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Y. Kim et al,

Adv. Mater.

34, 2110340 (2022)

J. Kim et al,

Nat. Rev. Mater.

8, 710-725 (2023)

S. Min et al,

Adv. Mater.

33, 2008353 (2021)

S. Min et al,

Adv. Mater.

32, 2004300 (2020)

Y. Kim et al,

J. Am. Chem. Soc.

144,5769–5783 (2022)

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G. Bae et al,

Adv. Funct. Mater.

32, 2200828 (2022)

S.Y. Kim et al,

Adv. Funct. Mater.

33, 2215166 (2023)

R. Thangam et al,

Adv. Funct. Mater.

33, 2206673 (2023)

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R. Thangam et al,

Adv. Funct. Mater.

31, 2008698 (2021)

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G. Bae et al,

Adv. Funct. Mater.

31, 2103409 (2021)

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M.J. Ko et al,

Adv. Nanobiomed. Res.

2, 2200053 (2022)

L. Yang et al,

Small

18, 2104783 (2022)

*Corresponding author, †First author

2024

110. H. Kang Nature Materials (2024)

109. C. Kim, N. Kang et al; H. Kang* Nature Communications (2024)

108. X. Yu et al; H. Kang*, J.-J. Hu*, J Yoon*, G. Liang* “Activatable Fluorescence and Bio/Chemiluminescence Probes for Aminopeptidases: From Design to Biomedical Applications” Adv. Mater. (2024)

107. K. Nanthini et al; H. Kang*, N. Kannikaparameswari*, R. Vivek* "Transformative breakthrough in cancer phototheranostics utilizing bioinspired chemistry of polydopamine-based multifunctional nanostructures" Coord. Chem. Rev. (2024) 518, 216043

106. H. Lee et al; H. Kang*, H. Jung* “3D-Printed Tissue-Specific Nanospike-Based Adhesive Materials for Time-Regulated synergistic Tumor Therapy and Tissue Regeneration In Vivo” Adv. Funct. Mater. (2024) 34, 2406237

 

105. K. Wang et al; H. Kang*, L. Wang*, L. Xu*, J.S. Kim* “Electronic Structure Tuning of Layered Double Hydroxides for Electrochemical Sensing and its Biomedical Applications” Sci. China Chem. (2024) 67

104. L. Karthikeyan et al; H. Kang*, R. Thangam*, R. Vivek* "Multimodal biomedical utility of polyaniline-based supramolecular nanomaterials" Chem. Eng. J. (2024) 493, 152530

103. T. Kim et al; H. Kang*, S.G. Park* "Development of one-step roll-to-roll system with incorporated vacuum sputtering for large-scale production of plasmonic sensing chips" APL Mater. (2024) 12, 051127

102. I. Imani et al; H. Kang*, S. Hur*, H. Song* “Advanced Ultrasound Energy Transfer Technologies using Metamaterial Structures” Adv. Sci. (2024) 11, 2401494

101. J. Lv et al; H. Kang*, G. Song* “Enzyme-activated Nanomaterials for MR Imaging and Tumor Therapy” Coord. Chem. Rev. (2024) 510, 215842

100. H. Xu, D. Kimet al; H. Kang*, J. Yoon* "Remote Control of Energy Transformation-Based Cancer Imaging and Therapy" Adv. Mater. (2024) 36, 2402806

99. N. Singh et al; H. Kang*, J.S. Kim* "Advances in covalent organic frameworks for cancer phototherapy" Coord. Chem. Rev. (2024) 506, 215720

98. S. Lee, J. Yooet al; H.S. Jang*, S. Kim*, H. Kang* "Photonic control of ligand nanospacing in self-assembly regulates stem cell fate" Bioact. Mater. (2024) 34, 164-180

97. M.J. Ko, S. Min et al; H. Kang*, D.-H. Kim* "Magnetic nanoparticles for ferroptosis cancer therapy with diagnostic imaging" Bioact. Mater. (2024) 32, 66-97

96. M.J. Ko et al; H. Kang*, D.-H. Kim* "Photonic control of image-guided ferroptosis cancer nanomedicine" Coord. Chem. Rev. (2024) 500, 215532

