International Journal of Biological Engineering

International Journal of Biological Engineering is an international peer-reviewed multidisciplinary journal publishing original scientific research in all fields of biological pharmacy. Original research work that contributes significantly to further the scientific knowledge in biological pharmacy will be appreciated.


Lijie Grace Zhang

Editorial Board Member of International Journal of Biological Engineering

Associate Professor, The George Washington University, USA

Research Areas

Nanomedicine, Stem Cells and Tissue Engineering

Education

2009Ph.DBrown University, with distinction, Biomedical Engineering
2004M.S.Tianjin University, Applied Chemistry
2001B.S.Tianjin University, Chemical Engineering

Experience

2010-presentAssistant professor, The George Washington University, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
2010Postdoctoral Fellow, Harvard Medical School, Harvard-MIT Division of Health Sciences and Technology
2009Postdoctoral Fellow, Rice University, Department of Bioengineering

Academic Achievement

Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Award by the Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) organization, 2011
John Haddad Young Investigator Award from American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR), 2011
Young Investigator Award from ASBMR Forum on Aging and Skeletal Health, 2011
American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR) John Haddad Young Investigator Award, 2011
Pilot Projects Award in the Clinical and Translational Science Institute at Children's National (CTSI-CN), 2011
Early Career Award from International Journal of Nanomedicine and American Society of Nanomedicine, 2010
Who's Who in America (Marquis), 2010
Winner of GW Institute for Biomedical Engineering (GWIBE) Interdisciplinary Research Fund, 2010
Joukowsky Family Foundation Outstanding Dissertation Award, 2009. *The highest dissertation award for all graduating PhDs (~200) at Brown
Sigma Xi Award for Excellent Research and High Potential for Further Contributions to Science, 2009
STAR Award of Society For Biomaterials Annual Meeting (San Antonio), 2009
Elected as a Full Member of Sigma Xi (The Scientific Research Society), 2009
STAR Award of Society For Biomaterials Annual Meeting (Chicago), 2007
Edward Mason Fellowship at Brown University, 2005-2006
The Excellent Thesis Awards for Bachelor's degree, 2001
HUACHANG Inc. scholarship at Tianjin University, 2000
MOTOROLA Inc. scholarship at Tianjin University, 1999
The Consecutive Outstanding Student Awards at Tianjin University, 1997-2003

Membership

Member, American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS)
Member, American Chemical Society (ACS)
Member, American Society for Nanomedicine (ASNM)
Member, American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE)
Member, Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES)
Member, Materials Research Society (MRS)
Member, Sigma Xi (The Scientific Research Society)
Member, Society For Biomaterials (SFB)
Member, The American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR)

Publications: Journals

[1]  L. Zhang, U. Devi Hemraz, H. Fenniri and T.J. Webster. Tuning Cell Adhesion Behavior on Titanium with Osteogenic Rosette Nanotubes. Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A, 95A(2):550–563 (2010).
[2]  L. Zhang, J. Hu and K.A. Athanasiou. The Role of Tissue Engineering in Articular Cartilage Repair and Regeneration. Critical Reviews in Biomedical Engineering, 37(1-2):1-57 (2009).
[3]  P. Tran, L Zhang and T.J. Webster. Carbon Nanofibers and Nanotubes in Regenerative Medicine. Advanced Drug Delivery Reviews, 61(12):1097-1114 (2009).
[4]  L. Zhang, J. Rodriguez, J. Raez, A.J. Myles, H. Fenniri and T.J. Webster. Biologically Inspired Rosette Nanotubes and Nanocrystalline Hydroxyapatite Hydrogel Nanocomposites as Improved Bone Substitutes. Nanotechnology, 20(17):175101 (2009). *Selected into Nanotechnology's Highlights of 2009 collection.
[5]  L. Zhang, F. Rakotondradany, A.J. Myles, H. Fenniri and T.J. Webster. Arginine-Glycine-Aspartic Acid Modified Rosette Nanotube-Hydrogel Composites for Bone Tissue Engineering. Biomaterials, 30(7):1309-1320 (2009).
[6]  L. Zhang and T.J. Webster. Nanotechnology and Nanomaterials: Promises for Improved Tissue Regeneration. Nanotoday, 4(1):66-80 (2009).
[7]  * Rated as ScienceDirect Top 25 Hottest Articles (The most download article in the Nanotoday) E. Fine, L. Zhang, H. Fenniri, and T.J. Webster. Enhanced Endothelial Cell Functions on Rosette Nanotubes Coated Titanium Vascular Stents. Int. J. Nanomedicine, 4:91-97 (2009).
[8]  L. Zhang, S. Ramsaywack, H. Fenniri and T.J. Webster. Enhanced Osteoblast Adhesion on Self-assembled Nanostructured Hydrogel Scaffolds, Tissue Engineering, 14(8):1353-1364 (2008).
[9]  L. Zhang, Y. Chen, J. Rodriguez, H. Fenniri and T.J. Webster. Biomimetic Helical Rosette Nanotubes and Nanocrystalline Hydroxyapatite Coatings on Titanium for Improving Orthopedic Implants. Int. J. Nanomedicine, 3(3):323–333 (2008).
[10]  Y. Gao, W. Li, H. Liu, L. Zhang, et al., Synthesis of Electroluminescence Combinations Containing 1, 3, 4-oxadiazole and Triazine Units, Chemical Research and Application, 17(3):366-368 (2005).
[11]  L. Zhang, W. Li, D. Liu and Q. Dong. Study on DEAB-catalyzed H2O2 Oxidation of Potassium Penicillin G, Chinese Journal of Antibiotics, 28(7):391-393 (2003).
[12]  L. Zhang, X. Zhou, W. Li, et al. Research Progress on Small Molecular Materials Used for Organic Electroluminescence, Chemical Industry and Engineering, 20(6):481-487 (2003).

