Engineering Mechanical
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Curriculum Vitae Jeffrey W. Ruberti, August ****
Jeffrey W. Ruberti, Ph.D.
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Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering fax617-***-****
Northeastern University abqohs@r.postjobfree.com
Boston, MA
EDUCATION
Northwestern University - Evanston, IL Jan 2000 - July 2001
Postdoctoral Fellow, Dept. of Biomedical Engineering - Nanostructural visualization of lipids in
macula, nanoscale transport and micropressure measurements.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Cambridge, MA April 1998 - Jan 2000
Postdoctoral Associate, Department of Mechanical Engineering - Visualization of extracellular
matrix nanostructure, nanoscale transport mechanics and theoretical treatment of corneal soluble
molecule distribution.
Tulane University - New Orleans, LA April 1998
Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering
Theoretical and computational treatment of transport and swelling in biological membranes
(e.g. cornea).
Tulane University - New Orleans, LA May 1986
B.S.E. Biomedical Engineering
Phillips Academy - Andover, MA June 1982
EMPLOYMENT (INDUSTRY)
2001-2004 Cambridge Polymer Group, Inc. Boston, MA
Associate Consultant. Direct, perform and develop tests to characterize polymer
systems. Research biological applications of polymers including rheological behavior of
curing polymers, methods to strengthen hydrogels and generation of artificial cornea de
novo. Principal Investigator on Phase I SBIR awarded to develop artificial corneal
stroma.
12/89-8/91 Hamilton Sunstrand, Space and Sea Systems (UTC) Windsor Locks, CT
Senior Experimental Engineer. Life support systems engineering lead on the
International Space Station Potable and Hygiene Water Processing system. Aided in
design of novel zero-gravity water separator that is operational on the International
Space Station.
6/88-12/89 Southwest Foundation for Biomedical Research San Antonio, TX
Research Associate - Biomedical Engineer. Provided engineering support to
Department of Physiology and Medicine (pulmonary function measurements).
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Constructed clinical high frequency ventilation monitoring system for neonates.
Designed automated pulmonary function test system.
10/86-6/88 Sikorsky Aircraft (UTC) Stratford, CT
Systems Engineer - Avionics Mission Tactical Systems (anti-submarine warefare).
Responsible for the integration of various advanced avionics and tactical systems into
the SH-60F (CV-Helo). Designed electromagnetic interference shielding system for
instrument panel on UH-60 Blackhawk Helicopter.
EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENTS (ACADEMIC)
2009-present Northeastern University, Graduate School of Engineering Boston, MA
Coordinator of the interdisciplinary graduate group for Bioengineering. Recently
appointed to lead Northeastern s new interdisciplinary Ph.D. program in
Bioengineering. Responsibilities include: Curriculum development/maintenance,
admissions, staffing, development of program resources and student advising/evaluation.
The program currently has 94 affiliated faculty distributed across three colleges.
2004-present Northeastern University, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Eng .
Boston, MA
Associate Professor. Research focus on Biomechanics, Mechanobiology and Tissue
Engineering
2001-present Schepen s Eye Research Institute, Ocular Surface Group Boston, MA
Adjunct Scientist. Consult and assist in efforts to construct cornea grown from human
cells. Perform high resolution imaging of nanoscale structure of secreted stromal matrix.
2003-2006 Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard University Boston, MA
Lecturer. Disseminate research results to Ophthalmology fellows.
8/00-8/01 Northwestern University, Dept of Biomedical Engineering Evanston, IL
Research Associate Performed micropressure measurements in extracellular matrix
and used high resolution Quick Freeze Deep Etch imaging to examine lipid
accumulation with age in the macula of the eye.
4/98-4/99 Boston University Medical School, Dept of Ophthalmology Boston, MA
Consultant Assisted in the preparation and visualization of corneal and trabecular
meshwork nanostructure using Quick Freeze/Deep Etch technique.
5/93 - 8/94 Tulane University, Dept of Biomedical Engineering New Orleans, LA
Research Assistant - Investigated turbulent blood flow in models of Abdominal Aortic
Aneurysms.
8/91 - 5/93 Tulane University, Dept of Biomedical Eng New Orleans, LA
Curriculum Vitae Jeffrey W. Ruberti, August 2010
Teaching Assistant . Assisted in the instruction of undergraduate physiology for
engineers. Instructed laboratory and graded lab reports.
SCHOLARSHIP
Quick summary (total record):
Total published works: 102
Published works count includes:
Peer-reviewed journal articles: 22
Chapters/Reviews: 3
Abstracts/Conference Papers: 69
Issued Patents: 4
Published Patent applications: 4
Not included in published works count:
Journal articles under review: 4
Manuscripts in high state of preparation: 5
Dr. Ruberti s H-INDEX: 12 (Calculated via ISI Web of Science)
Total citations: 373; Average Citations per year: ~22, Citations last year: ~78
Top 3 cited papers: Collier et al 2001 (89), Ruberti et al 2003 (36), Switkes and Ruberti 2004 (31)
PEER-REVIEWED JOURNAL ARTICLES
J1. Flynn BP, Bhole A, Saeidi N, Liles M, DiMarzio C and JW Ruberti (2010). Mechanical strain
stabilizes reconstituted collagen fibrils against enzymatic degradation by mammalian
collagenase Matrix Metalloproteinase 8 (MMP-8) (IN PRESS at PLoS ONE).
J2. Zareian R, Church KP, Saeidi N, Flynn BP and JW Ruberti (2010). Probing collagen/enzyme
mechanochemistry in native tissue with dynamic, enzyme-induced creep. Langmuir
26(12):9917-26. 5 year impact factor (5YIF 2.52)
J3. Saeidi N, Sander E and JW Ruberti (2009). Dynamic shear influenced collagen self-assembly
Biomaterials Dec 30,(34):6581-6592. 5YIF - 7.33
J4. Ruberti JW and JB Sokoloff (2009) A polymer brush model of load support by articular
cartilage. (In review at Biomacromolecules). IF 4.146
J5. Saeidi N, Portale K and JW Ruberti (2009). Confined, concentrated collagen is a cooperative
load-bearing engineering material. (In review at Biomaterials) 5YIF 7.33
J6. Guo XQ, Saeidi N, Hutcheon AEK, Melotti SA, Zieske JD, Trinkaus-Randall V and JW
Ruberti (2009). Collagen deposition by ascorbic acid-stimulated human corneal fibroblasts
onto (and within) reconstituted collagenous substrates. (Under revision at Investigational
Ophthalmology and Visual Science) 5YIF 3.83
J7. Bueno EM, Saeidi N, Melotti SA and JW Ruberti (2009) Effect of Serum and Insulin
Modulation on the Organization and Morphology of Matrix Synthesized by Bovine Corneal
Stromal Cells. Tissue Engineering Part A, Volume 15 (Epub ahead of print) 5YIF 4.87
J8. Bhole AP, Flynn BP, Liles M, Saeidi N, DiMarzio CA and JW Ruberti (2009) Mechanical
strain enhances survivability of collagen micronetworks in the presence of collagenase:
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Implications for load-bearing matrix growth and stability. Philosophical Transactions of the
Royal Society A Sept 13, 367(1902):3339 -3362. (Invited) 5YIF 2.46
J9. Bueno EM and JW Ruberti (2008). Collagen transport through track -etched nanopores.
