Alan Russell, Ph.D.

Alan Russell, Ph.D.

Director, McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine; Executive Director, Pittsburgh Tissue Engineering Initiative; Director, National Tissue Engineering Center

  • Dr. Russell is also serves as Professor of Surgery and has secondary appointments in the departments of Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, and Rehabilitation Sciences & Technology and directs an active laboratory
  • Additionally, Dr. Russell is the Executive Director of the Pittsburgh Tissue Engineering Initiative (PTEI) and Director of the National Tissue Engineering Center
  • Dr. Russell has received numerous awards including: R&D 100; Carnegie Award for Excellence in Science and Technology; American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering, Fellow; Editorial Board, Journal Molecular Catalysis (Enzymatic), Encyclopedia of Catalysis and Biocatalysis & Biotransformations; American Cyanamid Research Award; Presidential Young Investigator, National Science Foundation; Chancellor ' s Distinguished Research Award; and Who ' s Who in America.

Dr. Russell's TED Talk on Regenerative Medicine

McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine