Works (24)

Updated: January 23rd, 2026 07:23

2025 article

Applying theory to practice in a large research center: creating and implementing tools for building convergence capacity in individuals and teams

Bourne, K., Cuchiara, M., Deviney, A., Laxman, D., & Hendren, C. O. (2025, December 16). Frontiers in Psychology.

By: K. Bourne n, M. Cuchiara n, A. Deviney*, D. Laxman* & C. Hendren*

topics (OpenAlex): Interdisciplinary Research and Collaboration; Interprofessional Education and Collaboration; Health Policy Implementation Science
Sources: NC State University Libraries, NC State University Libraries
Added: December 18, 2025

2025 article

Beyond the Hype: Stakeholder Perceptions of Nanotechnology and Genetic Engineering for Sustainable Food Production

Horgan, M. D., Cummings, C. L., Kuzma, J., Dahlstrom, M., Cimadori, I., Cuchiara, M., … Grieger, K. D. (2025, July 25). Sustainability, Vol. 17.

By: M. Horgan n, C. Cummings n, J. Kuzma n, M. Dahlstrom*, I. Cimadori*, M. Cuchiara n, C. Larter*, N. Loschin n, K. Grieger n

author keywords: agrifood technologies; genetic engineering; nanotechnology; perceptions of sustainability; stakeholder engagement; responsible innovation; technology governance
topics (OpenAlex): Genetically Modified Organisms Research; Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental Impact; CRISPR and Genetic Engineering; Animal Genetics and Reproduction
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: July 25, 2025

2025 article

Wicked Problems: Graduate Students’ Experiences in A Convergent Research Environment

Jones, M. G., Nieuwsma, J., Bordewieck, K., Childers, G., McDonald, S., Bourne, K., … Classen, J. (2025, April 8). Research in Science Education, Vol. 4.

By: M. Jones n, J. Nieuwsma n, K. Bordewieck n, G. Childers*, S. McDonald n, K. Bourne*, M. Cuchiara*, A. Marshall* ...

author keywords: Doctoral; Interdisciplinary; Identity; Motivation
topics (OpenAlex): Career Development and Diversity; Interdisciplinary Research and Collaboration; Doctoral Education Challenges and Solutions
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: April 14, 2025

2024 journal article

Positioning nanotechnology to address climate change

Environment Systems and Decisions, 44(4), 1039–1053.

By: J. Jones n, D. Berube n, M. Cuchiara n, K. Grieger n, E. Hubal*, S. Karikó*, P. Strader n, Y. Theriault*

topics (OpenAlex): Climate Change and Geoengineering; Space exploration and regulation; Urban Stormwater Management Solutions; Smart Cities and Technologies; Underground infrastructure and sustainability
Sources: ORCID, Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: October 15, 2024

2024 article

Triple Bottom Line Scenario Sites as Boundary Objects for Integrating Diverse Disciplines in Convergent Research

Deviney, A. V., Bhadha, J. H., Crane, L., Cuchiara, M., Delanthamajalu, S., Gatiboni, L., … Jones, J. L. (2024, November 28). Sustainability, Vol. 16.

By: A. Deviney n, J. Bhadha*, L. Crane*, M. Cuchiara n, S. Delanthamajalu*, L. Gatiboni n, S. Guzman*, C. Hendren* ...

author keywords: boundary objects; convergence research; ecosystems; phosphorus sustainability; transdisciplinarity
topics (OpenAlex): Innovative Approaches in Technology and Social Development; Complex Systems and Decision Making; Sustainability and Climate Change Governance
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: November 28, 2024

2022 report

Eliciting Stakeholder Perceptions Using a Novel Online Engagement Platform: A Case Study on Nano-Agrifoods

In RTI Press Occasional Paper.

topics (OpenAlex): Innovative Approaches in Technology and Social Development; Environmental Education and Sustainability
Sources: ORCID, Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: May 20, 2023

2022 journal article

What Role Does Regulation Play in Responsible Innovation of Nanotechnology in Food and Agriculture? Insights and Framings from U.S. Stakeholders

Bulletin of Science, Technology & Society, 42(3), 85–103.

