Oral and Poster Presentations–2004

Total = 54    * = presenter

Kokai, L.E.;* Sammak, P.; Rubin, J.P.; Marra, K.G. "Adipose-Derived Adult Stem Cells and their Potential as a Source of Neuronal Progenitor Cells," Science2004, Pittsburgh, PA on October 7, 2004 (poster).

Santiago, L.Y.;* Marra, K.G. "A Novel Guide for Neuronal Tissue Engineering Applications," Science2004, Pittsburgh, PA on October 7, 2004 (poster).

Bennett, J.M.;* Clavijo, J.A.; Doctor, J.S; Marra, K.G.; Rubin, J.P. "Differentiation of Human Adipose-Derived Stem Cells on Collagenous Microbeads: A Model for Injectable Tissue-Engineered Scaffolds," International Fat Applied Technology Society (IFATS), Pittsburgh, PA on October 4, 2004 (poster).

Song, A.;* Bennett, J.M.; Marra, K.G.; Rubin, J.P. "Lipoma-Derived
Preadipocytes Exhibit an Enhanced Capacity for Adipocytic Differentiation," International Fat Applied Technology Society (IFATS), Pittsburgh, PA on October
4, 2004.

Clavijo, J.A.;* Bennett, J.M.; Nguyen, V.T.; Rubin, J.P.; Marra, K.G. " A Novel Perfluoroelastomer with Modified Porosity Improves Preadipocyte Survival in a Mouse Model," International Fat Applied Technology Society (IFATS), Pittsburgh, PA on October 4, 2004.

Kokai, L.E.;* Sammak, P.; Rubin, J.P.; Marra, K.G. "Adipose-Derived Adult Stem Cells and their Potential as a Source of Neuronal Progenitor Cells," International Fat Applied Technology Society (IFATS), Pittsburgh, PA on October 4, 2004 (poster).

Santiago, L.Y.;* Rubin, J.P.; Marra, K.G. "A Novel Guide for Neuronal Tissue Engineering Applications," International Fat Applied Technology Society (IFATS), Pittsburgh, PA on October 4, 2004 (poster).

Shah, S.R.;* Brayfield, C.A.; Rubin, J.P.; Marra, K.G.; Cui, X.T. "Adhesion of Adipose-Derived Adult Stems Cells on Conductive Polymer Surfaces," Pittsburgh Tissue Engineering Initiative Summer Research Symposium, Pittsburgh, PA on August 6, 2004 (poster).

Kokai, L.E.;* Sammak, P.; Rubin, J.P.; Marra, K.G. "Adipose-Derived Adult Stem Cells and their Potential as a Source of Neuronal Progenitor Cells," Pittsburgh Tissue Engineering Initiative Summer Research Symposium, Pittsburgh, PA on August 6, 2004 (poster).

Song, A.;* Bennett, J.M.; Clavijo, J.A.; Cimino, W.; Rubin, J.P. "Scientific Basis for Hypotonic Solution in Ultrasonic Liposuction," ASPS/PSEF Annual Scientific Meeting, Philadelphia, PA on October 10, 2004.

Song, A.;* Bennett, J.M.; Marra, K.G.; Rubin, J.P. "Lipoma-Derived Preadipocytes Exhibit an Enhanced Capacity for Adipocytic Differentiation," Plastic Surgery Research Council, Ann Arbor, MI on June 12, 2004 (poster).

Santiago, L.Y.; Marra, K.G.* "Novel Biomimetic Material for Neuronal Tissue Engineering Applications," Plastic Surgery Research Council, Ann Arbor, MI on June 12, 2004 (poster).

Nguyen, V.T.;* Clavijo, J.A.; Lee, W.P.A.; Starzl, T.E.; Rubin, J.P. "Prevention of Hyperacute Xenograft Rejection Using alpha-Gal DKO Skin Grafts in Non-Human Primates," Plastic Surgery Research Council, Ann Arbor, MI on June 11, 2004 (poster).

Bennett, J.M.;* Rubinstein, R.E.; Kokai, L.E.; Marra, K.G. "Vanadate-Loaded Polymer Microspheres for Wound Healing Applications," Plastic Surgery Research Council, Ann Arbor, MI on June 11, 2004 (poster).

