Alejandro Jose Almarza, PhD
Dr. Alejandro Almarza is an assistant professor in Oral Biology in the School of Dental Medicine with a secondary appointment in Bioengineering.
 
Dr. Almarza graduated with a PhD from Rice University after obtaining a BS in Chemical Engineering from Florida State University. He joined the faculty at the University of Pittsburgh in 2005.

His research interests are as follows:

  • •        Temporomandibular Joint cartilage and bone regeneration and biomechanics
    •        Development of novel bioreactors to further enhance healing
    •        Identifying appropriate stem cell sources for tissue engineering approaches such as bone marrow, muscle, fat
    •        Genetic manipulation of cells seeded on scaffolds to promote regeneration
    •        Quantitative assessment of joint movement and kinematics

Dr. Almarza has authored both refereed journal publications and several book chapters.

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CONTACT INFORMATION

Dr. Alejandro Jose Almarza
Phone: 412-648-8500
Email: aja19@pitt.edu