Samantha Zambuto, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and Lighthouse Beacon Foundation Scholar, is editor of the first-ever textbook dedicated to biomaterials for women's health engineering, titled "Biomaterials for Women's Health Engineering."
This landmark publication represents a significant milestone, as the first book to systematically define the field of women’s health engineering and detail key engineering tools for studying women’s health, filling a long-standing gap in engineering education and literature.
The textbook is a comprehensive text designed to summarize the field of biomaterials for women’s health engineering and provide multidisciplinary accounts of research in the field. It spans 24 comprehensive chapters covering the full breadth of women's health engineering, including tissue and organ systems of the female reproductive system such as the vagina, uterus, cervix and placenta, as well as sex-specific considerations in orthopedic tissues. Beyond reproductive biology, the book also explores cutting-edge engineering technologies including 3D bioprinting, organ-on-chip platforms and systems biology.
The textbook is a testament to Zambuto's vision and leadership in championing this vital area of biomedical engineering inquiry, and will serve students, researchers, and clinicians alike.
