Tufts biomedical engineer and researcher is recognized for his contributions to silk-based materials for tissue engineering and regenerative medicineDavid Kaplan,the Stern Family Professor of Engineering, a Distinguished Professor, and chair of the Department of Biomedical Engineering,has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering in recognition of his contributions to silk-based materials for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Election to the National Academies is one of the foremost professional recognitions available to engineers, scientists, or medical experts.
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