
Overview
Background
Dr Lisbeth Grondahl's research interests are in the areas of Biomaterials Science and Tissue Engineering. In particular, she works on the development of novel materials and on surface modification of materials for improved bioactivity.
Current projects include:
- Surface modification of biodegradable scaffolds for tissue engineering
- Production of drug delivery devices for accelerated bone regeneration
- Development of composite materials for use as bone biomaterials
Availability
- Professor Lisbeth Grondahl is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Fields of research
Research interests
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Biomaterials Science
Works
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2007
Conference Publication
In vitro mineralization of phosphate containing polymer ad-layers
Suzuki, Shuko, Rintoul, Llew, Monteiro, Michael J., Wentrup-Byrne, Edeline and Grondahl, Lisbeth (2007). In vitro mineralization of phosphate containing polymer ad-layers. 233rd ACS National Meeting, Chicago, United States, 25-29 March 2012. Washington, United States: American Chemical Society.
2007
Conference Publication
Analysis of in vivo responses to hydrogen peroxide purified PHBV biomaterial implanted in a murine tibial defect
Wu, A. C. K., Toulson, S., Pettit, A., Grondahl, L., Mackie, E. J. and Cassady, A. I. (2007). Analysis of in vivo responses to hydrogen peroxide purified PHBV biomaterial implanted in a murine tibial defect. 29th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research, Honolulu, HI, U.S.A, 16-19 Sep 2007. Washington, D. C.: American Society for Bone and Mineral Research.
2006
Journal Article
Controlled release of heparin from poly(epsilon-caprolactone) electrospun fibers
Luong-Van, Emma, Grondahl, Lisbeth, Chua, Kian Ngiap, Leong, Kam W., Nurcombe, Victor and Cool, Simon M. (2006). Controlled release of heparin from poly(epsilon-caprolactone) electrospun fibers. Biomaterials, 27 (9), 2042-2050. doi: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2005.10.028
2006
Conference Publication
Surface interaction and biomaterials
Grondahl, L (2006). Surface interaction and biomaterials. 2006 Australia Brazil Bio Nanotechnology Conference, Brisbane, 27-28 March, 2006.
2006
Journal Article
Introducing amine functionalities on a poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) surface: Comparing the use of ammonia plasma treatment and ethylenediamine aminolysis
Keen, I., Broota, P., Rintoul, L., Fredericks, P., Trau, M. and Grondahl, L. (2006). Introducing amine functionalities on a poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) surface: Comparing the use of ammonia plasma treatment and ethylenediamine aminolysis. Biomacromolecules, 7 (2), 427-434. doi: 10.1021/bm050497a
2006
Conference Publication
Synthesis and characterisation of phophate polymers for biomedical applications
Grondahl, L., Monteiro, M. J., Suzuki, S., Wentrup, C. and Whittaker, M. R. (2006). Synthesis and characterisation of phophate polymers for biomedical applications. 28th Australasian Polymer Symposium & Aust Society for Biomat, Rotorua, 5-9 Feb, 2006.
2006
Conference Publication
Tailoring poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) for bone tissue engineering
Grondahl, L, Keen, I, Raggatt, L, Chandler-Temple, A. F., Cool, S M and Trau, M (2006). Tailoring poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) for bone tissue engineering. 28th Australasian Polymer Symposium & Aust Society for Biomat, Rotorua, 5-9 Feb, 2006.
2006
Conference Publication
Calcium ion induced grafting of a phosphate containing monomer for improved bioactivity of facial augmentation membranes
Grondahl, L, Wentrup-Byrne, E., Chandler-Temple, A. F. and Shah, N. K. (2006). Calcium ion induced grafting of a phosphate containing monomer for improved bioactivity of facial augmentation membranes. 28th Australasian Polymer Symposium & Aust Society for Biomat, Rotorua, 5-9 Feb, 2006.
