Publications

Aticles Published or in press

• Cornwell, KG., Lei, P., Andreadis, S.T., Pins, G.D., "Crosslinking of discrete self-assembled collagen threads: Effects on mechanical strength and cell-matrix interactions" Journal of Biomedical Materials Research, in press(2006).
  
  
• Pai, S., Gunja, N., Dupak, E., McMahon, N., Lalikos, J., Dunn, R., Francalancia, N., Pins GD and Billiar, K., “The Effect of Rigidity in Fixation Devices on Sternal Separation”, Annals of Thoracic Surgery, (2005).
  
  
• Basu, S, Cunningham, L.P., Pins, G.D., Bush, K.A., Howell, A.R., Campagnola, P.J., “Multi-photon Excited Fabrication of Collagen Matrices Crosslinked by a Modified Benzophenone Dimer: Bioactivity and Enzymatic Degradation.” Biomacromolecules, accepted (2005).
  
  
• Downing, BR, Cornwell, KG, Toner, M. and Pins, GD, The influence of microtextured basal lamina analog topography on keratinocyte function and epidermal regeneration. Journal of Biomedical Materials Research, 72A: 47-56 (2005).
  
  
• Cornwell, KG, Downing, BR, and Pins, GD, “Characterizing fibroblast migration on discrete collagen threads for applications in tissue regeneration.” Journal of Biomedical Materials Research, 71A: 55-62 (2004).
  
  
• Pins GD, Collins-Pavao ME, Van De Water L, Yarmush, ML, and Morgan JR, "Plasmin triggers rapid contraction and degradation of fibroblast populated collagen lattices." Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 114: 647-53 (2000).
  
  
• Pins GD, Toner, M, and Morgan, JR, "Microfabrication of an analog of the basal lamina: Biocompatible membranes with complex topographies." FASEB Journal, 14: 593-602 (2000).
  
  
• Pins GD, Christiansen DL, Patel R, and Silver FH, "Self-assembly of collagen fibers: Influence of fibrillar alignment and decorin on mechanical properties." Biophysical Journal, 73: 2164-2172 (1997).
  
  
• Pins GD, Huang EK, Christiansen DL, and Silver FH, "The effects of static axial strain on the tensile properties and failure mechanisms of self-assembled collagen fibers." Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 63: 1429-1440 (1997).
  
  
• Pins GD and Silver FH, "A self-assembled collagen scaffold suitable for use in soft and hard tissue replacement." Materials Science and Engineering, C3: 101-107 (1995).
  
  
• Wang M-C, Pins GD, and Silver FH, "Preparation of fibrin glue: The effects of calcium chloride and sodium chloride." Materials Science and Engineering, C3: 131-135 (1995).
  
  
• Silver FH, Wang M-C, and Pins GD, "Preparation of fibrin glue: A study of chemical and physical methods." Journal of Applied Biomaterials, 6: 175-183 (1995).
  
  
• Silver FH, Pins GD, Olson RM, and D'Aguillo A, "Silicone gel-filled implants: Is local inflammation associated with fat necrosis?" The Breast Journal, 1: 17-21 (1995).
  
  
• Rizvi AH, Pins GD, and Silver FH, "Peripheral nerve regeneration in the presence of collagen fibers: Effect of removal of the distal nerve stump." Clinical Materials, 16: 73-80 (1994).
  
  
• Wang M-C, Pins GD, and Silver FH, "Collagen fibers with improved strength for the repair of soft tissue injuries." Biomaterials, 15: 507-512 (1994).
  
  
• Silver FH, LiBrizzi JJ, Pins GD, Wang M-C and Benedetto D, "Physical properties of hyaluronic acid and hydroxypropylmethylcellulose in solution: Evaluation of coating and lubricating ability." Journal of Applied Biomaterials, 5: 89-98 (1994).
  
  
• Christiansen DL, Pins GD, and Silver FH, "A simple freeze fracture technique for scanning electron microscopy of collagenous biomaterials." Cells and Materials, 3: 189-191 (1993).
  
  
• Christiansen DL, Pins GD, Wang M-C, Dunn MG, Silver FH, "Collagenous biocomposites for the repair of soft tissue injury." Materials Research Society Symposium Proceedings, 252: 151-158 (1992).
  
