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Catherine Picart is a leading figure in biomaterials and tissue engineering, renowned for her pioneering work with layer-by-layer (LbL) films to create biomimetic cellular microenvironments. Her research centers on engineering bioactive coatings that precisely control cell behavior, particularly through the "matrix-bound" presentation of growth factors. A landmark contribution, her 2011 study on BMP-2 (128 citations) revealed that presenting this morphogenetic protein from a soft biopolymeric film, rather than in solution, dramatically alters cell adhesion and migration, unlocking new pathways for regenerative medicine. Picart has also advanced the field's technological frontier, developing automated LbL assembly for high-throughput screening of cellular behaviors (2018, 44 citations) and integrating bioactive films with 3D-printed microscaffolds to engineer niches for pancreatic tumor cells (2022). Her work bridges fundamental biology and scalable fabrication, offering powerful tools for drug discovery, cancer research, and tissue repair. With a citation record reflecting sustained influence, Picart’s innovations in controlled biointerfaces continue to shape how researchers design materials that communicate with cells.
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