Kristen O'Halloran Cardinal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Office: 41-220
Phone Number: 805-756-2675
Email: kohallor@calpoly.edu

Biography

Kristen O’Halloran Cardinal received her Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering in 2007 from the University of Arizona. Her research endeavors focused on tissue engineered blood vessels and intravascular device evaluation, and her industrial collaborations have included several medical device companies, including Abbott Vascular where she spent time in the Preclinical Research group. Prior to her graduate studies, she completed a B.S. in General Engineering with a Biomedical Engineering concentration at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. While a student a Cal Poly, she also was a member of the NCAA Division 1 women’s volleyball team.

“I am excited to be a part of the CIRM program for several reasons.  It is directly relevant to my own research in the area of tissue engineered blood vessels, as the issues and techniques in the stem cell field are directly applicable and relevant to tissue engineering.  In addition, I believe that the hands-on emphasis of the program and the focused internships will prepare students with important skills.  And finally, I believe that Cal Poly is well-suited to train students to enter this emerging industry in California.”

For additional information, please visit my Biomedical Engineering Department homepage.

Education

• B.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, General Engineering, 2003
• Ph.D. University of Arizona, Tuscon, Biomedical Engineering, 2007.
• Certificate in College Teaching, Univ of Arizona, 2007

Research Interests

Creating tissue engineered models for preclinical device testing
Electrospun polymer scaffolds
Tissue engineered blood vessels

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