Schmidt Lab @ UF

The Schmidt Lab at the University of Florida; Research in Biomimetic Materials & Neural Engineering @CESchmidt_UF @UFBME @UF

[Christine E. Schmidt @CESchmidt_UF]

ASEMFL Rising Stars application portal is open. Deadline to apply is August 1, 2025.

For exceptional assistant professors or equivalent in industry/business in the state of Florida.

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[Christine E. Schmidt @CESchmidt_UF]

Kudos to my PhD student, Allison Campbell, and my postdoc, Dr. Gopal Agarwal, for exceptional oral presentations on development of spinal cord injury therapies at the Society of Biomaterials conference in Chicago. @UFBME

[Christine E. Schmidt @CESchmidt_UF]

Thank you to the UF McKnight Brain Institute (MBI) for providing funding for our collaborative research project to develop injectable hydrogels for spinal cord injury (SCI) treatment. Kudos also to our co-PIs, Drs. Dave Fuller and Greg Hudalla! @UFMBI @UFBME

[Christine E. Schmidt @CESchmidt_UF]

So proud of our postdoc, Dr. Gopal Agarwal, who gave a fantastic kick-off talk at the North Central Florida Chapter of the Society for Neuroscience. He showcased his impactful work on developing injectable therapeutics for spinal cord injury (SCI) treatment. @gopal0610 @UFMBI

[Christine E. Schmidt @CESchmidt_UF]

Proud of my trainees (Allison and Ethan) discussing their research on developing injectable therapies for spinal cord injury (SCI) at UF Biomaterials Day 2025. @UFBME

[Christine E. Schmidt @CESchmidt_UF]

Congratulations to our @UFBME PhD student, Allison Campbell, who was selected for the UF T32 Neuromuscular Plasticity Training Program (NMPT), overseen by Drs. Fuller, Vandenborne, and Judge. Allison is researching injectable hydrogel/drug therapies for Spinal Cord Injury (SCI).

[Schmidt Lab @ UF @lab_schmidt]

Great to listen to our Schmidt Lab UGs talk about their research. Congrats and thanks to all of them for their hard work this semester. And, thanks to the grad student and postdoc mentors!

[Schmidt Lab @ UF @lab_schmidt]

Wonderful research and poster presentation by our UG, Kennedy Moes!

[UF BME @UFBME]

Kennedy Moes presenting on humanized injectable hydrogels for spinal cord injury regeneration. ⁦@lab_schmidt⁩ ⁦#BMES2024

[Schmidt Lab @ UF @lab_schmidt]

Schmidt Lab postdoc, Dr. Gopal Agarwal, will be presenting at the “Meet the Faculty Candidate” session at #BMES2024 today!

[UF BME @UFBME]

UF BME is HIRING! Join a vibrant team that's shaping the future of biomedical engineering! We're seeking innovative faculty (tenure-track) at the associate professor level. Start August 2025! Questions? ➡️@CuriousMZD https://t.co/Y2yAWZn8OO

[Schmidt Lab @ UF @lab_schmidt]

Thanks to George & Irene Harper for their generous donations over the years to help support @UFBME UG students in their summer research. Kennedy Moes was supported for her research in our lab this summer, mentored by postdoc, Dr. Gopal Agarwal.

[Schmidt Lab @ UF @lab_schmidt]

Congrats to Schmidt Lab Alum, Dr. Becky Wachs! Woo-hoo!!

[Becky Wachs @Becky_Wachs]

Thrilled to share two big pieces of news…I got tenure (awarded this summer) AND our lab will be moving to Arizona State University this fall! I would not be here without the support of my lab, my people, and the university. Thank you all for being you! 🥰
@UNLincoln @ASU

[Schmidt Lab @ UF @lab_schmidt]

Another great set of Schmidt Lab UG Research presentations! Kudos to our amazing students who contribute so much to our research endeavors!

[Schmidt Lab @ UF @lab_schmidt]

Congratulations to Schmidt Lab UG researchers, Kennedy Moes
and Izabela Zmirska, on being selected as 2024-25 University Scholars!
https://t.co/goU8ZDgClK

[Schmidt Lab @ UF @lab_schmidt]

Congratulations to our outstanding undergraduate researcher, Izabela Zmirska, for receiving the prestigious 2024 Barry Goldwater Scholarship. Only 508 awarded across the US. This is the second Goldwater recipient from our lab. Kudos, Izabela! @UFBME @UFHonors @CESchmidt_UF

[Schmidt Lab @ UF @lab_schmidt]

Congratulations to former Schmidt Lab PhD! Dr. Suri is making major impact in education our profession’s future researchers.

[Dr. Shalu Suri @Dr_SSuri]

I am deeply honored & delighted to receive @GeorgiaTech's 2024 Outstanding Professional Education Award. Grateful to my colleagues, collaborators, & family for their support 🙏. Thanks to the selection committee for this honor. #workforcedevelopment @CoulterBME @gatechengineers

[Schmidt Lab @ UF @lab_schmidt]

Congrats to Schmidt Lab postdoc, Dr. Gopal Agarwal, on receiving the 2023 UF BME Postdoc Excellence Award!

[Gopal Agarwal @gopal0610]

Thank You @UFBME for this honor! I am glad and fortunate to be a part of this awesome and motivational community around me! My sincere gratitude to @CESchmidt_UF for your wonderful support and directions that help me to achieve this honor!

[Schmidt Lab @ UF @lab_schmidt]

Great Schmidt Lab UG presentations and holiday celebration! Fun time!

[Gopal Agarwal @gopal0610]

Kudos to @lab_schmidt UGs doing a fabulous job presenting our lab research work at @UFCURBS. So proud of all of them!

[Schmidt Lab @ UF @lab_schmidt]

Great to celebrate all the lab successes of the semester and to bid farewell to Schmidt Lab postdoc, Dr. Eleana Manousiouthakis. Wonderful team and great roast presented by Blanca!