Award
NIH Reporter #7F32HL179832-02
PEG Hydrogels to Investigate the Role of Vasa Vasorum Angiogenesis in Tissue Engineered Vascular Grafts
Recipient
Northwestern University
Award Amount
$76,780.00
Ceiling
$76,780.00
Awarded
September 18, 2026
Identifier
7F32HL179832-02
Award for research on vascular grafts using PEG hydrogels to study angiogenesis and improve graft durability, funded by NHLBI and awarded to Northwestern University.
Description
This project aims to investigate the role of vasa vasorum angiogenesis in tissue-engineered vascular grafts using PEG hydrogels and IPSC technology. The research focuses on developing novel vascular grafts with hydrogel coatings to prevent calcification and improve vascular graft remodeling for patients with cardiovascular disease.