Bennett, J.M.;* Clavijo, J.A.; Doctor, J.S.; Marra, K.G.; Rubin, J.P. "Differentiation of Human Adipose-Derived Stem Cells on Collagenous Microbeads: A Model for Injectable Tissue-Engineered Scaffolds,"
Plastic Surgery Research Council, Ann Arbor, MI on June 12, 2004 (poster).

Clavijo, J.A.;* Bennett, J.M.; Santiago, L.Y.; Breitinger, J.; Nguyen, V.T.; Rubinstein, R.E.; Lee, W.P.A.; Marra, K.G. "Tissue-Engineered Nerve Conduit: Comparison with Autogenous Nerve Graft and Neurotubes," Plastic Surgery Research Council, Ann Arbor, MI on June 12, 2004 (poster).

Clavijo, J.A.;* Bennett, J.M.; Nguyen, V.T.; Dudas, J.R.; Rubin, J.P.; Marra, K.G. "Modified Fluoropolymer Pore Size Increases Adherence and the Proliferation of Preadipocytes," Plastic Surgery Research Council, Ann Arbor, MI on June 12, 2004 (poster).

Feili-Hariri, M.;* Falkner, D.H.; Morel, P.A. "Role of cytokines in determining the ability of bone marrow-derived dendritic cells to stimulate Th1/Th2 differentiation," Plastic Surgery Research Council, Ann Arbor, MI on June 11, 2004 (poster).

Santiago, L.Y.; Marra, K.G. "A Novel Guide for Neuronal Tissue Engineering Applications," REGENERATE 2004, Seattle, WA on June 10, 2004.

Clavijo, J.A.;* Bennett, J.M.; Santiago, L.Y.; Breitinger, J.; Nguyen, V.T.; Rubinstein, R.E.; Lee, W.P.A.; Marra, K.G. "Tissue-Engineered Nerve Conduit: Comparison with Autogenous Nerve Graft and Neurotubes," UPMC Plastic Surgery Research Day, Pittsburgh, PA on June 2, 2004.

Bennett, J.M.;* Clavijo, J.A.; Doctor, J.S; Marra, K.G.; Rubin, J.P. "Differentiation of Human Adipose-Derived Stem Cells on Collagenous Microbeads: A Model for Injectable Tissue-Engineered Scaffolds,"
UPMC Plastic Surgery Research Day, Pittsburgh, PA on June 2, 2004.

Song, A.;* Bennett, J.M.; Marra, K.G.; Rubin, J.P. "Nature's Fat Engineering: Differentiation of Lipoma-Derived Preadipocytes," UPMC Plastic Surgery Research Day, Pittsburgh, PA on June 2, 2004.

Taieb, A.;* Nguyen, V.T.; Breitinger, J.; Lee, W.P.A.; Feili-Hariri, M. "Rat Dendritic Cell Subsets with Possible Regulatory Function In Vivo," UPMC Plastic Surgery Research Day, Pittsburgh, PA on June 2, 2004.

Nguyen, V.T.; Taieb, A.; Breitinger, J.; Clavijo, J.A.; Feili-Hariri, M.; Lee, W.P.A. "Composite Tissue Allograft Survival using Allopeptide-pulsed Dendritic Cells," UPMC Plastic Surgery Research Day, Pittsburgh, PA on June 2, 2004.

Santiago, L.Y.;* Marra, K.G. "A Novel Guide for Neuronal Tissue Engineering Applications," UPMC Plastic Surgery Research Day, Pittsburgh, PA on June 2, 2004.

Kokai, L.E.;* Rubin, J.P.; Marra, K.G. "Neuronal Differentiation of Adipose-Derived Stem Cells," UPMC Plastic Surgery Research Day, Pittsburgh, PA on June 2, 2004.

Lee, C.W.;* Maul, T.; Vorp, D.A.; Rubin, J.P.; Marra, K.G. "The use of Adipose-Derived Stem Cells in EVG Repair for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms," UPMC Plastic Surgery Research Day, Pittsburgh, PA on June 2, 2004.