  

Review Articles, Book Chapters and Invited Papers published or in press

• Pins, GD, "An Analog of the Basal Lamina", Science and Medicine, 7: 6-7 (2000).
  
  
• Silver FH, Wang M-C, and Pins GD, "Preparation and use of fibrin glue in surgery: A review." Biomaterials, 16: 891-903 (1995).
  
  
• Silver FH, Pins GD, Wang M-C, and Christiansen DL, "Collagenous biomaterials as models of tissue inducing implants." in Encyclopedic Handbook of Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Part A: Materials, Wise DL, et al., Eds., Marcel Dekker, Inc., New York, 36: 1245-1266 (1995).
  
  
• Silver FH and Pins GD, "Cell growth on collagen: A review of tissue engineering using scaffolds containing extracellular matrix." Journal of Long-Term Effects of Medical Implants, 2: 67-80 (1992).
  
  

Abstracts and Conference Proceedings published or in press

• Downing, B.R., Soto, E., Bush, K.A., McGimpsey, W.G., Pins, G.D. “Self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) presenting precisely defined functional groups modulate protein binding and direct cell attachment and spreading.” Materials Research Society, Boston, MA, 2005.
  
  
• Bush, K.A., Balestrini, J.L., Downing, B., and Pins, G.D. “Characterizing Keratinocyte Adhesion in Response to Basal Lamina Composition.” Biomedical Engineering Society Annual Conference, Baltimore, MD., 2005.
  
  
• Cornwell, K. G., Pins, G.D. "Crosslinking discrete collagen threads: Effects on mechanical strength and cell matrix interactions", 2005 Biomedical Engineering Society Meeting, Baltimore, MD.
  
  
• Campagnola, PJ., Basu, S., Cunningham, L., Pins, GD., (2004), "Tissue Engineering Applications of Multiphoton Nanofabrication", 2004 Fall Meeting, Materials Research Society, Boston, MA.
  
  
• Cornwell, K. G., Downing, B. R. and Pins, G.D. (2004) "Characterizing Fibroblast Migration on Collagen Threads for Applications in Tissue Engineering" 2004 Biomedical Engineering Society Meeting, Philadelphia, PA.
  
  
• Bush, K.A. Balestrini, J.L., Walsh, S.E., Downing, B.R., and Pins G.D. (2004) Characterization of Keratinocyte Adhesion on Surface Modified Basal Lamina Analogs", 2004 Biomedical Engineering Society Meeting, Philadelphia, PA.
  
  
• Downing, B.R., Cornwell, K. G., Toner, M. and Pins, G.D.. (2004) "The Influence of Collagen Membrane Microtopography on Keratinocyte Function." 2004 Biomedical Engineering Society Meeting, Philadelphia, PA.
  
  
• Pai, S., Gunja, N., McMahon, N., Dupak, E., Pins GD and Billiar, K., Francalancia, N., Lalikos, J., Dunn, R.,. (2004) "A Biomechanical Study of Rigid and Non-Rigid Sternal Fixation Techniques", 45th Annual New England Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, Berkshires, MA, June 2004
  
  
• Bonzani, I, Malone, K, Walsh, S, Pavao, MC, and Pins GD (2004) "Designing a Bioreactor to Enhance Cell-Mediated Mineralization of Scaffolds for Bone Tissue Engineering 30th Annual Northeast Bioengineering Conference, Springfield, MA, April 2004.
  
  
• Huelsman, M, Gonzalez, K, Bonzani, I., Malone, K., Walsh, S., Pins, GD, and Pavao, MC, (2004) "Odontoblast-like Cell Differentiation in a Collagen Scaffold", 30th Annual Northeast Bioengineering Conference, Springfield, MA, April 2004.
  
  
• Gunja, N., Pai, S., McMahon, N., Dupak, E., Lalikos, J., Francalancia, N., Dunn, R., Pins GD and Billiar, K. (2004) "A Biomechanical Study of a Rigid Plating System for Sternal Fixation", 30th Annual Northeast Bioengineering Conference, Springfield, MA, April 2004.
  
  1st Place Award, Undergraduate Oral Presentation Competition, 30th Annual Northeast Bioengineering, Conference, Springfield, MA, 2004.
  
