Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering
Taylor Lab
Led by Brittany Taylor · Biomedical Engineering
What we study
The Taylor Lab studies how tendons heal and develops new methods to improve tendon repair. They focus on creating cell-free treatments using biomaterials and delivery systems to restore tendon structure and function.
What working here is like
- Wet lab
- Papers
- 5
What we're looking for
“Email Dr. Taylor with a statement expressing your interests in joining the Taylor Lab and attach an updated CV/Resume.”
Recent papers, explained
- Substance P-NK1R Activation in Tendon-Derived Cells as a Neuro-Immune Driver of Tendon Pain
2026 · Journal of Pain
- Stage-Specific Collagen V Knockdown Reveals Temporal Control of Fibrillogenesis, Remodeling, and Mechanics in Tendon Healing
2026 · International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Tested how knocking down collagen V affects tendon healing at different stages.
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- Neuroimmune Crosstalk Between Macrophages and Tendon-Derived Cells Across Distinct Tendon Regions
2026 · UF Journal of Undergraduate Research
Examined interactions between macrophages and tendon cells in pain signaling.
- Comparing Cytoskeletal Alignment Analysis Methods for Biomimetic Tendon Scaffolds
2026 · UF Journal of Undergraduate Research
Quantified cytoskeletal alignment in tendon cells to assess cellular health.
- Extracellular Vesicles Are Associated With Biological, Mechanical, and Structural Tendon Healing Metrics in Preclinical Models: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis
2026 · Journal of Orthopaedic Research®
Reviews how extracellular vesicles affect tendon healing in animal studies.
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