By: A. Merck n, K. Grieger n, M. Cuchiara n & J. Kuzma n

topics (OpenAlex): Genetically Modified Organisms Research
Sources: ORCID, Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: May 20, 2023

2021 journal article

Hazardous Spills at Retired Fertilizer Manufacturing Plants Will Continue to Occur in the Absence of Scientific Innovation and Regulatory Enforcement

Environmental Science & Technology, 55(24), 16267–16269.

By: N. Nelson n, M. Cuchiara n, C. Hendren*, J. Jones n & A. Marshall*

author keywords: phosphorus; phosphate; risk; phosphogypsum; contamination; policy
MeSH headings : Calcium Sulfate; Fertilizers; Manufacturing and Industrial Facilities; Phosphorus
topics (OpenAlex): Wastewater Treatment and Reuse; Genetically Modified Organisms Research; Environmental Justice and Health Disparities
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID, Crossref
Added: December 1, 2021

2021 journal article

Responsible innovation of nano-agrifoods: Insights and views from U.S. stakeholders

NanoImpact, 24, 100365.

By: K. Grieger n, A. Merck n, M. Cuchiara n, A. Binder n, A. Kokotovich n, C. Cummings n, J. Kuzma n

author keywords: Food and agriculture; Nanotechnology; Responsible innovation; Stakeholder engagement
MeSH headings : Agriculture; Environmental Health; Humans; Nanotechnology / methods; Risk Assessment; Stakeholder Participation
topics (OpenAlex): Nanoparticles: synthesis and applications; Sustainable Supply Chain Management; Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
TL;DR: Overall, participants indicated they held relatively neutral views on research and innovation for nano-agrifoods being conducted responsibly, and they identified key challenges to ensuring their responsible innovation that were related to uncertainties in EHS studies, the need for public understanding and acceptance, and adequate regulation. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID, Crossref
Added: December 6, 2021

2018 journal article

Application and testing of risk screening tools for nanomaterial risk analysis

Environmental Science: Nano, 5(8), 1844–1858.

By: K. Grieger*, N. Bossa*, J. Levis n, K. von Borries*, P. Strader n, M. Cuchiara n, C. Hendren*, S. Hansen*, J. Jones n

topics (OpenAlex): Nanoparticles: synthesis and applications; Chemical Safety and Risk Management; Recycling and Waste Management Techniques; Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Sources: ORCID, Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: December 15, 2019

2016 article

Encapsulation of Adenovirus BMP2-Transduced Cells with PEGDA Hydrogels Allows Bone Formation in the Presence of Immune Response

Alvarez-Urena, P., Davis, E., Sonnet, C., Henslee, G., Gugala, Z., Strecker, E. V., … Olmsted-Davis, E. (2016, December 14). Tissue Engineering Part A, Vol. 23, pp. {177–184}.

By: P. Alvarez-Urena*, E. Davis*, C. Sonnet*, G. Henslee*, Z. Gugala*, E. Strecker*, L. Linscheid*, M. Cuchiara* ...

MeSH headings : Adenoviridae; Animals; Bone Morphogenetic Protein 2 / genetics; Bone Morphogenetic Protein 2 / immunology; Cells, Immobilized / immunology; Cells, Immobilized / transplantation; Fibroblasts / immunology; Fibroblasts / transplantation; Hydrogels / chemistry; Mice; Mice, Inbred NOD; Mice, SCID; Polyethylene Glycols / chemistry; Transduction, Genetic
topics (OpenAlex): Virus-based gene therapy research; Mesenchymal stem cell research; 3D Printing in Biomedical Research
Source: ORCID
Added: October 8, 2024

2015 article

Bioactive poly(ethylene glycol) hydrogels to recapitulate the HSC niche and facilitate HSC expansion in culture

Cuchiara, M. L., Coşkun, S., Banda, O. A., Horter, K. L., Hirschi, K. K., & West, J. L. (2015, October 7). Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Vol. 113, pp. {870–881}.

