James
Henderson Associate Professor, Department of Biomedical and
Chemical Engineering Associate Professor (by courtesy), Department of Biology Director, Bioengineering Graduate Program Syracuse VA Medical Center, WOC Appointment
Phone: 315.443.9739
Email:
Research Interests: The interface of tissue
engineering and developmental biology, with special emphasis
on biomechanical aspects of tissue development. The broad
theme of our work is understanding how biomechanical,
biochemical, and topographical signals regulate the
differentiation and phenotypic expression of musculoskeletal
cells. Within this theme, we study: modulation of
chondrocyte phenotypic expression; biomechanical regulation
during musculoskeletal tissue development; and the
development of biomimetic tissue engineering approaches.
MS student roster is currently being updated (Spring 2019)
Undergraduate
Students
Bailey Felix Undergraduate Researcher, Department of Biomedical and
Chemical Engineering
Phone:315.443.4748 (Lab)
Email:
Research Focus: 4D Printing.
Jamila Perkins Undergraduate Researcher, Department of Biomedical and
Chemical Engineering Co-advised with primary advisory Julie Hasenwinkel
Phone:315.443.4748 (Lab)
Email:
Research Focus: Bioinspired, Tough, Adhesive Hydrogels.
Alumni
Joanna Maressa Then: Undergraduate Researcher, Department of Biomedical and Chemical Engineering, SBI REU (2019) Most recently: Undergraduate Student, Biomaterials Science and Engineering, Johns Hopkins University
Roland Beard Then: Graduate Researcher (MS), Department of Biomedical and Chemical Engineering (2016-2018) Most recently: Associate Research Engineer, Globus Medical, Philadelphia, PA
Giuseppe Passucci Then: Graduate Researcher (PhD), Department of Physics (2013-2018) Most recently: Systems engineer, Syracuse Research Corporation, Syracuse, NY
Nakira Christmas Then: Undergraduate Researcher, Department of Biomedical and Chemical Engineering (2018) Most recently: Undergraduate Student, Department of Biomedical and Chemical Engineering
Stephen
Sawyer Then: Graduate Researcher (PhD), Department of Biomedical and
Chemical Engineering (2013-2018) Most recently: ORISE Fellow, FDA
Justine Paul Then: Undergraduate Researcher, Department of Biomedical and Chemical Engineering (2016-2018) Most recently: PhD Student, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Hannah Rebar Then: Undergraduate Researcher, Department of Biomedical and Chemical Engineering (2016-2018) Most recently: R&D Engineer, Boston Scientific, Boston, MA
Miracle Rogers Then: BS/MS Researcher, Department of Biomedical and Chemical Engineering (2015-2018) Most recently: Hospital for Special Surgery Research Institute Post Baccalaureate Research Training Program
Jose Waimin Then: Undergraduate Researcher, Department of Biomedical and Chemical Engineering (2017-2018) Most recently: PhD Student, Materials Engineering, Purdue University
Mark Macios Then: Undergraduate Researcher, Department of Biomedical and Chemical Engineering (2017-2018) Most recently: Undergraduate Student, Department of Biomedical and Chemical Engineering
Victor Tay Then: Undergraduate Researcher, Department of Biomedical and Chemical Engineering (2017-2018) Most recently: Undergraduate Student, Department of Biomedical and Chemical Engineering
Kyle Bishop Then: Graduate Researcher (MS), Department of Biomedical and
Chemical Engineering (2014-2018) Most recently: TBA
Bence Kotis Then: Undergraduate Researcher, Department of Biomedical and Chemical Engineering (2017-2018) Most recently: Bioinformatics, Scripps Research Institute, San Diego CA
Johnson Agyapong Then: Undergraduate Researcher, Department of Biomedical and Chemical Engineering, SBI REU (2017) Most recently: Undergraduate Student, Biology, Braindeis University
Ariel
Ash-Shakoor Then: Graduate Researcher (PhD), Department of Biomedical and
Chemical Engineering (2012-2017) Most recently: Biomedical Engineering, Interventional Cardiology Devices Branch, Division of Cardiovascular Devices, FDA
Megan
Brasch Then: Graduate Researcher (PhD), Department of Biomedical and
Chemical Engineering (2011-2017) Most recently: Medical Research Scientist, WorldCare Clinical
Ben Phillippi Then: Graduate Researcher (MS, Thesis), Department of Biomedical and
Chemical Engineering (2014-2017) Most recently: Bristol-Myers Squibb
David Levitskiy Then: Undergraduate Researcher, Department of Biomedical and Chemical Engineering (2016-2017) Most recently: Associate Engineer, Quadrant Biosciences, Syracuse, NY
Stephen Benn Then: Undergraduate Researcher, Department of Biomedical and Chemical Engineering (2014-2017) Most recently: Engineer, Edwards Life Sciences, Irvine, CA
Monica Plasencia Then: Undergraduate Researcher, Department of Biomedical and Chemical Engineering (2017) Most recently: Recent Graduate Research Intern, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Alexis
