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Biography and Research Information
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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.
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- h-index: 2
- Publications: 3
- Citations: 15
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
- 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
- Peripheral Nerve Decellularization for <i>In Vitro</i> Extracellular Matrix Hydrogel Use: A Comparative Study
- Peripheral Nerve Decellularization for <i>In Vitro</i> Extracellular Matrix Hydrogel Use: A Comparative Study
- Peripheral Nerve Decellularization for <i>In Vitro</i> Extracellular Matrix Hydrogel Use: A Comparative Study
- Peripheral Nerve Decellularization for <i>In Vitro</i> Extracellular Matrix Hydrogel Use: A Comparative Study
- 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
- 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
- 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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