# 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.

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