95. N. Singh et al; H. Kang*, J.S. Kim* "Covalent organic framework nanoparticles: Overcoming the challenges of hypoxia in cancer therapy" Coord. Chem. Rev. (2024) 499, 215481

94. N. Mohaghegh et al; H. Kang, A. Khademhosseini, A.H. Najafabadi* “Simvastatin-Loaded Polymeric Nanoparticles: Targeting Inflammatory Macrophages for Local Adipose Tissue Browning in Obesity Treatment”, ACS Nano (2024)

93. X. Mei et al; H. Kang, Gorka Orive*, Y.S. Zhang* “Strategies to Mimic Tissue Vascularization with Microfluidic and Bioprinting Technologies” Lab on a Chip (2024)

92. R. Yue et al; H. Kang, G. Song* "Imaging-guided companion diagnostics in radiotherapy by monitoring APE1 activity with afterglow and MRI imaging" Nature Commun. (2024) 15, 6349

91. S.E. Lee et al; H. Kang, B.H. Kim* "Reversible Solar Heating and Radiative Cooling Devices via Mechanically Guided Assembly of 3D Macro/Microstructures" Adv. Mater. (2024) 36, 2400930

90. X. Wang et al, H. Kang, L. Bian* "Catalysis-mediated dynamic ligand presentation regulates mechanosensing–metabolism coupling of stem cells" Nano Today (2024) 57, 102363

89. J. Park et al; H. Kang, B.H. Kim* "2D MoS2 Helical Liquid Crystalline Fibers for Multifunctional Wearable Sensors" Adv. Fiber Mater. (2024) 6, 1-12

88. S. Maharjan et al; H. Kang, Y. S. Zhang* "Advanced 3D Imaging and Organoid Bioprinting for Biomedical Research and Therapeutic Applications” Adv. Drug Deliv. Rev. (2024) 208, 115237

87. H. Lee et al; H. Kang, H.-D. Jung* "3D-printed Versatile Biliary Stents with Nanoengineered Surface for Anti-hyperplasia and Antibiofilm formation” Bioact. Mater. (2024) 37, 172-190

86. Y.J. Kim et al, H. Kang, Y.K. Kim* “Magnetically Stimulated Integrin Binding Alters Cell Polarity and Affects Epithelial-Mesenchymal Plasticity inMetastatic Cancer Cells“, ACS Appl. Mater. Interface (2024) 16, 8365-8377

85. X. Jiang et al, H. Kang, L. Bian* “Hydrogels for Ameliorating Osteoarthritis: Mechanical Modulation, Anti-inflammation, and Regeneration”, BMEMat (2024)

84. Z. Luo et al; H. Kang, Y.S. Zhang* “3D Assembly of Cryo(Bio)Printed Modular Units for Shelf-Ready Scalable Tissue Fabrication”

Adv. Funct. Mater. (2024) 2309173

2023

83. J. Kim, S. Lee et al; K. Pu*, H. Kang*, J.S. Kim* "In situ self-assembly for cancer therapy and imaging" 

Nature Reviews Materials (Cover Article) (2023) 8, 710-725

82. S.Y. Kim et al; H. Kang* Adv. Funct. Mater. (Cover Article) (2023)

81. R. Thangam et al; H. Kang* Adv. Funct. Mater. (Cover Article) (2023)

80. J. Shin†, N. Kang et al; H. Kang*, J.S. Kim* "One-dimensional nanomaterials for cancer therapy and diagnosis" 

Chem. Soc. Rev. (2023) 52, 4488-4514

79. N. Kang et al; J.S. Kim*, H. Kang* "Stimuli-Responsive Ferroptosis for Cancer Therapy" Chem. Soc. Rev. (2023) 52, 3955-397

78. M.A. Tekalgne et al; H. Kang*, J.S. Kim*, S.Y. Kim* “Efficient Electrocatalysts for Hydrogen Evolution Reaction using Heteroatom-Doped MXene Nanosheet” Int. Energy Res. (2023) 2023

77. D.-G. Lee et al; H. Kang, H.-C. Song* “Mn-doped 0.15 Pb(Yb1/2Nb1/2)O3–0.48 Pb(Mg1/3Nb2/3)O3–0.37PbTiO3 piezoelectric ceramics for high performance high-power transducers” Ceram. Int. (2023) 49, 33480-33488