Publications: Conferences/Workshops/Symposiums

[1]  L. Zhang, U. Devi Hemraz, H. Fenniri and T.J. Webster. Different Cell Attachments on Biologically Inspired Nano-coatings for Orthopedic Applications. Res. Soc. Symp. Proc., 1209: 1209-YY01-05 (2010).
[2]  L. Zhang, J. Rodriguez, A.J. Myles, H. Fenniri and T.J. Webster. Investigating Helical Rosette Nanotubes and Nanocrystalline Hydroxyapatite as Novel Bone-like Biomaterials for Orthopedic Applications. Proceeding of the NSTI nanotech, 2:214-217 (2008).
[3]  L. Zhang, F. Rakotondradany, A.J. Myles, H. Fenniri and T.J. Webster. New RGD Modified Self-assembled Helical Rosette Nanotubes in Hydrogels for Improved Bone Tissue Engineering Applications. Proceeding of NEBC '08 IEEE 34th Annual Northeast, 310-311 (2008).
[4]  L. Zhang, S. Ramsaywack, H. Fenniri and T.J. Webster. Osteoblast Behaviors on Novel Self-assembled Helical Rosette Nanotubes and Hydrogel Composites for Bone Tissue Engineering. Mater. Res. Soc. Symp. Proc., 1056E:1056-HH03-69 (2007).
[5]  L. Zhang, S. Ramsaywack, H. Fenniri and T.J. Webster. Helical Rosette Nanotubes for Bone Tissue Engineering Applications. Proceeding of NEBC '07 IEEE 33rd Annual Northeast, 245-246 (2007)
[6]  L. Zhang, S. Ramsaywack, H. Fenniri and T.J. Webster. Development of Novel Nanostructured Tissue Engineering Scaffold Materials through Self-assembly for Bed-side Orthopedic Applications. Mater. Res. Soc. Symp. Proc., 950E:0950-D15-08 (2007).
[7]  L. Zhang, S. Ramsaywack, H. Fenniri and T.J. Webster. Helical Rosette Nanotubes as a Biomimetic Tissue Engineering Scaffold Material. AICHE proceeding, (2006).

Publications: Books/Book Chapters

[1]  L. Zhang, J.Y. Li and J.D. Lee. Nanotechnology for Cartilage and Bone Regeneration, in: Nanomedicine: technologies and applications, T. Webster (Ed.), Woodhead Publishing Limited, in press, 2011.
[2]  V. Willard, L. Zhang and K.A. Athanasiou. Tissue Engineering of the Temporomandibular Joint, in: Comprehensive Biomaterials, P. Ducheyne, K. Healy, D.W. Hutmacher, and J. Kirkpatrick (Eds.), Elsevier Ltd., in press, 2011.
[3]  L. Zhang and T.J. Webster. Nanotechnology for Implants, in: Handbook of Nanophysics, K. Sattler (Ed.), CRC press, ISBN: 9781420075380, in press, 2010.
[4]  L. Zhang, B. Ercan and T.J. Webster. Carbon Nanotubes and Nanofibers for Tissue Engineering Applications, in: Carbon, C. Liu (Ed.), Research Signpost, in press, 2009.
[5]  L. Zhang, S. Sirivisoot, G. Balasundaram and T.J. Webster. Section I (7): Nanomaterials for Improved Orthopedic and Bone Tissue Engineering Applications, in: Advanced Biomaterials: Fundamentals, Processing and Applications, B. Basu, D. Katti, A. Kumar (Eds.), John Wiley & Sons Inc., 2009; 205-241.
[6]  L. Zhang, S. Sirivisoot, G. Balasundaram and T.J. Webster. Chapter 21: Nanoengineering for Bone Tissue Engineering, in: Micro and Nanoengineering of the Cell Microenvironment: Technologies and Applications, A. Khademhosseini, J. Borenstein, M. Toner, S. Takayama (Eds.), Artech House, 2008; 431-460.