Swindle-Reilly Lab for Biomimetic Polymeric Biomaterials
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Swindle-Reilly Lab for Biomimetic Polymeric Biomaterials
Polymeric biomaterials, biomimetics and drug delivery systems
Ocular applications
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ABOUT THE LAB
The Swindle-Reilly Lab for Biomimetic Polymeric Biomaterials began in 2016 when Katelyn Swindle-Reilly left a career in industry to start a tenure track faculty position in the Departments of Biomedical Engineering and Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Ohio State. Our research focuses on the design of polymeric biomaterials for soft tissue repair and drug delivery with focused applications in ophthalmology and wound healing. Recent publications have focused on ocular drug delivery and polymers for use in the eye. Read more about our research or check out our publications.
For questions about research positions in the laboratory, contact Dr. Katelyn Swindle-Reilly at reilly.198@osu.edu.
Check out our twitter feed: @SwindleReilly
DISTINCTIONS
KEY DISTINCTIONS
- Six issued US patents (>60 international)
REGIONAL, NATIONAL, AND INTERNATIONAL HONORS
Biomaterials Science
- Emerging Investigator, Royal Society of Chemistry, 2022
Controlled Release Society:
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Young Investigator Award, Ocular Delivery Focus Group, 2022
- Elected Communications Chair, Ocular Focus Group, 2021-23
National Alliance for Eye and Vision Research:
- Emerging Vision Scientist, National Alliance for Eye and Vision Research (NAEVR), 2021
Ohio IP Promise:
- Pitch X Speaker, 2021
Ohio Lions Eye Research Foundation:
- Lois Hagelberger-Huebner Young Investigator Award, 2017
Society for Biomaterials:
- Elected Chair, Ophthalmic Biomaterials Special Interest Group (SIG), 2021-23
- Elected Program Chair, Ophthalmic Biomaterials Special Interest Group (SIG), 2019-21
UNIVERSITY
The Ohio State University:
- College of Engineering Innovation Scholar, 2023
- Buckeye Engineering Women in Executive Leadership (BEWEL) Leadership in Innovation Award, 2023
- Lumley Interdisciplinary Research Award, 2023
- Early Career Innovator of the Year Award, 2022
- College of Engineering Innovators Award, 2022
- Campus KEEN Rising Star, 2021
- VIP Presenter, SHOWOHI/O, 2021
- Finalist, Early Career Innovator of the Year Award, 2018
- ADVANCE REACH for Commercialization Program, 2017
Washington University in St. Louis:
- Graduate Student Symposium Award, 2006
- The Cherryll Walzel-Frick and F. Alan Frick Graduate Scholar, 2004-05
Georgia Tech:
- Georgia Tech President’s Undergraduate Research Award, 2004
- Omega Chi Epsilon Excellence Award, 2004
- Georgia Tech President’s Scholarship, 2000-04
- Georgia Tech Faculty Honors, Deans List, 2000-04
- Women in Engineering Scholarship, 2001
- Society of Women Engineers Outstanding Sophomore Engineer, 2001
- AFCEA Scholarship, 2000-01
FUNDING
We would like to acknowledge current funding from these sources:
National Science Foundation
High Accuracy Image Reconstruction Using Microwave Measurements from Bio-Matched Antennas and Deep Learning: A Synthesized X-ray Computed Tomography Approach (Kiourti)
Department of Defense
Vision Research Program
Predictive Drug Release from a Tunable Injectable Capsule
Therapeutic Screening for Traumatic Optic Neuropathy (M. Reilly)
National Institutes of Health
National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering
Sustained Therapeutic Protein Cocktail Delivery to Prevent Vision Loss After Ocular Trauma
National Eye Institute
The impact of age-related vitreous degeneration and vitreous replacement on scleral biomechanics: a novel mechanism and treatment target for glaucoma (Bianco)
First Aid Medicine to Treat Vesicant-Induced Corneal Injury (Chandler)
Lens epithelial cell response to biomaterial interfaces

Owen Locke Foundation
Tunable Extended-Release Capsule for Age-Related Macular Degeneration (TERC-AMD)



Department of Defense
Vision Research Program - Torsional Indirect Traumatic Optic Neuropathy (TITON): Animal Model for Diagnostics, Drug Delivery, and Therapeutics for Central Nervous System Injury
Lions VisionGift
Barbara L. Crow Investigator-Concept Grant – Multiscale investigation of ocular tissue properties and biomechanical response
The Ohio Lions Eye Research Foundation
Disaster Relief Grant - Ocular Drug Delivery
Lois Hagelberger-Huebner Young Investigator Award - Sustained Release Bevacizumab Injectable for the Treatment of Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
The Ohio State Institute for Materials Research
Kickstart Facility Grant - Evaluation of Materials for Corneal Bioprinting
Kickstart Facility Grant - Material Characterization of Redox-Responsive Nanoparticles
Kickstart Facility Grant - Characterization of Nanoparticles and Microdevices for Controlled Release
Facility Grant - Evaluating Micropatterning to Control Ocular Cell Behavior
Facility Grant - Characterization of Amphiphilic Polymer Films for Controlling Cell Attachment
The Ohio State President’s Research Excellence (PRE) Accelerator Award Local Antioxidant Release To Prevent Cataract After Vitrectomy
The Ohio State UnEYEted Collaborative Funding Initiative
Nanoparticle Delivery System for Ocular Injuries
Lead Investigator
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Swindle-Reilly Lab for Biomimetic Polymeric Biomaterials
4135 Mars G. Fontana Laboratories
116 W 19th Ave
Columbus, OH 43210
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NEWS
Receiving $1.2 million Grant from the Department of Defense
Associate Professor Katelyn Swindle-Reilly leads a multidisciplinary team that received a $1.2 million grant from the Department of Defense to develop a sustained therapeutic protein cocktail and drug delivery system to prevent vision loss after a traumatic eye injury. The research team includes co-principal investigatos Andre Palmer, prrofessor and associate dean for research in the College of Engineering; Matthew Reilly, PhD, associate professor of biomedical engineering; Shigeo Tamiya, associate professor of ophthalmology and visual sciences; Lianbo Yu, associate professor – clinical of biomedical informatics; and Julie Racine, director of the Visual Electrophysiology Clinic at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Dr. Colleen Cebulla, professor and vice chair for research in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, is a collaborator.
For Full News see: Ohio State researchers set sights on preventing trauma-induced vision loss | Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (osu.edu)
Dr. Reilly got Recognized in Annual Distinguished Faculty Awards

Each year The Ohio State University College of Engineering honors excellence in teaching, innovation and service during the annual Distinguished Faculty Awards. This year's award ceremony held on April 28, 2023, highlighted numerous BME faculty, with eight wins. Katelyn Swindle-Reilly, Department of Biomedical Engineering - got recognized for pursuing innovation and entrepreneurial activity in research, teaching and outreach, and for emerging as a leader in developing ocular biomaterials and drug delivery systems. The Buckeye Engineering Women in Executive Leadership (BEWEL) award was created in 2019 and is presented to a junior or mid-career female faculty member who has demonstrated outstanding leadership in research, innovation and/or scholarship.
For Full News see: BME faculty recognized at 2023 Distinguished Faculty Awards | Biomedical Engineering (osu.edu)
Promotion to Associate Professor with Tenure

Dr. Katelyn Swindle-Reilly has been awarded promotion to the associate professor with tenure. Here is the news: 7 BME faculty promotions! | Biomedical Engineering (osu.edu)
New NEI R21 Award

Katelyn Swindle-Reilly got a new collaborative NEI R21 award with Gianfranco Bianco, and Christopher Girkin. This proposal will test a novel hypothesis regarding the biomechanical mechanism of age-related vision loss.
End of year Lab Party!


Congratulation to Raima Puri and Joshua Bopp for their graduation and receiving their degree! We had a very great year and we celebrated the end of year's success together!
Postdoc Scholar, Hamid Hamedi had a presentation at EHIRS
Posted: February 27, 2023
Our postdoc scholar, Hamid Hamedi had a presentation at EHIRS about " Lens epithelial cell response to polymer mechanical properties" at OSU biomedical engineering department.
Cataract is the loss of lens transparency due to opacification of the lens. Surgery and intraocular lens (IOL) implantation are a very effective technique to treat cataract. However, after cataract surgery, a significant proportion of cataract patients experience an apparent recurrence of their cataract. Lens epithelial cells (LEC) undergo mesenchymal transformation (epithelial–mesenchymal transition (EMT)) and became fibrotic during posterior capsule opacification (PCO). The effects of polymer stiffness on EMT in LECs was evaluated in this study. These results could lead us to redesign IOLs to prevent posterior capsule opacification.
Undergraduate student, Raima Puri received 1st Place in Undergraduate Presentation
Posted: February 16, 2023


