David A. Putnam, Cornell University
Associate Professor
Ithaca, New York
DAP43@cornell.edu
Office:
(607) 255-4352
Bio/Research
The Putnam group continues to expand its position in the field of functional biomaterials through the exploration of new materials and systems applied to human health. This past year the group had funding from a range of sources including the National Institutes of Health (5 NIH Grants total), Ne...
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Bio/Research
The Putnam group continues to expand its position in the field of functional biomaterials through the exploration of new materials and systems applied to human health. This past year the group had funding from a range of sources including the National Institutes of Health (5 NIH Grants total), New York State (Center for Advanced Technology) Industry (Total, Inc) and Foundations (Found Animal Foundation). The group is comprised of a dynamic and wonderful collection of graduate students, postdocs, master's and undergraduate students. Our current demographic profile includes a women:men ratio of 1:1, including 2 URM students. The H-Index for the group is a healty 25 (Web of Science). One hallmark of the group's standing in the field of functional biomaterials is the publication of 2 invited reviews in field-leading journals (Chemical reviews [IF 46.568], and the Journal of Controlled Release [IF 7.705]). The commercial opportunities associated with the work are of particular note, with two funded Ithaca-based companies using Putnam lab materials/techniques, one successful CTSC grant, and a new CTSC grant application currently in review. Additional commercialization opportunities are in development and are part of the sabbatical plan for Spring 2016.
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