Ph.D Student
Florida International University - Biomedical Engineering Department
Claudia Ponce Aportela, Ph.D. candidate in Biomedical Engineering at FIU's Biomedical Engineering Department, specializes in tissue engineering with a keen focus on cardiovascular heart valve regeneration. Her research involves testing Porcine Small Intestinal Sub-mucosa (PSISI) seeded with stem cells, leading to the formation of a distinctive allogenic elastin cover on the surface. This innovative layer acts as a mediator, promoting regeneration while mitigating immune responses.