Feini (Sylvia) Qu, V.M.D, Ph.D.
V.M.D./Ph.D. Combined Degree Student in Bioengineering and School of Veterinary Medicine
University of Pennsylvania
Hometown
Melville, NY
Education
Ph.D., Bioengineering, 2016, University of Pennsylvania
B.S.E. Biomedical Engineering and Biology, 2009, Duke University
Minor in Photography, 2009, Duke University
Areas of Special Interest
Sylvia's research interests revolve around the injury and repair of dense connective tissues, especially the mechanisms by which cell and extracellular matrix aging affect healing and how biomaterials can modulate the wound microenvironment to promote a regenerative response. As a veterinary student, Sylvia is also interested in developing translational animal models.Outside of lab, Sylvia can be found indulging in the simple pleasures of hiking and backpacking. Other personal interests include photography, adventurous eating, and traveling on a dime.
Awards
2015, 1st Place, Summer Biomechanics, Bioengineering, and Biotransport Ph.D. Student Paper Competition (Cellular and Tissue Engineering)
2015, President Gutmann Leadership Award, University of Pennsylvania
2013, 2nd Place Talk Award, Vet Research Day
2005-2009, Angier B. Duke Memorial Scholarship, Duke University
Book Chapters
Qu F, Fisher BM, Mauck RL. "Basic Science of Meniscus Repair: Limitations and Emerging Strategies." Meniscal Injuries: Management and Surgical Techniques. Ed. J.D. Kelly, IV. Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, 2014. pp 105-114.
Publications
Qu F, Pintauro MP, Haughan JE, Henning EA, Esterhai JL, Schaer TP, Mauck RL, Fisher MB. "Repair of Dense Connective Tissues via Biomaterial-Mediated Reprogramming of the Wound Interface." Biomaterials. 2015 January; 39:85-94.
Qu F, Lin JG, Esterhai JL, Fisher MB, Mauck RL. "Biomaterial-Mediated Delivery of Degradative Enzymes to Improve Meniscus Integration and Repair." Acta Biomaterialia. 2013 May; 9(5):6393-402.
Koga T, Ji Y, Seo YS, Gordon C, Qu F, Rafailovich MH, Sokolov JC, Satija SK. "Neutron Reflectivity Study of Glassy Polymer Brushes in Density Fluctuating Supercritical Carbon Dioxide." Journal of Polymer Science Part B, 2004, 42(17): 3282-3289.
Abstracts
Qu F, Zgonis MH, Esterhai JL, Mauck RL. "Matrix Degradation Enhances Cell Mobility in Dense Connective Tissues." Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, March 5-8, 2016. Podium.
Qu F, Holloway JL, Pintauro MP, Burdick JA, Mauck RL. "Platelet-Derived Growth Factor Promotes Interstitial Cell Migration in the Knee Meniscus." Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, March 5-8, 2016.
Qu F, Stoeckl BD, Gebhard PM, Mauck RL. "A Low-Cost, Wearable Magnet-Based Detection System to Assess Joint Kinematics in Humans and Large Animals." Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, March 5-8, 2016.
Bansal S, Qu F, Neuwirth AL, Keah NM, Szczesny SE, Mauck RL, Zgonis MH. "Insight into Meniscus Tie Fiber Function: Disorganized Layers within an Aligned Fibrous Network Preserve Bulk Mechanics and Promote Strain Reconstitution in the Context of a Radial Tear." Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, March 5-8, 2016. Podium.
Kim DH, Qu F, Riggin CN, Bernstein J, Soslowsky LJ, Mauck RL. "Sustained Release of Ibuprofen from Labrafil-Modified PLGA Microspheres." Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, March 5-8, 2016.
Riggin CN, Qu F, Kim DH, Huegel J, Steinberg DR, Soslowsky LJ, Mauck RL, Bernstein J. "Degradation and Release from Electrospun Poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) Nanofiber Scaffolds Loaded with Ibuprofen are Significantly Altered with In Vivo Implantation." Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, March 5-8, 2016.
Holloway JL, Qu F, Mauck RL, Burdick JA. "Dual Biomolecule Release from Multi-Polymer Fibrous Scaffolds for Meniscus Repair." American Institute of Chemical Engineering Annual Meeting, Salt Lake City, UT, November 3-8, 2015. Podium.
