I specialize in the engineering and characterization of novel biomaterials designed to solve the most critical hurdles in wound healing and drug delivery. My work focuses on taking complex material science challenges from early stage R&D towards a viable, scalable medical product. By combining technical expertise in advanced material characterization and therapeutic stabilization with experience in early-stage R&D and product development, I have demonstrated the ability to successfully manage complex projects. In my 16 years at Luna Labs, I have managed over $14M in funding across the biomaterial development space, including the development of a sprayable hydrogel for adhesion prevention that we are transitioning through FDA as a Class III device. https://www.linkedin.com/in/lcostella/