Congratulations to Raima Puri for receiving 1st Place Undergraduate Presentation at the 2023 NSF Research Experience and Mentoring Meeting! She is doing her honors research thesis in our lab on polymers to investigate and hopefully prevent posterior capsule opacification.
New Publication in Current Eye Research
Posted: February 7, 2023
Our new paper entitled "The Roles of Vitreous Biomechanics in Ocular Disease, Biomolecule Transport, and Pharmacokinetics" in collaboration with Matthew Reilly, PhD in Current Eye Research Journal was published. Congrats to the authors on this accomplishment! (Luo RH, Tram NK, Parekh AM, Puri R,)
First Engineering Education Publication
Posted: January 27, 2023
Our first engineering education paper entitled" Designing a Biomedical Engineering Course to Develop Entrepreneurial Mindset in Students" was published in Biomedical Engineering Education. Many thanks to first author @meagan_el.
Funding from Ohio State UnEYEted Collaborative Funding Initiative
Posted: January 1, 2023
We are excited to begin collaboration with MPI Heather L. Chandler, Ph.D., Matthew Reilly, PhD and Shigeo Tamiya, PhD on recent fund from Ohio State UnEYEted Collaborative Funding Initiative for working on “Role of stretch activated channels in epithelial-mesenchymal transition in the cornea and lens”- $4,000 (01/01/23-12/31/23)
New Publication in Biotechnology and Bioengineering
Posted: December 25, 2022
Our new paper in Collaboration with Aleksander Skardal, Ph.D., Rengasayee Veeraraghavan, Ph.D., and Monica Venere, Ph.D. in Biotechnology and Bioengineering Journal was published. Other contributing authors include undergraduate and graduate students, Jingru Che, Thomas J. DePalma, Hemamylammal Sivakumar, Louisa S. Mezache, Miranda M. Tallman.
Dr. Swindle-Reilly named Biomaterials Science Emerging Investigator
Posted: December 1, 2022
Katelyn Swindle-Reilly was named Emerging Investigator by the journal Biomaterials Science. Dr. Swindle-Reilly’s research focuses on the design of polymeric biomaterials for soft tissue repair and drug delivery with focused applications in ophthalmology. Her interdisciplinary work exploring new protein therapeutics and their delivery via polydopamine nanoparticles appeared in the November 28, 2022, issue of the Biomaterials Science journal. Megan Allyn, a doctoral student who is co-advised by Swindle-Reilly and Ohio Eminent Scholar and Professor Andre Palmer, did the work that appeared in the publication. For full article click here
New Publication in Biomaterial Science
Posted: November 10, 2022
Our new paper entitled "Sustained release of heme–albumin as a potential novel therapeutic approach for age-related macular degeneration" in Biomaterial Science Journal was published. Congrats to @MeganAllyn2 (first author) and thanks to our collaborators Heather L. Chandler, Ph.D., Natalia Higuita Castro, Ph.D., and Andre Palmer, Ph.D.
Our Lab at BMES Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX– hosted a panel and presented a poster
Posted: October 2022
Dr. Swindle-Reilly KE. hosted a panel at BMES Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX, and had a presentation about "Engineering Ocular Polymeric Biomaterials and Drug Delivery Systems".
We also had a poster entitled " Therapeutic Delivery from Tunable Hydrogels for Ocular Injuries". Thanks to our collaborators Heather L. Chandler, Ph.D. and Matthew Reilly, PhD and congrats to the authors Maxwell CJ, Hellwarth EB, Soltisz AM, and Rich WW.
Funding from DOD Vision Research Program
Posted: September 2022
We are excited for starting a new funded project from DOD Vision Research Program on" Therapeutic Screening for Traumatic Optic Neuropathy” with PI: Matthew Reilly, PhD, – $389,926 (09/01/22-08/31/24)
Funding from Owen Locke Foundation
Posted: September 2022
We are thrilled to begin a new funded project about “Tunable Extended-Release Capsule for Age-Related Macular Degeneration (TERC-AMD)” from Owen Locke Foundation with our collaborators: Nagaraj Kerur, PhD, E. Miller, and Matthew Ohr, MD – $150,000 (08/01/22-01/31/24)
Funding from CMEI
Posted: September 19, 2022
We are excited to begin collaboration with PI T.J. Plageman in Optometry on the recently funded Ohio State Center for Medical and Engineering Innovation (CMEI) grant “Optimization of a Novel Technique to Bioengineer Lens Organoids.”
Summer Kudos and Welcome to New Students!
Posted: September 19, 2022
This summer, Dr. Swindle-Reilly mentored two students through the SEED program: Mia Jeter and Raima Puri. She also had a summer student Tyler Adkins through the Buckeye REU program. BME undergrads Vedshree Deshmukh and Spencer Green also joined the lab.
The lab recently welcomed our first postdoc, Hamid Hamedi. He has an excellent background in biomaterials, drug delivery, and wound healing, and has hit the ground running.
Kat Sikiric was accepted into the Ph.D. program in Biomedical Engineering and is being co-advised by Dr. Swindle-Reilly.
Dr. Swindle-Reilly competed in Equalize 2022. She also received the Young Investigator Award from the Controlled Release Society Ocular Delivery Focus Group. Ph.D. student Megan Allyn did an excellent job presenting research and accepting the award in Montreal!
New Publication in J Biomed Mater Res A!
Posted: May 24, 2022
Our DOD-funded collaborative work with Matthew Reilly, PhD on a new potential treatment for traumatic optic neuropathy was published in Journal of Biomedical Materials Research A. Congrats to first author and lab alum Courtney Maxwell on this accomplishment! Other contributing authors include undergraduate and graduate students Andrew Choi, Wade Rich, and Andy Soltisz.
Swindle-Reilly Lab Celebrates 2021-2022 Successes
Posted: May 16, 2022
The Swindle-Reilly lab had 2 MS and 2 BS students graduate Spring 2022.
Elle Hellwarth graduated with a MS in BME and was co-author on 1 publication.
Richard Luo graduated with a MS in BME, and had 1 conference presentation, 1 first author publication, and 1 co-authored publication.
Emma McLaughlin graduated with a BS in BIOE and won the Outstanding Positional Leader by Student Life for her work with SWE.
Ankur Parekh graduated with a BS in CBE, was co-author on 1 publication, and won CBE Outstanding Undergraduate Award for Research Excellence.
Current PhD student Megan Allyn received the Prevent Blindness Young Investigator Student Fellowship Award and was lead author on 1 publication.
Current PhD student Peter Jansen received the NSF GRFP.
Current undergraduate student Joshua Bopp watched his first vitrectomy and got engaged.
Current undergraduate student Raima Puri got into the SEED summer program and was co-author on 1 publication.
Dr. Swindle-Reilly was named an Emerging Vision Scientist by NAEVR, presenter for Equalize 2022, selected for Ohio IP Promise PITCH X, and was named an Early Career Innovator of the Year and received the COE Innovators Award at Ohio State.
In funding news, the lab received external funding from NIH and DOD and two internal grants from OSU this year.
Lab Receives Funding
Posted: January 19, 2022
The lab was awarded a R21 from NEI at NIH to investigate "Lens epithelial cell response to biomaterial interfaces." This grant includes co-Is Heather Chandler and Derek Hansford.
The lab was also awarded the UnEYEted Collaborative Funding Initiative with colleagues Heather Chandler from Optometry and Colleen Cebulla and Shigeo Tamiya from Ophthalmology.
Dr. Swindle-Reilly Selected for Pitch X
Posted: December 9, 2021
Dr. Swindle-Reilly was one of nine speakers selected for Ohio I.P. Promise. Her selection was based on translational research making its way out of an academic laboratory.
Dr. Swindle-Reilly's video: YouTube Link
AEVR Conversation with Emerging Vision Scientists
Posted: September 21, 2021
AEVR had a conversation with 28 early-stage vision scientists about how they have applied lessons learned from COVID-19 laboratory closures to their future research and career pathway. In addition, each of the Emerging Vision Scientists (EVS) had personal videos about their breakthrough eye and vision research that addresses the question, “How will this research delay, reduce, and prevent the $717 billion annual cost of eye disease and vision impairment projected by year 2050?”
https://cbe.osu.edu/news/2021/09/swindle-reilly-participates-congression...
Advocacy Event: https://www.arvo.org/advocacy/events/NAEVR-AEVR-virtual-events/
Dr. Swindle-Reilly's video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JuDB-mK_DJs&list=PLl2tt50y5JnG8n55YIzusn...
Dr. Swindle-Reilly Elected Communications Chair of OcD at CRS
Posted: September 21, 2021
Dr. Swindle-Reilly was elected Communications Chair of the Ocular Delivery Focus Group (OcD) at Controlled Release Society (CRS). She will serve a two year term. She is excited to join these leaders in ocular drug delivery and help disseminate their work.
https://www.controlledreleasesociety.org/focus-groups/ocular-delivery-ocd
https://bme.osu.edu/news/2021/09/swindle-reilly-elected-communications-c...
Farewell to Courtney!
Posted: September 1, 2021
Research Assistant Courtney Maxwell had her last day with the Swindle-Reilly lab on Friday after 2 years of service. She did an excellent job managing the lab while Dr. Swindle-Reilly was on leave and even managed to coordinate moving our lab to the new building during a pandemic. Courtney worked on several research projects, but spent most of her time working on a treatment for traumatic optic neuropathy. We will miss you, Courtney. We wish you well in your future endeavors!
Presentation at Virtual Materials Week
Posted: August 21, 2021
On April 1, Dr. Swindle-Reilly and other researchers from Ohio State participated in “Biofabrication and Clinical 3D Printing at Ohio State.” This showcased activities across Ohio State in biofabrication, as well as new projects bringing 3D printing into a clinical setting at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and College of Medicine. Experts from many disciplines presented innovative biofabrication activities currently underway across Ohio State. Attendees were also guided through video tours of lab spaces in which some of these interdisciplinary research and developments take place. Edward D. Herderick, director of additive manufacturing at Ohio State’s Center for Design and Manufacturing Excellence, and collaborator on a lab project, provided an overview of the field. Other presenters included Kyle Van Koevering, Aleks Skardal, Katelyn Swindle-Reilly, Dave Hoelzle, and David Dean.
More information can be found here: https://imr.osu.edu/2021-osu-materials-week/
The session can be watched here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VXKr1ibsQk&list=PLW2PMukeKnILFimk8GUM_9...
PhD Student Peter Jansen Wins NFB Scholarship
Posted: August 1, 2021
New BME PhD student Peter Jansen won a scholarship from the National Federation of the Blind. Peter is joining The Ohio State University Fall 2021 and will be co-advised by Drs. Katelyn Swindle-Reilly and Cynthia Roberts. He will work on bioprinting scaffolds for corneal repair. Congrats, Peter!
https://nfb.org/about-us/press-room/national-federation-blind-announces-...
Lab Members Celebrated
Posted: July 26, 2021
The Swindle-Reilly Lab got together at a local park after over a year of virtual interaction only. We were cautious and had an outdoor picnic at a park. We did gather for a quick photo. Great to actually see and meet my students in person. Welcome to the PhD program, Peter!
Dr. Swindle-Reilly Chosen for 2021 Annual Emerging Vision Scientist program
Posted: June 29, 2021
Assistant Professor Katelyn Swindle-Reilly has been selected for participation in the 2021 Annual Emerging Vision Scientists (AEVR) program. In the AEVR program, early-stage investigators from departments of ophthalmology and schools/colleges of optometry nationwide exhibit results of their cutting-edge research and then advocate with Congressional delegations.
The Alliance for Eye and Vision Research (AEVR), founded in 1993 by the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO), the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), and Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology (AUPO), is an advocacy arm of the National Eye Institute within the National Institutes of Health.
Together with its affiliate, the National Alliance for Eye and Vision Research (NAEVR), NAEVR and AEVR emphasize that National Eye Institute-funded research to save/restore vision has served to reduce healthcare costs, increase productivity, maintain independence, and improve the quality of life for all Americans.
Swindle-Reilly Lab Receives Funding
Posted: June 10, 2021
The Swindle-Reilly Lab was awarded funding through the OSU President’s Research Excellence (PRE) Accelerator Grant program. The lab was one of nineteen selected in this inaugural round. The project entitled “Local Antioxidant Release To Prevent Cataract After Vitrectomy” involves Co-PIs Colleen M. Cebulla, Heather L. Chandler, and Eric J. Miller. Congrats!
Congratulations to Spring 2021 Graduates!
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May 5, 2021
Two current and four former lab undergrads receive B.S. degrees in 2020-2021.
Andrew Choi - B.S. Biomedical Engineering, Ohio State, will be pursuing a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering at Case Western. He has 1 peer-reviewed publication, another under review, and 1 conference abstract.
Joo Hun Lee - B.S. Biomedical Engineering, Ohio State, will be pursuing a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering at University of Illinois.
Kane Jacobs - B.S. Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, Ohio State, accepted a position with DuPont. Kane has 3 peer-reviewed publications and 6 conference abstracts, earning him the CBE Undergraduate Award for Patents and Publications.
Rayna McLean - B.S. Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, Ohio State, has joined the R&D Leadership Development program at Sherwin-Williams. She has 1 peer-reviewed publication and 3 conference abstracts.
Marissa Ruzga - B.S. Biomedical Engineering, Ohio State, will be pursuing a Ph.D. in Biomedical Science at University of Maine. She has 1 peer-reviewed publication and 3 conference abstracts.
Tiara Torres-Flores - Former REU student is receiving a B.S. in Chemical Engineering, University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez, and will be pursuing a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering at University of Illinois. She has 1 peer-reviewed publication and 3 conference abstracts.
Congrats to these impressive graduates! (Original lab photo from 2016 included for nostalgia - no live picture this year)
Dr. Swindle-Reilly Elected Chair of Ophthalmic Biomaterials SIG
Posted: May 5, 2021
Assistant Professor Katelyn Swindle-Reilly has been elected Chair of the Ophthalmic Biomaterials Special Interest Group (SIG) for the Society of Biomaterials, 2021-2023. This appointment supersedes her 2019 election to the position of Program Chair of the SIG. Now, she will lead the Ophthalmology Special Interest Group's activities on the development and biocompatibility testing of materials for the augmentation and replacement of diseased ocular tissues and the development and testing of drug delivery systems to the anterior and posterior segments of the eye.
The Society for Biomaterials includes clinicians, researchers, and students from medical device manufacturers, academic research labs, and operating rooms across the country. Its annual meeting is an interdisciplinary gathering which serves as a critical pathway to identifying issues with current technologies, and for translating academic research to clinical practice.
The Ophthalmology Special Interest Group focuses on a number of areas, including wetting of surfaces; surface modification and protein adsorption of polymers used for refractive devices; transport through polymers, drug delivery systems and technologies; vitreous replacement fluids; retinal tamponades, and glaucoma drainage devices for the regulation of intraocular pressure.
https://cbe.osu.edu/news/2021/05/prof.-swindle-reilly-elected-chair-opht...
https://bme.osu.edu/news/2021/05/swindle-reilly-elected-elected-chair-op...
Kane wins Patents and Publishing Award
Posted: April 17, 2021
Former undergraduate student Kane Jacobs won the Undergraduate Award for Patents and Publishing from the William G. Lowrie Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering. As an undergraduate, Kane is a coauthor on 3 peer-reviewed publications:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=kane+jacobs&sort=date
Congrats, Kane, and thank you for all the hard work in our lab!
Megan Allyn Wins 2021 Prevent Blindness Research Fellowship Award
Posted: April 16, 2021
Congratulations to Megan Allyn on Receiving the 2021 Prevent Blindness Research Fellowship Award from the Ohio Affiliate of Prevent Blindess! Megan is a PhD student in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Ohio State. Her proposal was selected for the Young Investigator Student Fellowship Award for Female Scholars in Vision Research. This award provides training support for future generations of outstanding female scientists committed to pursuing biomedical, behavioral or clinical research careers relevant to the mission of Prevent Blindness. Megan's research will assess novel therapeutic interventions for age-related macular degeneration including new therapeutics and extended release systems.
https://ohio.preventblindness.org/39962-2/
Dr. Swindle-Reilly gave a virtual seminar at McMaster University
Posted: March 25, 2021
Dr. Swindle-Reilly gave an invited talk to the Chemical Engineering Department at McMaster University. While it had to be a virtual visit to Hamilton, Canada, it was a great opportunity to discuss research and diversity topics with the faculty, researchers, and students.
2 publications in Current Eye Research
Posted: March 24, 2021
Congrats, Archie!
Tram NK, McLean RM, Swindle-Reilly KE. Glutathione Improves the Antioxidant Activity of Vitamin C in Human Lens and Retinal Epithelial Cells: Implications for Vitreous Substitutes. Current Eye Research. 46(4):470-481, 2021. doi:10.1080/02713683.2020.1809002
Tram NK, Maxwell CJ, Swindle-Reilly KE. Macro- and Microscale Properties of the Vitreous Humor to Inform Substitute Design and Intravitreal Biotransport. Current Eye Research. 46(4):429-444, 2021. doi:10.1080/02713683.2020.1826977
Dr. Swindle-Reilly attends KEEN Conference
Posted: February 4, 2021
Dr. Swindle-Reilly is part of the KEEN Faculty Learning Cohort at Ohio State and has interests in entrepreneurial minded learning (EML). She is attending her first KEEN conference and is enjoying the interactive nature of the programming.
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Swindle-Reilly receives NIH award to study how cataract surgery influences lens epithelial cell behaviors
Swindle-Reilly selected for the Equalize 2022 cohort
Swindle-Reilly elected as Communications Chair for the Ocular Delivery Focus Group of the Controlled Release Society
Swindle-Reilly elected as Chair of the Ophthalmic Special Interest Group for Society for Biomaterials
Professor Swindle-Reilly receives Disaster Relief Grant from the Ohio Lions Eye Research Foundation
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Lead Investigator
Katelyn Swindle-Reilly, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Biomedical Engineering, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

