Dr. Olivares-Navarrete is an Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). His research at VCU focuses on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine approaches for Craniofacial and Orthopaedic needs. His lab uses different approaches such as biomaterial surface modifications, 3D bioprinting, decellularized tissue hydrogels, etc., aimed for immunomodulation, speed up healing process, and tissue regeneration. His lab also is constantly developing animal models that resemble disease conditions such smoking, e-cigarette use, diabetes, aging, obesity, etc., to implement tissue engineering and regenerative medicine approaches created in his lab. He is a member of the International Association for Dental Research, Society for Biomaterials, Biomedical Engineering Society, Orthopaedic Research Society, and The American Society for Bone and Mineral Research.