Cancan Xu

Experience

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  Sichuan University

  Sept 2009 - Jun 2012

  Graduate Research Assistant

  1. Prepared porous gelatin microspheres as cell carriers for cartilage tissue engineering.2. Fabricated porous collagen scaffold reinforced with surfaced activated PLLA nanoparticles for tissue repair and regeneration. 3. Wrote scientific journal papers and conference abstract.

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  The University of Texas at Arlington

  Jan 2014 - Dec 2018

  Graduate Research Assistant

  1. Developed a UV curable, highly elastic biodegradable hydrogel for 3D bioprinting.2. Developed a self-doped conductive polyurethane for tissue repair and wearable bioelectronics.3. Developed a tissue-engineered cardiac patch.4. Developed a reduction-sensitive polyurethane as tissue engineering scaffold and drug carrier.5. Collaborated with many different research labs from the University of Texas at Arlington, Northeastern University, North Carolina University, etc.6. Worked on multiple projects simultaneously.7. Mentored graduate students.8. Wrote scientific journal papers and presented in academic conferences. Show less

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  SunP Biotech

  Jan 2019 - Jul 2021

  Principal Scientist

  1. Bioink synthesis and characterization (chemical structure, rheological and biological properties).2. Novel and customized bioink development for specific application.3. Develop advanced 3D bioprinted products, such as tissue engineered scaffold and organ/cancer-on-chip.

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  IVIVA Medical Inc

  Aug 2021 - Jul 2022

  Sr. Scientist

  Bulk material development for artificial kidney• Design and formulate natural/synthetic hydrogels to encapsulate and support the growth of heterogeneous kidney cells. Sacrificial polymer development for 3D printing • Design and synthesize water-soluble polymer used in 3D printing as sacrificial material to make channels in the artificial kidney device.

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  MilliporeSigma

  Aug 2022 - now

  Sr. Scientist

  Biodegradable polymer and hydrogel design and synthesis for 3D bioprinting, drug delivery, and tissue repair and regeneration.