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1 Jeffrey R. Capadona, Ph.D. Curriculum Vitae 8848 Belton Drive, North Ridgeville, OH Telephone: (h) (o) EDUCATION Doctor of Philosophy, School of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Minor in Bioengineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2005 Thesis: Surface-Directed Assembly of Fibrillar Extracellular Matrices Advisors: Chemistry: Dr. David M. Collard; Bioengineering: Dr. Andrés J. García Bachelor of Science, Chemistry, Saint Joseph s College, Rensselaer, IN, 2000 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE ASSOCIATE INVESTIGATOR L. Stokes Cleveland Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center 2005 Present GRANTS / FUNDING VA R&D Mechanisms causing neuronal dieback associated with cortical implants ; VISN 10 RIP (PI) 8/07 8/08 o Animal Component of Research Protocol (ACORP) Mechanisms causing neuronal dieback associated with cortical implants VA R&D Advances in pressure relief technology using dynamic materials ; VISN 10 Research Initiative Program (RIP) (CoPI) 8/06 8/07 VA R&D Associate Investigator Career Development Award - (PI) 6/06 6/08 o ACORP Nanocomposites for cortical electrodes AFFILIATIONS VA Centers of Excellence Advanced Platform Technology Center Cleveland Functional Electrical Stimulation Center Case Western Reserve University Visiting Scientist / Research Associate Neural Engineering Center, Department of Biomedical Engineering Functional Polymer Laboratory, Macromolecular Science and Engineering GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT Cellular and Biosurface Engineering Laboratory, Research Advisor: Dr. A.J. Garcia, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA Carried out research in the area of biomimetic materials Synthesized and characterized functionalized, long-chain alkanethiolates Characterized thin organic films assembled on gold substrates (SAMs) Evaluated in vitro surface directed cellular response Developed protocols for preparation of non-fouling biomaterials Engineered covalent attachment of proteins and peptides to organic monolayers

2 PUBLICATIONS 8. J. R. Capadona, K. Shanmuganathan, D. J. Tyler, S. J. Rowan, C. Weder. Bioinspired chemo-mechanical polymer nanocomposites that mimics of the sea cucumber dermis. Nature. (submitted). 7. J. R. Capadona, O. van den Berg, L. A. Capadona, M. Schroeter, S. J. Rowan, D. J. Tyler, C. Weder. Self-assembled nanofiber templates for the preparation of welldispersed polymer nanocomposites. Nature Nano. 2007, (in press). 6. O. van den Berg, M. Schroeter, J. R. Capadona, and C. Weder. Nanocomposites based on cellulose whiskers and (semi)conducting conjugated polymers. J. Mater. Chem. 2007; 17(26); O. van den Berg, J. R. Capadona, and C. Weder. Preparation of homogeneous dispersions of tunicate cellulose whiskers in organic solvents. Biomacromolecules. 2007, 8(4): T. A. Petrie, J. R. Capadona, C. D. Reyes, and A. J. García. Biointerfaces presenting a recombinant fibronectin fragment exhibit Integrin-specificity and enhanced cellular activities compared to RGD supports. Biomaterials. 2006; 27(31); J. R. Capadona, T. A. Petrie, K. P. Fears, R. A. Latour, D. M. Collard, and A. J. García. Surface-nucleated assembly of fibrillar extracelluar matrices. Adv. Mater. 2005; 17; J. R. Capadona, D. M. Collard, and A. J. García. Fibronectin adsorption and cell adhesion to mixed monolayers of tri(ethylene glycol)- and methyl-terminated alkanethiols. Langmuir; 2003; 19(5); (Special Edition) 1. N. D. Gallant, J. R. Capadona, A. B. Frazier, D. M. Collard, and A. J. García. Micropatterned surfaces to engineer focal adhesions for analysis of cell adhesion strengthening. Langmuir, 2002; 18(14); PRESENTATIONS 17. J. R. Capadona, J. P. Harris, K. Shanmuganathan, S. J. Rowan, C. Weder, and D. J. Tyler. Gordon Research Conference; Biomaterials: Biocompatibility / Tissue Engineering, Holderness School, NH, July J. R. Capadona, J. P. Harris, S. J. Rowan, C. Weder, and D. J. Tyler. Neural Engineering and Rehabilitation Lectures, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Case Western Reserve University, June (podium) 15. J. R. Capadona, K. Shanmuganathan, O. van den Berg, S.J. Rowan, C. Weder, and D.J. Tyler. Research ShowCase (Case Western Reserve University). Cleveland, OH J. R. Capadona, S.J. Rowan, C. Weder, and D.J. Tyler. Materials Research Society (MRS) Spring Meeting. San Francisco, CA (podium) 13. J. R. Capadona, O. van den Berg, J. P. Harris, S. J. Rowan, C. Weder, and D. J. Tyler. Neural Interfaces Workshop, Besthesda, Maryland, September J. R. Capadona, J. P. Harris, S. J. Rowan, C. Weder, and D. J. Tyler. Neural Engineering and Rehabilitation Day. Cleveland, OH J. R. Capadona, J. P. Harris, S. J. Rowan, D. J. Tyler, and C. Weder. Research ShowCase (Case Western Reserve University). Cleveland, OH Capadona CV - Page 2

