Shannon Brown Fedenko received her BS in Biological Engineering with minors in Nutrition and Biomechanics, and her PhD in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Florida. Dr. Fedenko’s background is in drug delivery and regenerative medicine, particularly as it applies to musculoskeletal injuries and diseases. She has established multiple models for cell and tissue culture, with emphasis on cartilage and synovium research. Dr. Fedenko’s research is strongly focused on cartilage and joint pathology, and she is driven to advance regenerative medicine options for patients suffering from orthopaedic trauma and disease. Dr. Fedenko was awarded graduate fellowships from the National Science Foundation, Institute for Cell and Tissue Science and Engineering, and the University of Florida Graduate School. Dr. Fedenko has been recognized for excellence through the Committee of 200, the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, Tau Beta Pi nationals, and the University of Florida.