Dr. Swindle-Reilly completed a B.S. in Chemical Engineering with Cooperative Plan at Georgia Institute of Technology in 2004 with High Honor. She then received her M.S. in Chemical Engineering in 2006 and Ph.D. in Energy, Environmental, and Chemical Engineering in 2008 from Washington University in St. Louis under the advisement of Nathan Ravi, M.D., Ph.D., M.B.A., F.A.A.O. Her dissertation research resulted in the development and successful in vivo testing of an injectable, in vivo-gelling biomimetic vitreous substitute. She completed postdoctoral training in Biomedical Engineering at Saint Louis University under the advisement of Rebecca Kuntz Willits, Ph.D., and Cheryl Miller, Ph.D., where she developed biopolymer and electrospun scaffolds for peripheral nerve regeneration. After completing her postdoctoral training, Dr. Swindle-Reilly worked in industry as a Senior Scientist at Rochal Industries LLC for over four years. While at Rochal Industries, she worked on the research and development of several patented and FDA approved wound care products. She concurrently held an appointment as Adjunct Assistant Professor in Biomedical Engineering at The University of Texas at San Antonio from 2013-2015. She joined The Ohio State University as faculty in Biomedical Engineering and Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering in 2016.
Postdocs
Hamid Hamedi, Ph.D.
Biomedical Engineering

Hamid Hamedi got his BSc in Chemical engineering from Arak Azad University and MSc in Chemical engineering from Iran University of Science and Technology. Then he Joined Prof. Tonelli’s lab as a research assistant at Wilson College of Textile, NC State University to work on preparation of smart hydrogels for wound dressing applications. He earned his PhD Major in Fiber and Polymer Science and Minor in Chemical and Biomolecular engineering from NC State University. In his PhD journey, he pursued his research in a biomedical textile research group at Wilson college of textile where he designed an external stimuli responsive bio-adhesive polymer for biomedical application. He likes to have a positive impact on human lifestyle and improving patient quality of life. He enjoys travelling, playing tennis, hiking and spending time with his family and friends.
Senior Research Technician
Sara Moradi, Ph.D.
Biomedical Engineering
Sara Moradi got her BSc and MSc in Chemical engineering from Arak University. Then she Joined Prof. Tonelli’s lab as a visiting scholar at Wilson College of Textile, NC State University to work on her Ph.D. dissertation about preparation of smart hydrogels for wound dressing applications. She also collaborated with Prof. Hudson at Wilson College of Textile, NC State University and Joints department of Biomedical Engineering, NC State University. She earned his PhD Major in Polymer Science from Arak University. She developed biopolymeric-based hydrogels for biomedical engineering specially wound dressings and drug delivery. She enjoys travelling, playing piano, and spending time with her family and friends.
PhD Students
Megan M. Allyn, B.S., B.A.
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

