Dr. Gilbert is currently a Research Assistant Professor in the Departments of Surgery and Bioengineering at the University of Pittsburgh. He also serves as a faculty member in the McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine. His research interest are focused on the remodeling of biologic scaffolds for tissue-engineering based treatments, particularly relating to role of mechanical loading in the remodeling process. He has directed and participated in pre-clinical studies relevant to orthopaedics, cardiac, and gastrointestinal applications. He is currently developing research programs targeting tracheal reconstruction (with a particular focus on epithelialization and mechanical integrity of the graft) and tissue engineering approaches to pediatric congenital heart defects (in collaboration with Dr. Peter Wearden). Dr. Gilbert has co-authored more than twenty-five peer-reviewed articles and several book chapters, and has applied for several patents. Dr. Gilbert currently serves on the Scientific Advisory Board for Acell, Inc.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Dr. Thomas W. Gilbert
Phone: (412) 624-5276
Email: gilberttw@upmc.edu