We all are impacted by, and reap the benefits of, medical research discoveries. From over-the-counter drugs, to healthcare policies and educational interventions, many of these advancements are a result of incredible feats, decades of work, and sometimes serendipitous events. Join us as we sit down with Harvard researchers to discuss these captivating behind-the-scenes stories of research.
April 9, 2025
Advancing Research on Bioadhesive Materials
Bioadhesive materials have the potential to support patient care in a number of ways, from wound healing to repairing the dura to assisting with leaks of cerebral spinal fluid. In this follow-up to our 2022 interview, Ben Freedman, PhD, of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, shares technological advancements and discoveries made by his team over the past three years.
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Benjamin Freedman, PhD, is an assistant professor at Harvard Medical School and co-founder of Limax Biosciences. His research, which has been published in more than 65 journal articles, focuses on the design and synthesis of biomaterials for applications in orthopedic surgery, cardiovascular surgery, and neurosurgery. Currently, Freedman and his teams are working to translate the materials they’ve developed to improve tissue healing within and outside of the body. Freedman received his PhD in bioengineering from the University of Pennsylvania and his BS in biomedical engineering from the University of Rochester.