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We develop biochemically and mechanically tunable soft materials for applications in tissue engineering, controlled drug delivery, and microphysiological systems to study tissue and disease development. Our goal is to design adaptive, cell-instructive materials that can replicate biological environments in order to drive discovery & create new technologies for modern medicine.
Our lab is part of the lively community within the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Virginia, working together to solve important, emerging challenges in medicine, energy, environmental science and more.
If you are interested in joining us at UVA, follow the links to learn more about graduate studies, undergraduate studies, and transfer programs for community college students!
Recent News & Announcements
January 2024
Sam Agro's abstract was accepted for a poster presentation at the 12th World Biomaterials Congress in Daegu, Republic of Korea!
Madison Stampley was awarded a 2024 GEM Fellowship. Congratulations, Madison!
Our paper on bioactive Polyurethane-PEG hydrogels has been published in Gels! This work was largely driven by undergraduate research and our collaboration with Hampton University.
Contact Us
Lakeshia J. Taite
Email: taite@virginia.edu
Office: Wilsdorf Hall, 201B
Phone: +1 434.243.7220
Lab: Chemistry Building, 146
Mailing Address: 385 McCormick Rd.
Charlottesville, VA 22903
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