2006
Journal Article
Reduction of the in vitro pro-inflammatory response by macrophages to poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate)
Wu, Andy C. K., Grondahl, Lisbeth, Jack, Kevin S., Foo, Michelle X., Trau, Matt, Hume, David A. and Cassady, Alan I. (2006). Reduction of the in vitro pro-inflammatory response by macrophages to poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate). Biomaterials, 27 (27), 4715-4725. doi: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2006.05.010
2006
Journal Article
Synthesis of soluble phosphate polymers by RAFT and their in vitro mineralization
Suzuki, Shuko, Whittaker, Michael R., Grondahl, Lisbeth, Monteiro, Michael J. and Wentrup-Byrne, Edeline (2006). Synthesis of soluble phosphate polymers by RAFT and their in vitro mineralization. Biomacromolecules, 7 (11), 3178-3187. doi: 10.1021/bm060583q
2006
Journal Article
Tailoring surface properties to build colloidal diagnostic devices: Controlling interparticle associations
Lawrie, Gwendolyn, Grondahl, Lisbeth, Battersby, Bronwyn, Keen, Imelda, Lorentzen, Michael, Surawski, Peter and Trau, Matt (2006). Tailoring surface properties to build colloidal diagnostic devices: Controlling interparticle associations. Langmuir, 22 (1), 497-505. doi: 10.1021/la051833b
2006
Conference Publication
Minimization of pro-inflammatory responses of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) for use in bone tissue engineering
Wu, A. C., Grondahl, L., Jack, K. S., Trau, M. and Cassady, A. I. (2006). Minimization of pro-inflammatory responses of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) for use in bone tissue engineering. 28th Australasian Polymer Symposium & Australian Society for Biomat, Rotorua, 5-9th February, 2006.
2005
Journal Article
In vitro bioactivity of MOEP grafted ePTFE membranes for craniofacial applications
Suzuki, Shuko, Grondahl, Lisbeth, Leavesley, David and Wentrup-Byrne, Edeline (2005). In vitro bioactivity of MOEP grafted ePTFE membranes for craniofacial applications. Biomaterials, 26 (26), 5303-5312. doi: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2005.01.061
2005
Conference Publication
Electrospun polycaprolactone fiber membranes for the sustained delivery of heparin
Luong-Van, E. K., Grondahl, L., Chua, K.B., Leong, K.C., Nurcombe, V. and Cool, S. M. (2005). Electrospun polycaprolactone fiber membranes for the sustained delivery of heparin. Indo-Australian Conference on Biomaterials, Implantable Devicg, India, Jan, 2005.
2005
Journal Article
Polymeric grafting of acrylic acid onto poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate): Surface functionalization for tissue engineering applications
Grondahl, Lisbeth, Chandler-Temple, Adrienne and Trau, Matt (2005). Polymeric grafting of acrylic acid onto poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate): Surface functionalization for tissue engineering applications. Biomacromolecules, 6 (4), 2197-2203. doi: 10.1021/bm050127m
2005
Conference Publication
Response of osteoblast cells to the surface properties of Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-hydroxyvalerate) PHBV
Keen, I., Raggatt, L., Cool, S. M., Nurcombe, V., Fredericks, P., Trau, M. and Grondahl, L. (2005). Response of osteoblast cells to the surface properties of Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-hydroxyvalerate) PHBV. 2nd ARC Centre For Functional Nanomaterials Annual Conference, Maroochydore, Nov, 2005.
2005
Conference Publication
Surface modification of 3D tissue engineering scaffolds using RF plasma for improved bioactivity
Lee, K. H., Cooper-White, J. J. and Grondahl, L. (2005). Surface modification of 3D tissue engineering scaffolds using RF plasma for improved bioactivity. Aust Society for Biomaterials 15th Annual Conference, Victor Harbor, S.A., Australia, 31 March-2 April 2005.
2005
Conference Publication
Characterisation of alginate and hydroxyapatite/alginate beads for drug delivery applications
Grondahl, L. (2005). Characterisation of alginate and hydroxyapatite/alginate beads for drug delivery applications. Indo-Australian Conference on Biomaterials, Implantable Devicg, India, Jan, 2005.
2005
Conference Publication
Improving the bioactivity of a facial augmentation membrane
Grondahl, L., Wentrup-Byrne, E., Suzuki, S. and Chandler-Temple, A. F. (2005). Improving the bioactivity of a facial augmentation membrane. Australasian Society for Biomaterials 15th Annual Conference, Victor Harbor, S.A., Australia, 31 March-2 April 2005.