76. N. Mohaghegh, H. Kang, A. Khademhosseini*, A.H. Najafabadi* “Injectable Hydrogels for Personalized Cancer Immunotherapies“,

Acta Biomater. (2023) 172, 67-91

75. G.-H. Lee et al; H. Kang, S. Park* “Large-area photo-patterning of initially conductive EGaIn particle-assembled film for soft electronics” Mater. Today (2023) 67, 84-94

74. S. Hur et al; H. Kang, H.-C. Song* “Low-grade waste heat recovery scenarios: Pyroelectric, thermomagnetic, and thermogalvanic thermal energy harvesting” Nano Energy (2023) 114, 108596

73. W. Xie et al; H. Kang, Y. Hou*, Q. Wei* "Static and dynamic: evolving biomaterial mechanical properties to control cellular mechanotransduction" Adv. Sci. (2023) 10, 2204594

72. J. Lee et al; H. Kang, E. Alsberg*, A. Khademhosseini* “Micromechanical property mismatch between pericellular and extracellular matrices regulates stem cell articular and hypertrophic chondrogenesis” Matter (2023) 6, 1-18

71. J. Li et al; H. Kang, A. Khademhosseini*, Y. Zhu* “Skin-Interfaced Electronics: A Promising and Intelligent Paradigm for Personalized Healthcare” Biomaterials (2023) 296, 122075

70. J. Park et al; H. Kang, H.-C. Song* “Bio-Physicochemical Dual Energy Harvesting Fabrics for Self-Sustainable Smart Electronic Suits” Adv. Energy. Mater. (2023) 13, 2300530

69. S. Karamikamkar et al; H. Kang, H.-J. Kim*, A. Khademhosseini* “Aerogel-Inspired Biomaterials for Biomedical Applications: Toward Emerging Fabrication Methods” Adv. Sci. (2023) 10, 2204681

68. M. Ermis et al; H. Kang, A. Khademhosseini*, J. Lee*, H.-J. Kim* “Tunable Hybrid Hydrogels with Multicellular Spheroids for Modeling Desmoplastic Pancreatic Cancer” Bioactive Mater. (2023) 25, 360-373

67. M. Sathuvan. and R. Thangam. et al; H. Kang, Y. Liu* “κ-Carrageenan-essential oil loaded composite biomaterial film facilitates mechanosensing and tissue regenerative wound healing” Int. J. Biol. Macromol. (2023) 241, 124490

2022

66. Y. Kim et al; H. Kang* "Photoswitchable microgels for dynamic macrophage modulation" 

Adv. Mater. (Front Cover Article) (2022) 34, 2205498 

65. J. An†, H. Hong et al; H. Kang*, J.S. Kim* "Mechanical stimuli-driven cancer therapeutics” Chem. Soc. Rev. (2022) 52, 30-46

64. Y. Kim et al; H. Kang* "Submolecular ligand size and spacing on cell adhesion" Adv. Mater. (Cover Article) (2022) 34, 2110340

63. G. Bae et al; H. Kang* "Receptor-Level Proximity and Fastening of Ligands Modulates Stem Cell Differentiation"

Adv. Funct. Mater. (Front Cover Article) (2022) 32, 2200828 

62. S. Son et al; H. Kang*, J.S. Kim* "Cancer therapeutics based on diverse energy sources" Chem. Soc. Rev. (2022) 51, 8201-8215

61. Y. Kim et al; H. Kang* "Manipulating Nanoparticle Aggregates Regulates Receptor-Ligand Binding in Macrophages"

J. Am. Chem. Soc. (Cover Article) (2022) 144, 13, 5769–5783

60. H. Hong et al; H. Kang* "Dynamic Ligand screening by Magnetic Nanoassembly Modulates Stem Cell Differentiation"

Adv. Mater. (2022) 34, 2105460

59. L. Yang et al; H. Kang*, K.-B. Lee* "Harnessing the Therapeutic Potential of Extracellular Vesicles for Biomedical Applications using Multifunctional Magnetic Nanomaterials" Small (Front Cover Article) (2022) 18, 2104783

58. M.J. Ko†, H. Hong† et al; H. Kang*, D.-H. Kim* "Multifunctional Magnetic Nanoparticles for Dynamic Imaging and Therapy"