Journal of Membrane Science Aug 15, 321:250-263. 5YIF 3.67
J10. **Ruberti JW and JD Zieske (2008). Prelude to corneal tissue engineering Gaining control
of collagen organization. Progress in Retinal and Eye Research Sept 27(5):549-577. 5YIF
8.5 By invitation leading experts write on basic and clinical aspects of the eye in a style
appealing to molecular biologists, neuroscientists and physiologists, as well as to vision
researchers and ophthalmologists. Highest ranked journal in Ophthalmology
J11. Ren, R, Hutcheon AEK, Guo XQ, Melotti SA, Ruberti JW, Zieske JD and V Trink aus-
Randall. (2008). Human primary fibroblasts synthesize and deposit proteoglycans in long-term
3-D cultures. Developmental Dynamics Oct; 237(10):2705 -2715. (Invited) 5YIF 3.13
J12. Guo X, Hucheon AEK, Melotti SA, Trinkaus-Randall V, Zieske JD and JW Ruberti (2007).
Morphological characterization of organized extracellular matrix deposition by ascorbic acid
stimulated human corneal fibroblasts. Investigational Ophthalmology and Visual Science 48
(9):4050-4060. 5YIF 3.83
J13. Ruberti JW and NJ Hallab, Strain controlled enzymatic cleavage of collagen in loaded
matrix. Biochemical Biophysical Research Communications 2005 Oct 21; 336(2):483 -489
5YIF 2.82
J14. Li LY, Tighe BJ, and JW Ruberti. Mathematical modelling of corneal swelling.
Biomechanics and Modeling Mechanobiology 2004 Nov 3(2):114 -123. IF 3.13
J15. Switkes M and JW Ruberti. (2004) Effect of surface properties and dissolved gas on the
evolution of nanobubbles at submerged surfaces. Applied Physics Letters 84, 4759-4761 5YIF
4.10
J16. Bass EC, Wistrom EV, Diedrich CJ, Nau WH, Pellegrino R, Ruberti JW and JC Lotz. Heat
induced changes in annulus fibrosu s mechanics. Journal of Biomechanics 2004 Feb;
37(2):233-240 5YIF 3.52
J17. Muratoglu OK, Ruberti JW, Melotti SA, Spiegelberg SH, Greenbaum ES and WH Harris.
Optical analysis of surface changes on early retrievals of highly crosslinked and conventional
polyethylene tibial inserts. Journal of Arthroplasty . 2003 Oct;18(7 Suppl 1):42 -47 5YIF
2.056
J18. Pederson AW, Ruberti JW and PB Messersmith (2003). Thermal assembly of a biomimetic
mineral/collagen composite. Biomaterials 24, 4881-4890. 5YIF - 7.33
J19. Ruberti JW, Curcio CA, Millican L, Menco BPhM, Huang JD and M. Johnson (2003).
Quick-freeze/deep etch visualization of age-related lipid accumulation in Bruch s membrane.
Investigational Ophthalmology and Visual Science 44(4): 1753-1759 5YIF 3.83
J20. Gong H, Ruberti JW, Overby D, Johnson M and TF Freddo (2002). A new view of the
human trabecular meshwork using quick-freeze, deep-etch electron microscopy. Experimental
Eye Research 75(3):347-358 5YIF 2.91
J21. Sanchez JM, Li Y, Rubashkin A, Iserovich P, Wen Q, Ruberti JW, Kuang K, Diecke FPJ and
J Fischbarg (2002) Evidence for a central role for electro-osmosis in fluid transport by corneal
endothelium. Journal of Membrane Biology . 187(1):37-50 5YIF 2.48
J22. Ruberti JW and SD Klyce (2003) NaCl osmotic perturbation can modulate hydration control
in rabbit cornea. Experimental Eye Research 76(3): 349-359 5YIF 2.91
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J23. Collier JH, Hu BH, Ruberti JW,Zhang J, Shum P, Thompson DH and PB Messersmith.
Thermally and photochemically triggered self-assembly of peptide hydrogels. Journal of the
American Chemical Society 123(38):9463-9464 (2001). 5YIF 8.26
J24. Overby D, Ruberti JW, Gong H, Freddo T and M Johnson. Specific Hydraulic Conductivity
of Corneal Stroma as Seen by Quick Freeze/Deep Etch. Journal of Biomechanical
Engineering. 2001 Apr;123(2):154-61. 5YIF 2.52
J25. Ruberti JW, Klyce SD, Smolek MK and M Caron. Anomalous Acute Inflammatory
Response in Rabbit Corneal Stroma. Investigational Ophthalmology and Visual Science
41(9) 2523-2530, 2000 5YIF 3.83
J26. Peattie RA, Asbury CL, Bluth EI and JW Ruberti. Steady Flow in Models of Abdominal
Aortic Aneurysms. Part I: Investigation of the Velocity Patterns. Journal of Ultrasound
Medicine, 15:679-688, 1996. 5YIF 1.39
J27. Asbury CL, Ruberti JW, Bluth EI and RA Peattie. Experimental Investigation of Steady Flow
in Rigid Models of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms, Annals of Biomedical Eng ineering, 23: 29-
39, 1995. 5YIF 3.0
BOOK CHAPTERS
B1. Ruberti JW, Zieske JD and V. Trinkaus-Randall (2007). Corneal Tissue Replacement in
Principles of Tissue Engineering, 3rd edition. Eds Lanza R, Langer R and JP Vacanti,
Elsevier/Academic Press. Chapter 68 (24 pages)
B2. Ruberti, JW and SD Klyce (2002). Chapter 1: Physiological System Models of the Cornea in
Models of the Visual System. Hung, Eds: G.K. and K.J. Ciuffreda. Topics in Biomedical
Engineering International Book Series, Series Ed: Micheli-Tzanakou, E. Kluwer
Academic/Plenum Publishers, New York. pp. 3-55
REVIEW ARTICLES
R1. Ethier CR, Johnson M and JW Ruberti, Ocular Biomechanics and Biotransport. Invited review
for Annual Reviews of Biomedical Engineering 2004; 6:249-73. 5YIF 13.68
R2. **Ruberti JW and Roberts C (2010). Corneal Biomechanics and Biomaterials. Invited
review for Annual Reviews of Biomedical Engineering (2010). 5YIF 13.68. Article in
progress. Highest ranked journal in Biomedical Engineering.
