DR. LESLIE J. SCHWENDEMAN, M.D.

YOUNGSTOWN, OH

Research Active
Orthopaedic Surgery NPI registered 21+ years 1 publication 2025 – 2025 NPI: 1780687491
Orthopaedic Surgery
MiceMuscle, SkeletalMuscle Fibers, SkeletalRoboticsHydrogelsTissue EngineeringPrinting, Three-Dimensional

Practice Location

8591 CROSSROADS DRIVE
YOUNGSTOWN, OH 44514

Phone: (330) 758-0577

What does LESLIE SCHWENDEMAN research?

Dr. Schwendeman focuses on the development of techniques that improve the way muscle tissues are designed and manufactured. Specifically, she looks into a method called STAMP, which enables the precise patterning of tiny designs on gels that support the growth of muscle fibers. Her research is critical for applications in medicine, where engineered muscle tissues can be used for surgeries and treatments, as well as in robotics, where artificial muscles can enhance robotic movements. By aligning muscle fibers from both mice and humans, her work is paving the way for more functional and efficient muscle tissue applications.

Key findings

  • The STAMP technique significantly improves the alignment of muscle fibers, enhancing their strength and functionality.
  • In tests, aligned muscle fibers from both mice and humans showed better performance compared to unpatterned muscle tissues.
  • This method provides a cost-effective and simplified approach to creating necessary designs for muscle tissue in medical and engineering fields.

Frequently asked questions

Does Dr. Schwendeman study muscle tissue?
Yes, Dr. Schwendeman specializes in developing techniques for creating and aligning muscle tissues.
What is the STAMP technique?
STAMP is a new method that allows precise patterning on gels to help grow and align muscle fibers effectively.
Is Dr. Schwendeman's research relevant for robotics?
Absolutely, her work provides insights for creating artificial muscles that can improve robotic movement and functionality.
How does her work benefit medical research?
Her research offers simpler and more effective ways to create muscle tissues, which can be crucial for advancing medical treatments and surgical techniques.

Publications in plain English

Leveraging microtopography to pattern multi-oriented muscle actuators.

2025

Biomaterials science

Rossy T, Schwendeman L, Kohli S, Bawa M, Umashankar P +4 more

Plain English
This study looked at a new technique called STAMP that makes it easier and cheaper to create tiny patterns on the surface of gel used to grow muscle tissue. The researchers found that STAMP effectively aligned muscle fibers from both mice and humans, helping them maintain their strength and function. This is important because it provides a simpler way to create muscle tissue designs for medical tests and robotics, opening up new possibilities for advancements in these fields. Who this helps: This helps researchers and engineers working in tissue engineering and robotics.

PubMed

Frequent Co-Authors

Tamara Rossy Sonika Kohli Maheera Bawa Pavankumar Umashankar Roi Habba Oren Tchaicheeyan Ayelet Lesman Ritu Raman

Physician data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry . Publication data from PubMed . Plain-English summaries generated by AI. Not medical advice.