Adv. NanoBiomed Res. (Front Cover Article) (2022) 2, 2200053

57. H.-J. Park†, H. Hong† et al; H. Kang*, K.-B. Lee* “Static and Dynamic Biomaterial Engineering for Cell Modulation” Nanomaterials (2022) 12, 1377

56. G.-H. Lee et al; H. Kang, S. Park* “A Personalized Electronic Tattoo for Healthcare Realized by On-the-Spot Assembly of an Intrinsically Conductive and Durable Liquid-Metal Composite“ Adv. Mater. (2022) 34, 2204159

55. S. Li et al; H. Kang, A. Khademhosseini* “A Microchambers Containing Contact Lens for the Non-Invasive Detection of Tear Exosomes”Adv. Funct. Mater. (2022) 32, 2206620

54. L. Yu et al; H. Kang, J.S. Kim* “Photocatalytic Superoxide Radical Generator that Induces Pyroptosis in Cancer Cells” J. Am. Chem. Soc. (2022) 144, 11326–11337

53. J. Lee et al; H. Kang, E. Alsberg*, A. Khademhosseini* "Micromechanical property mismatch between pericellular and extracellular matrices regulates stem cell articular and hypertrophic chondrogenesis” Matter (2023) 6, 1-18

52. W. Xie et al; H. Kang, Y. Hou*, Q. Wei* “Static and dynamic: evolving biomaterial mechanical propertiesto control cellular mechanotransduction” Adv. Sci. (2022)

51. Y. Xue et al; H. Kang, A. Khademhosseini* “Co-Electrospun Silk Fibroin and Gelatin Methacryloyl Sheet Seeded with Mesenchymal Stem Cells for Tendon Regeneration” Small (2022) 18, 2107714

50. D.-G. Lee et al; H. Kang, H.-C. Song* “Autonomous Resonance-tuning Mechanism for Environmental Adaptive Energy Harvesting”

Adv. Sci. (2022)

49. C. Koo et al; H. Kang, S.-H. Yu* “Extending nonhysteretic oxygen capacity in P2-type Ni-Mn binary Na oxides” Chem. Eng. J. (2022) 446, 137429

48. C. Wang et al; H. Kang, Z. Gu, W. Sun*, A. Khademhosseini*, "Flexible patch with printable and antibacterial conductive hydrogel electrodes for accelerated wound healing" Biomaterials (2022) 285, 121479

47. D.H. Lee et al; H. Kang, S. Park* “Bending Sensor based on Controlled Microcracking Region for Application towards Wearable Electronics and Robotics“ ACS Appl. Mater. Interface (2022) 14, 31312-31320

46. Q. Wu et al; H. Kang, Z. Gu, W. Sun*, A. Khademhosseini* “A Shear-Thinning Biomaterial-Mediated Immune Checkpoint Blockade“ ACS Appl. Mater. Interface (2022) 14, 35309–35318

2021

45. S. Min, M.J. Ko et al; Y.K. Kim*, H. Kang*, "Remote control of time-regulated stretching of ligand-presenting nanocoils in situ regulates the cyclic adhesion and differentiation of stem cells” Adv. Mater. (Cover Article, 과학기술정보통신부 우수연구성과 선정) (2021) 33, 2008353

44. G. Bae, Y.S. Jeon†  et al; Y.K. Kim*, H. Kang*, "Immunoregulation  of macrophages by controlling winding and unwinding of nanohelical ligands" Adv. Funct. Mater. (Front Cover Article) (2021) 31, 2103409

43. R. Thangam et al; H. Kang*, "Remote Switching of Elastic Movement of Decorated Ligand Nanostructures Controls the Adhesion-Regulated Polarization of Host Macrophages" Adv. Funct. Mater. (Front Cover Article) (2021) 31, 2008698

42. S. Lee, M.S. Kim†, K.D. Patel† et al; H. Kang* "Magnetic Control and Real-Time Monitoring of Stem Cell Differentiation by the Ligand Nanoassembly" Small (2021) 17, 2102892

41. R. Thangam et al; R. Paulmurugan, H. Kang*, "Functionalized Nanomaterials as Tailored Theranostic Agents in Brain Imaging" Nanomaterials (2021) 12, 18