Peņa Then: Undergraduate Researcher, Department of Biomedical and Chemical Engineering (2012-2016) Most recently: PhD Student, Johns Hopkins University
Trent Searfoss Then: Graduate Researcher (MS), Department of Biomedical and
Chemical Engineering (2014-2016) Most recently: Design Engineer, Transonic Systems, Ithaca, NY
Leila Hart Then: Undergraduate Researcher, Department of Biomedical and Chemical Engineering, SBI REU (2016) Most recently: Intern, Porter Sanford III Performing Arts and Community Center, Decatur, GA
Lauryn Alexander Then: Undergraduate Researcher, Department of Biomedical and Chemical Engineering, SBI REU (2016) Most recently: Undergraduate Student, Forensic Chemistry, Hampton University
Ben
Posnick Then: Syracuse University Engineering and Computer Science Research Internship Program high school student participant (2016), SBI REU (2018) Most recently: Cornell University, SRC Scholar
Claude King Then: Undergraduate Researcher, Department of Biomedical and Chemical Engineering, SBI REU (2016) Most recently: Undergraduate Student, Chemical Engineering, Hampton University
Avery Callahan Then: Undergraduate Researcher, Department of Biomedical and Chemical Engineering, Donofrio Scholar (2016) Most recently: Undergraduate Student, Department of Biomedical and Chemical Engineering
Philip Mohun Then: Undergraduate Researcher (2016)
Most recently: Innovation Consultant, Anthem, Inc., Los Angeles, CA
Brandon Dang Then: Highschool Researcher, Bellarmine College Prep (2016)
Most recently: TBA
Jing
Wang Then: Graduate Researcher (PhD), Department of Biomedical and
Chemical Engineering (2009-2016) Most recently: Teaching Assistant Professor, University of Buffalo
Ling-Fang
Tseng Then: Graduate Researcher (PhD), Department of Biomedical and
Chemical Engineering (2009-2015) Most recently: Preclinical Scientist, Lyra Therapeutics (Cambridge, MA)
Richard
Baker Then: Graduate Researcher (PhD), Department of Biomedical and
Chemical Engineering (2009-2015) Most recently: Associate, Mechanical Engineering, Exponent (Menlo Park, CA)
Ye He Then: Graduate Researcher (MS, Thesis), Department of Biomedical and
Chemical Engineering (2014-2015) Most recently: Lab Technician, Sanofi Genzyme (Framingham, MA)
Joyrie Dickerson Then: Undergraduate Researcher, Smart Material Advances and Advanced Research Training Workshop (2015) Most recently: Undergraduate Student, Department of Chemical Engineering, Hampton University
Donmanique Hardy Then: Undergraduate Researcher, Smart Material Advances and Advanced Research Training Workshop (2015) Most recently: Battalion Maintenance Control Officer and Platoon Leader, 82nd Airborne Division, U.S. Army, Fort Bragg, NC
Elliot
Russell Then: Undergraduate Researcher, Department of Biomedical and Chemical Engineering, Syracuse Scholar (2012-2013) Most recently: MD Student, Northwestern University
Justin
Elkhechen Then: Undergraduate Researcher, Biochemistry Program, Crown Award recipient, Awarded a Crown Award from the Renee Crown University Honors Program in support of his honors capstone project (2012-2015) Most recently: MD Student, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Ke Song Then: Graduate Researcher (MS), Department of Biomedical and
Chemical Engineering (2013-2015) Most recently: Potency Bioassay Analyst, Bristol-Myers Squibb
Brandyn White Then: Undergraduate Researcher, Smart Material Advances and Advanced Research Training Workshop (2014) Most recently: PhD Student, Department of Biology, Howard University
Derek Loh Then: Undergraduate Researcher, Department of Biomedical and Chemical Engineering, SBI REU (2014) Most recently: Research Associate, Illumina, San Diego
Alyssa Seunarine Then: Undergraduate Researcher, Smart Material Advances and Advanced Research Training Workshop (2014) Most recently: Undergraduate Student, Department of Chemical Engineering, Hampton University
Stephen Burke Then: Graduate Researcher (MS), Department of Biomedical and
Chemical Engineering (2012-2014) Most recently: Junior Associate at Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP
Ashkan Noushabadi Then: Graduate Researcher (MS), Department of Biomedical and
Chemical Engineering (2012-2013) Most recently: Biomedical Engineer, Food and Drug Administration
Xinchi Yi Then: Graduate Researcher (MS), Department of Biomedical and
Chemical Engineering (2012-2014) Most recently: Neuroscience Research Laboratory, Tufts Medical Center
Brenda
Argueta Then: Undergraduate Researcher, Department of Biomedical and
Chemical Engineering, McNair Scholars Program (2013-2014) Most recently: Senior Associate, Pfizer, Boston, MA
Andy Quach Then: Undergraduate Researcher, Department of Biomedical and
Chemical Engineering (2013-2014) Most recently: Associate Process Engineer, Momenta Pharmaceuticals, Boston, MA
Dakota
Jones Then: Undergraduate Researcher, Department of Biomedical and
Chemical Engineering (2010-2014)
Most recently: PhD student, Biomedical Engineering, Mayo Clinic, Rochester MN
