The study of biomaterials applies to all materials that interact with the human body, and at UF, we are at the forefront of biomaterial development and commercialization. Our research tackles tissue regeneration, degradable bioceramics, metal implants and more. We also study biomaterials for bone repair, to heal wounds, treat cancer and even test some of them in space!
Erika Moore, Ph.D.
Rhines Rising Star • Larry Hench Assistant Professor of Materials Science and Engineering
Inside a Biomaterials Lab

- The Moore lab section of the new Herbert Wertheim Laboratory for Engineering Excellence

- The Moore lab section of the new Herbert Wertheim Laboratory for Engineering Excellence

- Gel rheometer area with an amazing view of campus!

- The flow cytometry set up in Dr. Moore’s lab – used to detect and measure physical/chemical characteristics of cells and particles