Profile
Adam is a PhD candidate in the Department of Bioengineering at UCSD, under the direction of Dr. Karen Christman. His thesis research is focused on the development of thermoresponsive biomaterials that will encourage adipose regeneration following severe burns or tumor resection. He is also investigating the chemical and physical cues involved in controlling differentiation of adult stem cells for use in combination with these biomaterials. Adam grew up in Charlotte, North Carolina and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Engineering, concentrated in Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, from North Carolina State University. He also holds a minor in Business Management. Alongside his research, Adam is actively involved in developing and inspiring future generations of scientists. He has served as a mentor in the UCSD ScienceBridge Program and Jacobs Undergraduate Mentoring Program. He also volunteered for two years as the President of the Bioengineering Graduate Society and has organized interactive bioengineering displays for the inaugural and second annual USA Science & Engineering Festival in Washington DC. Currently, he works with the UCSD Entrepreneur Challenge to help students gain entrepreneurial education and experience.
