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Presence
Current · Arkansas
Last published
2025
Sources
OpenAlex · ORCID
Refreshed
2026-08-08
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Research Areas
Biomedical Subjects
Biography and Research Information
OverviewAI-generated summary
Nikolas Ala-Kokko investigates the development of tissue-engineered models for studying disease mechanisms and potential therapeutic interventions. His work includes creating models of fibrotic scarring after spinal cord injury to examine astrocyte activation and neurite outgrowth <i>in vitro</i>. Ala-Kokko also explores the use of decellularized peripheral nerve extracellular matrix for hydrogel applications. He has contributed to three publications, with a recent focus on biomaterials education, integrating design, modeling, simulation, and testing into a junior-level course to enhance student outcomes and employability. His research network includes collaborators such as Young Hye Song and Emory Gregory at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville.
Metrics
- h-index: 2
- Publications: 3
- Citations: 18
Selected Publications
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Work-In-Progress: Bridging the Knowledge Gap- Integrating Design, 3D Modeling, Simulation, and Testing in a Junior-Level Biomaterials Course for Improved Student Outcomes and Employability (2025)
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Development of Tissue-Engineered Model of Fibrotic Scarring after Spinal Cord Injury to Study Astrocyte Activation and Neurite Outgrowth In Vitro (2024)
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Peripheral Nerve Decellularization for <i>In Vitro</i> Extracellular Matrix Hydrogel Use: A Comparative Study (2022)
Collaboration Network
Top Collaborators
Young Hye Song
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
3 shared publications
In database
- Peripheral Nerve Decellularization for <i>In Vitro</i> Extracellular Matrix Hydrogel Use: A Comparative Study
- Development of Tissue-Engineered Model of Fibrotic Scarring after Spinal Cord Injury to Study Astrocyte Activation and Neurite Outgrowth In Vitro
- Work-In-Progress: Bridging the Knowledge Gap- Integrating Design, 3D Modeling, Simulation, and Testing in a Junior-Level Biomaterials Course for Improved Student Outcomes and Employability
Emory Gregory
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
1 shared publication
In database
- Peripheral Nerve Decellularization for <i>In Vitro</i> Extracellular Matrix Hydrogel Use: A Comparative Study
In Ha Baek
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
1 shared publication
In database
- Peripheral Nerve Decellularization for <i>In Vitro</i> Extracellular Matrix Hydrogel Use: A Comparative Study
Reagan Dugan
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
1 shared publication
In database
- Peripheral Nerve Decellularization for <i>In Vitro</i> Extracellular Matrix Hydrogel Use: A Comparative Study
Luis Pinzon‐Herrera
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville (US)
1 shared publication
- Peripheral Nerve Decellularization for <i>In Vitro</i> Extracellular Matrix Hydrogel Use: A Comparative Study
Jorge Almodóvar
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville (US)
1 shared publication
- Peripheral Nerve Decellularization for <i>In Vitro</i> Extracellular Matrix Hydrogel Use: A Comparative Study
Inha Baek
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
1 shared publication
In database
- Development of Tissue-Engineered Model of Fibrotic Scarring after Spinal Cord Injury to Study Astrocyte Activation and Neurite Outgrowth In Vitro
Bryce Williams
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
1 shared publication
In database
- Work-In-Progress: Bridging the Knowledge Gap- Integrating Design, 3D Modeling, Simulation, and Testing in a Junior-Level Biomaterials Course for Improved Student Outcomes and Employability
Patrick Kuczwara
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
1 shared publication
In database
- Work-In-Progress: Bridging the Knowledge Gap- Integrating Design, 3D Modeling, Simulation, and Testing in a Junior-Level Biomaterials Course for Improved Student Outcomes and Employability
Mostafa Elsaadany
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
1 shared publication
In database
- Work-In-Progress: Bridging the Knowledge Gap- Integrating Design, 3D Modeling, Simulation, and Testing in a Junior-Level Biomaterials Course for Improved Student Outcomes and Employability
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Based on overlapping research topics
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University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
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University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
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