Mark Ehrensberger PhD
Mark Ehrensberger
PhD
Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering
Department of Biomedical Engineering
Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Education and Training:
- PhD, Bioengineering, Syracuse University (2008)
- MS, Bioengineering, Syracuse University (2002)
- BS, Bioengineering, Syracuse University (2000)
Awards and Honors:
- Young Investigators Initiative, US Bone and Joint Decade (2008)
Research Expertise:
- Applied orthopedic biomechanics
- Corrosion and biocompatibility of metallic orthopedic biomaterials
UB 2020 Strategic Strengths:
- Health and Wellness Across the Lifespan
Grants and Sponsored Research:
- July 2013–June 2014
Testing and Development of Orthopedic Proprietary Products
Greatbatch Medical and UB Center for Advanced Biomedical and Bioengineering Technology
Role: Principal Investigator
$99,605 - 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 - July 2012–June 2013
Testing and Development of Orthopedic Proprietary Products
Greatbatch Medical and UB Center for Advanced Biomedical and Bioengineering Technology
Role: Principal Investigator
$86,836 - July 2011–June 2012
Testing and Development of Orthopedic Proprietary Products
Greatbatch Medical and UB Center for Advanced Biomedical and Bioengineering Technology
Role: Principal Investigator
$113,000 - 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
Journal Articles:
- Brooks EK, Brooks RP, Ehrensberger MT, Ehrensberger M. Effects of simulated inflammation on the corrosion of 316L stainless steel. Mater Sci Eng C Mater Biol Appl. 2017; 71.
- Canty M, Luke-Marshall N, Campagnari A, Ehrensberger M. Cathodic voltage-controlled electrical stimulation of titanium for prevention of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and Acinetobacter baumannii biofilm infections. Acta Biomater. 2017; 48.
- Kim H, Prasad S, Ehrensberger M, Gibson M, Monaco E. Biomaterial properties of titanium in dentistry. Journal of Oral Biosciences. 2015; 57(4).
- Dyskin E, Marzo JM, Howard C, Ehrensberger M. A biomechanical analysis of a single-row suture anchor fixation of a large bony bankart lesion. Arthroscopy. 2014; 30(12).
- Brooks E, Tobias M, Krautsak K, Ehrensberger M. The influence of cathodic polarization and simulated inflammation on titanium electrochemistry. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater. 2014; 102(7).
- Ehrensberger M, Hohman, Donald, Duncan, Kurt, Howard, Craig, Bisson LJ. Biomechanical Comparison of Femoral Fixation Devices for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Using a Novel Test Method. Clinical Biomechanics. 2013; 28(2).
- Marzo JM, Ehrensberger M, Gurske-dePerio J, Hein C. Effects of medial meniscal posterior horn avulsion and repair on meniscal displacement.. Knee. 2011; 18(3).
- Ehrensberger MT, Gilbert JL. The effect of scanning electrochemical potential on the short-term impedance of commercially pure titanium in simulated biological conditions. J Biomed Mater Res A. 2010; 94(3).
- Ehrensberger MT, Gilbert JL, Ehrensberger M. A time-based potential step analysis of electrochemical impedance incorporating a constant phase element: a study of commercially pure titanium in phosphate buffered saline. J Biomed Mater Res A. 2010; 93(2).
- Ehrensberger MT, Gilbert JL. The effect of static applied potential on the 24-hour impedance behavior of commercially pure titanium in simulated biological conditions. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater. 2010; 93(1).
- Ehrensberger M. “Titanium is NOT “the Most Biocompatible Metal” Under Cathodic Potential: The Relationship Between Voltage and MC3T3 Pre-Osteoblast Behavior on Electrically Polarized cpTi Surfaces”. Journal of Biomedical Materials Research. 2010; 93A.
- Ehrensberger M. “Influence of Suture Material on the Biomechanical Behavior of Suture-Tendon Specimens”. The American Journal of Sports Medicine. 2008; 36(5).
- Ehrensberger M. Is It Safe to Perform Aggressive Rehabilitation After Distal Biceps Tendon Repair Using the Modified 2-Incision Approach?: A Biomechanical Study. The American Journal of Sports Medicine. 2007; 35(12).
