Jason D. McNulty
Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery, University of Wisconsin–Madison
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About
Jason D. McNulty is a leading figure in the intersection of robotics and tissue engineering, specializing in the development of advanced biomaterials and fabrication techniques for in vitro cell culture. His primary research focuses on engineering complex, spatially heterogeneous microenvironments that more accurately mimic in vivo tissue. McNulty’s major contribution is the invention of high-precision robotic microcontact printing (R-μCP), a technique that leverages a vision-guided robotic arm to create intricate, micron-scale patterns on culture substrates. This work, detailed in his highly cited 2014 paper (23 citations), overcomes the limitations of traditional manual methods, enabling unprecedented control over cell adhesion and morphology. He further advanced the field by combining R-μCP with sequential nucleophilic substitution to fabricate non-fouling PEG brushes, allowing for precise spatial control of cell fate. With a total of over 30 citations for his foundational papers, McNulty’s innovations are pivotal for researchers seeking to build more realistic tissue models and advance regenerative medicine. His work stands as a cornerstone for the next generation of smart, programmable culture platforms.
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