MANUSCRIPTS IN A HIGH STATE OF PREPARATION *:
P1. Bhole A, Flynn B, Liles M and JW Ruberti (2009). Strain-protection of collagen from MMP-8
degradation.
P2. Flynn B, Bhole A, DiMarzio C and JW Ruberti (2009). Sub-resolution optical detection of
fibril diameter changes using DIC imaging.
P3. Zareian R, Patenaude J, Church K and JW Ruberti (2009). Design of two, low volume
bioreactors for enzyme mechanochemistry.
P4. Saeidi N and JW Ruberti (2009). Collagen fibril alignment in confining shear film.
P5. Saeidi N and JW Ruberti (2009). Mutability of collagen in assembled gels.
* IN HIGH STATE OF PREPARATION refers only to work in which all data have been collected and
manuscript preparation more than 50% finished.
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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS/PAPERS
C1. Ruberti J., Zareian R., Flynn B., Camp R. and A. Bhole (2010). Multiscale, experimental
investigations of collagen strain-enhanced stability. 6th World Congress of Biomechanics.
Singapore (Presentation).
C2. Camp RJ and JW Ruberti (2009) Mechanochemical assay for studying single type I collagen
monomers. BMES Fall 2009 OP10 -28C (Presentation)
C3. Zareian R, Saeidi N and JW Ruberti (2009). Strain-influenced degradation of native
collagenous tissue in a very low-volume, environmentally-controlled bioreactor. ASME IMECE
Fall 2009 (IMECE2009 -13084 Paper/Poster)
C4. Saeidi N, Sander E and JW Ruberti (2009). Real-time observation and quantification of shear-
induced collagen self-assembly. ASME Summer Bioengineering Conference #206773 (Mow
Symposium Talk)
C5. Patenaude JA, Ruberti JW, Desjarlais A, Kornfeld J, Lee M, McGrath M and J Perry (2009)
Design of optically accessible, ultra low-volume, tissue loading bioreactor. ASME Summer
Bioengineering Conference #206675 (poster)
C6. Flynn BP, Bhole A, DiMarzio C and JW Ruberti (2009) A novel, label-free method for
quantifying collagen fibril formation and degradation using DIC microscopy, electromagnetic
wave theory and image processing. ASME Summer Bioengineering Conference #206592
(poster)
C7. Saeidi N, Ren R, Guo XQ, Melotti SA, Hutcheon AEK, Zieske JD, Trinkaus-Randall V and
JW Ruberti (2009) Collagen stability in long-term 3-D culture systems for corneal stromal
tissue engineering. ARVO abstract; IOVS 50 (suppl), 2550 (Presentation)
C8. Ruberti JW and JB Sokoloff (2008) A potentially low-dissipation mechanism for load support
by articular cartilage. MRS Fall conference Boston 2008 (Presentation Z2.7)
C9. Portale K, Saeidi N, Kowalski G and JW Ruberti (2008). Design of a cell-free biomimetic
collagen printer or nanoloom. ASME IMECE Fall 2008 (Poster: IMECE2008 -66333)
C10. Zareian R and JW Ruberti (2008). Influence of mechanical load on enzymatic cleavage of
native collagen. ASME IMECE Fall 2008 (Poster/paper: IMECE200 8-68117)
C11. Saeidi N, Portale K and JW Ruberti (2008) Smart Molecules: Organization and morphology
of the self-assembled collagen fibrils formed from a solution of densely packed collagen
monomers. ASME Summer Bioengineering Conference (Poster-SBC2008-193025)
C12. Zareian R, Church K and JW Ruberti (2008) Influence of mechanical load on the
degradation of corneal collagen. ASME Summer Bioengineering Conference (Poster
SBC2008-193036)
C13. Saeidi N, Portale KN, Guo XQ, Melotti SA, Hutcheon AEK, Trinkaus-Randall V, Zieske JD
and JW Ruberti (2008). Atelo-collagen monomers encode the information necessary to
produce aligned collagen lamellae de novo. ARVO abstract; IOVS 49, 3921 (Poster)
C14. Hutcheon AEK, Ren R, Guo XQ, Melotti SA, Ruberti JW, Zieske JD and V. Trinkaus-
Randall. (2008) Glycosaminoglycans are present in long-term 3-D cultures of human corneal
fibroblasts. ARVO abstract, IOVS 49, 3919 (Poster)
C15. Ruberti JW, Melotti SA, Guo XQ, Saeidi N, Hutcheon AEK, Trinkaus-Randall V and JD
Zieske. (2008) Human corneal fibroblasts secrete locally-organized collagen arrays on
disorganized collagen substrates. ARVO abstract, IOVS 49, 3920 (Poster).
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C16. Bueno-Hoyos EM, Saeidi N and JW Ruberti (2008) In vitro characterization of corneal
stromal fibroblast cell and matrix morphology in response to bovine serum and insulin-
transferrin-selenium. ARVO abstract, IOVS 49, 4041 (Presentation)
C17. Zareian R, Church KP and JW Ruberti (2008). Influence of mechanical load on the
degradation of corneal collagen. ASME Summer Bioengineering Conference (Poster)
C18. Bueno EM, Saeidi N and JW Ruberti (2008). Stratification is necessary for the secretion of
aligned collagen fibrils by corneal stromal fibroblasts in vitro. SPBRM (conf) Jan 9 -11.
(Presentation).
