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Malinda Whitney, MSN, RN, AGACNP-BC
Affiliate, Orthopaedic Surgery
BioMalinda Whitney, MSN, RN, AGACNP-BC, is an advanced practice provider who specializes in Orthopedics. She graduated with her Adult Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) degree at the University of South Alabama. Malinda Whitney also completed an orthopedic fellowship program at Duke University School of Nursing. Her area of expertise is orthopedics, specializing in disorders of the foot and ankle.
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Fan Yang
Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and of Bioengineering
Current Research and Scholarly InterestsOur research seeks to understand how microenvironmental cues regulate stem cell fate, and to develop novel biomaterials and stem cell-based therapeutics for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Our work spans from fundamental science, technology development, to translational research.We are particularly interested in developing better therapies for treating musculoskeletal diseases, cardiovascular diseases and cancer.
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Yunzhi Peter Yang
Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and, by courtesy, of Materials Science and Engineering and of Bioengineering
Current Research and Scholarly InterestsYangÂ’ lab's research interests are in the areas of bio-inspired biomaterials, medical devices, and 3D printing approaches for re-creating a suitable microenvironment for cell growth and tissue regeneration for musculoskeletal disease diagnosis and treatment, including multiple tissue healing such as rotator cuff injury, orthopedic diseases such as osteoporosis and osteonecrosis, and orthopedic traumas such as massive bone and muscle injuries.
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Jeffrey Yao, MD
Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
Current Research and Scholarly Interests1. Minimally invasive and arthroscopic treatment alternatives for common hand and wrist disorders
2. Biologic augmentation of tendon repair strategies utilizing stem cells