Megan Allyn is a 4th year graduate student in the Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering; her undergraduate degrees are in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering from Kettering University. Her work focuses on the development and application of drug delivery systems to carry anti-inflammatory blood proteins for treatment of ocular inflammation and disease. Her future aims are to work in the biopharmaceutical industry in process development. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and dogs and partaking in outdoor activities.
Peter A. Jansen B.S., B.A.
Biomedical Engineering

Peter Jansen is a PhD student in the department of Biomedical Engineering at The Ohio State University and NSF Graduate Research Fellow. He completed his B.S. in Biomedical/Biosystems Engineering and a B.A. in German at Michigan State University. His research interests include ocular tissue engineering, biomaterials, biofabrication and stem cell/gene engineering.
Katarina Sikiric, B.S.
Biomedical Engineering

Katarina Sikiric is a Ph.D. student in the department of Biomedical Engineering and a graduate minor in Biomedical Informatics at The Ohio State University. She completed her B.S. in Biomedical Engineering at The Ohio State University as well. She performs her research in both the departments of Microbial Infection and Immunity and Biomedical Engineering. Her current research interests include wound healing, infection control, and bacteriophages. In her spare time, she enjoys gardening, cooking, and playing with her two cats.
MS Students
Positions Available
Undergraduate Researchers
Sebastian Martinez Hernandez
Biomedical Engineering
Sebastian is a third-year Biomedical Engineering student in the pre-med track at The Ohio State University. In the summer of 2023, as part of the SEED Program, Sebastian started working in Dr. Swindle-Reilly’s laboratory. In his free time, he enjoys watching movies, playing guitar, and collecting vinyl records.
Nia Thomas
Biology, Psychology
Nia Thomas is a 4th-year student majoring in Biology with a minor in Psychology at The Ohio State University. She began working in Dr. Swindle-Reilly's laboratory in the summer of 2023 as an intern in the SEED program. Outside of the lab, Nia is a mentor for the LSAMP program, providing STEM opportunities for minority students. In her free time, she enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.
Mimi Ghosh
Biomedical engineering
Mimi Ghosh is a 2nd year Biomedical Engineering student at the Ohio State University and has been a part of the Swindle-Reilly Lab since February 2023. She is a part of the Honors program and hopes to pursue a career in medicine after her undergraduate education. Mimi enjoys playing volleyball, spending time with her family and friends, and writing in her free time!
Vedshree Deshmukh
Biomedical Engineering

Vedshree is a second year Biomedical Engineering student at The Ohio State University and began working in Dr. Swindle-Reilly’s laboratory in the summer of 2022. Aside from research, Vedshree is co-captain of OSU Inaayat, OSU’s competitive Indian classical dance team, a private mathematics tutor, and an undergraduate teaching assistant for the Fundamentals of Engineering pathway. In her free time, Vedshree enjoys dancing, spending time with her friends, and playing with her dog, Moti.
Spencer Green
Biomedical Engineering, Classics

Spencer Green is a 2nd year Biomedical Engineering and Classics student at The Ohio State University. Spencer began working in Dr. Swindle-Reilly’s laboratory in the summer of 2022. In his free time, he enjoys basketball, music, and trivia.
Mia Jeter
Neuroscience, American Sign Language

Mia Jeter is a fourth-year neuroscience major minoring in American Sign Language at The Ohio State University. Mia began working in Dr. Swindle-Reilly's laboratory in the summer of 2022 as part of the SEED program. Now that the program has completed, she will continue to pursue research in the lab until she graduates.
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Ph.D. Students
Pengfei Jiang, MS, PhD 2017-2020, Dissertation - Sustained Delivery of Anti-VEGF for Treating Wet Age-related Macular Degeneration, Currently Program Leader at PTC Therapeutics
Nguyen "Archie" Tram, MS, PhD 2016-2020, Dissertation - Hydrogels with Antioxidants that Replace the Physical and Chemical Functions of the Vitreous Humor, Currently Senior Data Manager at Ethicon
Masters Students
Elle Hellwarth, 2020-2022, M.S. Biomedical Engineering, Thesis - Investigating Hydrogel Formulations for Sustained Topical Delivery of MG53 to Promote Corneal Wound Healing, Currently Ph.D. student at University of Alabama
Pengfei Jiang, 2017-2018, M.S. Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Thesis - Sustained Release of Anti-VEGF from Injectable Devices for Treating Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Currently Program Leader at PTC Therapeutics
Richard Luo, 2020-2022, M.S. Biomedical Engineering, Project - Polymers to Investigate Lens Epithelial Cell Response, Currently Product Engineer at Alcon
Jaron Maxson, 2018, M.S. Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Project - A Model to Predict Polymer Applications Based on Physical Properties, Currently Project Manager in the division of Product and Content Operations under the department of Reactions and Patent Markush at Chemical Abstract Services
Travis Neimeister, 2018-2019, M.S. Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Project - Effects of Material Selection on Posterior Capsule Opacification
MD Students
Megan Balgemann, B.S. Biomedical Engineering, class of 2024 MD student at OSU
Undergraduate Students
Raima Puri, 2021-2023, Undergraduate Student in BME at OSU, Currently M.S. student in Biomedical Engineering at Duke University
Joshua Bopp, 2021-2023, Undergraduate Student in Biology at OSU, Currently Training as Physical Therapist
Tyler Adkins, 2022, Undergraduate in ME at University of Maryland Baltimore County, NSF REU
Mallory Allen, 2016-2018, B.S. Biomedical Engineering, Senior Thesis - Influence of Substrate Mechanical Properties on Lens Epithelial Cell Behavior, Currently Division Sourcing & Procurement Manager at Parker Hannifin
Sophie Carus, 2016-2018, B.S. Biomedical Engineering, Senior Thesis - Influence of Amphiphilic Polymers on Corneal Wound Healing, Currently attending medical school at University of Toledo
Andrew Choi, 2019-2021, B.S. Biomedical Engineering, Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering at Case Western University
Jeffrey Gray, 2016, B.S. Biomedical Engineering, Currently attending medical school at Sidney Kimmel Medical College
Christian Grimme, Ph.D., 2016, B.S. Polymer Science and Engineering, Case Western Reserve University, Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering and Materials Science at University of Minnesota
Adam Jacobowitz, 2016, B.S. Biomedical Engineering, Currently attending medical school at Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine
Kane Jacobs, 2018-2020, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Currently in Rotational Field program at DuPont
Joo Hun Lee, 2020-2021, Biomedical Engineering, Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering at University of Illinois
Emma McLaughlin, 2020-2022, B.S. Biological Engineering, Currently in Operations Leadership Development program at Thermo Fisher Scientific
Rayna McLean, 2019-2021, B.S. Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Currently Process Engineer at Sherwin-Williams
Ankur Parekh, 2020-2022, B.S. Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Currently attending medical school at Wright State University
Ryan Prieto, 2017-2018, B.S. Biomedical Engineering, Currently employed as Technical Problem Solver at Epic Systems
Victor Rivera-Llabres, 2018, B.S. Chemical Engineering, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez, SROP, Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering at University of Florida
Marissa Ruzga, 2018-2019, Biomedical Engineering, Currently pursuing Ph.D. in Biomedical Science at University of Maine
Katrina Schroeder, 2016-2018, B.S. Biomedical Engineering, Currently employed as Associate Specialist, Supplier Development & Performance Management, at Merck
Lauren Shingler, 2016-2017, B.S. Biomedical Engineering, Currently attending medical school at Ohio State
Priyanka Tewani, 2018-2019, Biomedical Engineering, Currently pursuing a M.S. in Integrated Systems Engineering: Human Factors/Cognitive Systems Engineering at Ohio State
Samantha Thobe, 2016-2019, B.S. Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Currently employed as Industrial Engineer, New Model Group, Paint Department, at Honda Motors
Tiara Torres-Flores, 2019, B.S. Chemical Engineering, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez, NSF REU, Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering at University of Illinois
Zihan Zhang, 2016-2017, B.S. Human Nutrition, Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Nutrition Sciences at Ohio State
High School Students
Jackson Say, 2022, St. Charles Preparatory School
Ashtha Singh, 2018, Dublin Jerome High School
Research Assistants
Courtney J. Maxwell, BS, 2019-2021, Currently Associate Scientist Upstream, Process Development at Forge Biologics
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RESEARCH
Research Summary
Our lab's research focuses on the design of polymeric biomaterials for soft tissue repair and drug delivery with focused applications in ophthalmology and wound healing. Studies in the lab focus on polymer synthesis, mechanical characterization, cell-material interactions, and controlled release. A major focus of our work is engineering biomimetic polymers that have properties similar to the native tissue to improve wound healing and outcomes after ophthalmic surgery. Our laboratory is currently investigating materials-based solutions for corneal wound healing, cataract surgery, vitreoretinal surgery, age-related macular degeneration, and optic neuropathy with a focus on ocular drug delivery. We also collaborate on treatments pertaining to cancer, musculoskeletal conditions, and women's health.
Research Projects
Biomimetic Injectable Hydrogel Vitreous Substitute