C19. Portale K, Saeidi N, Kowalski G, Nowak W and JW Ruberti (2007). Design of cell free
collagen printer or nanoloom. BMES Annual Fall Meeting Sept 26 -29 p3.157 (Poster)
C20. Ruberti JW, Guo XQ, Melotti SA, Hutcheon AE, Saeidi N, Trinkaus-Randall V and JD
Zieske (2007). Primary human corneal fibroblasts synthesize organized matrix on disorganized
collagen. BMES Annual Fall Meeting Sept 26 -29 p5.156 (Poster)
C21. Mundra A, Oliveira S, Church KP, Barabino G and JW Ruberti (2007). Design of
compression bioreactor for mechanical stimulation of native and engineered cartilage. BMES
Annual Fall Meeting Sept 26-29 p5.161 (Poster)
C22. Church KP and JW Ruberti (2007). Influence of mechanical load in the degradation kinetics
of collagen in native tissue. BMES Annual Fall Meeting Sept 26 -29 p5.149 (Poster)
C23. Saeidi N, Portale KN and JW Ruberti (2007). Organization and morphology of self-
assembled cholesterically dense collagen matrices. BMES Annual Fall Meeting Sept 26 -29
p4.158 (Poster)
C24. Bhole AP and JW Ruberti (2007) Strain stabilizes reconstituted collagen network during
fibrolysis. BMES Annual Fall Meeting Sept 26-29 p3.156 (Poster)
C25. Bueno EM, Saeidi N and JW Ruberti (2007). Live, long-term monitoring of in vitro matrix
synthesis and organization by bovine corneal fibroblasts. BMES Annual Fall Meeting Sept 26 -
29 p2.93 (Poster)
C26. Ruberti JW, Guo XQ, Melotti SA, Hutcheon AE, Trinkaus-Randall V and JD Zieske
(2007). Fibril organization and morphology in stromal constructs synthesized by primary
human corneal fibroblasts. IOVS 48 (suppl) #1867
C27. Saeidi N, Portale KN and JW Ruberti (2007). Direct optical and quick freeze deep etch
imaging of self-assembled, cholesterically dense collagen gels. IOVS 48 (suppl) #1865 (Poster)
C28. Bueno-Hoyos EM, Saeidi N and JW Ruberti (2007). Live, long-term monitoring of in vitro
matrix synthesis and organization by bovine corneal fibroblasts. IOVS 48 (suppl) #1499
(Poster)
C29. Hutcheon AE, Guo XQ, Ruberti JW and JD Zieske. (2007) Characterization of an in vitro
model of human corneal fibrosis. IOVS 48 (Suppl) #1490 (Poster)
C30. Saeidi N, Melotti SA and JW Ruberti. (2007) Dynamic observation of collagen assembly
and degradation. Society for Biomaterials. #351 (Poster)
C31. Ruberti JW, Guo X, Melotti SA, Hutcheon A, and JD Zieske. (2006) Evolution of cells and
collagen organization in tissue engineered corneal stromas. BMES Conference abstract 2006
(prg# 790) Chicago, IL
C32. Chitnis CV, Zareian R and JW Ruberti. (2006) Dynamic optical visualization of collagen
degradation. BMES conference abstract (prg# 1064) Chicago, IL
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C33. Church KP, Cahill R, Jaworski B, and JW Ruberti. (2006) Miniature load and strain-
controlling bioreactor for direct observation of tissue remodeling. BMES conference abstract
(prg# 1073) Chicago, IL
C34. Bueno EM and JW Ruberti. (2006) Collagen transport through nanoporous track -etched
membranes. BMES conference abstract (prg# 1 237) Chicago, IL
C35. Ruberti JW and N Saeidi. Nucleation, growth and alignment of collagen fibrils produced by
shear-influenced self-assembly for corneal tissue engineering templates. (2006) World Congress
of Biomechanics (presentation) Munich, Germany
C36. Zieske JD, Guo XQ, Melotti SA, Hutcheon AE and JW Ruberti. (2006) Spatial
Organization of Engineered Corneal Stroma. Is there a need for contact guidance or direct
mechanical stimulus? World Congress of Biomechanics (Invited Talk) Munich, Germany
C37. Ruberti JW, Guo XQ, Melotti SA, Hutcheon AE and JD Zieske. (2006) Three dimensional
organization of cells and matrix in stromal constructs secreted by human primary corneal
fibroblasts. IOVS 47 (suppl) 3948 (poster) Ft. Lauderdale, FL
C38. Saeidi, N and JW Ruberti. (2006) Kinetics of tethered collagen assembly in shearing flow
assessed by dynamic optical imaging. IOVS 47 (suppl) 3949 (poster) Ft. Lauderdale, FL
C39. Huang JD, Ruberti JW, Dabholkar AS, Menco BM, Presley JB, Curcio CA and M Johnson
(2005). Ultrastructure of Age-Related changes in human Bruch s membrane as seen by Quick
Freeze Deep Etch (QFDE) IOVS 46 (suppl) (poster). Ft Lauderdale, FL
C40. Ruberti JW and Hallab NJ (2004). Smart Matrix: Mechanical load protects fibrillar collagen
against enzymatic degradation. BMES (poster) Philadelphia, PA
C41. Ruberti JW and Melotti SA (2004) Corneal and scleral collagens assessed by modulated
differential scanning calorimetry. IOVS 45 (suppl) 3827 (poster). Ft. Lauderdale, FL
C42. Zieske J, Guo XQ, Hutcheon AEK and Ruberti JW (2004) Alignment of human corneal
fibroblasts in vitro. IOVS 45 (suppl) 3933 (poster). Ft Lauderdale, FL
C43. Ruberti JW, Melotti SA and GJC Braithwaite (2003). Nanoscale engineering of type I
collagen to mimic the multiple layers of aligned lamellae in cornea. IOVS 44(4) S4218 (paper)
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
C44. Fishbarg J, Sanchez JM, Li YS, Rubashkin A, Iserovich P, Wen Q, Ruberti JW, Kuang KY,
Diecke FPJ (2003) Electro-osmosis in fluid transport by corneal endothelium. FASEB J. 17(5)
A901-A902 Part 2 (suppl).
C45. Bass EC, Wistrom EV, Diedrich CJ, Nau WH, Pellegrino R, Ruberti JW and JC Lotz. In situ
stresses inhibit thermal denaturation of annulus fibrosus. ISSLS abstract 2002
C46. Ruberti JW, Curcio CA, Millican L, Menco BPM, Huang JD and M Johnson (2002) An Age
Related Lipid Wall in Human Bruch s Membrane. [ARVO abstract] IOVS 43(4) S2785 2002
(poster). Ft. Lauderdale, FL
C47. Guo XQ, Hutcheon AEK, Ruberti JW and J.D. Zieske. Human Corneal Organotypic
Cultures Using Untransformed Cells. [ARVO abstract] IOVS 43(4) S3211 2002 (poster) Ft.
Lauderdale, FL
C48. Negahban K, Ruberti JW, Qui G and H Gong, Regional variation of corneal endothelial
density, implications for sampling in eye bank eyes. [ARVO abstract] IOVS 43(4) S3175 2002
(poster). Ft. Lauderdale, FL
C49. Ruberti JW, Curcio CA and M Johnson. Quick Freeze/Deep Etch (QFDE): A better imaging
method to extract micro-scale specific hydraulic conductivity (SHC) from Bruch s membrane.
