Patrick Kuczwara Data-verified

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Researcher

Last publication 2026 Last refreshed 2026-05-09

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2 h-index 8 pubs 27 cited

Biography and Research Information

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Patrick Kuczwara's research focuses on developing and utilizing microphysiological systems, often referred to as "organ-on-a-chip" technology, to study disease progression and cellular mechanisms. He has investigated the neuro-regenerative potential of adipose-derived stem cells within aligned collagen I hydrogels. His work also includes the development of a three-dimensional valve-on-a-chip microphysiological system to study calcific aortic valve disease. This system has been instrumental in implicating cell cycle progression, cholesterol metabolism, and protein homeostasis in the early stages of the disease, and has helped identify novel biomarkers for its progression. Kuczwara also explores biomaterials for cardiovascular tissue engineering, including nanopatterned composite membranes. His research network includes collaborators such as Alan E. Woessner, Kyle P. Quinn, Mackenzie Lewis, and Gustavo Vaca-Diez, all from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville.

Metrics

  • h-index: 2
  • Publications: 8
  • Citations: 27

Selected Publications

  • 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)
  • A three-dimensional valve-on-chip microphysiological system implicates cell cycle progression, cholesterol metabolism and protein homeostasis in early calcific aortic valve disease progression (2024)
    7 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • A Three-Dimensional Valve-on-Chip Microphysiological System Reveals Novel Biomarkers of Early Calcific Aortic Valve Disease Progression (2023)
  • Neuro-regenerative behavior of adipose-derived stem cells in aligned collagen I hydrogels (2023)
    15 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Neuro-Regenerative Behavior of Adipose-Derived Stem Cells in Aligned Collagen I Hydrogels (2023)
  • Neuro-Regenerative Behavior of Adipose-Derived Stem Cells in Aligned Collagen I Hydrogels (2023)
    1 citation DOI OpenAlex
  • Preparation and Characterization of Nanopatterned Polycaprolactone/Cellulose Nanocrystal Composite Membranes for Cardiovascular Tissue Engineering (2021)
    2 citations DOI OpenAlex

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