Matthew Jungmann
Ph.D. Candidate
Favorite Quote
“Well done is better than well said.” -Benjamin Franklin
Bio
I’m developing a lung biopsy sealant based on a PEG hydrogel/polyurethane-based shape memory polymer foam composite. This biopsy sealant is deployed into a lung biopsy tract in a crimped state where it will actuate (SMP foam) and swell (PEG hydrogel) to seal the tract, preventing pneumothorax. We plan to incorporate a drug delivery system into the PEG hydrogel for sustained, local release of a chemotherapeutic from the composite to bridge the gap between diagnosis and treatment to improve lung cancer survival outcomes.
Education
BS in Biomedical Engineering, Texas A&M University
BA in Spanish, Texas A&M University
M.Eng. in Biomedical Engineering, Texas A&M University