Faculty & Staff
Marsha Rolle
Assistant Professor
Faculty Listing
Office: Life Sciences and Bioengineering Center, 4011
Phone: +1-508-831-4145
Fax: +1-508-831-4121
mrolle@wpi.edu
Educational Background
- B.S., Brown University, 1995
- Ph.D., University of Washington, Seattle, 2003
Research & Teaching Interests
Cardiovascular tissue engineering; Cell-based tissue regeneration and repair; Cell-mediated ECM synthesis and assembly; Delivery and control of ECM genes
Research
Research in the Rolle lab is focused on developing genetic and cellular engineering approaches to control extracellular matrix (ECM) synthesis in tissue engineered constructs, and to quantify the effects of ECM manipulation on the mechanical and physiological properties of engineered tissues. In addition to improving the function of engineered tissues, these studies may lead to development of novel materials and cell and gene delivery systems that promote tissue repair and regeneration in situ.
Recent Publications
Honors & Awards
- Distinguished Teaching Assistant, Dept. of Bioengineering, University of Washington, 2002
- Young Investigator Award of the American Heart Association Council on Basic Cardiovascular Science, 2003
- Outstanding Female Engineer, University of Washington Society of Women Engineers, 2003
- Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award, National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, 2006
Years of Service at WPI
- Assistant Professor, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 2007-
Professional Experience & Activities
- Research Technician, Sulzer Innotec (Zimmer Biologics, Inc.), Austin, TX, 1996-1997
- Research Scientist, Sulzer Innotec (Zimmer Biologics, Inc.), Austin, TX, 1997-1998
- Senior Fellow, Pathology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, 2003-2004
- Postdoctoral Fellow, Benaroya Research Institute, Seattle, WA, 2004-2007