Qu F, Zgonis M, Mauck RL. "Interstitial Cell Migration in Dense Connective Tissues is Modulated by Matrix Microstructure and Micromechanics." Summer Biomechanics, Bioengineering, and Biotransport Conference, Snowbird, Utah, June 17-20, 2015. Podium (1st place, PhD student paper competition in Cellular and Tissue Engineering category).
Li Q, Qu F, Han B, Mauck RL, Han L. "Micromechanical Heterogeneity and Anisotropy of the Meniscus Extracellular Matrix." Summer Biomechanics, Bioengineering, and Biotransport Conference, Snowbird, Utah, June 17-20, 2015. Podium.Qu F, Zgonis M, Mauck RL. "Interstitial Cell Migration in Dense Connective Tissues is Modulated by Matrix Microstructure and Micromechanics." Tissue Repair and Regeneration Gordon Research Seminar and Conference, New London, NH, June 6-12, 2015, podium.
Holloway JL, Qu F, Kim IL, Mauck RL, Burdick JA. "Collagenase Delivery Using Fibrous Scaffolds To Promote Cellular Mobility and Meniscus Repair." Society For Biomaterials Annual Meeting, Charlotte, NC, April 15-18, 2015, podium.
Qu F, Gebhard PM, Pfeifer CG, Miedel EL, Mauck RL. "A Low-Cost Multi-Sensor Device for Unsupervised Large Animal Activity Monitoring." Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV, March 28-31, 2015.
Qu F, Pintauro MP, Esterhai JL, Fisher MB, Mauck RL. "Matrix Microstructure and Micromechanics Influence the Repair Potential of the Knee Meniscus." Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV, March 28-31, 2015.
Li Q, Qu F, Han B, Mauck RL, Han L. "Micromechanical Heterogeneity and Anisotropy of the Meniscus Extracellular Matrix." Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV, March 28-31, 2015.
Qu F, Pintauro MP, Esterhai JL, Fisher MB, Mauck RL. "Matrix Microstructure and Local Mechanics Affect The Cellularity And Repair Potential Of The Knee Meniscus." Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine International Society- Americas Annual Meeting, Washington, DC, December 13-16, 2014.
Qu F, Pintauro MP, Henning EA, Esterhai JL, Fisher MB, Mauck RL. "Material-Mediated Degradation of the Meniscus Wound Interface Enhances Integration." Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, March 15-18, 2014.Qu F, Lin JG, Esterhai JL, Fisher MB, Mauck RL. "Improving Meniscus Integration via Controlled Degradation of the Wound Interface." Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX, January 26-29, 2013.
Qu F, Esterhai JL, Mauck RL. "Modulation of the Meniscus Repair Interface via Collagenase Delivery from Nanofibrous Composites." Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, February 4-7, 2012.
Schenker ML, Huang K, Bonilla A, Fisher M, Shah RP, Ionescu L, Qu F, Esterhai JL, Schaer TP, Mauck RL. "Dynamic Nanofibrous Scaffolds Improve In Vivo Colonization and Implant Fixation in a Meniscus Defect Model." Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, February 4-7, 2012.
Kluge JA, Pampati RA, Zhou DJ, Schenker ML, Qu F, Esterhai JL, Kaplan DL, Mauck RL. "Nanofibrous Synthetic/Biologic Composites as Multifunctional and Dynamic Growth Factor Delivery Systems." Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, February 4-7, 2012.
Qu F, Baker BM, Esterhai JL, Mauck RL. "Enzymatic Delivery from Functionalized Sacrificial Nanofibers for Tissue Repair and Regeneration." Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting, Long Beach, CA, January 13-16, 2011.
Baker BM, Shah RP, Silverstein AM, Zachry T, Qu F, Schenker M, Esterhai JL, Mauck, RL. "Instruction without Impediment: Tunable Fibrous Scaffolds for Engineering Dense Connective Tissues." Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting, Long Beach, CA, January 13-16, 2011.
Baker BM, Silverstein AM, Qu F, Mauck RL. "Functional Human MSC Fibrochondrogenesis on Aligned Nanofibrous Scaffolds via Combined Exposure to FGF/TGF." Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting, Long Beach, CA, January 13-16, 2011.
Qu F, Rhim C, Liao I, Rafailovich MH, Truskey GA. "Electrospinning Polycaprolactone/Polyethylene Oxide Scaffolds for Organized Myoblast Differentiation." 2008 BMES Annual Fall Meeting, St. Louis, MO, October 1-4, 2008.