Martine LaBerge, Ph.D.
Department Chair and Professor of Bioengineering
D.E.C. Health Sciences, 1979 College of Jonquiere, Quebec
B.S. Biological Sciences, 1983 Univ. of Montreal, Quebec
M.A.Sc./B.S. Mech. Engineering & Biomedical Engineering,
1985 University of Montreal, Ecole Polytechnique
Ph.D. Biomedical Engineering, 1988 Univ. of Montreal, Quebec
Postdoctorate Mechanical Engineering & Tribology,
1990 Univ. of Waterloo, Ontario
B.S. Biological Sciences, 1983 Univ. of Montreal, Quebec
M.A.Sc./B.S. Mech. Engineering & Biomedical Engineering,
1985 University of Montreal, Ecole PolytechniquePh.D. Biomedical Engineering, 1988 Univ. of Montreal, Quebec
Postdoctorate Mechanical Engineering & Tribology,
1990 Univ. of Waterloo, OntarioResearch Interests
Biomaterials,
Biomechanics,Vascular Engineering
Tribology, Orthopaedics, Medical Devices
Tribology, Orthopaedics, Medical Devices
Email:
Office: 401-2 Rhodes Research Center
Phone: 864.656.5557
Office: 401-2 Rhodes Research Center
Phone: 864.656.5557
Honors, Awards, and Professional Activities
Elected Fellow, American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering, March 2006Elected President-Elect, Society For Biomaterials, April 2007 (President term for 2007-08)Faculty Mentor of the Year Award, Clemson University, December 2002Researcher of the Year Award, Sigma Xi, Research Honor Society, Clemson University,
April 2002Outstanding Woman Faculty Award, Clemson University, March 2001Murray Stokely Award for Excellence in Engineering Teaching, Clemson University, April 1999Scientific Program Chair, 25th Annual meeting of the Society For Biomaterials, Providence RI, April 28 to May 2, 1999Editorial Board Member, Lubrication Science Journal, September 2005 to presentExecutive Editor, Biomaterials Forum, May 2000 to December 2005Editorial Board Member, Journal of Biomedical Materials Research. May 1996 to presentCurrent Research
Tribology and Surface Engineering
Dr.
LaBerge's research
expertise is
focused on the
tribological
evaluation and characterization
of natural
and artificial surfaces
used in the
design of implants for
orthopaedic
and vascular applications.
Her laboratory
addresses fundamental
lubrication
and wear problems
encountered with
artificial tribological
models. Boundary
lubrication and
elastohydrodynamic
lubrication
are especially targeted
through the
design of alternative
bearing surfaces.
Reciprocating
friction and
wear tables are used
to characterize
material properties,
and knee joint
simulators
to evaluate device
performance.
Her laboratory is also
equipped with
non-contact surface profilometers
(Topo-3D and
NT 2000 by Wyko
Corp.) for topographical
analyses and
Stanmore Knee
Joint Simulators.
Current research projects include the investigation of the wear performance of total knee joint replacements, total knee joint design and dynamic contact mechanics, effect of phospholipidic boundary lubrication on sub-surface failure of natural and artificial materials, the use of elastomeric composites as alternative bearing surfaces, the effect of artificial lubricant rheology on the wear of tested materials, the tribology of vascular implants and their effect on restenosis and smooth muscle cell biochemical response, and surface design for lubrication improvement.
Current research projects include the investigation of the wear performance of total knee joint replacements, total knee joint design and dynamic contact mechanics, effect of phospholipidic boundary lubrication on sub-surface failure of natural and artificial materials, the use of elastomeric composites as alternative bearing surfaces, the effect of artificial lubricant rheology on the wear of tested materials, the tribology of vascular implants and their effect on restenosis and smooth muscle cell biochemical response, and surface design for lubrication improvement.
Tribology of Vascular Implants
Through the Laboratory of Vascular Research, a collaborative effort with the Department of Surgery at the Greenville Hospital System, the tribology of vascular implants and their effect on restenosis and smooth muscle cell biochemical response are evaluated. New endovascular stent materials and coating materials are developed in an effort to prevent vascular restenosis following stenting procedures. Surface design for lubrication improvement is also emphasized.
Recent Publications
M. LaBerge - Curriculum Vitae
Hemmer, J. Drews, M, Matthews, M, LaBerge, M. Sterilization of bacterial spores by using Supercriticial Carbon Diaoxide and Hydrogen Peroxide. Journal of Biomedical Materials Research (part B. In press -2006 Jul 12; [Epub ahead of print]
DesJardins I, Aurora A, Tanner SL, Pace TB, Acampora KB, LaBerge M. Increased total knee arthroplasty ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene wear using a clinically relevant hyaluronic acid simulator lubricant. Proc Inst Mech Eng [H]. 2006 Jul;220(5):609-23
Aurora A, DesJardins JD, Joseph PF, LaBerge M. Effect of lubricant composition on the fatigue properties of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene for total knee replacement. Proc Inst Mech Eng [H]. 2006 May;220 (4):541-51.
Clark, AC, Ho, SP, *LaBerge, M. Conductive composite of UHMWPE and CB as a dynamic contact analysis sensor. Tribology International, Volume 39, Issue 11, November 2006, Pages 1327-1335.
Gevaert MR, *LaBerge M, Gordon JM, et al. The quantification of physiologically relevant cross-shear wear phenomena on orthopedic bearing materials using the MAX-shear wear testing system. Journal of Tribology, 127 (4): 740-749, 2005.
