Engineering a Healthier Future
Mark Ehrensberger
PhD
Research Expertise
- Biological and electrochemical interactions at metallic orthopaedic implants
- Orthopedic biomechanics
- June 2024–February 2027
Electrical Stimulation of Osseointegrated Prosthetic Limbs for Infection Control and Enhanced Tissue Integration
Defense Health Agency
Role: Principal Investigator
$1,800,000 - September 2022–September 2026
Electrical Stimulation for Infection Control and Enhanced Osseointegration.
Applied Research Award, Peer Reviewed Orthopaedic Research Program, Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program
Role: Principal Investigator
$724,658 - September 2020–September 2024
Electrical Stimulation for Infection Control of the Skin-Implant Interface of Osseointegrated Prostheses
Applied Research Award, Peer Reviewed Orthopaedic Research Program, Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program
Role: Principal Investigator
$749,188 - August 2023–June 2024
Computational Modeling of the Electrochemical Microenvironment Adjacent to Cathodically Stimulated Orthopedic Implant Systems with Augmented Supporting Electrolyte and Time Variable Stimulation Patterns.
New York State Center of Excellence in Materials Informatics, Industry partner: Garwood Medical Devices
Role: Principal Investigator
$49,337 - August 2022–June 2023
Computational Modeling of the Electrochemical Microenvironment Adjacent to Cathodically Stimulated Total Knee Replacement Systems.
New York State Center of Excellence in Materials Informatics
Role: Principal Investigator
$49,482 - July 2021–June 2022
Live Microbe Imaging and Computational Modeling of Antimicrobial Treatments
UB Center for Advanced Technology in Big Data & Health Sciences, Industry Partner: Garwood Medical Devices
Role: Principal Investigator
$86,683 - July 2021–June 2022
Computational Modeling of the Electrochemical Microenvironment Adjacent to Cathodically Stimulated Orthopedic Implants
New York State Center of Excellence in Materials Informatics, Industry partner: Garwood Medical Devices
Role: Principal Investigator
$49,555 - June 2019–January 2022
Electrical Stimulation Device for Orthopedic Infection Control
Technology Transfer Incentive Program, Empire State Development, Industry Partner: Garwood Medical Devices
Role: Principal Investigator
$124,862 - January 2020–June 2021
Live Microbe Imaging of Antimicrobial Electrical Stimulation
UB Center for Advanced Technology in Big Data & Health Sciences
Role: Principal Investigator
$64,776 - September 2017–October 2019
An Electrochemical Sense and Respond Osseointegrated Prosthesis, Phase 2
Office of Naval Research
Role: Principal Investigator
$631,974 - September 2016–September 2017
An Electrochemical Sense and Respond Osseointegrated Prosthesis
Office of Naval Research
Role: Principal Investigator
$508,352 - April 2013–April 2014
A Novel Electrical Stimulation Method for the Eradication/Preventions of Orthopedic Biofilms
Bruce Holm Memorial Catalyst Fund
Role: Co-Principal Investigator
$50,000 - October 2010–October 2013
Electrical Stimulation of Titanium for the Prevention and/or Eradication of A. baumannii and S. aureus Biofilm Infections on Osseointegrated Prostheses
Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program-Peer Reviewed Orthopaedic Research Program
Role: Principal Investigator
$621,591 - January 2010–May 2011
Engineering the Bioactivity of Absorbable Magnesium Implants for Fracture Fixation and Bone Defect Scaffolds: The Effect of Calcium Phosphate Coatings on In-Vitro Biocorrosion and Osteogenic Differentiation of Mesenchymal Stem Cells
Orthopedic Trauma Association
Role: Co-Principal Investigator
$25,000 - October 2006–October 2007
The In-Vitro Biological and Electrochemical Interactions of Electrically Polarized Commercially Pure Titanium Used for Orthopedic and Dental Applications.
Department of Veteran Affairs
Role: Principal Investigator
$25,000
Patents
- Electrochemical Eradication of Microbes on Surfaces of Objects Continuation In Part (2022)
- Electrochemical Eradication of Microbes on Surfaces of Objects (2017)