- Posted on 12 Sep 2024
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UTS Biomedical Engineer Dr Jiao Jiao Li awarded for her transdisciplinary research in bone and joint disease treatment.
The Australian Museum Eureka Prizes is Australia’s most prestigious science and technology awards, rewarding excellence in innovation, research, leadership, science engagement and sustainability.
UTS Biomedical Engineer Dr Jiao Jiao Li won the Eureka Prize for Emerging Leader in Science for her work in regenerative medicine, envisioning a future where stem cells and bioactive materials can be ‘personalised’ to provide effective treatments.
“Current clinical trials of stem cell therapy for osteoarthritis may show short-term improvements, but struggle to show consistent results or sustained, long-term benefits, even after multiple injections,” Dr Li explains.
“Rather than using stem cells directly, I’m examining the potential of the nano-scale packages they produce. These nano-scale packages contain a wealth of bioactive factors which I’m looking to optimise as an off-the-shelf ‘magic potion’ for treating osteoarthritis."
"It’s exciting to be working at the frontiers of stem cell science, where we’re bringing together the diverse fields of engineering, nanotechnology, computational science and regenerative medicine to help people in need."
Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research), Professor Chris Turney, celebrated the outstanding achievements of Dr Li.
Professor Chris Turney, Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research)
Professor Chris Turney, Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research)
"Jiao Jiao's wonderful work in regenerative medicine is having such a significant impact on those with bone and joint diseases, and also inspiring the next generation of researchers," he says.
