Linda Griffith

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Linda Griffith at The Company of Biologists

Linda Griffith is an American biological engineer and a professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). She is known for her pioneering work in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Griffith's research focuses on the development of new technologies for tissue regeneration and the study of complex biological systems.

Early Life and Education

Linda Griffith was born in [[ ]] and developed an early interest in science and engineering. She pursued her undergraduate studies at Georgia Institute of Technology, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in chemical engineering. She then went on to complete her Ph.D. in chemical engineering at the University of California, Berkeley.

Career

After completing her Ph.D., Griffith joined the faculty at MIT, where she has made significant contributions to the field of biological engineering. She is the director of the Center for Gynepathology Research at MIT and holds the title of School of Engineering Professor of Teaching Innovation.

Research and Contributions

Griffith's research has led to the development of several innovative technologies in tissue engineering. She has worked on creating 3D tissue models that mimic the structure and function of human tissues, which are used for drug testing and disease modeling. Her work in regenerative medicine aims to develop new treatments for conditions such as endometriosis and liver disease.

One of her notable contributions is the development of the LiverChip, a microfluidic device that mimics the function of the human liver. This device is used to study liver function and disease, as well as to test the toxicity of new drugs.

Awards and Honors

Linda Griffith has received numerous awards and honors for her contributions to biological engineering. She is a member of the National Academy of Engineering and has been recognized with the MacArthur Fellowship, also known as the "Genius Grant." She has also received the Pioneer Award from the National Institutes of Health.

Personal Life

Griffith is married to [[ ]] and has [[ ]]. She is an advocate for women in science and engineering and actively mentors young scientists and engineers.

See Also

• Tissue engineering
• Regenerative medicine
• Biological engineering
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• LiverChip