40. Y. Zhu et al; H. Kang, A. Khademhosseini*, "Lab-on-a-Contact Lens: Recent Advances and Future Opportunities in Diagnostics and Therapeutics" Adv. Mater. (2021) 34, 2108389

39. R. Thangam et al; H. Kang, R. Paulmurugan*, "Advances in Engineered Polymer Nanoparticle Tracking Platforms towards Cancer Immunotherapy - Current Status and Future Perspectives" Vaccines (2021) 9, 935

38. H. Kim et al; H. Kang, S.Y. Kim* “Enhanced Optical Properties and Stability of CsPbBr3 Nanocrystals through Nickel Doping”

Adv. Funct. Mater. (2021) 31, 2102770

37. S.H. Yang et al; H. Kang, Y.C. Kang* “Carbon-Coated Three-Dimensional MXene/Iron Selenide Ball with Core-Shell Structure for High-Performance Potassium-Ion Batteries” Nano-Micro Letters (2021)

36. M. Sathuvan et al; H. Kang, Y. Liu* “Single-step purified R-phycoerythrin transmits cellular imaging functionalities in vitro” Int. J. Biol. Macromol. (2021)
 

35. A. Tadijan et al; H. Kang, A. Ambriović-RIstov* “The tongue squamous carcinoma cell line Cal27 primarily employs integrin α6β4-containing type II hemidesmosomes for adhesion which contribute to anticancer drug sensitivity” Front. Cell Dev. Biol. (2021)

34. S. Park et al; H. Kang, S. Lee* “Detection of intracellular monosodium urate crystals in gout synovial fluid using optical diffraction tomography” Sci. Report (2021) 11, 10019

33. A. Manohar et al; H. Kang, J. Lee* “Synthesis and characterization of ZnO nanoparticles for photocatalysis, antibacterial and cytotoxicity in kidney cancer (A498) cell lines” J. Alloys Compd. (2021) 874, 159868

2020

32. S. Min, Y.S. Jeon, H.J. Jung et al; Y.K. Kim*, H. Kang*, "Independent tuning of nano-ligand frequency and sequences regulates the adhesion and differentiation of stem Cells", Adv. Mater. (Cover Article) 32, 2004300 (2020)

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31. S. Min, Y.S. Jeon, H. Choi et al; Y.K. Kim*, H. Kang*, "Large and externally positioned ligand-coated nanopatches facilitate the adhesion-dependent regenerative polarization of host macrophages", Nano Letters 20, 7272–7280 (2020)

30. H. Choi, G. Bae†, C. Khatua, S. Min, H.J. Jung, N. Li, I. Jun, H.-W. Liu, Y. Cho, K.-H. Na, M. Ko, H. Shin, Y.H. Kim, S. Chung, J.-J. Song, V.P. Dravid, H. Kang* "Remote manipulation of slidable nano-ligand switch regulates the adhesion and regenerative polarization of host macrophages", Adv. Funct. Mater. 30, 2001446 (2020)

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29. C. Khatua, S. Min, H.J. Jung†, J.E. Shin†, N. Li, I. Jun, H.-W. Liu, G. Bae, H. Choi, M.J. Ko, Y.S. Jeon, Y.J. Kim, J. Lee, M. Ko, G. Shim, H. Shin, S. Lee, S. Chung, Y.K. Kim, J.-J. Song, V.P. Dravid, H. Kang* “In situ magnetic control of macroscale nano-ligand density regulates the adhesion and differentiation of stem cells”, Nano Letters 20, 4188-4196 (2020)

28. Y. Kim, H. Choi†, J.E. Shin†, G. Bae, R. Thangam, H. Kang* "Remote active control of nanoengineered materials for dynamic nanobiomedical engineering", View 20200029, 1-23 (Review Paper, 2020)


27. M. Zhang, Q. Sun, Y. Liu, Z. Chu, L. Yu, Y. Hou, H. Kang, Q. Wei*, W. Zhao, J.P. Spatz, C. Zhao, E.A. Cavalcanti-Adambc "Controllable ligand spacing stimulates cellular mechanotransduction and promotes stem cell osteogenic differentiation on soft hydrogels" Biomaterials 268, 120543 (2021)

2019

26. H. Kang, B. Yang, K. Zhang, Q. Pan, W. Yuan, G. Li, and L. Bian, “Immunoregulation of macrophages by dynamic ligand presentation via ligand–cation coordination” Nature Communications 10, 1696 (2019).

