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Biomedical Engineering Research Seminar

Katelyn E. Swindle-Reilly, Ph.D.

The Ohio State University

Abstract

Our lab designs polymeric biomaterials for soft tissue repair and drug delivery with focused applications in ophthalmology. This includes designing amphiphilic polymer films, injectable hydrogels, micro- and nano-devices, and electrospun materials. We are currently exploring the design of hydrogels for prevention of fibrosis after corneal injury and vitreoretinal surgery. We are also using polymer engineering and processing techniques to fabricate topical and intraocular drug delivery systems for sustained release of therapeutics to treat retinal diseases and traumatic optic neuropathy . 

Bio

Katelyn Swindle-Reilly, Ph.D., completed a B.S. in Chemical Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology in 2004. She received her M.S. in Chemical Engineering in 2006 and Ph.D. in Energy, Environmental, and Chemical Engineering in 2008 from Washington University in St. Louis. She completed postdoctoral training in Biomedical Engineering at Saint Louis University where she developed scaffolds for peripheral nerve regeneration. After completing her postdoctoral training, Dr. Swindle-Reilly worked as a Senior Scientist at Rochal Industries where she researched and developed several patented and FDA approved wound care products. She concurrently taught in Biomedical Engineering at The University of Texas at San Antonio. She joined The Ohio State University in 2016 and is currently an Associate Professor and College of Engineering Innovation Scholar. She serves as Associate Chair of Biomedical Engineering. Her current research interests focus on the design of polymeric biomaterials for soft tissue repair and drug delivery with focused applications in ophthalmology. Dr. Swindle-Reilly is also serving as Chief Technology Officer for Vitranu, Inc., a startup company that licensed ocular drug delivery technologies developed by her lab at Ohio State.