By: M. Cuchiara*, S. Coşkun*, O. Banda*, K. Horter*, K. Hirschi* & J. West*

MeSH headings : Cell Culture Techniques / methods; Culture Media / chemistry; Hematopoietic Stem Cells / physiology; Hydrogels; Interferon-gamma / metabolism; Polyethylene Glycols; Stem Cell Factor / metabolism
topics (OpenAlex): Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation; Immune Cell Function and Interaction; T-cell and B-cell Immunology
Source: ORCID
Added: October 8, 2024

2015 article

Regulating the therapeutic translation of regenerative medicine

Cuchiara, M. L., Olive, J. K., & Matthews, K. (2015, July 6). Expert Opinion on Biological Therapy, Vol. 15, pp. {1387–1390}.

By: M. Cuchiara*, J. Olive* & K. Matthews*

MeSH headings : Cell- and Tissue-Based Therapy; Government Regulation; Humans; Regenerative Medicine; Stem Cell Transplantation; Stem Cells / cytology
topics (OpenAlex): Biomedical Ethics and Regulation; Pluripotent Stem Cells Research; 3D Printing in Biomedical Research
Source: ORCID
Added: October 8, 2024

2014 article

Anisotropic Poly(Ethylene Glycol)/Polycaprolactone Hydrogel–Fiber Composites for Heart Valve Tissue Engineering

Tseng, H., Puperi, D. S., Kim, E. J., Ayoub, S., Shah, J. V., Cuchiara, M. L., … Grande-Allen, K. J. (2014, April 8). Tissue Engineering Part A, Vol. 20, pp. {2634–2645}.

MeSH headings : Anisotropy; Cells, Cultured; Heart Valve Prosthesis; Humans; Hydrogels / chemistry; Polyesters / chemistry; Polyethylene Glycols / chemistry; Tissue Engineering; Tissue Scaffolds / chemistry
topics (OpenAlex): Electrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical Applications; Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine; Cardiac Valve Diseases and Treatments
Source: ORCID
Added: October 8, 2024

2014 article

Gene Patents, Patenting Life and the Impact of Court Rulings on US Stem Cell Patents and Research

Matthews, K. R. W., & Cuchiara, M. L. (2014, March 1). Regenerative Medicine, Vol. 9, pp. {191–200}.

By: K. Matthews* & M. Cuchiara*

MeSH headings : Genes; Humans; Patents as Topic / legislation & jurisprudence; Stem Cell Research / legislation & jurisprudence; Stem Cells / cytology; Supreme Court Decisions; United States
topics (OpenAlex): Biomedical Ethics and Regulation; Intellectual Property and Patents; CRISPR and Genetic Engineering
Source: ORCID
Added: October 8, 2024

2014 article

Integrating valve-inspired design features into poly(ethylene glycol) hydrogel scaffolds for heart valve tissue engineering

Zhang, X., Xu, B., Puperi, D. S., Yonezawa, A. L., Wu, Y., Tseng, H., … Grande-Allen, K. J. (2014, November 26). Acta Biomaterialia, Vol. 14, pp. {11–21}.

MeSH headings : Animals; Anisotropy; Cell Shape / drug effects; Cells, Cultured; Elastic Modulus / drug effects; Extracellular Matrix / drug effects; Extracellular Matrix / metabolism; Heart Valve Prosthesis; Heart Valves / cytology; Hydrogel, Polyethylene Glycol Dimethacrylate / pharmacology; Immunohistochemistry; Microscopy, Fluorescence; Peptides / pharmacology; Polyethylene Glycols / pharmacology; Prosthesis Design; Sus scrofa; Tensile Strength / drug effects; Tissue Engineering / methods; Tissue Scaffolds / chemistry
topics (OpenAlex): Electrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical Applications; Cardiac Valve Diseases and Treatments; Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine
Source: ORCID
Added: October 8, 2024

2014 article

Micropatterning of Poly(ethylene glycol) Diacrylate Hydrogels

Ali, S., Cuchiara, M. L., & West, J. L. (2014, January 1). (M. Piel & M. Thery, Eds.). Methods in Cell Biology, Vol. 121, p. {105+}.

