Professor Elizabeth Cosgriff-Hernández in The University of Texas at Austin's Department of Biomedical Engineering will receive the 2025 Acta Materialia Mary Fortune Global Diversity Medal.
The award recognizes one or more of the following in the field of Materials Science and Engineering:
- Promotion or representation of women and other under-represented groups in the materials science and engineering field
- Contributions to the field of materials science and engineering, including teaching, professional service or research
- Demonstrated commitment to mentoring students and young professionals
- Promotion of materials science and related professional activities in the broader community
Professor Cosgriff-Hernández has built an internationally recognized research program focused on the development of biomaterial platforms for surgical products that address urgent clinical needs across cardiovascular, orthopaedic, wound healing, and gynecological applications. Current clinical applications of her research include injectable bone grafts, chronic wound dressings, tissue engineered ligaments, and bioactive vascular grafts.
She will receive the award at the Society for Biomaterials Annual Meeting in Chicago, taking place April 9 thru April 12, 2025.