Presentations:
- "Biodegradable Magnesium-9%Aluminum-1% Zinc Alloy Displays Effective Inhibition of Acinetobacter baumannii Biofilm Formation" Corrosion and Biocompatibility of Biomedical Alloys and Implant Devices, Research in Progress Symposium , NACE/Corrosion 2013 (2013)
- "Surface Characterization of Magnesium-Based Orthopedic Implant Alloy" Corrosion and Biocompatibility of Biomedical Alloys and Implant Devices, Research in Progress Symposium , NACE/Corrosion 2013. (2013)
- "Cathodic Voltage Controlled Stimulation of Titanium Modulates Acinetobacter Baumannii Biofilms" 59th Annual Meeting of the Orthopedic Research Society 2013 (2013)
- "Comparision of Two Glenoid Component Cementing Techniques Using Real-time Tracking of Rocking-Horse Loosening" 59th Annual Meeting of the Orthopedic Research Society 2013 (2013)
- "Electrical Eradication of Orthopaedic Biofilm Infections, Infectious Disease Research Seminar, Department of Medicine" SUNY Buffalo (2012)
- "Electrical Stimulation: A “potential” Antimicrobial Strategy for Osseointegrated Prostheses, Orthopaedic Surgery Grand Rounds, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery" SUNY Buffalo (2012)
- "Electrical Stimulation of Titanium For Eradication of Acinetobacter Baumannii Biofilms" Military Health System Research Symposium 2012 (2012)
- "Electrical Eradication of Orthopaedic Biofilm Infections" Greatbatch Medical, Clarence, NY (2012)
- "Biological Implications of Fretting Corrosion of Modular Joint Replacements" Biomaterials Technical Committee, National Association of Corrosion Engineers (2012)
- "Biomechanical Comparison of ACL Reconstruction Femoral Anchors Using a Novel Test Method" 58th Annual Meeting of the Orthopedic Research Society 2012. (2012)
- "Biomechanical Comparison of ACL Reconstruction Femoral Anchors Using a Novel Test Method, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Research Seminar" SUNY Buffalo (2012)
- "Orthopaedic Biomechanics and Biomaterials Research Overview, Life Sciences Commercialization Lecture Series" UB Center for Advanced Biomedical and Bioengineering Technology/ New York State Foundation for Science, Technology, and Innovation (2012)
- "Acinetobacter baumannii Biofilm Formation on Standard and New Generation Orthopaedic Metals" The Stevens Conference on Bacteria-Material Interactions 2011 (2011)
- "Corrosion of Bioresorbable Magnesium Alloy (AZ91D) in pH-Buffered, Osteogenic Culture Medium" Society for Biomaterials Annual Meeting 2011 (2011)
- "Electrochemical and Biological Interactions on Orthopaedic Metal Surfaces, Department of Biomedical Engineering Research Seminar" SUNY Buffalo (2011)
- "The Biomechanics of Glenoid Component Loosening, Department of Orthopedic Surgery Research Seminar" Upstate Medical University (2010)
- "The Role of Electrochemistry in Titanium Biocompatibility, Department of Orthopedic Surgery Research Seminar" Rush University (2010)
- "The Effect of Fracture Severity and Fill Volume on the Mechanical Properties of Osteoporotic Vertebral Bodies Following Vertebroplasty Using High Viscosity Bone Cement" 56th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society 2010 (2010)
- "Electrochemical Thresholds for Pre-Osteoblast Behavior on Electrically Polarized cpTi: Implications for Modular Implant Fretting Corrosion" Bone and Joint Decade Global Network Conference 2009 (2009)
- "Titanium is NOT the Most Biocompatible Material Under Cathodic Polarization, Department of Biomedical Engineering Research Seminar" SUNY Downstate (2009)
- "Titanium is NOT the Most Biocompatible Material Under Cathodic Polarization, Restorative Dentistry Department Research Seminar" SUNY Buffalo (2009)
- "Electrochemical Thresholds for Pre-Osteoblast Behavior on Electrically Polarized cpTi: Implications for Modular Implant Fretting Corrosion" 55th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society 2009 (2009)
- "The In-Vitro Response of Pre-Osteoblast Cells Cultured on Electrically Polarized Titanium: Implications for Fretting Corrosion of Modular Joint Replacements" Gordon Research Conference-Bioelectrochemistry 2008 (2008)
- "Potential Step Impedance Analysis of Titanium in PBS and Biological Media as a Function of Voltage and Time" Proceedings of the 211th Electrochemical Society Meeting (2007)
Service Activities:
- Department of Biomedical Engineering Faculty Search Committee; Chair (2012–2013)
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Research Committee; Chair (2012)
- Corrosion and Biocompatibility of Biomedical Alloys and Implant Devices, Research in Progress Symposium, NACE International Annual Meeting 2; Co-Chair (2012–2013)
- Department of Biomedical Engineering Chairman Search Committee; Member (2012)
- Capitol Hill Advocate, US Bone and Joint Decade
- Syracuse University Biomaterials Day Conference; Judge