The vitreous humor comprises the majority of the volume of the eye between the lens and the retina. The vitreous liquefies with age, resulting in a number of complications. Many experience floaters in vision, and over 750,000 vitrectomies are performed annually. We are interested in the development of injectable hydrogels for vitreous substitution that match the biochemical, optical, and mechanical properties of the natural vitreous humor. This includes investigation into the role of vitreous antioxidants and biomechanics on ocular health. This work is supported by NIH.
Posterior Capsule Opacification Prevention
Cataract is the opacification of the lens which is treated by surgical removal of the lens and implantation of a polymeric intraocular lens (IOL). Posterior capsular opacification is a common complication of cataract surgery, resulting in lens epithelial cells responding to the implant. We are interested modifying intraocular lens materials to prevent lens epithelial cell attachment after cataract surgery. This includes investigation into lens epithelial cell mechanobiology. This work is supported by NIH.
Corneal Wound Healing
The cornea is susceptible to injury due to trauma, surgical wounds, and chronic conditions such as blepharitis or dry eye disease. We are developing bioprinted polymeric materials to promote corneal wound healing with minimal scarring as well as topical drug delivery devices to locally deliver therapeutics to promote healing and mitigate infection. This work is supported by NIH and NSF.
Traumatic Optic Neuropathy
We are developing injectable hydrogel scaffolds with controlled release of neuroprotective agents to mitigate injury after trauma to the optic nerve. This work is supported by DOD.
Ocular Drug Delivery
We are developing systems for controlled release of therapeutics through topical application or intravitreal injection to prevent and manage ophthalmic conditions (e.g. age-related macular degeneration (AMD), cataract, fibrosis). We have developed nanoparticles, microparticles, microcapsules, and tunable hydrogel delivery systems. This work is supported by DOD, NIH, and Owen Locke Foundation.
Wound Healing and Drug Delivery
We have experience developing FDA approved products for use in wound care, soft tissue repair, and controlled release systems. We are interested in collaborating to optimize polymeric materials to promote wound healing, minimize fibrosis or scarring, mitigate infection, or sustain release of therapeutics.
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PUBLICATIONS
3. Swindle-Reilly KE, Reilly MA, Ravi N. Current concepts in the design of hydrogels as vitreous substitutes. In Biomaterials and regenerative medicine in ophthalmology, 2nd edition. Chirila TV, Harkin D, eds. Ch 5. Woodhead Publishing Limited, 2016.
2. Reilly MA, Swindle-Reilly KE, Ravi N. Hydrogels for intraocular lenses and other ophthalmic prostheses. In Biomedical hydrogels: Biochemistry, manufacture and medical applications. Rimmer S, ed. Ch 7. Woodhead Publishing Limited, 2011.
1. Swindle-Reilly KE, Ravi N. Designing hydrogels as vitreous substitutes in ophthalmic surgery. In Biomaterials and regenerative medicine in ophthalmology. Chirila TV, ed. Ch 13. Woodhead Publishing Limited, 2010.
2023
- Gu X, Allyn MM, Swindle-Reilly KE, Palmer AF. ZIF-8 Metal Organic Framework Nanoparticle Loaded with Tense Quaternary State Polymerized Bovine Hemoglobin: Potential Red Blood Cell Substitute with Antioxidant Properties. Nanoscale. 15:8832-8844, 2023.
- Luo RH, Tram NK, Parekh AM, Puri R, Reilly MA, Swindle-Reilly KE. The Roles of Vitreous Biomechanics in Ocular Disease, Biomolecule Transport, and Pharmacokinetics. Current Eye Research. 48(2):195-207, 2023.
- Ita ME, Kaletunc GZ, Swindle-Reilly KE*. Designing A Biomedical Engineering Course to Develop Entrepreneurial Mindset in Students Biomedical Engineering Education. https://doi.org/10.1007/s43683-022-00101-3, 2023.
- Che J, DePalma TJ, Sivakumar H, Mezache LS, Tallman MM, Venere M, Swindle-Reilly KE, Veeraraghavan R, Skardal A. αCT1 Peptide Sensitizes Glioma Cells to Temozolomide in a Glioblastoma Organoid Platform. Biotechnology and Bioengineering. 2023:1-12, 2023.
2022
- Allyn MM, Rincon-Benavides MA, Chandler HL, Higuita-Castro N, Palmer AF, Swindle-Reilly KE*. Sustained release of heme–albumin as a potential novel therapeutic approach for age-related macular degeneration. Biomaterials Science, 10:7004-7014, 2022.
- Maxwell CM, Soltisz AM, Rich WW, Choi A, Reilly MA, Swindle-Reilly KE. Tunable Alginate Hydrogels as Injectable Drug Delivery Vehicles for Optic Neuropathy. Journal of Biomedical Materials Research: Part A. 110(10):1621-1635, 2022.
- Allyn MM, Luo RH, Hellwarth EB, Swindle-Reilly KE. Considerations for Polymers used in Ocular Drug Delivery. Frontiers in Medicine. 8:787644, 2022.
2021
- Tram NK, McLean RM, Swindle-Reilly KE. Glutathione Improves the Antioxidant Activity of Vitamin C in Human Lens and Retinal Epithelial Cells: Implications for Vitreous Substitutes. Current Eye Research. 46(4):470-481, 2021. doi:10.1080/02713683.2020.1809002
- Tram NK, Maxwell CJ, Swindle-Reilly KE. Macro- and Microscale Properties of the Vitreous Humor to Inform Substitute Design and Intravitreal Biotransport. Current Eye Research. 46(4):429-444, 2021. doi:10.1080/02713683.2020.1826977
2020
- Jiang P, Choi A, Swindle-Reilly KE. Controlled release of anti-VEGF by redox-responsive polydopamine nanoparticles. Nanoscale. 12:17298-17311, 2020. doi: 10.1039/D0NR03710A
- Jiang P, Jacobs KM, Ohr MP, Swindle-Reilly KE. Chitosan-Polycaprolactone Core-Shell Microparticles for Sustained Delivery of Bevacizumab. Molecular Pharmaceutics. 17(7):2570-2584, 2020. doi:10.1021/acs.molpharmaceut.0c00260
- Jiang P, Chaparro FJ, Cuddington CT, Palmer AF, Ohr MP, Lannutti JJ, Swindle-Reilly KE. Injectable biodegradable bi-layered capsule for sustained delivery of bevacizumab in treating wet age-related macular degeneration. Journal of Controlled Release. 320:442-456, 2020. doi:10.1016.j.jconrel.2020.01.036 *COVER*
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Tram NK, Jiang P, Torres-Flores TC, Jacobs KM, Chandler HL, Swindle-Reilly KE. A Hydrogel Vitreous Substitute that Releases Antioxidant. Macromolecular Bioscience. 1900305, 2020. doi:10.1002/mabi.201900305
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Tram NK, Jiang P, Jacobs KM, Ruzga MN, Allen MG, Prieto RP, Carus SA, Reilly MA, Swindle-Reilly KE. Accommodative Tissues Influence the Shape of the Cornea and Potentially Drive Corneal Morphogenesis. Journal of Biomechanics. 100:109582, 2020. doi:10.1016.j.jbiomech.2019.109582
2018
- Tram NK, Swindle-Reilly KE. Rheological Properties and Age-related Changes of the Human Vitreous Humor. Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology. 6:199, doi:10.3389/fbioe.2018.00199, 2018.
- Wang Q, Huang H, Niu Y, Zhang Z, Jiang P, Swindle-Reilly KE, Zhao Y. Microscale cell stretcher to generate spatially uniform equi-biaxial strain using an elastomeric membrane with a contoured thickness profile. Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical. 273:1600-1609, 2018.
2016
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Salamone JC, Salamone AB, Swindle-Reilly K, Leung KX-C, McMahon, RE. Grand challenge in Biomaterials-wound healing. Regenerative Biomaterials. 3(2):127-128, 2016.
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Swindle-Reilly KE, Reilly MA, Ravi N. Current concepts in the design of hydrogels as vitreous substitutes. In Biomaterials and regenerative medicine in ophthalmology, 2nd edition. Chirila TV, Harkin D, eds. Ch 5. Woodhead Publishing Limited, 2016.
2014
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Swindle-Reilly KE, Paranjape CS, Miller CA. Electrospun poly(caprolactone)-elastin scaffolds for peripheral nerve regeneration. Prog. Biomater. 3:20, 2014.
2012
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Swindle-Reilly KE, Papke JB, Kutosky HP, Throm A, Hammer JA, Harkins AB, Willits RK. The impact of laminin on 3D neurite extension in collagen gels. J. Neural Eng. 9:046007, 2012.
2011
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Reilly MA, Swindle-Reilly KE, Ravi N. Hydrogels for intraocular lenses and other ophthalmic prostheses. In Biomedical hydrogels: Biochemistry, manufacture and medical applications. Rimmer S, ed. Ch 7. Woodhead Publishing Limited, 2011.
2010
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Swindle-Reilly KE, Ravi N. Designing hydrogels as vitreous substitutes in ophthalmic surgery. In Biomaterials and regenerative medicine in ophthalmology. Chirila TV, ed. Ch 13. Woodhead Publishing Limited, 2010.
2009
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Swindle-Reilly KE, Shah M, Hamilton PD, Eskin T, Kaushal S, Ravi N. Rabbit study of an in situ forming hydrogel vitreous substitute. Invest. Ophthalmol. Vis. Sci. 50:4840-4846, 2009.
2008
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Swindle KE, Hamilton PD, Ravi N. In situ formation of hydrogels as vitreous substitutes: viscoelastic comparison to porcine vitreous. J. Biomed. Mater. Res. 87A(3):656-665, 2008.
2007
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Swindle KE, Ravi N. Recent Advances in Polymeric Vitreous Substitutes. Exp. Rev. Ophthalmol. 2(2):255-265, 2007.
2006
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Ravi N, Wan KT, Swindle K, Hamilton PD, Duan G. Development of techniques to compare mechanical properties of reversible hydrogels with spherical, square columnar and ocular lens geometry. Polymer. 47:4203-4209, 2006.
Conference Papers
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Swindle-Reilly KE, Miller CA. Electrospun scaffolds for peripheral nerve regeneration. AIChE National Meeting. Biomaterial Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering, 2009.
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Swindle-Reilly KE, Hamilton PD, Ravi N. Optimized design of thiolated hydrogel vitreous substitutes that form in situ. PMSE Preprint. 101:1232-1233, 2009.
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Swindle KE, Hamilton PD, Shui YB, Beebe DC, Ravi N. Characterization of copolymeric hydrogel vitreous substitutes that gel in situ. PMSE Preprint. 96:609-610, 2007.
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Swindle KE, Hamilton PD, Ravi N. Advancements in the development of artificial vitreous humor utilizing polyacrylamide copolymers with disulfide crosslinkers. Polymer Preprint. 47(1):59-60, 2006.
Presentations
