YOHANNES AKIEL

Biography

My family is from Ethiopia, but I was born in Dallas, TX. I completed my undergraduate degree in BME at the University of Texas, San Antonio. For my doctoral thesis, I am interested in developing a tissue engineered aortic valve that can be 3D bioprinted for a cell laden able to recreate the leaflet extracellular matrix composition. I intend to incorporate valve interstitial cells and endothelial cells to sustain their function for repair and regeneration. Outside of lab, I enjoy lifting,  playing basketball and trying new restaurants!