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Publications and News Features

FEATURES

  1. “Unique BME Co-Op Program Prepares Students for Lifelong Success,” Rutgers The State University of New Jersey. 2022. https://bme.rutgers.edu/news/unique-bme-co-op-program-prepares-students-lifelong-success  
  2. “Labazzo Receives Provost’s Award for Teaching Excellence,” Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. 2021. https://bme.rutgers.edu/news/labazzo-receives-provost%E2%80%99s-award-teaching-excellence
  3. “Predicting the Future of the Job Market,” Featured Expert Labazzo. Zippia The Career Expert; 2021. https://www.zippia.com/future-job-market/?featured=987575988255
  4. “Rutgers Students Invent Medical Devices for Disabled Children and Adults,” Rutgers Today; 2018. https://www.rutgers.edu/news/rutgers-students-invent-medical-devices-disabled-children-and-adults
  5. Din, Alina. “Bring Industry to the Classroom (and Vice Versa),” featuring educator Labazzo. Course Hero; 2018. https://www.coursehero.com/faculty-club/classroom-tips/bring-industry-to-the-classroom/

PUBLICATIONS

  1. Kristen S. Labazzo, Ph.D. “Heterotopic Ossification: Exploring Tissue Engineering as an Innovative Solution,” Case Study, McGraw-Hill; 2020. https://www.accessengineeringlibrary.com/content/case-study/CS0006_Heterotopic_Ossification
  2. J. Leipheimer, M. Balter, A. Chen, E. Pantin, A. Davidovich, K. Labazzo and M. Yarmush. “First-in-human evaluation of a hand-held automated venipuncture device for rapid venous blood draws,” Technology 2020; January.
  3. A. Francki, K. Labazzo, S. He, E. Baum, S. Abbot, U. Herzberg, W. Hofgartner, R. Hariri. “Angiogenic properties of human placenta-derived adherent cells and efficacy in hindlimb ischemia,” Journal of Vascular Surgery 2015; Jun 5
  4. W. Liu, A. Morschauser, X. Zhang, X. Lu, J. Gleason, S. He, H.J. Chen, V. Jankovic, Q. Ye, K. Labazzo, U. Herzberg, V.R. Albert, S.E Abbot, B. Liang, R. Hariri. “Human placenta-derived adherent cells induce tolerogenic immune responses,” Clinical and Translational Immunology 2014; 3: e14
  5. Sung, H.J., Sakala Labazzo, K.M., Bolikal, D. Weiner, M.J., Zimnisky, R. Kohn, J. “Angiogenic Competency of Biodegradable Hydrogels Fabricated from Polyethylene Glycol-Crosslinked Tyrosine-Derived Polycarbonates,” European Cells and Materials 2008; 15: 77-87.
  6. M. Bhatia, C. Lugo, M. Pereira, H. Rana, S. Abramson, K. Labazzo, Q. Liu, W. Hofgartner, R. Hariri. “Placenta Derived Adherent Cell (PDAC) Interaction and Response on Extra-Cellular Matrix (ECM) Isolated from Human Placenta,” Wounds 2008; 20: 29-36.
  7. M. Bhatia, M. Pereira, H. Rana, B. Stout, C. Lewis, S. Abramson, K. Labazzo, C. Ray, Q. Liu, W. Hofgartner, R. Hariri. “The Mechanism of Cell Interaction and Response on Decellularized Human Amniotic Membrane: Implications in Wound Healing,” FEATURED ARTICLE Wounds 2007; 19: 207-217
  8. KM. Sakala Labazzo. “Hydrogels Fabricated from PEG-Crosslinked Tyrosine-Derived Polycarbonates and their Angiogenic Potential for Tissue Engineering”. PhD Dissertation, Rutgers University: 2004.