Mason, A.;* Marra, K.G.; Rubin, J.P.; Defail, A.J.; Breitinger, J. "Characterization of Human Lipoderived Preadipocytes On Polycaprolatone," UPMC Plastic Surgery Research Day, Pittsburgh, PA on June 2, 2004.

Acarturk, T.O.;* Hollinger, J.O. "Osteoinductive Capacity of Commercially Available DBM Products," UPMC Plastic Surgery Research Day, Pittsburgh, PA on June 2, 2004.

Nguyen, V.T.;* Clavijo, J.A.; Lee, W.P.A.; Starzl, T.E.; Rubin, J.P. "Prevention of Hyperacute Xenograft Rejection Using a-Gal DKO Skin Grafts in Non-Human Primates," UPMC Plastic Surgery Research Day, Pittsburgh, PA on June 2, 2004.

Song, A.;* Bennett, J.M.; Clavijo, J.A.; Rubin, J.P. "Scientific Basis for Hypotonic Solution in Ultrasound Liposuction," UPMC Plastic Surgery Research Day, Pittsburgh, PA on June 2, 2004.

Clavijo, J.;* Bennett, J.M.; Nguyen, V.; Dudas, J.R.; Rubin, J.P.; Marra, K.G. "A Novel Perfluoroelastomer with Modified Porosity Improves Preadipocyte Survival In Vitro and in a Mouse Model," UPMC Plastic Surgery Research Day, Pittsburgh, PA on June 2, 2004.

Taeib, A.;* Hariri, M. "Rat Dendritic Cell Subsets with Regulatory Function in Vivo," Ohio Valley Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting, Cleveland, OH, on May 15, 2004.

Acarturk, T.O.;* Hollinger, J.O. "Comparison of Commercially Available Demineralized Bone Matrix Formulations,"

Nguyen, V.T.;* Clavijo, J.A.; Lee, W.P.A.; Starzl, T.E.; Rubin, J.P. "Prevention of Hyperacute Xenograft Rejection Using a-Gal DKO Skin Grafts in Non-Human Primates," Ohio Valley Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting, Cleveland, OH, on May 15, 2004, 2nd Place Basic Science Paper.

Clavijo, J.;* Bennett, J.M.; Nguyen, V.; Lee, W.P.A.; Marra, K.G. "Polycaprolactone/ CultiSphers Nerve Guides: Comparison with Autologous Nerve Graft and Polycaprolactone Guides in a Rat Sciatic Defect," Ohio Valley Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting, Cleveland, OH, on May 15, 2004.

Song, A.;* Rubin, J.P. "Scientific Basis for Hypotonic Tumescent Liposuction," Ohio Valley Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting, Cleveland, OH, on May 15, 2004.

Askari, M.;* Royce, S.; Mohammadi, S.A.; Wong, M.K.K.; Marra, K.G.; Lee, W.P.A. "Prolonged Delivery of Fibroblast Growth Factor-1 using Modified Fibrin Scaffold to Optimize Angiogensis and Granulation," Ohio Valley Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting, Cleveland, OH, on May 15, 2004.

Song, A;* Bennett, J.M.; Marra, K.G.; Rubin, J.P. "Lipoma-Derived Preadipocytes Exhibit an Enhanced Capacity for Adipogenic Differentiation," University of Pittsburgh Department of Surgery Research Day, Pittsburgh, PA on May 5, 2004 (poster).

Song, A.Y.;* Askari, M.; Azemi, E.; Alber, S.A.; Debski, R.; Rubin, J.P. "Ultrastructure and Biomechanics of the Superficial Fascial System: An Exploratory Study," University of Pittsburgh Department of Surgery Research Day, Pittsburgh, PA on May 5, 2004 (poster).

Bennett, J.M.;* Tebbets, B.; Clavijo, J.A.; Doctor, J.S.; Badylak, S.; Marra, K.G.; Rubin, J.P. "Differentiation of Human Adipose-Derived Stem Cells on SIS and Collagen Microcarriers: A Model for Injectable Tissue-Engineered Scaffolds," University of Pittsburgh Department of Surgery Research Day, Pittsburgh, PA on May 5, 2004 (poster).

