Dr. Rong R. Wang
Professor, Illinois Institute of Technology
Dr. Rong R. Wang is professor of chemistry and director of the International Center for Sensor Science and Engineering (ICSSE) at Illinois Tech. Her research focuses on developing novel materials and methods for detection and intervention of various bioprocesses. With extensive study of collagen in clinical tissues, her group develops high-performance silk-composite materials with tunable biochemical composition and biophysical properties for tissue repair and cell therapeutics. Her group is also developing a portable salivary sensor device, coupled with machine learning and nano/microfabrication, to assess the risk of periodontal disease with high-risk comorbidities. Her research has been supported by NIH, NSF, DOE, NASA, FDA, as well local funds and private foundations.
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DateMarch 22, 2022The oral microbiota is the second-most complex microbial community in the human body. Among reported periodontal pathogens, _Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans_, (_Aa_) is one of the most convincingly implicated as etiological agents in periodontitis…Presenter
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Professor, Illinois Institute of Technology- DateMarch 23, 2022Electrospinning is a simple, low-cost, and highly efficient technique to generate nanometer to micrometer thick fibers from polymer solutions and is utilized in different fields…
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- DateAugust 22, 2022Collagen is the predominant structural protein within connective tissues. Abnormal collagen metabolism and deposition are known to associate with connective tissue disorders, such as pelvic organ prolapse (POP)…
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DateAugust 21, 2022The oral microbiota is the second-most complex microbial community in the human body. Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans (Aa), Porphyromonas gingivalis (Pg) and Streptococcus mutans (Sm) are among reported periodontal pathogens…Speakers
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- DateAugust 22, 2022Functional biopolymer scaffolds are in high demand for tissue regeneration. In this study, functionalized CNT was incorporated in silk fibroin to generate biocomposite fibers by electrospinning…
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Professor, Illinois Institute of Technology - : [COLL] Division of Colloid & Surface Chemistry
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Clarkson UniversityOak Ridge National LaboratoryUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignSRNL & UGAUniversity of Illinois at ChicagoDr., University of Sao PauloDoctoral student, University of Missouri-St Louis (UMSL)Associate Professor, Emmanuel CollegeUniversity of IdahoLewis UniversityAssistant Professor of Chemistry & Biochemistry, Gonzaga UniversityProfessor, Illinois Institute of Technology - : [COLL] Division of Colloid & Surface Chemistry
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Clarkson UniversityOak Ridge National LaboratoryUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignSRNL & UGAUniversity of Illinois at ChicagoDr., University of Sao PauloDoctoral student, University of Missouri-St Louis (UMSL)Associate Professor, Emmanuel CollegeUniversity of IdahoLewis UniversityAssistant Professor of Chemistry & Biochemistry, Gonzaga UniversityProfessor, Illinois Institute of Technology - : [COLL] Division of Colloid & Surface Chemistry
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Clarkson UniversityOak Ridge National LaboratoryUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignSRNL & UGAUniversity of Illinois at ChicagoDr., University of Sao PauloDoctoral student, University of Missouri-St Louis (UMSL)Associate Professor, Emmanuel CollegeUniversity of IdahoLewis UniversityAssistant Professor of Chemistry & Biochemistry, Gonzaga UniversityProfessor, Illinois Institute of Technology - DateMarch 26, 2023The oral microbiota is the second-most complex microbial community in the human body. _Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans _(_Aa_), _Porphyromonas gingivalis _(_Pg_) and _Streptococcus_ _mutans _(_Sm_) are among the reported periodontal pathogens. They are biological nanorods with dimensions of 0…
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Professor, Illinois Institute of Technology - DateMarch 20, 2024Silk fibroin (SF), a natural protein from _Bombyx mori _cocoons, has garnered attention for its biocompatibility, biodegradability, mechanical strength, and flexibility, making it suitable for various biomedical applications…
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Professor, Illinois Institute of Technology - DateMarch 19, 2024Aromatherapy has elicited considerable scientific interest owing to its potential to enhance holistic well-being. Thymol, an inherent aromatic compound, has exhibited a spectrum of therapeutic effects, thereby piquing interest within the domain of aromatherapeutic research…
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- DateAugust 18, 2024Periodontitis, a chronic inflammatory disease affecting the supporting structures of the teeth, is primarily caused by pathogenic bacteria such as _Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans_ _(Aa),_ _Porphyromonas gingivalis_ _(Pg) _etc…
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Professor, Illinois Institute of Technology - DateAugust 18, 2025Periodontitis, a dysbiotic disease caused by an imbalanced oral microbiota, poses a significant threat to tooth-supporting tissues, often resulting in irreversible periodontal degradation and tooth loss. Early detection, prevention, and treatment are crucial for managing this disease…
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Professor, Illinois Institute of Technology - DateAugust 19, 2025Periodontitis is a common oral disease affecting approximately 11% of the global population. It is caused by a persistent bacterial infection of the periodontium…
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