  
• Downing, B.R., Toner, M. and Pins, G.D.. The Influence of Collagen Membrane Microtopography on Keratinocyte Proliferation and Differentiation. Materials Research Society Symposium Proceedings, EXS-1, F7.5.1 - F. 7.5.3 (2004).
  
  
• Balestrini, J.L., Walsh, S.E., Downing, B.R., Tressel, S.L., Coughlan, K.A., Billiar, K.L., and Pins G.D. Characterizing Surface Modifications of Basal Lamina Analogs to Enhance Keratinocyte Function and Tissue Regeneration. Materials Research Society Symposium Proceedings, EXS-1, F8.8.1 - F. 8.8.3 (2004).
  
  
• Cornwell, K. and Pins, G.D.. Characterizing Fibroblast Attachment, Proliferation, and Migration on Self-Assembled Collagen Threads. Materials Research Society Symposium Proceedings, EXS-1, F3.11.1 - F. 3.11.3 (2004).
  
  
• Throm, A.M., Downing, B.R. and Pins, G.D.. A Method for Fabricating Microtextured Basal Lamina Analogs with Submicron Porous Architecture. Materials Research Society Symposium Proceedings, EXS-1, F7.4.1 - F. 7.4.3 (2004).
  
  
• Tressel, SL, Coughlan, KA, Billiar, KL, and Pins GD (2003) "A High-Throughput Method of Characterizing Biomimetic Surface Modifications to Basal Lamina Analogs for Applications in Tissue Engineering", 29th Annual Northeast Bioengineering Conference, Newark, NJ, March 2003.
  
  
• Throm, AM, and Pins GD (2003) "A Method for Fabricating Collagen Membranes with Microporous Structure: Applications in Tissue Engineering", 29th Annual Northeast Bioengineering Conference, Newark, NJ, March 2003.
  
  
• Cornwell, KG, Savage, M, Billiar, KL, and Pins GD, (2003) "A Device for Studying Cyclic Mechanical Loading of Cells Seeded on Collagen Fibers", 29th Annual Northeast Bioengineering Conference, Newark, NJ, March 2003.
  
  
• Pins GD, Toner M, Morgan, JR, (2002) "Microfabrication of Basal Lamina Analogs: Applications for Tissue Engineering"2002 Spring Meeting, Materials Research Society, San Francisco, CA.
  
  
• Morgan JM*, Eming S, Medalie D, Andreadis S, Hamoen K, Pins G, (1998) "Growth Factor Delivery from Genetically Modified Skin Grafts." 1998 Biomedical Engineering Society Meeting, Cleveland, OH.
  
  
• Bordon DM*, Silver FH, Pins GD, Huang EK and Christiansen DL. (1996) "Viscoeleastic Behavior of in vitro self-assembled type I collagen fibers." 1996 Fall Meeting, Materials Research Society, Boston, MA.
  
  
• Pins GD, Wey PD*, Aneskievich BJ, and Borah GL. (1996) "Fibroblast attachment, proliferation and migration on type I collagen fibers." 41st Annual Meeting, Plastic Surgery Research Council, St. Louis, MO.
  
  
• Huang EK*, Pins GD, Silver FH, and Christiansen DL. (1996), "Effects of incubation time on in vitro self-assembly of type I collagen molecules." Fifth World Biomaterials Congress, Toronto, ONT.
  
  
• Pins GD*, Christiansen DL, Patel R, and Silver FH. (1995) "Production of a novel, self-assembled, collagenous matrix mimicking the hierarchical structure of native aligned connective tissue." 1995 Fall Meeting, Materials Research Society, Boston, MA.
  
  
• Christiansen DL*, Pins GD, Huang EK, and Silver FH. (1995) "A novel self-assembled collagenous matrix which serves as a template for oriented growth of hydroxyapatite crystal." 1995 Fall Meeting, Materials Research Society, Boston, MA.
  
  
• Pins GD* and Silver FH (1994) "An evaluation of a self-assembled collagen scaffold." 1994 Fall Meeting, Materials Research Society, Boston, MA.
  
  
• Christiansen DL, Pins GD*, Wang M-C, Dunn MG, and Silver FH. (1992) "Collagenous biocomposites for the repair of soft tissue injury." 1991 Fall Meeting, Materials Research Society, Boston, MA.