Elisabeth Ferreira

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Researcher

Last publication 2025 Last refreshed 2026-05-16

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22 h-index 46 pubs 1,668 cited

Biography and Research Information

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Elisabeth Ferreira's research group at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences investigates mechanisms of bone healing and regeneration. Her work has explored the role of gene transfer in potentiating bone formation, specifically examining how IL-1Ra gene transfer can redirect osteogenesis toward endochondral ossification. This research has led to publications on the efficacy of such interventions in promoting bone repair.

Further research interests include the cellular and molecular processes underlying other physiological and pathological conditions. Publications indicate studies on the structural basis of protein interactions involved in apoptosis, and the attenuation of epithelial-mesenchymal transition by natural compounds. Ferreira's group has also developed tools for <i>in vivo</i> assessment of chondrogenesis, utilizing transgenic animal models. Collaborations within the University of Arkansas system and with external institutions contribute to the breadth of her research network.

Metrics

  • h-index: 22
  • Publications: 46
  • Citations: 1,668

Selected Publications

  • Fibrocartilage repair involves chronic cellular senescence in a rat model of bone marrow stimulation (2025)
  • Structural basis of BAK sequestration by MCL-1 in apoptosis (2025)
    8 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • CHRONIC SENESCENCE CONTRIBUTES TO FIBROCARTILAGE REPAIR IN A PRECLINICAL MODEL OF BONE MARROW STIMULATION (2024)
  • IL-1Ra gene transfer potentiates BMP2-mediated bone healing by redirecting osteogenesis toward endochondral ossification (2022)
    24 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • A Transgenic Rat for Noninvasive Assessment of Chondrogenesis <i>in Vivo</i> (2021)
    2 citations DOI OpenAlex

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