., rheology, NMR, HPLC)
- Preparation and characterization of hydrogels, scaffolds, and micro/nanoparticles
- In vitro cell culture and characterization
Application Procedure:
Please send the following materials to Dr. Chi Ma at [email protected] and [email protected]:
- English cover letter (outlining research interests and relevant experience)
- Complete English CV (including publication list)
- Contact information for three references.