3 10. J. R. Capadona, D. M. Collard, and A. J. García. Society For Biomaterials (SFB). Memphis, TN (podium) 9. J. R. Capadona, D. M. Collard, and A. J. García. Society For Biomaterials (SFB). Philadelphia, PA (podium) 8. J. R. Capadona, D. M. Collard, and A. J. García. Materials Research Society (MRS) Spring Meeting. San Francisco, CA (podium) 7. J. R. Capadona, D. M. Collard, and A. J. García. 55 th Southeast Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society. Atlanta, GA (podium) 6. J. R. Capadona, D. M. Collard, and A. J. García. 29 th Annual Society For Biomaterials National Meeting. Reno, NV (podium) 5. J. R. Capadona, D. M. Collard, and A. J. García. 225 th American Chemical Society National Meeting. New Orleans, LA (podium) 4. J. R. Capadona, D. M. Collard, and A. J. García. Educational Partners Symposium. Atlanta, GA J. R. Capadona, D. M. Collard, and A. J. García. Georgia Life Sciences Summit. Atlanta, GA J. R. Capadona, D. M. Collard, and A. J. García. The Workshop on Bio-inspired Processes for Design, Assembly, and Repair of Electromagnetic and Structural Composites. Atlanta, GA J. R. Capadona, D. M. Collard, and A. J. García. National Science Foundation Georgia Tech Emory Center (GTEC). Atlanta, GA PATENTS PENDING O. van den Berg, J. R. Capadona, and C. Weder. Self-assembled nanofiber templates; versatile approaches for polymer nanocomposites. US Patent Application, filed March 27, ACADEMIC HONORS AND AWARDS Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers; 2006 and 2007 Cleveland VA RR&D Nominee National Student Investigator Recognition: Student Travel Award, Society For Biomaterials (2005) National Student Investigator Recognition: The Proteins and Cells at Interfaces Special Interest Group of the Society for Biomaterials (2003) Cherry Emerson Fellow, Georgia Institute of Technology ( ) Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need (GAANN) Fellow, Georgia Institute of Technology (2000) Senior of the Year Finalist, Saint Joseph s College (2000) Outstanding Chemistry Student Award, Saint Joseph s College (2000) Saint Joseph s College Leadership Award (1999) Academic All-Conference; NCAA Division II Baseball ( ) Alpha Lambda Delta, and Delta Epsilon Sigma Honor Society Memberships PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS American Chemical Society, Materials Research Society, Society For Biomaterials, Capadona CV - Page 3

4 SERVICE Scientific Reviewer: Biomacromolecules, and Biomaterials Case Western Reserve University, BME ShowCase Judge (2007) Co-Chair, Graduate Student Forum, Georgia Institute of Technology ( ) American Cancer Society, RELAY FOR LIFE Team Captain (2004) Student Senate, (4 years; Vice President 1 year), Saint Joseph s College (SJC) NCAA Division II Baseball, Scholarship Recipient, Varsity Club Team Rep, SJC Freshman Orientation Leader, Trained Other Leaders (3 years); SJC INVITED SEMINARS 5. Do it like the sea cucumber: Bio-inspired chemo-mechanical polymer nanocomposites, Symposium on Stimuli Responsive Polymers, ACS (April 2008). 4. Biomimetic materials for neural tissue interfacing, Departmental Seminar, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Case Western Reserve University (Jan. 2008). 3. New materials for central nervous system implants, Neural Engineering and Rehabilitation Lectures, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Case Western Reserve University (June 2007) 2. Evaluation of proteins and cells on model biomaterials, Department of Macromolecular Science and Engineering, Case Western Reserve University, Host: Dr. Patrick Mather (Nov. 2005). 1. Biomimetic surfaces directing fibrillar extracellular matrix assembly to direct cell function, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Case Western Reserve University, Host: Dr. Jinming Gao (March 2005). TEACHING AND MENTORING Students Mentored: 7. Ms. Stephanie Trittschuh, Undergraduate Research, School of Macromolecular Science and Engineering, Case Western Reserve University, June 2007 Present. 6. Mr. Kadhir Shanmuganathan, Ph.D. Student, Macromolecular Science and Engineering, Case Western Reserve University, September 2006 Present. 5. Mr. Scott Christensen, Undergraduate Research, School of Macromolecular Science and Engineering, Case Western Reserve University, January 2006 May Ms. Carina Wolf, Freshman Research, Department of Chemistry, Case Western Reserve University, January 2006 May Mr. Edward D. Arguello, Master Level, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Case Western Reserve University, December 2005 May Mr. Tyler Gifford, M.D. Student, School of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, December 2005 May Mr. James P. Harris, Ph.D. Student, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Case Western Reserve University, September 2005 Present. Design For Biomedical Engineers (EBME 380), Department of Biomedical Engineering, Case Western Reserve University, Mentored Research Team, Fall Graduate Teaching Assistant, Synthetic Organic Chemistry Laboratory, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, Capadona CV - Page 4

5 REFERENCES Prof. Andrés J. García School of Mechanical Engineering Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta, GA Phone: Fax: Location: GT: IBB andres.garcia@me.gatech.edu Prof. Christoph Weder Department of Macromolecular Science and Engineering Case Western Reserve University 2100 Adelbert Road 416 Kent Hale Smith Building Cleveland, Ohio Phone: Fax: Location: Kent Hale Smith christoph.weder@case.edu Prof. Dustin J. Tyler Department of Biomedical Engineering Case Western Reserve University Euclid Avenue Room 309 Wickenden Building Cleveland, OH Phone: Fax: dustin.tyler@case.edu Capadona CV - Page 5