[ARVO abstract] IOVS 42(4) S1204 2001 (poster) Ft. Lauderdale, FL
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C50. Iserovich P, Sanchez JM, Li Y, Ruberti JW, Kuang K, Wen Q, and J. Fischbarg.
Electroosmotic fluid transport by corneal endothelium could provide a novel explanation for the
phenomenon of corneal volume regulation. [ARVO abstract] IOVS 42(4) S2700 2001 (poster).
Ft Lauderdale, FL
C51. Gong H, Overby D, Ruberti J, Freddo T and M Johnson. Human outflow pathway viewed by
quick freeze deep etch. [ARVO abstract] IOVS 42(4) S749 2001 (poster) Ft. Lauderdale, FL
C52. Karon MD, Klyce SD, Schilleci JT and JW Ruberti. Effect of inhibition of inflammatory
mediators on trauma induced stromal edema. [ARVO abstract] IOVS 42(4) S4846 2001
(poster) Ft. Lauderdale, FL
C53. Karon MD, Klyce SD, Schelleci JT and JW Ruberti. Corneal stromal swelling dynamics
after epithelial debridement. (ASME Bioengineering Conference 2001)
C54. Ruberti JW, Gong H, Freddo T F, Klyce SD and M Johnson, Macromolecular gradients in
corneal stroma [EMBS abstract]. Proceedings of BMES & EMBS Joint Conference 1:214 1999
(presentation)
C55. Johnson M, Overby D, Ruberti J, Freddo TF and H Gong. Hydrodynamics of aqueous humor
outflow. Proceedings of BMES & EMBS Joint Conference 1:215 1999 (presentation)
C56. Ruberti JW, Gong H, Freddo TF, Klyce SD and M Johnson, Outward flow may enhance
large mobile molecule concentration gradients in corneal stroma [ARVO abstract]. IOVS,
40(4):B397 1999 (Poster). Ft. Lauderdale, FL
C57. Klyce SD, Karon MD, Ruberti JW, Smolek MK and T Goto. Epithelial debridement initiates
acute anterior stromal edema [ARVO abstract]. IOVS, 40(4):1019 1999 (Presentation). Ft.
Lauderdale, FL
C58. Johnson M, Overby D, Ruberti JW, Freddo TF, and H Gong, Source of outflow resistance in
the normal human eye [ARVO abstract]. IOVS, 40(4):1042 1999 (Presentation). Ft.
Lauderdale, FL
C59. Ruberti JW and SD Klyce. Investigation of Corneal Endothelial Response to NaCl Osmotic
Perturbations [ARVO abstract]. IOVS, 39(4):S906 1998 (Presentation). Ft. Lauderdale, FL
C60. Klyce SD and JW Ruberti. Epithelial debridement alters stromal properties. Abstracts of
Aegean Cornea IV, June 26-28, 1998, Santorini Island, Greece. (Presentation)
C61. Ruberti JW and SD Klyce. Dynamics of the corneal stroma. (Invited) Exp Eye Res
67(S1):S206, 1998. (Presentation)
C62. Ruberti JW and SD Klyce. Evidence of Corneal Endothelial Membrane Permeability and
Transport Modulation by Osmotic Shock [ARVO abstract]. IOVS, 38(4):S683 1997
(Presentation). Ft Lauderdale, FL
C63. Ruberti JW and SD Klyce. A Computational Transport Model for Membrane Bound Soft
Tissue., Faseb Journal 11(3):A20 1997. (Presentation)
C64. Ruberti JW and SD Klyce. New Computational Model of Corneal Hydration Dynamics
[ARVO abstract]. IOVS, 37(3):S352 1996. (Poster) Ft. Lauderdale, FL
C65. Asbury CL, Ruberti J, Peattie RA and EI Bluth. (1993) Investigation of steady flow in rigid
models of abdominal aortic-aneurysms. A240 Part 1, Feb 19 .
INVITED CONFERENCE TALKS AND SYMPOSIA
C66. Ruberti JW (2008) New view of an old material: Collagen as an intelligent, self-organizing,
load-responsive structural building block. MRS Fall conference, Boston 2008. (Invited
Symposium DD1.8).
Curriculum Vitae Jeffrey W. Ruberti, August 2010
C67. Ruberti JW (2007) Collagen fibrillogenesis in vitro. IOVS 48 (Suppl.) #341. (Invited
symposium) ARVO annual conference, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
C68. Ruberti JW (2005) Fibrillar collagen (with its complement enzyme as a load-adaptive
smart engineering material. Implications of engineering of connective tissue. 25 th Biennial
Corneal Conference, Boston, MA (invited talk)
C69. Ruberti JW and Hallab NJ (2004). Mechanical load protects fibrillar collagen against
enzymatic degradation. 8th Cardiff Corneal Conference. Cardiff, UK. (invited talk paid
travel)
C70. Ruberti JW (1999). Detection and quantification of anomalous swelling response to
debridement in cornea. 21st Biennial Corneal Conference, Schepen s Eye Research Institute.
(invited talk)
INVITED NON-CONFERENCE TALKS (since 2004)
1. Forefront lecture Tissue Engineering Regenerative Medicine North America (TERMIS-NA)
and American Society for Matrix Biology (ASMB), Fall 2010 (paid travel)
2. Boston University, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Fall 2009
3. Devers Eye Institute, Portland Ore, Fall 2009 (paid travel)
4. Renssalaer Polytechnic Institute, Biomedical Engineering Dept. Fall 2009 (paid travel)
5. Northeastern University, Pharmaceutical Sciences Dept. Fall 2009
6. Brookhaven National Laboratory, National Synchrotron LS, Summer 2009 (paid travel)
7. Brandeis University, Physics Department, MRSEC lecture Spring 2009
8. Northeastern University, Physics Department, CIRCS lecture Fall 2008
9. University of Florida, Dept. Materials Engineering 2008 (paid travel)
10. UCLA, Department of Pathology, Spring 2008 (paid travel)
11. Tufts University, Department of Pathology, Fall 2007
12. Cardiff University, Department of Biophysics, Fall 2007 (paid travel)
13. Tufts University Department of Biomedical Engineering, Fall 2007
14. Lehigh University, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Fall 2006 (paid travel)
15. Northeastern University, Dept of Biology, Fall 2006
16. Harvard University, Schepen s Eye Research Institute, Fall 2006
17. Boston University, Department of Ophthalmology, Summer 2006
18. Harvard University, Center of Engineering in Medicine, Spring 2006
19. University of Minnesota, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Fall 2005 (paid travel)
20. Brown University Division of Engineering, Fall 2005
PATENTS
Patents issued
P1. Spiegelberg SH, Ruberti JW and GJC Braithwaite. System and methods for reducing
interfacial porosity in cements Pat No. 6,884,264. April 26, 20 05 (assignee Cambridge
Polymer Group)
P2. Braithwaite GJC and Ruberti JW. Layered aligned polymers and methods of making same.