2005
Journal Article
Methacryloxyethyl phosphate-grafted expanded polytetrafluoroethylene membranes for biomedical applications
Wentrup-Byrne, E., Grondahl, L. and Suzuki, S. (2005). Methacryloxyethyl phosphate-grafted expanded polytetrafluoroethylene membranes for biomedical applications. Polymer International, 54 (12), 1581-1588. doi: 10.1002/pi.1902
Funding
Current funding
Supervision
Availability
- Professor Lisbeth Grondahl is:
- Available for supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Optimization of engineered scaffolds for improved scaffold integration, tissue growth, repair and functional regeneration
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Justin Cooper-White, Dr Ali Shokoohmand
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Doctor Philosophy
Fabrication of sulfated alginate nano-particles for protein delivery
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Simon Cool, Dr Ali Shokoohmand
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Doctor Philosophy
Fabrication and Mechanical Characterization of Scratch-resistant Polyester-based Nanocomposite Coatings
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Mingyuan Lu
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Doctor Philosophy
Developing micromechanical testing protocols for bilayer and multilayer nanocomposite coatings
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Mingyuan Lu
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Doctor Philosophy
An In Vitro Human iPSC-Based Model for Understanding the Roles of Ageing & Mechanotransduction in Rotator Cuff Tendon Healing
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Justin Cooper-White
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Doctor Philosophy
Developing high performance nanocomposite coatings for manufacturing domestic appliances
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Michael Heitzmann, Dr Grant Edwards, Professor Darren Martin
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Doctor Philosophy
An In Vitro Human iPSC-Based Model for Understanding the Roles of Ageing & Mechanotransduction in Rotator Cuff Tendon Healing
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Justin Cooper-White
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Doctor Philosophy
Regenerative engineering solutions for rotator cuff repair using stem cells and bioactives
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Simon Cool, Professor Justin Cooper-White
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Doctor Philosophy
Developing a new and efficient lapping process for brittle and hard materials
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Mingyuan Lu
Completed supervision
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Development of a particle system for enamel remineralisation
Principal Advisor
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Surface modification of polycaprolactone for biomedical applications
Principal Advisor
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Novel hydrogels for delivery of cancer drugs
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Andrew Whittaker, Dr Changkui Fu
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Development and in vitro evaluation of a targeted nanotherapeutic system for bone metastasised breast cancer
Principal Advisor
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Zinc- and strontium-substituted hydroxyapatite: synthesis and effect on osteoclastic activity
Principal Advisor
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
Composite alginate hydrogels for biomedical applications
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Gwendolyn Lawrie
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2015
Doctor Philosophy
Degradable polyester carbonate biomaterials for application in vascular regeneration
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Justin Cooper-White, Professor Andrew Whittaker
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
Radiation Induced Grafting of Expanded Fluoropolymer Materials
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Darren Martin
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
An investigation into the surface modification of nanohydroxyapatite for the development of composite scaffolds
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Justin Cooper-White
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2013
Doctor Philosophy
Optimizing the surface properties of biodegradable scaffolds for bone tissue engineering
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Justin Cooper-White
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2012
Doctor Philosophy
Biomineralisation and the Role of Polyelectrolytes: An Investigation into the Crystal Growth of Hydroxyapatite in the Presence of Polyelectrolyte Additives
Principal Advisor
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2011
Doctor Philosophy
Development of hydrogel biomaterials for articular cartilage replacement
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Gwendolyn Lawrie, Professor Darren Martin
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2007
Doctor Philosophy
SURFACE MODIFICATION OF AN EXPANDED POLY (TETRAFLUOROETHYLENE) IMPLANT
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Andrew Whittaker
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2009
Doctor Philosophy
Heparan sulphate releasing biomaterials for tissue engineering
Joint Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Simon Cool
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Cellulose Nanofibre and Nanopaper: Structure-property-processing Relationship and Green Surface Modification
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Nasim Amiralian, Professor Darren Martin
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Synthesis of novel inhibitors of heparan sulfate-binding proteins
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Vito Ferro
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
Synthesis of new metal-organic frameworks via a hierarchical self-assembly approach
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Jack Clegg
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2015
Doctor Philosophy
Development of self-assembled hydrogels for stem cell based tissue engineering applications
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Justin Cooper-White
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2015
Doctor Philosophy
Encapsulation of Lactoferrin in Alginate Micro-gel Particles to Improve Stability and Release Properties
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Bhesh Bhandari, Professor Nidhi Bansal
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2013
Doctor Philosophy
Development of Methods for Plasma Polymerization of Surfaces in Two and Three Dimensions for Tissue Engineered Interfaces
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Justin Cooper-White
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2013
Doctor Philosophy
Novel biodegradable foams for biomedical and dental applications formed from supercritical CO2
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Andrew Whittaker
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2007
Doctor Philosophy
DEVEOPMENT A LOAD-BEARING NANOCOMPOSITE BIODEGRADABLE SCAFFOLD FOR USE IN BONE TISSUE ENGINEERING
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Matt Trau
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2007
Doctor Philosophy
IN VITRO AND IN VIVO CHARACTERIZATION OF CELLULAR RESPONSES TO PHBV AND HYDROXYAPATITE/PHBV COMPOSITES AS BONE BIOMATERIALS
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Matt Trau
Media
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- Nano-composites, Biomaterials, Polysaccharide hydrogels
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