By: S. Ali*, M. Cuchiara* & J. West*

Ed(s): M. Piel & M. Thery

MeSH headings : Animals; Cell Adhesion / physiology; Cell Culture Techniques; Cells, Cultured; Coated Materials, Biocompatible; Fibroblasts / cytology; Humans; Hydrogels / chemical synthesis; Hydrogels / chemistry; Polyethylene Glycols / chemical synthesis; Polyethylene Glycols / chemistry; Surface Properties; Tissue Engineering; Tissue Scaffolds
topics (OpenAlex): 3D Printing in Biomedical Research; Nanofabrication and Lithography Techniques; Cellular Mechanics and Interactions
Source: ORCID
Added: October 8, 2024

2014 article

U.S. National Football League Athletes Seeking Unproven Stem Cell Treatments

Matthews, K. R. W., & Cuchiara, M. L. (2014, December 1). Stem Cells and Development, Vol. 23, pp. {60–64}.

By: K. Matthews* & M. Cuchiara*

MeSH headings : Athletes; Athletic Injuries / therapy; Drug Approval; Football; Humans; Male; Patient Safety; Stem Cell Research; Stem Cell Transplantation / methods; Stem Cells / cytology; United States
topics (OpenAlex): Biomedical Ethics and Regulation; CAR-T cell therapy research; Pluripotent Stem Cells Research
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: October 8, 2024

2013 article

Covalent immobilization of stem cell factor and stromal derived factor 1α for in vitro culture of hematopoietic progenitor cells

Cuchiara, M. L., Horter, K. L., Banda, O. A., & West, J. L. (2013, August 17). Acta Biomaterialia, Vol. 9, pp. {9258–9269}.

By: M. Cuchiara*, K. Horter*, O. Banda* & J. West*

MeSH headings : Animals; Biocompatible Materials / pharmacology; Blotting, Western; Cell Adhesion / drug effects; Cell Culture Techniques / methods; Cell Shape / drug effects; Cells, Cultured; Chemokine CXCL12 / pharmacology; Hematopoietic Stem Cells / cytology; Hematopoietic Stem Cells / drug effects; Hematopoietic Stem Cells / metabolism; Hydrogel, Polyethylene Glycol Dimethacrylate / chemistry; Immobilized Proteins / pharmacology; Mice; Microtechnology; Oligopeptides / pharmacology; Plastics / chemistry; Polyethylene Glycols / chemistry; Stem Cell Factor / pharmacology; Surface Properties
topics (OpenAlex): Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation; Immunotherapy and Immune Responses; T-cell and B-cell Immunology
Source: ORCID
Added: October 8, 2024

2013 article

Defining “Research” in the US and EU: Contrast of Sherley v. Sebelius and Brüstle v. Greenpeace Rulings

Cuchiara, M. L., Davies, J. L., & Matthews, K. R. W. (2013, August 3). Stem Cell Reviews and Reports, Vol. 9, pp. {743–751}.