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Heisler-Taylor T, Hamadmad S, Martini D, Jeng Y, Swindle-Reilly KE, Hill K, Phelps M, Cebulla CM. MIF targeted neuroprotection through human serum albumin nanoparticle drug delivery. ARVO Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, April 2023. Poster
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Allyn MA, Palmer AF, Tamiya S, Swindle-Reilly KE. Treatment of Oxidative Stress in Primary Retinal Cells by Heme-Albumin as a Novel Therapeutic Approach for Age-Related Macular Degeneration. ARVO Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, April 2023. Oral
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Hamedi H, Puri R, Liu J, Cho H, Hansford DJ, Chandler HL, Swindle-Reilly KE. Lens epithelial cell response to polymer mechanical properties and micropatterns. Ophthalmic Biomaterials. Society for Biomaterials Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, Apr 2023. Poster
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Puri R, Hamedi H, Allyn MM, Green S, Swindle-Reilly KE. Investigation of Polymer Substrates to Prevent Posterior Capsular Opacification. Emerging Researchers National Conference in STEM, Washington, DC, Feb 2023. Poster
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Chacin Ruiz EA, Swindle-Reilly KE, Ford Versypt A. Mathematical Modeling of Drug Release from Bi-Layered Polymer Capsules in the Eye AICHE Annual Meeting, Phoenix, AZ, Nov 2022. Poster
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Swindle-Reilly KE. Engineering Ocular Polymeric Biomaterials and Drug Delivery Systems. BMES Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX, Oct 2022.
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Maxwell CJ, Hellwarth EB, Soltisz AM, Rich WW, Chandler HL, Reilly MA, Swindle-Reilly KE, Therapeutic Delivery from Tunable Hydrogels for Ocular Injuries. BMES Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX, Oct 2022.
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Swindle-Reilly KE, Jiang P, Chaparro FJ, Cuddington CT, Palmer AF, Lannutti JJ, Ohr MP. Injectable Capsule for Tunable Extended Therapeutic Delivery. Controlled Release Society Annual Meeting & Expo, Montreal, Canada, Jul 2022.
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Allyn MM, Palmer AF, Swindle-Reilly KE. Controlled Release of Novel Protein Therapeutics for Treatment of Age-Related Macular Degeneration. Controlled Release Society Annual Meeting & Expo, Montreal, Canada, Jul 2022.
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Swindle-Reilly KE, Ita ME, Kaletunc GZ. Developing a Biomaterials Course with Entrepreneurial Minded Learning. Biomaterials Education. Society for Biomaterials Annual Meeting, Baltimore, MD, Apr 2022.
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DePalma TJ, Che J, Mezache LS, Veeraraghavan R, Swindle-Reilly KE, Skardal A. Sensitizing Glioma Stem Cells to Temozolomide in Hyaluronan Hydrogel-Based Glioblastoma Organoids. Biophysical Society Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, Feb 2022.
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Luo R, Khan FN, Winter JO, Swindle-Reilly KE. Microfluidic Synthesis of Polydopamine Nanoparticles for Ocular Drug Delivery. Controlled Release Society, Virtual, Jul 2021.
- Swindle-Reilly KE, Maxwell CJ, Soltisz AM, Choi A, Rich W, Reilly MA. Injectable Alginate Hydrogels for Traumatic Optic Neuropathy. IOVS, 62(8):2682, ARVO Annual Meeting, Virtual, May 2021.
- Rich W, Chen Z, Mackessy D, Brandt T, Valenzuela D, Kumar B, Swindle-Reilly KE, Reilly MA. Effects of ascorbic acid on mechanical and optical properties of cultured porcine lenses. IOVS, 62(8):2070, ARVO Annual Meeting, Virtual, May 2021.
- Allyn MM, Choi AS, Palmer AF, Swindle-Reilly KE. Therapeutic Delivery by Polydopamine Nanoparticles for Treatment of Ocular Inflammation and Angiogenesis. Society for Biomaterials Annual Meeting, Virtual, Apr 2021.
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Carpenter SL, Swindle-Reilly KE, Ford Versypt AN. Modeling Controlled Release Drug Delivery through Core-Shell Microparticles Using Finite Differences for Spatially Dependent Diffusivity. AIChE Annual Student Conference, Nov 2020.
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Carpenter SL, Swindle-Reilly KE, Ford Versypt AN. Modeling Controlled Release Drug Delivery through Core-Shell Microparticles Using Finite Differences for Spatially Dependent Diffusivity. Undergraduate Research Conference at the Interface of Mathematics and Biology, National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis, Oct 2020.
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Tram NK, McLean RM, Swindle-Reilly KE. Antioxidant Activity and Improved Stability Of Vitamin C in Hydrogel Vitreous Substitutes. Virtual Summer Biomechanics, Bioengineering, and Biotransport Conference (SB3C2020), June 2020.
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Rich WW, Kumar B, Mackessey DJ, Croarkin S, Valenzuela D, Jamora B, Swindle-Reilly KE, Reilly MA. Effects of Ascorbic Acid on Cataract Formation in in vitro Porcine Lenses. IOVS, 61(7):1031, ARVO Annual Meeting, May 2020.
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Swindle-Reilly KE, McLean RM, Jiang P, Torres-Flores T, Jacobs KM, Chandler HL, Tram NK. Methods to Improve Vitamin C Stability in Hydrogel Vitreous Substitutes to Prevent Cataract. IOVS, 61(7):3726, ARVO Annual Meeting, May 2020.
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Swindle-Reilly KE, McLean RM, Jiang P, Torres-Flores T, Jacobs KM, Chandler HL, Tram NK. Methods to Improve Vitamin C Stability in Hydrogel Vitreous Substitutes to Prevent Cataract. E-ARVO. The Ohio State University, May 2020.
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Tram NK, Jiang P, Torres-Flores TC, Jacobs KM, Chandler HL, Swindle-Reilly KE. A Hydrogel Vitreous Substitute that Releases Antioxidant. Biomaterials Day. Case Western Reserve University, October 2019.
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Swindle-Reilly KE. Using Polymer Design and Processing Principles to Restore Vision. OSU Materials Week. Biofabrication, May 2019.
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Jiang P, Lannutti JJ, Ohr MP, Swindle-Reilly KE. Bi-layered Capsule for Sustained Release of Bevacizumab to Treat Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration. ARVO Annual Meeting. May 2019.
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Soltisz AM, Ruzga MN, Reilly MA, Swindle-Reilly KE. Spatial Variations in Optic Nerve Mechanical Properties. ARVO Annual Meeting. May 2019.
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Jiang P, Lannutti JJ, Ohr MP, Swindle-Reilly KE. Injectable Biodegradable Bi-layered Capsule for Sustainable Delivery of Protein Therapeutics. Society for Biomaterials Annual Meeting. Ophthalmic Biomaterials, Apr 2019.
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Soltisz AM, Thobe SM, Ruzga MN, Reilly MA, Swindle-Reilly KE. Evaluation of Semi-Interpenetrating Network for Treating Traumatic Optic Neuropathy. Society for Biomaterials Annual Meeting. Ophthalmic Biomaterials, Apr 2019.
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Tram NK, Jacobs KM, Swindle-Reilly KE. An antioxidant-releasing hydrogel vitreous substitute. Society for Biomaterials Annual Meeting. Ophthalmic Biomaterials, Apr 2019.
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Swindle-Reilly KE, Allen MG, Prieto R, Carus S, Chandler HL. Influence of Polymer Properties on Lens Epithelial Cell Response. BMES Annual Meeting. Biomaterials - Other, Poster P-TH-156, Abstract 1488, Oct 2018.
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Jiang P, Chaparro FJ, Jacobs KM, Ruzga MN, Zhao Y, Ohr MP, Lannutti JJ, Swindle-Reilly KE. Developing a Bilayer Capsule for Sustainable Delivery of Protein Therapeutics. OSU CBE Graduate Research Symposium. Poster A.4, Sep 2018.
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Tram NK, Swindle-Reilly KE. Rheological Properties of the Human Vitreous Humor. World Congress of Biomechanics. Biomechanics of ocular pathologies 1 - Poster P1038, Jul 2018.
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Swindle-Reilly KE. Design of Polymers to Advance Treatments of Eye Diseases. OSU Materials Week. Bio-emergent Materials, May 2018.
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Jiang P, Swindle-Reilly KE. Sustained Drug Delivery Device for Treating Wet Age-related Macular Degeneration. OSU Materials Week. Poster W-40, May 2018.
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Swindle-Reilly KE, Thobe SM, Jiang P, Soltisz AM, Tram NK, Reilly MA. Development of Therapeutic Hydrogels for Traumatic Optic Neuropathy. Society for Biomaterials Annual Meeting. Ophthalmic Biomaterials - Poster 875, Apr 2018.
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Jiang P, Ohr MP, Swindle-Reilly KE. Sustained Release Anti-VEGF by Microparticles for Treating Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration. Society for Biomaterials Annual Meeting. Ophthalmic Biomaterials - Poster 877, Apr 2018.
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Tram NK, Swindle-Reilly KE. Rheology of the Human Vitreous Humor. Engineering in Healthcare: Industry and Research Symposium. Mar 2018.
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Jiang P, Chaparro FJ, Jacobs KM, Lannutti JJ, Ohr MP, Swindle-Reilly KE. Sustained Drug Delivery Device for Treating Wet Age-related Macular Degeneration. Engineering in Healthcare: Industry and Research Symposium. Mar 2018.
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McMahon R, Swindle-Reilly KE, Salamone AB. A New Skin Protectant Offers Reduced Tack and Self-Adherence While Providing a Safe, Non-Stinging, and Effective Barrier Film. The Symposium on Advanced Wound Care. Oct 2017.
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Swindle-Reilly KE, Carus SA, Schroeder KM, Shingler LM, Tram NK, Chandler HL. Influence of Substrate Chemical and Mechanical Properties on Lens Epithelial Cell Behavior. IOVS, 58(8):3193, ARVO Annual Meeting. Cataractogenesis II, Poster #3193 - B0224, May 2017.
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Tram NK, Reilly MA, Swindle-Reilly KE. The Presence of Accommodative Tissues Influences the Shape of the Developing Eye. IOVS, 58(8):3002, ARVO Annual Meeting. Factors Affecting Ocular Development, Presentation #3002, May 2017. – Selected as Hot Topic
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Tram NK, Reilly MA, Swindle-Reilly KE. Accommodative Tissues and Intraocular Pressure as Mechanical Determinants of Ocular Morphogenesis: A Finite Element Analysis. Engineering in Healthcare: Industry and Research Symposium, Mar 2017.