PRESENTATIONS

  1. M. Dias (presenter), K. Labazzo, N. Langrana, N. Macon, “Development of a Dynamic Lateral Support for Wheelchair Users,” Developer Showcase, Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA), 2021.
  2. K. Labazzo. “Engineering Immersion: Utilizing the Patient Perspective and Environment in Biomedical Innovation,” NE BME Chairs’ Early Career Faculty Seminar Exchange™ Invited Speaker, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Biomedical Engineering Seminar Series, May 2021
  3. M. Dias (presenter), K. Labazzo, N. Langrana, N. Macon, “Development of a Dynamic Lateral Support for Wheelchair Users,” Poster Presentation, 47th Annual Northeast Bioengineering Conference, 2021.
  4. S. Engelhardt and K. Labazzo, “Can Experiential Learning Be a Virtual Reality? Discuss.” Course Hero Education Summit, 2020.
  5. K. Labazzo, “Engineering Immersion: Utilizing the Patient Perspective and Environment in Biomedical Research,” Poster Presentation, Annual Meeting of the Biomedical Engineering Society, P-TH-991, Biomedical Engineering Education-Design and Curriculum, 2019.
  6. K. Labazzo, “Engineering Immersion: Utilizing the Patient Perspective and Environment in Biomedical Innovation,” Invited Speaker. RU Sparks WiSTEM2D, 2019. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlHClWdzYK0&list=PLfNykvUjcR_8bclbTIBp6zhRYQW9S5bcN&index=5
  7. K. Labazzo, “Engineering Immersion: Utilizing the Patient Perspective and Environment in Biomedical Research,” INVITED SPEAKER, 45th Annual Northeast Bioengineering Conference, 2019.
  8. K. Labazzo, “Engineering Immersion: Utilizing the Patient Perspective and Environment in Biomedical Research,” New Jersey Tech Council “What’s Next in Medical Research” event, 2017.
  9. K. Labazzo, “Partnering with Education and Training Providers,” Panel participant, National Accelerator Healthcare Apprenticeship Conference, 2017.
  10. K. Labazzo, “My Professional Path Paraphrased in Four Ps: PhD, P&L, Politics and Poultry,” Keynote Speaker, iJOBS Mid-Year Meeting, 2016.
  11. K. Labazzo, “A Day in the Life of Women in Technology,” Panel participant, Girls in Technology Symposium, 2016.
  12. K. Labazzo, “Development and Commercialization of New Therapies after the ACA and Potential Future Laws,” Panel Moderator, Innovation in Healthcare…Creating Value and Ensuring Sustainability, 2015.
  13. K. Labazzo, “The ‘Experienceship’: Extending Education Beyond the Classroom,” Panel Moderator, National Apprenticeship Week, 2015.
  14. K. Labazzo, “Articulating Value for Up and Coming Regenerative Medicine, Stem Cell and Cell-Based Therapies,” Roundtable discussion leader, Stem Cells, Cell Culture and Cord Blood Congress, 2014.
  15. K. Labazzo, “From Academia to Industry: Trials, Transitions and Triumphs,” INVITED KEYNOTE SPEAKER, Rutgers University-UMDNJ Biotechnology Training Program Symposium, 2013.
  16. B. Lee, S. Xu, A. Herdt, G. Gedman, J. Pacheco-Quinto, K. Labazzo, J. Guerra, E. Eckman “Neurotherapeutic Potential of Placenta-Derived Adherent Cells (PDAC) in a Neonatal Rat Model of Focal Cerebral Ischemia (FCI),” Pediatric Academic Societies, 2013.
  17. K. Labazzo, “STEM and the Social Purpose,” Panel participant, 6th Annual Women in STEM Conference, 2012.
  18. K. Labazzo, “Stem Cells: From Placenta to Patient,” INVITED KEYNOTE SPEAKER, Bucknell University 2010.
  19. K.S. Labazzo. “The Therapeutic Potential of Placental-Derived Adherent Cells (PDAC™),” INVITED SPEAKER, The 9th New Jersey Symposium on Biomaterials Science and Regenerative Medicine, New Brunswick, NJ, October (2008).
  20. K. Labazzo et al. “Placental-Derived Stem Cells for Orthopedic Applications” at The Gordon Research Conference: Biomaterials: Biocompatibility / Tissue Engineering, Holderness, NH, July (2007).
  21. KS. Labazzo et al. “Generation of Cartilage Tissue from Placental-Derived Stem Cells” in 6th Annual Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Conference, Pittsburgh, PA, October (2006).
  22. KS. Labazzo et al. “Angiogenic Potential of Synthetic, Degradable Hydrogels Fabricated from Tyrosine-Derived Polycarbonates,” in Materials Research Society, Boston, MA, December (2003).

PATENTS

  1. K. Karasiewicz-Mendez, A. Francki, J. Turner, E. Law, J. Paredes, K. Labazzo, H. Rana, W. Hofgartner, R. Hariri. “Angiogenesis using stimulated placental stem cells,” Patent application # 20180298328 (2018).
  2. S. Abbot, J. Edinger, A. Francki, R. Hariri, V. Jankovic, A. Kaplunovsky, K. Labazzo, E. Law, N. Padliya, J. Paredes, J. Wang. “Angiogenesis using placental stem cells” patent # 9,254,302 (2016).
  3. S. Abbot, J. Edinger, A. Francki, A. Kaplunovsky, V. Jankovic, K. Labazzo, E. Law, N. Padliya, J. Paredes, J. Wang. “Amnion Derived Adherent Cells” Patent # 8,367,409 (2013) and Patent # 9,198,938 (2015).
  4. S. Abramson, M. Guelakis, M. Heidaran, K. Labazzo, S. Yaccoby. “Methods and Compositions for Treatment of Bone Defects with Placental Cell Populations,” Patent # 8,728,805 (2014).
  5. J. Edinger, R. Hariri, J. Wang, Q.Ye, K. Labazzo, M. Pereira, S. Abramson. “Methods and Compositions for Treatment of Bone Defects with Placental Cell Populations,” Patent # 8,562,972 (2013).
  6. S. Abbot, J. Edinger, A. Francki, V. Jankovic, A. Kaplunovsky, K. Labazzo, E. Law, B. Liang. “Treatment of Spinal Cord Injury and Traumatic Brain Injury Using Placental Stem Cells,” Patent application 20120156230 (2012).
  7. KS. Labazzo and J. Kohn. “Hydrazide Compounds with Angiogenic Activity,” Patent # 7,368,169 (2008).
  8. S. Abramson, M. Bhatia, K. Labazzo, Q. Liu, W. Wu. “Human placental collagen compositions, processes for their preparation, methods of their use and kits comprising the compositions,” Patent application 20070020225 (2007).