Robert B. Metter
Undergraduate Student in Bioengineering
University of Pennsylvania
Hometown
Allentown, Pennsylvania
Education
Candidate for BSE Bioengineering, 2008, University of Pennsylvania
Areas of Special Interest
Rob joined the lab in Spring 2006. His current work focuses on the development of a tri-jet electrospinning apparatus for making multipolymer composite nanoscaffolds, and studying their resultant mechanical and degradation properties. Other interests include tennis, singing, music, and Sean Connery films (he also does a striking impersonation).
Publications
Baker BM, Tan AR, Metter RB, Nathan AS, Mauck RL: "Nanofiber Alignment Enhances the Development of Engineered Meniscus Constructs" 53rd Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, San Diego, CA, February 11-14, 2007 (submitted).