Pat No. 7,048,963 May 23, 2006 (assignee Cambridge Polymer Group)
Curriculum Vitae Jeffrey W. Ruberti, August 2010
P3. Muratoglu OK, Spiegelberg SH, Ruberti JW and Abt Niels. PVA Hydrogel Pat. No.
7,235,592 June 26, 2007 (assignee Cambridge Polymer Group/Zimmer)
P4. Ruberti JW and GJC Braithwaite. Systems and methods for controlling and forming
polymer gels. Pat No. 7,485,670. February 3, 2009. (assignee Cambridge Polymer
Group).
Patent applications pending
P5. Family of patent extensions of Ruberti JW and GJC Braithwaite. System and methods of
controlling and forming polymer gels.
i. App# 200********. September 2, 2004 (assignee Cambridge Polymer Group)
ii. App# 200********. Jan 27, 2005 (assignee Cambridge Polymer Group)
iii. App# 200********. Nov 30, 2006 (assignee Cambridge Polymer Group)
iv. App# 200********. Mar 8, 2007 (assignee Cambridge Polymer Group)
v. App# 200********. July 19, 2007 (assignee Cambridge Polymer Group)
P6. Ruberti JW, Kowalski G, Burkey D. Nanoloom for controlling polymer assembly.
International App# PCT/US2006/037861 filed 09/27/2006 (Assignee Northeastern
University)
P7. Larson D, Ruberti JW, Slusarz J, Goulas N, Rush E, Ehret T. Systems, methods and
devices for frozen sample distribution. International App# PCT/US/001094 filed
01/16/2007. (assignees - Harvard University/Northeastern University)
P8. Saeidi N and Ruberti JW. Methods to produce organized collagenous arrays. (PCT
application filed April 14, 2009. (Assignee - Northeastern university)
Patents licensed
1. Ruberti JW and GJC Braithwaite. Systems and methods for controlling and forming
polymer gels. Pat No. 7,485,670. February 3, 2009. (assignee Cambridge Polymer
Group). This patent has been licensed to Hydrospine, Inc. for use in intervertebral disk
repair. It is the principal technology patent for the company.
2. Larson D, Ruberti JW, Slusarz J, Goulas N, Rush E, Ehret T. Systems, methods and
devices for frozen sample distribution. International App# PCT/US/001094. (assignees -
Harvard University/Northeastern University). This patent application has been licensed to
Cryoextract Instruments, LLC. Dr. Ruberti and his Capstone students are responsible for
the linear oscillating coring bit design.
THESIS
Ruberti, JW Theoretical and Computational Investigation of Corneal Hydration Dynamics. Ph.D.
Thesis. Department of Biomedical Engineering. Tulane University, New Orleans, LA 70112.
Co-Advisors: Professor Stephen D. Klyce (LSU Eye Center) and Professor David Rice (Tulane
University)
HONORS
2008 Soren Buus Outstanding Research Award, College of Engineering, Northeastern University
Produced Journal cover image for April 2003 IOVS (QFDE micrograph of macular lipids)
Tau Beta Pi (Engineering honor society) - inducted April 1993
Alpha Eta Mu Beta (Biomedical engineering honor society) - inducted April 1992
Curriculum Vitae Jeffrey W. Ruberti, August 2010
EXTERNAL FUNDING HISTORY
(Dr. Ruberti has not applied for internal funding to date )
Quick summary
Total Funding Secured Since Joining NEU: $3,631,000 (+ share of IGERT - $2,674,000)
Number of Applications submitted as PI:
NIH: 3-SBIR 2-R21 3-R01 (funded: 1-SBIR, 2-R21s and 1 R01)
NSF: 1-SGER (funded)
Efficiency as PI: 55%
Number of Applications supported by Professor Ruberti (not PI)
NSF: 8; NIH: 3; DOD: 1 TATRC subcontract
CURRENTLY FUNDED PROPOSALS
R01-EY015500 10/01/09-9/30/11
NIH/NEI $785,000 total cost
Engineering Biomimetic Corneal Constructs
The major goal of this project is investigate the processes responsible for the synthesis and organization
of extracellular matrix and utilize the information to control the synthesis of an in vitro corneal stroma.
Priority Score: 174 (19%)
Role: Principal Investigator Effort-15%
03/01/07 02/28/10
1R21EB007317 -01
NIBIB $420,000 total grant cost
Cell-free assembly of organized collagen arrays
The purpose of the study is to develop methods to produce organized 3 -dimensional arrays of collagen
fibrils on the benchtop de novo. The motivation for the study is provide an alternative to degradable
polymer scaffoldings for load-bearing tissue engineering.
Priority Score: 160 (4.6%)
Role: Principal Investigator Effort 15%
NSF 050433 10/012005-9/30/2010
NSF/NIH/NCI $2,674,233 total grant cost (funds not included in total funding secured for Dr. Ruberti)
IGERT Nanomedical Science and Technology
This is a training grant for interdisciplinary studies at the interface of nanotechnology and medicine.
Role: Co-Principal investigator (PI: Sri Sridhar Northeastern University)
PREVIOUSLY FUNDED PROPOSALS
R01-EY015500 2/01/05-9/30/09
NIH/NEI $1,750,000 total cost
Engineering Biomimetic Corneal Constructs
The major goal of this project is investigate the processes responsible for the synthesis and organization
Curriculum Vitae Jeffrey W. Ruberti, August 2010
of extracellular matrix and utilize the information to control the synthesis of an in vitro corneal stroma.
Priority Score: 174 (19%)
Role: Principal Investigator Effort-20%
TATRC FY05 SUB1 9/1/05-8/31/08
DOD $99,000 total costs for subcontract to NEU
Development of Anti-Inflammatory Corneal Bandage
The major goal of this project is to produce a scaffolding which may be used to support cells and
inflammatory mediators as part of an anti-inflammatory bandage for use on the battlefield.
Role: Co-investigator (PI: Dartt Schepen s Eye Research Institute) Effort-5%
09/01/06 08/31/08
1R21AR053551 -01
NIAMS/NIH $380,000 total costs
Investigation of collagen as a smart engineering material
The purpose of the study is to determine if collagen cleavage by MMPs is sensitive to the application of
mechanical force.
