The creation of engineered replacements for damaged tissues is of critical importance to the future of medicine. The ability to design biocompatible materials and to understand cellular and physiological mechanics makes possible the construction of engineered scaffolds for cells. These tissue-engineered constructs are designed to promote desirable cell behavior, leading to enhanced effectiveness inside the body and, potentially, remodeling of the implant into healthy tissue without rejection issues. Stem cells have tremendous potential as a source for engineered tissues and as cell therapies, and control over stem cell differentiation is a frontier in this area.<br><br>Potential Careers:<br>Industry (including medical devices, diagnostics, genetics, health care industry support, pharmaceutical manufacture, drug discovery, environmental remediation, or agricultural advancement)<br>Academia<br>Research<br>Health sciences<br>Business<br>Law