Liisa Kuhn

Professor

Biomedical Engineering

Dr. Kuhn’s laboratory works at the interface of materials science and medicine, and her research spans fundamental studies to translational research and clinical use. She has an expertise in biomaterials and drug delivery and bone regeneration that she gained while working in industry and at UConn Health. She is funded by the National Institutes of Health to develop customized bone grafts for older patients that include controlled release of anti-senescence drugs to rejuvenate bone healing in the elderly. She is Director of the Beekley Lab for Biosymmetrix since Spring 2021, which provides 3D printed personalized breast prostheses for breast cancer survivors. Dr Kuhn is grateful for the funding from the Connecticut Breast Health Initiative and the Beekley Family Foundation for the breast prosthetic project.