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Tram NG, Swindle-Reilly KE, Reilly MA. The Ciliary Body as a Determining Factor in Eye Development: A Computer Simulation Study. Midwest BME Regional Conference, Nov 2016.
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Swindle-Reilly KE, Tram NG, Reilly MA, Jones KR, Glickman RD. Development of Hydrogel Therapeutic Delivery System for Traumatic Optic Neuropathy. BMES Annual Meeting. Hydrogel Biomaterials, Abstract #1288, Oct 2016.
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Tram NG, Swindle-Reilly KE, Reilly MA. The Role of Annular Tissues and Intraocular Pressure in Ocular Morphogenesis. BMES Annual Meeting. Computational and Multiscale Modeling in Biomechanics, Abstract #1143, Oct 2016.
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Swindle-Reilly KE, Asemota BI, Rodriguez L, Jones KR, Glickman RD, Reilly MA. Development of animal model and hydrogel delivery system to treat traumatic optic neuropathy. Translational to Clinical (T2C) Regenerative Medicine Wound Care Conference. Animal Models, Poster #109, Mar 2016.
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Swindle-Reilly KE, Salamone JC, Leung KX-C, McMahon RE, Salamone AB. Novel developments in amphiphilic polymers for wound care. Translational to Clinical (T2C) Regenerative Medicine Wound Care Conference. Therapeutics and Clinical Studies, Poster #101, Mar 2016.
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Sahu S, Swindle-Reilly KE, Willits RK. Effect of additives on neurite growth in collagen gels. BMES National Meeting. Poster, Oct 2010.
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Swindle-Reilly KE, Miller CA. Electrospun scaffolds for peripheral nerve regeneration. AIChE National Meeting. Biomaterial Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering, Oral Presentation, Nov 2009.
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Swindle-Reilly KE, Kutosky H, Willits RK. Effect of additives on neurite length and mechanical properties of collagen gels. BMES National Meeting. Poster, Oct 2009.
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Paranjape C, Miller C, Willits R, Swindle-Reilly K. Optimizing electrospun poly(E-caprolactone) nanofibrous scaffolds for airway tissue engineering. BMES National Meeting. Undergraduate Research, Oral Presentation, Oct 2009.
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Swindle-Reilly KE, Hamilton PD, Ravi N. Optimized design of thiolated hydrogel vitreous substitutes that form in situ. ACS National Meeting. Polymeric Materials: Science & Engineering, Biomaterials & Bioengineering, Oral Presentation #PMSE 260, Aug 2009.
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Swindle KE, Zhang X, Hamilton PD, Ravi N. A thiolated hydrogel vitreous substitute that forms in situ. BMES National Meeting. Tissue Engineering and Biomaterials, Poster Abstract 1183, Oct 2008.
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Swindle KE, Hamilton PD, Ravi N. Development of a biomimetic hydrogel vitreous substitute that forms in situ. IOVS, ARVO National Meeting. Vitreoretinal Surgical Techniques, 49:5967, Poster #A432, May 2008.
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Zhang X, Swindle KE, Hamilton PD, Ravi N. Development of in situ forming vitreous substitutes from derivatives of poly(methacrylamide). IOVS, ARVO National Meeting. Vitreoretinal Drugs and Medical Devices, 49:5599, Poster #A354, May 2008.
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Shah M, Swindle KE, Ravi N, Kaushal S. A novel vitreous substitute: an in situ polymerizing hydrogel and in-vivo testing in the rabbit model. American Society of Retina Specialists Meeting. Instrumentation and Devices/Hereditary Retinal Disease & Genetics/Ocular Oncology/Socioeconomics, Poster #708, Dec 2007.
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Swindle KE, Dobson SS, Ravi N. Optimized design of in situ forming vitreous substitutes. The Society of Rheology 79th Annual Meeting. Poster #PO71, Oct 2007.
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Swindle KE, Hamilton PD, Shui YB, Beebe DC, Kaushal S, Ravi N. Evaluation of an in situ forming hydrogel as a vitreous substitute. IOVS, ARVO National Meeting. Advances in Vitreoretinal Surgery, 48:2247, Poster #B856, May 2007.
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Swindle KE, Hamilton PD, Shui YB, Beebe DC, Ravi N. In situ formation of copolymeric hydrogels as vitreous substitutes. Society for Biomaterials National Meeting. Ophthalmologic Biomaterials, Oral Presentation #565, Apr 2007.
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Swindle KE, Hamilton PD, Shui YB, Beebe DC, Ravi N. Characterization of copolymeric hydrogel vitreous substitutes that gel in situ. ACS National Meeting. Polymeric Materials: Science & Engineering and Sci-Mix, Poster #337, Mar 2007.
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Swindle KE, Ravi N. In situ forming hydrogels as vitreous substitutes. Washington University Graduate Student Symposium. Engineering, Poster, Feb 2007.
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Swindle KE, Hamilton PD, Ravi N. Comparison of viscoelastic properties of porcine vitreous to copolymeric hydrogels evaluated as potential vitreous substitutes. IOVS, ARVO National Meeting. Advances in Vitreoretinal Surgery, 47:1455, Poster #B919, May 2006.
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Swindle KE, Ravi N. Preventing Blindness – Replacing the Vitreous with Hydrogels. Washington University Graduate Student Symposium. Engineering, Poster, Apr 2006.
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Swindle KE, Hamilton PD, Ravi N. Advancements in the development of artificial vitreous humor utilizing polyacrylamide copolymers with disulfide crosslinkers. ACS National Meeting. Polymer Chemistry, Poster #64, Mar 2006.
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Swindle KE, Ravi N. Comparison of crosslink density measurements in hydrogels employing disulfide crosslinker. ACS Midwest Regional Meeting. Polymer Chemistry, Poster #93, Oct 2005.
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Swindle KE, Dennison KJ, Herger BE, Shuker SB. Study of Inhibitors of HTLV-I Protease. ACS National Meeting. Chemical Education, Poster #250, Mar 2004.
2023
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Jiang P, Reilly KE, Ohr M. Methods and compositions for sustained release microparticles for ocular drug delivery. US Patent 11,660,266, Granted May 30, 2023.
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Salamone JC, Salamone AB, Reilly KE, Suggs LJ, Chung E, Leung KX-C. Composition and Kits for Pseudoplastic Microgel Matrices. US Patent 11,590,259, Granted Feb. 28, 2023.
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Palmer AF, Reilly KE, Allyn M. Therapeutic Protein Cocktail for Ocular Applications. US Patent Application 63/447,767, Filed Feb. 23, 2023.
2022
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Swindle-Reilly KE, Walter D. Intraarticular injection Compositions for Treating Joint Conditions. US Patent Application 63/432,726, Filed. Dec. 15, 2022.
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Palmer AF, Reilly KE, Allyn M. Compositions and Methods for the Treatment of Ocular Diseases and Injuries. US Patent Application PCT/US2022/079971, Filed Nov. 16, 2022.
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Palmer AF, Reilly KE, Allyn M. Compositions and Methods for the Treatment of Ocular Diseases and Injuries. US Patent Application 63/413,438, Filed Oct. 5, 2022.
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Skardal A, Swindle-Reilly KE, Veeraraghavan R. Sustained Adjunct Therapy to Improve Chemotherapy Efficacy in Glioblastoma with CVU-T as exemplary model. US Patent Application 63/366,199, Jun. 10, 2022.
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Reilly KE, Reilly MA, Tram NK. Antioxidant-releasing vitreous substitutes and uses thereof. US Patent Application 17/428,617, Apr. 21, 2022.
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Jiang P, Reilly KE, Lannutti J. Drug delivery compositions for ocular administration of therapeutics and methods of use thereof. US Patent Application 17/428,616, Apr. 21, 2022.
- Skardal A, Swindle-Reilly KE, Veeraraghavan R. Sustained Adjunct Therapy to Improve Chemotherapy Efficacy in Glioblastoma. US Patent Application 63/268,025, Feb. 15, 2022.
2021
- Palmer AF, Reilly KE. Compositions and Methods for the Treatment of Occular Diseases and Injuries. US Patent Application 63/280,095, Nov. 16, 2021.
- Salamone JC, Salamone AB, Reilly KE, Suggs LJ, Chung E, Leung KX-C. Composition and Kits for Pseudoplastic Microgel Matrices. US Patent Application 17/348,468, Oct. 7, 2021.
- Jiang P, Reilly KE, Ohr M. Methods and compositions for sustained release microparticles for ocular drug delivery. US Patent Application 17/046,639, May 20, 2021.
2020
- Salamone JC, Salamone AB, Chen-Leung X, Reilly KE. Compositions for Treating Pruritis and Methods of Using the Same. US 10,688,159, Jun. 23, 2020.
- Jiang P, Reilly KE. Redox-Responsive Nanoparticle Compositions for Ocular Delivery of Therapeutics. US Patent Application 63/042,086, Jun. 22, 2020.
- Reilly KE, Reilly MA, Tram NK. Antioxidant-Releasing Vitreous Substitutes and Uses Thereof. US Patent Application PCT/US2020/017525, Feb. 10, 2020.
- Jiang P, Countinho da Silva M, Lannutti J, Ohr MP, Reilly KE. Drug Delivery Compositions for Ocular Administration of Therapeutics and Methods of Use Thereof. US Patent Application PCT/US2020/017523, Feb. 10, 2020.
2019
- Reilly KE, Reilly MA, Tram NK. Biomimetic Vitreous Substitute with Ocular Drug Delivery. US Patent Application 62/944,679, Dec. 6, 2019.
- Reilly KE, Reilly MA, Tram NK. Methods and Compositions for an Anti-Oxidant-Releasing Hydrogel Vitreous Substitute. US Patent Application 62/926,267, Oct. 25, 2019.
- Ohr MP, Jiang P, Reilly KE. Methods and Compositions for Sustained Release Microparticles for Ocular Drug Delivery. US Patent Application PCT/US2019/027105, Apr. 10, 2019.
- Salamone JC, Leung KXC, Salamone AB, Reilly KE. Compositions and kits for enzymatic debridement and methods of using the same. US 10,238,719, Mar. 26, 2019.
- Reilly KE, Reilly MA, Tram NK. Methods and Compositions for an Anti-Oxidant-Releasing Hydrogel Vitreous Substitute. US Patent Application 62/803,419, Feb. 8, 2019.
- Jiang P, Lannutti J, Ohr MP, Reilly KE. Methods and Compositions for Injectable, Sustained Release Biodegradable Bi-layered Capsule for Delivery of Protein Therapeutics. US Patent Application 62/803,388, Feb. 8, 2019.
