Associate Professor Lisbeth Grondahl    Associate Professor

	Biography

Dr Lisbeth Grondahl's research interests are in the areas of Biomaterials Science and Tissue Engineering. In particular, she works on the development of novel materials and on surface modification of materials for improved bioactivity.

Current projects include:

• Surface modification of polymeric membranes used in facial augmentation
  
• Surface modification of biodegradable scaffolds for tissue engineering
  
• Production of drug delivery devices for accelerated bone regeneration
  
• Development of composite materials for use as load-bearing bone biomaterials
  
• Synthesis and characterisation of fluoride-substituted hydroxyapatite
  
• Development of graded hydrogel materials for cartilage replacement

	Keywords
	Medical: Biomaterials, Medical: Tissue Culture, Medical: Drug Delivery Systems