Bio
Dr. Levenston's primary research interests relate to the function, degeneration and repair of articular cartilage and fibrocartilage, with an emphasis on understanding the complex interactions between biophysical and biochemical cues in controlling cell behavior. Current areas include the mechanisms and functional implications of cell mediated tissue degeneration in cartilage and meniscus, novel imaging techniques for nondestructive assessment of cartilage composition, and interactions between mechanical, chemical and matrix-supplied cues in controlling the development of engineered tissues.
Academic Appointments
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Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering
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Associate Professor (By courtesy), Radiology
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Member, Bio-X
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Member, Cardiovascular Institute
Honors & Awards
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Professor of the Year, Society of Latino Engineers (2016)
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Associate Editor, Cellular and Molecular Bioengineering (2009)
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Editorial Consultant, Journal of Biomechanics (2009)
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Fellow, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (2009)
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Tau Beta Pi Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching, Tau Beta Pi (2007, 2011)
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Frederick E. Terman Fellow, Stanford University (2007)
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Docteur Honoris Causa, Université Henri Poincaré (2005)
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Editorial Board, Biorheology (2005)
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Negma-Lerads International Prize for Research on Mechanobiology of Cartilage and Chondrocyte, Negma-Lerads (2005)
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Lockheed Martin Dean's Award for Teaching Excellence, Georgia Tech (2004)
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NIH Skeletal Biology Structure and Regeneration Study Section, NIH (2003-2007)
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CETL/BP Junior Faculty Teaching Excellence Award, Georgia Tech (2001)
Professional Education
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Postdoctoral Fellow, MIT, Bioengineering
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PhD, Stanford University, Mechanical Engineering (1995)
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MS, Stanford University, Mechanical Engineering (1990)
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BS, University of Florida, Mechanical Engineering (1989)