Priority Score: 165 (1.9%)
Role: Principal Investigator Effort: 15%
CMS-0541707 9/1/05-8/31/05
Source: NSF/CMS Total Costs $60,000
Development of a collagen nanoloom for the construction of 2 and 3 dimensional templates for tissue
engineering
The major goal of this project is to produce a bioinspired device capable of organizing collagen on the
nanoscale for use in tissue engineering.
Role: Principal Investigator
3 R01-EY015500-01A1S1 9/14/05
Source: NIH/NEI $140,000 total costs
Engineering Biomimetic Corneal Constructs
Supplement to R01 for the purpose of purchasing single molecule force magnetic trap.
Role: Principal Investigator
1 R43 YE14280 -01 Ruberti (PI) 08/01/2002-01/01/2003
Source: NIH/SBIR/Phase I $108,923 total costs
A Method to Generate Artificial Cornea Constructs
The primary focus of this grant is to generate arrays of aligned and uniform diameter collagen fibrils for
use as a surrogate corneal stroma.
Priority Score: 200
Role: Principal Investigator
NAS9-02011 Spiegelberg (PI) 03/01/2002-03/01/2003
Source: NASA/SBIR/Phase II
A Formation to Control and Constrain Water for Safe and Efficacious Microgravity Hygiene
Activities
Curriculum Vitae Jeffrey W. Ruberti, August 2010
The goal of this study is to develop a personal hygiene cleaning agent for use in a microgravity
environment.
Role: Co-Investigator
GRANT APPLICATIONS PENDING (in role of PI only)
1R01AR057056 -01A2
Investigation of collagen as a smart engineering material (submitted 02/01 /2009)
Agency: NIH
Amount Requested: ~$1,500,000
Examining the ability of mechanical force to direct the degradation and assembly kinetics of collagen
polymerization.
Original Priority Score: 250
Status: A revision of original proposal is currently underway
NSF #6928804
Collaborative research: Strain-engineered collagen microstructures
Agency: NSF (Physics of Living Systems)
Amount Requested: $330,000
Co-investigator: Markus Buehler (MIT)
APPLICATIONS NOT FUNDED (in role of PI only)
1RC1EB010864 -01 Constructing and growing organized, collagen-based matrices (submitted
05/01/2009)
Agency: NIH
Amount Requested: ~$1,000,000
Examining the ability of mechanical force to direct the degradation and assembly kinetics of collagen
polymerization.
Original Priority Score: Unscored (funding rate ~ 2%)
Status: One submission only permitted (challenge grant)
1R01AR057324 -01 Engineering Highly Organized Collagenous Matrix (submitted 05/20/2008)
Agency: NIH
Amount Requested: ~$2,300,000
Utilizing the liquid crystalline behavior of collagen to produce highly-organized collagenous matrix
similar to native load-bearing tissue.
Priority Score: Unscored
Status: Program announcement was discontinued. Grant has been modified and submitted as challenge
grant (see above).
1R43AR049960-01A1 Tunable hydrogel for intervertebral disc replacement (submitted 04/01/2003)
Agency: NIH
Amount Requested: ~$141,619
Development of a thetagel polyvinyl hydrogel for use as a nucleus pulposus replacement.
Curriculum Vitae Jeffrey W. Ruberti, August 2010
Priority Score: 198
Status: No revision submitted left industry
1R43AR051270 -01 Nanostructured gels for unicompartmental knee spacer (submitted 08/01/2003)
Agency: NIH
Amount Requested: ~$92,332
Tuning the mechanical properties of a novel thetagel polyvinyl hydrogel for potential use knee unispacer
for arthritis treatment.
Priority Score: 277
Status: No revision submitted left industry
TEACHING and ADVISING (all courses were regular load)
Course SGA Evaluation (criteria (low to high): 1-5)
Semester No. Credits Title Enrollment/ New* Learning** Instructor***
Respondents Comp/Overall
Fall 2004 MIM 702 4 Capstone 2 4/ N 5 5
Spring 2005 MIMU702 4 Capstone 2 6/6 N 4.83 4.83/4.83
Spring 2005 MIMU700 4 ME Research 1 N NA NA
Summer1 2005 MIMU701 1 Capstone 1 10 N NA NA
Summer1 2005 MTMG404 4 Ind Study 1 N NA NA
Summer 2 2005 MTMG404 4 Ind study 1 N NA NA
Fall 2005 MIMU702 4 Capstone 2 9/8 N 4.5 4.6/4.8
Fall 2005 MIMU701 1 Capstone 1 10/ N 2.35 3.65
Fall 2005 MTMG404 4 IND STUDY 1 N NA NA
Spring 2006 MIMU702 4 Capstone 2 5/4 N 4.3 4.8/4.0
Spring 2006 MIMU665 4 Musc Biomech 12/12 Y 3.8 4.1/4.4
Spring 2006 MTMG222 4 Musc Biomech 24/24 Y 3.8 4.1/4.4
Spring 2006 MIMU924 4 Dir Study 2 N NA NA
Summer1 2006 MIMU701 1 Capstone 1 15 N NA NA
Summer1 2005 MTMG404 4 Ind Study 1 N NA NA
Summer 2 2006 MIMU700 4 ME Research 1 N NA NA
Fall 2006 MIMU701 1 Capstone 1 15/10 N 4.1 4.0/4.0
Fall 2006 MTMG404 4 IND STUDY 1 N NA NA
Spring 2007 MIMU702 4 Capstone 2 5/5 N 4.4 3.2/3.8
Spring 2007 MIMU665 4 Musc Biomech 7/7 N 3.4 3.4/3.9
Spring 2007 MTMG222 4 Musc Biomech 6/5 N 4.6 4.8/4.8
Summer 2007 MTMG402 2 Ind Study 1 N NA NA
Summer 2007 MTMG404 4 Ind Study 1 N NA NA
Summer 2 2006 MIMU700 4 ME Research 1 N NA NA
Fall 2007 MIMU701 1 Capstone 1 9 N NA NA
Fall 2007 MIMU702 4 Capstone 2 6/6 N 4.2 4.2/4.8
Fall 2007 MTMG401 4 Ind Study 1 N NA NA
Fall 2007 MTMG404 4 Ind Study 1 N NA NA
Spring 2008 MIMU702 4 Capstone 2 5 N NA NA
Spring 2008 MIMU665 4 Musc Biomech 10/7 N 5.0 4.3
Curriculum Vitae Jeffrey W. Ruberti, August 2010
Spring 2008 MTMG222 4 Musc Biomech 16/11 N 3.8 4.4
Fall 2008 MIMU702 4 Capstone 2 15 N NA NA
Spring 2009 MIMU665 4 Musc Biomech 12/8 N 4.8 4.6
Spring 2009 MTMG222 4 Musc Biomech 7/4 N 4.3 4.8
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH ADVISING
Elias Moore Dept: Chemical Engineeering Start: Sept 2008
Activities: Single molecule investigation of collagen mechanochemistry
John Beale Dept: Chemical Engineeering Start: June 2009
Activities: Single molecule investigation of collagen mechanochemistry
GRADUATE ADVISING
Current Students:
Nima Saeidi Start: July 2005 Ph.D. Completed: August 2009
Thesis Title: Kinetics and control of collagen self-assembly
Ramin Zareian Start January 2006 Ph.D.
