William R. Wagner
McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine, University of Pittsburgh
Papers
3
Total Citations
34
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2
About
William R. Wagner is a leading figure in the intersection of biomaterials and cardiovascular regenerative medicine. His research focuses on developing advanced therapeutic strategies for myocardial infarction (MI), particularly through the design of smart, injectable hydrogels and minimally invasive robotic delivery systems. Wagner’s major contributions include pioneering a coupled thermoresponsive hydrogel and robotic system for postinfarct biomaterial injection therapy, a concept that addresses the critical challenge of maladaptive cardiac remodeling after MI. His work on the HeartLander crawling robot, which enables precise, minimally-invasive injection of anti-remodeling agents into the left ventricular wall, represents a significant translational advance. While his most-cited paper (27 citations) and related work (5 citations) highlight the early-stage impact of these innovations, Wagner’s broader influence is evident in his editorial leadership, including launching the journal *Materialia* in 2018. His research bridges materials science, robotics, and clinical cardiology, offering a compelling vision for next-generation therapies that combine mechanical bulking agents with targeted delivery to improve outcomes for heart attack patients.
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- 3Launching Materialia2 citations · 2018