Caliari, Steven
Primary Appointment
Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering
Education
- B.S., Chemical Engineering, University of Florida
- M.S., Chemical Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Ph.D., Chemical Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Contact Information
Telephone: 434-243-1821
Email: caliari@virginia.edu
Website: https://caliarilab.com
Research Disciplines
Biotechnology, Cancer Biology, Molecular Biology, Translational Science
Research Interests
Engineering biomaterials as cellular microenvironments
Research Description
Our group engineers biomaterials to better understand the dynamic interplay between cells and their microenvironment. We apply these platforms to address fundamental human health challenges including:
- Treatment of fibrotic diseases
- Repair and replacement of tissues and organs