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25. H. Kang, S.H.D. Wong, Q. Pan, G. Li, and L. Bian, “Anisotropic ligand nanogeometry modulates the adhesion and polarization state of macrophages” Nano Letters 19, 1963-75 (2019).

24. J. Seo, S.W. Moon, H. Kang, B.-H. Choi, and J.-H. Seo, “Foldable and extremely scratch-resistant hard coating materials from molecular necklace-like cross-linkers” ACS Appl. Mater. Interface 11, 27306-27317 (2019).

2018 or Before

23. H. Kang, K. Zhang, H.J. Jung, B. Yang, X. Chen, Q. Pan, R. Li, X. Xu, G. Li, V.P. Dravid, and L. Bian, “An in situ reversible heterodimeric nanoswitch controlled by metal-ion–ligand coordination regulates the mechanosensing and differentiation of stem cells”

Adv. Mater., 30, 1803591 (2018).

22. H. Kang, H.J. Jung, D.S.H. Wong, S.K. Kim, S. Lin, K.F. Chan, L. Zhang, G. Li, V.P. Dravid, and L. Bian, “Remote control of heterodimeric magnetic nanoswitch regulates the adhesion and differentiation of stem cells” J. Am. Chem. Soc., 140, 5909−13 (2018).

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Published in 2019 JACS Young Investigators Virtual Issue

21. H. Kang, H.J. Jung, S.K. Kim, D.S.H. Wong, S. Lin, G. Li, V.P. Dravid, and L. Bian, “Magnetic manipulation of reversible nanocaging controls in vivo adhesion and polarization of macrophages” ACS Nano, 12, 5978−94 (2018).

20. H. Kang, K. Zhang, Q. Pan, S. Lin, D.S.H. Wong, J. Li, W.Y.-W. Lee, B. Yang, F. Han, G. Li, B. Li, and L. Bian, "Remote control of intracellular calcium using upconversion nanotransducers regulates stem cell differentiation in vivo" Adv. Funct. Mater., 28, 1802642 (2018).

19. H. Kang, D.S.H. Wong, X. Yan, H.J. Jung, S. Kim, S. Lin, K. Wei, G. Li, V.P. Dravid, and L. Bian, “Remote control of multi-modal nanoscale ligand oscillations regulates stem cell adhesion and differentiation” ACS Nano, 11, 9636-9649 (2017).

18. H. Kang, S. Kim, D.S.H. Wong, H.J. Jung, S. Lin, K. Zou, R. Li, G. Li, V.P. Dravid, and L. Bian, “Remote manipulation of ligand nano-oscillations regulates adhesion and polarization of macrophages in vivo” Nano Letters, 17, 6415-27 (2017).

17. H. Kang, Y.-R.V. Shih, M. Nakasaki, H. Kabra, and S. Varghese, “Small molecule-driven direct conversion of human pluripotent stem cells into functional osteoblasts” Science Advances, 2, e1600691 (2016).

Featured in Nature.

16. H. Kang, K. Zhang, D.S.H. Wong, F. Han, B. Li, and L. Bian, "Near-infrared light-controlled regulation of intracellular calcium to modulate macrophage polarization", Biomaterials, 178, 681-96 (2018).

15. H. Kang, M. Kim, Q. Feng, S. Lin, K. Wei, R. Li, C.J. Choi, T.-H. Kim, G. Li, J.-M. Oh, and L. Bian, “Nanolayered hybrid mediates synergistic ligand delivery and ligation activation for inducing stem cell differentiation and tissue healing” Biomaterials, 149, 14-28 (2017).

14. H. Kang, Y. Zeng, and S. Varghese. “Functionally graded multilayer scaffolds for in vivo osteochondral tissue engineering”

Acta Biomaterialia, 78, 365-77 (2018).

13. H. Kang, Y.-R.V. Shih, and S. Varghese. “Direct conversion of human pluripotent stem cells to osteoblasts with a small molecule”

Curr. Protoc. Stem Cell Biol., 44, 1F.21.1–1F.21.6 (2018).