2018
- Jiang P, Reilly KE. Methods and Compositions for Sustained Release Microparticles for Ocular Drug Delivery. US Patent Application 62/656,199, Apr. 11, 2018.
2017
- Salamone JC, Chen-Leung X, Salamone AB, Reilly KE. Compositions for Enzymatic Debridement. US 9,592,280, Mar. 14, 2017.
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Salamone JC, Reilly KE, Nixon RT, Salamone AB, Chen-Leung X. Composition and Kits for Inhibition of Pathogenic Microbial Infection and Methods of Using the Same. US Patent Application 15/693,806, Sep. 1, 2017.
2016
- Salamone JC, Reilly KE, Nixon RT, Salamone AB, Chen-Leung X. Composition and Kits for Inhibition of Pathogenic Microbial Infection and Methods of Using the Same. US Patent Application 14/504,079, Apr. 7, 2016.
2015
- Salamone JC, Salamone AB, Reilly KE, Suggs LJ, Chung E, Leung KX-C. Composition and Kits for Pseudoplastic Microgel Matrices. US Patent Application 14/689,625, Mar. 17, 2015.
2014
- Salamone JC, Reilly KE, Salamone AB, Chen X. Non-Self-Adherent Coating Materials. US 8,877,882, Nov. 4, 2014.
- Salamone JC, Chen KX, Salamone AB, Reilly KE. Delivery of Biologically-Active Agents from Volatile, Hydrophobic Solvents. US 8,852,648, Oct. 7, 2014.
- Salamone JC, Reilly KE, Nixon RT, Salamone AB, Chen-Leung X. Composition and Kits for Inhibition of Pathogenic Microbial Infection and Methods of Using the Same. US Patent Application 14/504,079, Oct. 1, 2014.
13. Ohio State researchers set sights on preventing trauma-induced vision loss. Aug 18, 2023. Full article→ Ohio State researchers set sights on preventing trauma-induced vision loss | Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (osu.edu)
12. BME undergraduate, Raima Puri, received the first place in undergraduate presentation at national conference. Feb 16, 2023. Full article→ BME undergraduate with focus on helping patients wins top award at national conference | Biomedical Engineering (osu.edu)
11. The U.S. Department of Defense recently awarded $390,000 to engineers at The Ohio State University to study novel treatments for traumatic optic neuropathy. Dec 19, 2022. Full article→ Biomedical engineers aim to improve treatment of military and civilian eye injuries | COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (osu.edu)
10. An entrepreneur’s vision to help others see. Aug 3, 2022. Full article→ An entrepreneur’s vision to help others see | COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (osu.edu)
9. Professor recognized for innovative research on treatments for retinal diseases. Apr 25, 2022. Full article→ Professor recognized for innovative research on treatments for retinal diseases (thelantern.com)
8. Swindle-Reilly named Early Career Innovator of the Year. Apr 13, 2022. Full article→ Swindle-Reilly named Early Career Innovator of the Year | COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (osu.edu)
7. Trio pitching to grow Ohio’s innovation economy. Mar 30, 2022. Full article→ Trio pitching to grow Ohio’s innovation economy | COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (osu.edu)
6. New uses for polymers aim to improve patients' lives. Nov 12, 2019. Full article→ New uses for polymers aim to improve patients' lives | COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (osu.edu)
5. Researchers Report on Advances With Bevacizumab in Treating Eye Disorders. May 5, 2019. Full article→ Researchers Report on Advances With Bevacizumab in Treating Eye Disorders (centerforbiosimilars.com)
4. Fewer needles in one's eye: Swindle-Reilly's work wins award. Sep 26, 2017. Full article→ Fewer needles in one's eye: Swindle-Reilly's work wins award | COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (osu.edu)
3. Eye injury researcher lands UTSA a $1M grant from the DoD. Jun 19, 2015. Full article→ Eye injury researcher lands UTSA a $1M grant from the DoD - San Antonio Business Journal (bizjournals.com)
2. SwRI researchers to apply facial skin regeneration technology for battlefield injuries. Oct 31, 2013. Full article→ SwRI researchers to apply facial skin regeneration technology for battlefield injuries | Southwest Research Institute
1. Enzyme Inhibitor: Researchers Test Potential Compounds to Stop Replication of Virus that Causes Adult T-Cell Leukemia. Georgia Institute of Technology Research News. Apr 2, 2004. Full article→ Researchers test compounds to stop replication virus that causes Adult T-cell Leukemia (gatech.edu)
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TEACHING and OUTREACH
Teaching and Outreach
Teaching
Select Endorsements and Training
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Campus KEEN Rising Star, 2021
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Expanding Integration of Entrepreneurial Minded Learning (EML): Faculty Learning Communities for Improving Mentoring Skills, 2020-2021
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Development of Course with EML
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Teaching Endorsement, OSU University Institute for Teaching and Learning, Research Mentoring Training, January 2020
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Teaching Endorsement, OSU University Institute for Teaching and Learning, Course Design Institute, February 2019
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Teaching Endorsement, University Institute for Teaching and Learning, New Faculty Program, Spring 2017
Instructor
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BIOMEDE 5310 – Advanced Biomaterials
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OSU
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Spring 2023
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BIOMEDE 5194.06 / CBE 5194 – Polymers in Bioengineering
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OSU
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Autumn 2020, 2021
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BIOMEDE 4210 – Biotransport
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OSU
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Spring 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, Autumn 2022
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BME 3711 – Biomedical Engineering Laboratory III
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UTSA
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Spring 2014
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BME 395 – Design of Biomedical Engineering Laboratory Experiments
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SLU
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Spring 2010
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Co-Instructor
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BME 3703 – Biotransport Phenomena
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UTSA
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Spring 2014
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Guest Lecturer
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BIOMEDE 2000 – Introduction to BME
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OSU
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Autumn 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
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BIOMEDE 4310 – Biomaterials
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OSU
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Spring 2017, Autumn 2017, Spring 2019, Autumn 2020, 2022, Spring 2023
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BIOMEDE 4900 – Professional Development
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OSU
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Spring 2017, 2018, 2019
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BIOMEDE 5310 – Advanced Biomaterials
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OSU
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Autumn 2016, 2017, 2018
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BME 2211 – Biomedical Engineering Laboratory I
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UTSA
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Spring 2013
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BME 6823 – Biomechanics II
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UTSA
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Autumn 2012
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BME 460 – Quantitative Physiology
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SLU
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Spring 2010
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BME 440 – Biomaterials
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SLU
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Autumn 2008, 2009
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Outreach
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Summer Experience for Entrepreneurial Development (SEED)
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STEM Outreach, St. Andrew School
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BMEGSA Coffee with the Professors
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CBE Coffee with a Professor
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STEM Commercialization, Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum - Video
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Faculty Mentor, Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP), The Ohio State University
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Women in Engineering Tea, The Ohio State University
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Science Research and Development Committee, The Health Cell
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Women in Science Committee, Healthcare Businesswomen's Association
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Women in Science, Young Scientist Program, Washington University in St. Louis
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Society for Women Engineers Middle School Outreach, Alpha Chi Sigma Boy Scout Merit Badge Program, Georgia Institute of Technology
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PHOTOS

Spring 2022: Pictured are Dr. Swindle-Reilly, Richard Luo, Peter Jansen, Elle Hellwarth, Megan Allyn, Josh Bopp, Emma McLaughlin, Raima Puri, Archie Tram, and Zihan Zhang.
Summer 2016: First Lab Group Photo. Pictured are Dr. Swindle-Reilly, Christian Grimme, Jeff Gray, Sophie Carus, Samantha Thobe, Mallory Allen, Katrina Schroeder, and Archie Tram .