Kenneth J. McLeod, Ph.D.
Professor & Chairman, 
Department of Bioengineering,
Binghamton University
Binghamton, New York 13902-6000

Professor Ken McLeod's primary research interests are understanding the mechanism of interaction of biophysical factors in the processes of tissue development, healing, and adaptation. These include endogenous and exogenously induced electromagnetic fields, hydrostatic pressure, acoustic/ultrasonic pressure waves, and mechanical deformation.

These questions are pursued through several distinct avenues of research, including: in vitro experimentation to determine the dose-response characteristics of cells to physical factors; theoretical modeling of the physical interaction processes e.g. adsorption/desorption processes of proteins at interfaces); biophysical measurements of cell, or tissue responses, (e.g. atomic forces microscopy, secondary ion mass spectroscopoy, UV Raman spectroscopy); bioinformatics research (e.g. characterization of cellular responses through genetic profiling), and basic clinical science studies (e.g. interrelationships within the neuro-musculo-skeletal system). The objectives of this work are to improve our understanding of how biophysical factors influence the epigenetic development of tissues, and develop devices and procedures through which these same factors may be applied in clinical situations

THE DIVISION OF RESEARCH
BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY
PO Box 6000, Binghamton, NY,13902-6000