12. H. Kang, Y.-R.V. Shih, V. Rao, and S. Varghese. “Biomineralized matrices as intelligent scaffolds for bone tissue regeneration”, Chapter 2 in “Handbook of Intelligent Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, 2nd Edition”, Pan Stanford Publishing Pte. Ltd. Editor: Prof. Gilson Khang, 59-84 (2017).

11. H. Kang, Y.-R.V. Shih, and S. Varghese. “Biomineralized matrices dominate soluble cues to direct osteogenic differentiation of human mesenchymal stem cells through adenosine signaling” Biomacromolecules, 16, 1050-61 (2015).

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10. H. Kang, H.-J. Kim, J.-H. Yang, T.-H. Kim, G. Choi, S.-M. Paek, A.-J. Choi, J.-H. Choy, and J.-M. Oh. “Intracrystalline structure and release pattern of ferulic acid intercalated into layered double hydroxide through various synthesis methods” Appl. Clay Sci., 112, 32-9 (2015).

9. H. Kang, Y.-R.V. Shih, Y. Hwang, C. Wen, V. Rao, T. Seo, and S. Varghese. “Mineralized gelatin methacrylate-based matrices induce osteogenic differentiation of human induced pluripotent stem cells” Acta Biomaterialia, 10, 4961-70 (2014).

Selected for the 2014 Acta Student Award.

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8. H. Kang, C. Wen, Y. Hwang, Y.-R.V. Shih, M. Kar, S.W. Seo, and S. Varghese. “Biomineralized matrix-assisted osteogenic differentiation of human embryonic stem cells” J. Mater. Chem. B, 2, 5676-88 (2014).

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7. Y.-R.V. Shih, H. Kang, V. Rao, Y.-J. Chiu, S.K. Kwon, and S. Varghese. “In vivo engineering of bone tissues with hematopoietic functions and mixed chimerism” Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. U.S.A., 114, 5419-24 (2017).

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6. C. Wen, H. Kang, Y.-R.V. Shih, Y. Hwang, and S. Varghese. “In vivo comparison of biomineralized scaffold-directed osteogenic differentiation of human embryonic and mesenchymal stem cells” Drug Deliv. Transl. Res., 6, 121-131 (2016).

5. A.H. Mo, P.B. Landon, K.S. Gomez, H. Kang, J. Lee, C. Zhang, W. Janetanakit, V. Sant, T. Lu, D.A. Colburn, S. Akkiraju, S. Dossou, Y. Cao, K.-F. Lee, S. Varghese, G. Glinsky, and R. Lal. “Magnetically responsive silica-gold nanobowls for targeted delivery and SERS-based sensing” Nanoscale, 8, 11840-50 (2016).

4. V. Rao, Y.-R.V. Shih, H. Kang, H. Kabra, and S. Varghese. “Adenosine signaling mediates osteogenic differentiation of human embryonic stem cells on mineralized matrices” Front. Bioeng. Biotechnol., 3, 1-10 (2015).

3. Y.-R.V. Shih, T. Yamaguchi, A. Phadke, H. Kang, K. Masuda, and S. Varghese. “Synthetic bone mimetic matrix-mediated in situ bone tissue formation through host cell recruitment” Acta Biomaterialia, 19, 1-9 (2015).

2. Y.-R.V. Shih, Y. Hwang, A. Phadke, H. Kang, N.S. Hwang, E.J. Caro, S. Nguyen, M. Siu, E.A. Theodorakis, N.C. Gianneschi, K.S. Vecchio, S. Chien, O.K. Lee, and S. Varghese. “Calcium phosphate-bearing matrices induce osteogenic differentiation of stem cells through adenosine signaling” Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. U.S.A., 111, 990-5 (2014).

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1. D.H. Kim, B.-L Lee, H. Moon, H. Kang, E.J. Jeong, J.-I. Park, K.-M. Han, S. Lee, N.W. Yoo, B.W. Koo, J.Y. Kim, W.H. Le, K. Cho, H.A. Becerril, and Z. Bao. “Liquid-crystalline semiconducting copolymers with intramolecular donor-acceptor building blocks for high-stability polymer transistors”, J. Am. Chem. Soc., 131, 6124-32 (2009).

Patents

2020-2023 

35 domestic patents filed/registered

50 international patents filed/registered

7 technology transfer completed

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