Christopher Hernandez

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Professor in Residence, Bioengineering, UC Berkeley Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and Bioengineering & Therapeutic Sciences, UCSF Director, Health Innovations Via Engineering (HIVE), UCSF

Email: christopher.hernandez@ucsf.edu

For more information, see: https://www.hernandezresearch.com/

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Dr. Hernandez’s research in biomechanics examines the musculoskeletal system, microscopic organisms and interactions between microbes and materials. Current projects include understanding how the microbiome influences bone and infection of total joint replacements, how bacteria are influenced by mechanical stress and strain, and engineered living materials.