Clavijo, J.;* Nguyen, V.; Bennett, J.M.; Rubinstein, R.E.; Kowalik, E.; Lee, W.P.A.; Marra, K.G. "Polycaprolactone/ CultiSphers Nerve Guides: Comparison with Autologous Nerve Graft and Polycaprolactone Guides in a Rat Sciatic Defect," University of Pittsburgh Department of Surgery Research Day, Pittsburgh, PA on May 5, 2004 (poster).

Clavijo, J.;* Bennett, J.M.; Nguyen, V.; Marra, K.G.; Rubin, J.P. "A Novel Perfluoroelastomer With Modified Porosity Improves Preadipocyte Survival in a Mouse Model," University of Pittsburgh Department of Surgery Research Day, Pittsburgh, PA on May 5, 2004 (poster).

Santiago, L.;* Marra, K.G. "A Novel Guide for Neuronal Tissue Engineering Applications," University of Pittsburgh Department of Surgery Research Day, Pittsburgh, PA on May 5, 2004 (poster).

DeFail, A.J.;* Bennett, J.M.; Chu, C.; Verkmeister, L.; Rubin, J.P.; Marra, K.G. "Novel TGF-b1 Delivery Systems for Cartilage Repair," University of Pittsburgh Department of Surgery Research Day, Pittsburgh, PA on May 5, 2004 (poster).

Nguyen, V.T.;* Taieb, A.; Breitinger, J.; Clavijo, J.A.; Feili-Hariri, M.; Lee, W.P.A. "Composite Tissue Allograft Survival using Allopeptide-pulsed Dendritic Cells," University of Pittsburgh Department of Surgery Research Day, Pittsburgh, PA on May 5, 2004 (poster).

Rubin, J.P.;* Askari, M.; Song, A.Y.; Azemi, E.; Hurwitz, D.; Debski, R.; Shestak, K.C., "The Biomechanical Properties of the Superficial Fascial System," ASAPS Annual Meeting, Vancouver, Canada on April 17, 2004.

Bennett, J.M.;* Tebbets, B.; Clavijo, J.A.; Doctor, J.S.; Badylak, S.; Marra, K.G.; Rubin, J.P. "Differentiation of Human Adipose-Derived Stem Cells on SIS and Collagen Microcarriers: A Model for Injectable Tissue-Engineered Scaffolds," Midwest Tissue Engineering Consortium (MTEC), Pittsburgh, PA on April 16, 2004.

Clavijo, J.;* Bennett, J.M.; Nguyen, V.; Marra, K.G.; Rubin, J.P. "Fluoropolymer Pore Size Improves the Adherence and Increases the Proliferation of Preadipocytes," The Robert S. Ivy Society Meeting, Philadelphia, PA on March 27, 2004.

Askari, M.;* Royce, S.; Mohammadi, S.A.; Wong, M.K.K.; Marra, K.G.; Lee, W.P.A. "Assessing the Effects of Prolonged Local Delivery of Acidic Fibroblast Growth Factor Using Fibrin Matrix in a Wound Healing Model," The Robert S. Ivy Society Meeting, Philadelphia, PA on March 27, 2004.

Mason, A.C.;* Marra, K.G. et al. "A Method for the Identification of Human Cells within Tissue Engineered Constructs Implanted into Non-Human Hosts," The Robert S. Ivy Society Meeting, Philadelphia, PA on March 27, 2004.

DeFail, A.;* Chu, C.; Verkmeister, L.; Bennett, J.M.; Rubin, J.P.; Marra, K.G. "Development of a Novel Hydrogel for Cartilage Tissue Engineering," University of Pittsburgh Bioengineering Recruitment Poster Symposium, Pittsburgh, PA on March 5, 2004 (poster).

Santiago, L.;* Bennett, J.M.; Marra, K.G. "A Novel Guide for Neuronal Tissue Engineering Applications," McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine Retreat, Farmington, PA, on February 23, 2004 (poster).

Bennett, J.M.;* Tebbets, B.; Clavijo, J.A.; Doctor, J.S.; Badylak, S.; Marra, K.G.; Rubin, J.P. "Differentiation of Human Adipose-Derived Stem Cells on SIS and Collagen Microcarriers: A Model for Injectable Tissue-Engineered Scaffolds," McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine Retreat, Farmington, PA, on February 23, 2004 (poster).