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Name
Professor Travis Klein
Position(s)
Professor
Science and Engineering Faculty,
School of Mechanical Medical & Process Engineering
IHBI Membership
Institute of Health Biomedical Innovation (IHBI),
IHBI Science and Engineering Projects,
IHBI Chem Physics Mech Engineering - IPTM
Discipline *
Biomedical Engineering, Clinical Sciences, Biochemistry and Cell Biology
Phone
+61 7 3138 6142
Email
Location
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Identifiers and profiles
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Qualifications

PhD (Bioengineering) (University of California)

Professional memberships
and associations
Keywords

cartilage, biofabrication, osteoarthritis, regenerative medicine, stem cells, tissue engineering, mechanobiology, biomaterials

* Field of Research code, Australian and New Zealand Standard Research Classification (ANZSRC), 2008

Biography

Professor Travis Klein is the Director of the Centre for Biomedical Technologies and the leader of the Cartilage Regeneration Laboratory (CRL) at Queensland University of Technology (QUT).

The Centre for Biomedical Technologies aims to deliver better health in our lifetime, by improving how we treat complex medical cases stemming from injuries, infection and age-related issues. Our research and development focuses on better patient treatments and quality of life into the future using regenerative approaches, robotics and artificial intelligence, and advanced manufacturing to expand surgical possibilities and reduce complications.

The ultimate aim of the CRL is to help develop long-term regenerative therapies for treating cartilage defects, including osteoarthritis. To help understand chondrogenesis and joint pathologies, and engineer functional tissues, Travis’ group is developing:

  • functionalised biomaterials
  • 3D cell culture systems
  • biofabrication approaches
  • mechanical stimulation technologies

In addition, the CRL works towards advancing imaging technologies for monitoring changes in native and engineered tissues. One particular area of interest has been in understanding the differences between chondrocytes and extracellular matrix of different depth zones, and recapitulating these in vitro.

Google Scholar link: http://scholar.google.com.au/citations?user=RYS5blIAAAAJ

This information has been contributed by Professor Travis Klein.

Teaching

Travis is the Unit Coordinator for EGH438 – Biomaterials and also is a lecturer in EGB121 – Engineering Mechanics.

This information has been contributed by Professor Travis Klein.

Publications


For more publications by this staff member, visit QUT ePrints, the University's research repository.

Awards

Awards and recognition

Type
Recipient of a Nationally Competitive Research Fellowship
Reference year
2011
Details
Fellowship Type: ARC Principal Research Fellowship Project Title: Regenerating articular cartilage with smart hydrogels and fabrication technologies External Reference : FT110100166 Years Awarded: 2011 - 2015 Total Funding Awarded: $639,288
Type
Recipient of a Nationally Competitive Research Fellowship
Reference year
2008
Details
DP0878365- APD (2008-2010) Australian Postdoctoral Fellowship (APD) "Engineering Articular Cartilage with Zonal Structure and Function"

Research projects

Grants and projects (Category 1: Australian Competitive Grants only)

Title
A Novel Multiscale Model to Investigate Mechanical Properties of Cartilage
Primary fund type
CAT 1 - Australian Competitive Grant
Project ID
DP180103009
Start year
2018
Keywords
Title
ARC Training Centre in Additive Biomanufacturing
Primary fund type
CAT 1 - Australian Competitive Grant
Project ID
IC160100026
Start year
2017
Keywords
Title
Coupling an injectable gel and MSC microtissues to enhance cartilage repair
Primary fund type
CAT 1 - Australian Competitive Grant
Project ID
1083857
Start year
2015
Keywords
cartilage; regenerative medicine; stem cell therapy; biomedical engineering; biomaterials
Title
Bioactivated hierarchical hydrogels as zonal implants for articular cartilage regeneration
Primary fund type
CAT 1 - Australian Competitive Grant
Project ID
1067108
Start year
2014
Keywords
Cartilage Damage; Cell Differentiation; Chondrocytes; Osteoarthritis; Stem Cells
Title
MAPK/ERK pathway in osteoarthritis
Primary fund type
CAT 1 - Australian Competitive Grant
Project ID
1032738
Start year
2012
Keywords
osteoarthritis; pathogenesis; cell signalling; kinases; animal model
Title
Regenerating articular cartilage with smart hydrogels and fabrication technologies
Primary fund type
CAT 1 - Australian Competitive Grant
Project ID
FT110100166
Start year
2012
Keywords
Cartilage; Regenerative Medicine; Biofabrication
Title
Interplay Between Mechanical and Biological Microenvironments in Chondrocyte Function: Towards an Understanding of Cartilage Pathology
Primary fund type
CAT 1 - Australian Competitive Grant
Project ID
DP110103543
Start year
2011
Keywords
Cartilage; Arthritis; Biomaterials; Lubrication; Hydrogel
Title
Engineering Articular Cartilage with Zonal Structure and Function
Primary fund type
CAT 1 - Australian Competitive Grant
Project ID
DP0878365
Start year
2008
Keywords
Arthritis; Cartilage; Tissue Engineering; Regenerative Medicine; Scaffold; Stem Cells;

Supervision

Completed supervisions (Doctorate)