Nelly Andarawis-Puri

Nelly Andarawis-Puri is a Professor in the Mechanical Engineering department at Cornell University. Her research focuses on tendon biology, specifically the structural and regulatory role of the extracellular matrix in tendinopathy and tendon healing. Her lab investigates the mechanisms underlying impaired healing of ruptured tendons and the pathogenesis of tendinopathy. Dr. Andarawis-Puri's work bridges basic science and translational applications in tendon research. Her research interests include the evaluation of key factors contributing to tendon dysfunction and repair.

Nelly Andarawis-Puri is a Professor in Tendon Orthopaedics, focusing on the biomechanics and regeneration of tendons. Her research explores the molecular and structural mechanisms of tendon fatigue, repair, and regeneration, with an emphasis on the role of the extracellular matrix in mechanotransduction and healing. She investigates the effects of mechanical loading on tendon damage, the interactions between supraspinatus and infraspinatus tendons, and the influence of fatigue on tendon mechanical properties. Her work also includes the development of in vivo models for studying tendon healing and the application of advanced imaging techniques like nano-computed tomography to enhance musculoskeletal research.