By: M. Cuchiara*, J. Davies & K. Matthews*

MeSH headings : Commerce; Embryonic Stem Cells / cytology; European Union; Humans; Legislation as Topic; Patents as Topic / legislation & jurisprudence; Public Policy; Stem Cell Research / economics; Stem Cell Research / legislation & jurisprudence; United States
topics (OpenAlex): Biomedical Ethics and Regulation; Intellectual Property and Patents; Law, AI, and Intellectual Property
Source: ORCID
Added: October 8, 2024

2012 article

Fabrication and Mechanical Evaluation of Anatomically-Inspired Quasilaminate Hydrogel Structures with Layer-Specific Formulations

Tseng, H., Cuchiara, M. L., Durst, C. A., Cuchiara, M. P., Lin, C. J., West, J. L., & Grande-Allen, K. J. (2012, October 4). Annals of Biomedical Engineering, Vol. 41, pp. {398–407}.

By: H. Tseng*, M. Cuchiara*, C. Durst*, M. Cuchiara*, C. Lin*, J. West*, K. Grande-Allen*

MeSH headings : Animals; Aortic Valve / physiology; Biomechanical Phenomena; Hydrogels; Polyethylene Glycols; Swine; Tissue Scaffolds
topics (OpenAlex): Electrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical Applications; Bone Tissue Engineering Materials; Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine
Source: ORCID
Added: October 8, 2024

2010 article

Stem Cell Policy in the Obama Age: UK and US Perspectives

Matthews, K. R. W., & Rowland, M. L. (2010, December 22). Regenerative Medicine, Vol. 6, pp. {125–132}.

By: K. Matthews* & M. Rowland*

MeSH headings : Animals; Ethics, Medical; Government Regulation; Guidelines as Topic; Humans; Public Opinion; Public Policy; Stem Cell Research / legislation & jurisprudence; Stem Cells; United Kingdom; United States
topics (OpenAlex): Biomedical Ethics and Regulation; Science, Research, and Medicine; Pluripotent Stem Cells Research
Source: ORCID
Added: October 8, 2024

2006 article

Bioactive Hydrogel Substrates: Probing Leukocyte Receptor–Ligand Interactions in Parallel Plate Flow Chamber Studies

Taite, L. J., Rowland, M. L., Ruffino, K. A., Smith, B. R. E., Lawrence, M. B., & West, J. L. (2006, October 9). Annals of Biomedical Engineering, Vol. 34, pp. {1705–1711}.

By: L. Taite*, M. Rowland*, K. Ruffino*, B. Smith*, M. Lawrence* & J. West*

MeSH headings : Biocompatible Materials / chemistry; Cell Adhesion / physiology; Cell Adhesion Molecules / metabolism; Cell Culture Techniques / instrumentation; Cell Culture Techniques / methods; Humans; Hydrogels / chemistry; Jurkat Cells; Leukocytes / metabolism; Microfluidic Analytical Techniques / instrumentation; Microfluidic Analytical Techniques / methods; Polyethylene Glycols / chemistry; Protein Interaction Mapping / instrumentation; Protein Interaction Mapping / methods; Receptors, Leukocyte-Adhesion / metabolism
topics (OpenAlex): Cell Adhesion Molecules Research; Cellular Mechanics and Interactions; 3D Printing in Biomedical Research
Source: ORCID
Added: October 8, 2024

2005 article

Photolithographic patterning of polyethylene glycol hydrogels

HAHN, M., TAITE, L., MOON, J., ROWLAND, M., RUFFINO, K., & WEST, J. (2005, December 22). Biomaterials, Vol. 27, pp. 2519–2524.

By: M. Hahn*, L. Taite*, J. Moon*, M. Rowland*, K. Ruffino* & J. West*

MeSH headings : Cells, Cultured; Coated Materials, Biocompatible; Dermis / cytology; Fibroblasts / cytology; Fibroblasts / metabolism; Humans; Hydrogels; Light; Materials Testing; Oligopeptides / chemistry; Oligopeptides / metabolism; Polyethylene Glycols / chemistry; Surface Properties; Surface-Active Agents; Ultraviolet Rays
topics (OpenAlex): Nanofabrication and Lithography Techniques; 3D Printing in Biomedical Research; Microfluidic and Capillary Electrophoresis Applications
Source: ORCID
Added: October 8, 2024

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