Thesis Title: Influence of mechanical load on the degradation of collagen monomers in native tissue
Robert Camp Start: January 2007 Ph.D.
Thesis Title: Quantifying the Mechanosensitivity of the Type I Collagen Monomer to Enzymatic
Cleavage
Jeff Patenaude Start: Sept 2008 Ph.D.
Thesis Title: Development of a collagen Nanoloom or Nanoprinter
Brendan Flynn Start: January 2008 Ph.D.
Thesis Title: Degradation and assembly dynamics of collagen under load
Graduated Students:
Kelli Church Completed May 2007 Masters
Thesis Title: Effect of tensile mechanical load on the degradation of native collagenous matrices
Anirudha Mundra Completed: May 2008 Masters
Thesis Title: Design of a Compression Bioreactor for the Mechanical Stimulation of Native and
Artificial Cartilage and the Study of Kinetics of Enzymatic Degradation of Collagen Fibrils in
Loaded Cartilage
Katie Portale Completed: May 2008 Masters
Thesis Title: Theoretical and Experimental Investigation of a Biomimetic Printer of Anisotropic
Arrays of Type I Collagen Fibrils or Nanoloom
Amit Bhole Completed: August 2008 Masters
Thesis Title: Strain Stabilizes Reconstituted Collagen Fibrillar Network Against Enzymatic
Cleavage by Collagenase.
POST-DOCTORAL ADVISING
Ericka Bueno, Ph.D. January 2006 February 2008
Project #1: Quantification of the transport of collagen through track -etched membranes
Project #2: Live dynamic differential interference contrast imaging of fibroblasts constructing matrix
Curriculum Vitae Jeffrey W. Ruberti, August 2010
Project #3: Culturing corneal fibroblastic cells for construct formation
Melody Liles, Ph.D. February 2008 January 2009
Project #1 Live dynamic differential interference contrast imaging of fibroblasts constructing matrix
Project #2 Attachment chemistry advising for single molecule enzymatic assays
PH.D. THESIS COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP
Name Department Advisor Status
Ericka Bueno Chem Eng Prof. Barabino Graduated 2005
Jason Nikitczuk MIE Prof. Mavroidis Graduated 2007
Azadeh Khanicheh MIE Prof. Mavroidis Graduated 2007
Nicholas Yang MIE Prof. Nayeb-Hashemi Graduated 2009
Lin Wang Chem Eng Prof. Carrier In Progress
Reza Amini MIE Prof. Narusawa Graduated 2007
John Jagodnik MIE Prof. Muftu In Progress
Prashanth Makaram MIE Prof. Busnaina Graduated 2009
SERVICE/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (EXTERNAL)
Conference Session Organizer
World Congress of Biomechanics, Session: Biomechanics and Cell and Tissue
Engineering of the Anterior Segment, Munich 2006
Conference Session Moderator
ARVO 2008, Session: Stroma and Keratocytes
ASME summer bioengineering conference 2008, Session: Soft Tissue Mechanics II
Review Panels
NIH: Ad Hoc/Conflict of interest Panel Reviewer for NIH/NEI R01/R03 (AED)
grants 2003
NIH: Ad Hoc/Conflict of interest Panel Reviewer for NIH/NEI R01/R03 (AED)
grants 2004
NIH: Ad Hoc/Conflict of interest Panel Reviewer for NIH/NEI R01/R03 (AED)
grants 2005
NSF CMS BioNano Panel Reviewer 20 05
NIH: Ad Hoc/Conflict of interest Panel Reviewer for NIH/NEI R01/R03 (AED)
grants 2006
NIH/NEI Visual Systems SBIR Panel Reviewer 2006
NIH/NEI Visual Systems SBIR Panel Reviewer 2007
NIH/NEI Visual Systems K99 Pathway Grant Reviewer 2007
NIH/NEI Anterior Eye Disease study section Ad Hoc Reviewer 2009
NIH RC1 RFA OD-09-003 Challenge Grants Panel #12
NIH RC1 RFA OD-09-003 Challenge Grants Panel #4
NIH: Ad Hoc/Conflict of interest Panel Reviewer for NIH/NEI R01/R03 (AED)
grants 2009
Journal Reviewing
Reviewer for Experimental Eye Research 1999-2009
Curriculum Vitae Jeffrey W. Ruberti, August 2010
Reviewer for Journal of Biomechanical Engineering 2007 -2008
Reviewer for IOVS 2001-2009
Reviewer for Annals of Biomedical Engineering 2005 -2008
Reviewer for Biophysical Journal 2006-2007
Reviewer for Cell Motility and the Cytoskeleton 2006-2007
Reviewer for Journal of Material Science 2007
Reviewer for Tissue Engineering 2006-2008
Reviewer for Ocular Surface 2006
Reviewer for Biomechanics and Modeling in Mechanobiology 2008 -2009
Reviewer for Acta Biomaterialia 2008
Reviewer for Frontiers in Bioscience 2008
Memberships
AAAS member 2002-present
BMES member 2000-present
ASME member 2004-present
Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) member
1996-present
SERVICE/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (INTERNAL)
University
Patent Committee member 2005-present
College
Chairman: Committee to develop Ph.D. Program in Bioengineering: 2008-2009
Status: Program has begun fall 2009
Program Coordinator Ph.D. Program in Bioengineering: 2009-present
Member Chemical Engineering Search Faculty Committee: 2009 -present
Department
Faculty Searches
Member - Applied Mechanics: 2005-6
Member Applied Mechanics: 2006-7
Chair Biomedical Engineering: 2006-7
Seminar Series
Co-Chair Academic Years: 2006-8
Curriculum
Developed Minor in Biomedical Engineering (Biomechanics): 2005
Developed new course: Musculoskeletal Biomechanics: 2005
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