Katrina
Keegan Then: Undergraduate Researcher, Department of Biology (2011-2013)
Most recently: Associate Professor, Universidad EAFIT, Medellin, Antioquia, Colombia
James
Pash Then: Undergraduate Researcher, Department of Biology (2012-2013)
Most recently: Undergraduate Student, Department of Biology
Kristina
Arauz Then: Undergraduate Researcher, Department of Biomedical and
Chemical Engineering (2012-2013)
Most recently: Document and Training Management Specialist, Shire, Lexington, MA
Sierra
Houston Then: Undergraduate Researcher, Department of Biomedical and
Chemical Engineering, and Dean's Leadership Awardee (2012-2013)
Most recently: Biomechanical Engineer & Accident Reconstructionist at Biomechanical Research and Testing, LLC
Chi-Yu
Sun Then: Graduate Researcher (MS), Department of Biomedical and
Chemical Engineering (2008-2012; graduated 2012)
Most recently: Research Associate, Uniformed Services University, Washington, DC
Elena
Marchetti-Bowick Then: Highschool Researcher, JD High School (2011-2012)
Most recently: Undergraduate Student, Stanford University
Joalene Mason Then: Undergraduate Researcher, Smart Material Advances and Advanced Research Training Workshop (2012)
Most recently: Business Analyst at Accenture Federal Services
Simone Summers Then: Undergraduate Researcher, Smart Material Advances and Advanced Research Training Workshop (2012)
Most recently: Undergraduate Student, Hampton University
Falin Jones Then: Undergraduate Researcher, Smart Material Advances and Advanced Research Training Workshop (2012)
Most recently: Electrical Designer, WSP USA
Marisa Tukpah Then: Undergraduate Researcher, Smart Material Advances and Advanced Research Training Workshop (2012)
Most recently: Polymer Engineering Graduate Student, The University of Akron
Kadye Moore Then: Undergraduate Researcher, Department of Biomedical
and Chemical Engineering, SBI REU (2012)
Most recently: System Designer at Johnson Controls
Christine
Cespedes Then: Undergraduate Researcher, Department of Biomedical
and Chemical Engineering (2011-2012)
Most recently: Quality Systems Engineer, Ichor Medical Systems, San Diego, CA
R. Casey
Edwards Then: Undergraduate Researcher, Department of Biomedical
and Chemical Engineering (2010-2011)
Most recently: Technology Transfer Attorney, MUSC Foundation for Research Development
Jake
Cline Then: Undergraduate Researcher, Department of Biomedical
and Chemical Engineering (2010-2012)
Most recently: Master's Student/Research Assistant at California State University, Monterey Bay
Sean
McCauley Then: Undergraduate Researcher, Department of Biomedical
and Chemical Engineering (2010-2011)
Most recently: Control System Engineer at DEKA Research & Development
Shelley
L Kummer Then: Research Assistant Professor, Department of
Biomedical and Chemical Engineering
Most recently: Toxicologist, SRC, Inc., Syracuse, NY
Patrick
Thompson Then: Graduate Researcher (MS), Department of Biomedical and
Chemical Engineering (2010-2011; graduated 2011); Employee, Bristol-Myers Squibb
Most recently: Bristol-Myers Squibb
Anita
Patrick Then: Undergraduate Researcher, Department of Biomedical
and Chemical Engineering, SBI REU (2011)
Most recently: PhD student in STEM Education, Department of Curriculum & Instruction, The University of Texas at Austin
Brian
Cosgrove Then: Undergraduate Researcher, Department of Biomedical
and Chemical Engineering (2008-2011)
Most recently: Most recently: Postdoctoral Fellow, Gersbach Lab, Duke University.
Wesley
Kong Then: Undergraduate Researcher, Department of Biomedical
and Chemical Engineering (2009-2010)
Most recently: B.A. Student, University of Oxford
Roger
Conturie Then: Undergraduate Researcher, Department of Biomedical
and Chemical Engineering (2009)
Deceased
Matthew
Salminen Then: Undergraduate Researcher, Department of Biomedical
and Chemical Engineering (2009)
Undergraduate Student, Biochemistry, Syracuse University
Most recently: Scientific Services Committee, USA Track & Field
Albaraa
Salama Then: Undergraduate Researcher, Department of Biomedical
and Chemical Engineering (2009)
Binghamton University (2010)
Most recently: Senior Consultant at The HCL Group, New York, NY.
Cassie
Gorman Then: Undergraduate Researcher, Department of Biomedical
and Chemical Engineering, SBI REU (2009-2010)
Most recently: Certified Prosthetist Orthotist at Independence Prosthetics Orthotics, Inc.
RJ
Spink Then: Undergraduate Researcher, Department of Biomedical
and Chemical Engineering (2008-2009)
Most recently: Researcher, Army Research Lab
Jennifer
R. Amos Then: Postdoctoral Researcher, Department of Biomedical
and Chemical Engineering (2008-2009)
Most recently: Teaching Associate Professor, Department of
Bioengineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Luana
Ramcharran Then: Undergraduate Researcher, Department of Biomedical
and Chemical Engineering (2008)
Most recently: Product Design Engineer at LRD, Houston, TX
