Caroline N. Dealy
Associate Professor, Department of Craniofacial Sciences, UConn School of Dental Medicine
Elected to the Academy in 2024
Education
University of New Hampshire, 1984, BS, Biology; UConn, 1989, PhD, Molecular & Cell Biology
Professional Area(s)
Research in cartilage biology, stem cells, biomedical engineering, and orthopedic solutions to cartilage repair; startup entrepreneur, inventor, and state innovation ecosystem builder and leader
Citation
For seminal observations about cartilage stem cells that led to new understanding that forms the basis for innovative therapeutic approaches and is now pioneering the approaches for patients with arthritis; and for teaching and mentoring that have inspired students at all levels to careers in science, medicine and as entrepreneurs. Key member of the State’s innovation ecosystem.