The University of Queensland

Biomaterials and regenerative medicine in ophthalmology

Traian Chirila ed. (2010). Biomaterials and regenerative medicine in ophthalmology. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Woodhead Publishing.

An introduction to ophthalmic biomaterials and their application through tissue engineering and regenerative medicine

Chirila, T. V. (2010). An introduction to ophthalmic biomaterials and their application through tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Biomaterials and regenerative medicine in ophthalmology. (pp. 1-13) edited by Traian Chirila. Boca Raton ; Oxford: CRC Press ; Woodhead.

Development of tissue-engineered membranes for the culture and transplantation of retinal pigment epithelial cells

Kwan, A. S. L., Chirila, T. V. and Cheng, S. (2010). Development of tissue-engineered membranes for the culture and transplantation of retinal pigment epithelial cells. Biomaterials and regenerative medicine in ophthalmology. (pp. 390-408) edited by Traian Chirila. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Woodhead Publishing.

Reconstruction of the ocular surface using biomaterials

Chirila, T. V., Hirst, L. W., Barnard, Z., Zainuddin, Z., Harkin, D. G. and Schwab, I. R. (2010). Reconstruction of the ocular surface using biomaterials. Biomaterials and regenerative medicine in ophthalmology. (pp. 213-242) edited by Traian Chirila. Boca Raton ; Oxford: CRC Press ; Woodhead.

The effect of synthetic conditions on the free volume of poly (2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate) as studied by 1H NMR, 129 Xe NMR, and position annihilation spectroscopy

Vacroe, K. M., Blakey, I., Chirila, T. V., Hill, A. J. and Whittaker, A. K. (2007). The effect of synthetic conditions on the free volume of poly (2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate) as studied by 1H NMR, 129 Xe NMR, and position annihilation spectroscopy. New approaches in biomedical spectroscopy. (pp. 391-409) edited by Katrin Kneipp, Ricardo Aroca, Harald Kneipp and Edeline Wentrup-Byrne. Washington, D.C., U.S.A.: American Chemical Society. doi: 10.1021/bk-2007-0963.ch024

Corneal implants

Chirila, Traian V. and Hicks, Celia R. (2004). Corneal implants. Encyclopedia of biomaterials and biomedical engineering. (pp. 392-398) edited by Gary E. Wnek and Gary L. Bowlin. New York, U.S.A.: Marcel Dekker.

Therapeutic strategies based on non-ionizing radiation to prevent venous neointimal hyperplasia: the relevance for stenosed arteriovenous fistula, and the role of vascular compliance

Russu, Eliza, Arbanasi, Emil-Marian, Chirila, Traian V. and Muresan, Adrian V. (2024). Therapeutic strategies based on non-ionizing radiation to prevent venous neointimal hyperplasia: the relevance for stenosed arteriovenous fistula, and the role of vascular compliance. Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine, 11 ARTN 1356671. doi: 10.3389/fcvm.2024.1356671

Ex-vivo Mechanical Augmentation of Human Saphenous Vein Graft By UV-A Irradiation in Emergency Vascular Reconstruction - Preliminary Results

Arbanasi, Emil-Marian, Suzuki, Shuko, Ciucanu, Claudiu Constantin, Muresan, Adrian Vasile, Cosarca, Catalin Mircea, Chirila, Traian Vasile, Ion, Alexandru Petru, Arbanasi, Eliza-Mihaela, Harpa, Marius Mihai and Russu, Eliza (2023). Ex-vivo Mechanical Augmentation of Human Saphenous Vein Graft By UV-A Irradiation in Emergency Vascular Reconstruction - Preliminary Results. Journal of Cardiovascular Emergencies, 9 (3), 59-64. doi: 10.2478/jce-2023-0012

Exogenous crosslinking of tendons as a strategy for mechanical augmentation and repair: a narrative review

Fofiu, Alexandru, Tripon, Robert G., Băţagă, Tiberiu and Chirilă, Traian V. (2023). Exogenous crosslinking of tendons as a strategy for mechanical augmentation and repair: a narrative review. Orthopedic Research and Reviews, 15, 165-173. doi: 10.2147/ORR.S421106

Computed Tomography Angiography Markers and Intraluminal Thrombus Morphology as Predictors of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Rupture

Arbănași, Emil Marian, Mureșan, Adrian Vasile, Coșarcă, Cătălin Mircea, Arbănași, Eliza Mihaela, Niculescu, Raluca, Voidăzan, Septimiu Toader, Ivănescu, Adrian Dumitru, Hălmaciu, Ioana, Filep, Rareș Cristian, Mărginean, Lucian, Suzuki, Shuko, Chirilă, Traian V., Kaller, Réka and Russu, Eliza (2022). Computed Tomography Angiography Markers and Intraluminal Thrombus Morphology as Predictors of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Rupture. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19 (23) 15961, 1-13. doi: 10.3390/ijerph192315961

Study of the antioxidative effects of Bombyx mori silk sericin in cultures of murine retinal photoreceptor cells

Suzuki, Shuko, Sakiragaoglu, Onur and Chirila, Traian V. (2022). Study of the antioxidative effects of Bombyx mori silk sericin in cultures of murine retinal photoreceptor cells. Molecules, 27 (14) 4635. doi: 10.3390/molecules27144635

Surgical adhesives based on silk fibroin: a critical account of past and current research

Chirila, Traian V. (2022). Surgical adhesives based on silk fibroin: a critical account of past and current research. International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives, 114 103109, 103109. doi: 10.1016/j.ijadhadh.2022.103109

Photocrosslinking of Adventitial Collagen in the Porcine Abdominal Aorta: A Preliminary Approach to a Strategy for Prevention of Aneurysmal Rupture

Chirila, Traian V. and Suzuki, Shuko (2022). Photocrosslinking of Adventitial Collagen in the Porcine Abdominal Aorta: A Preliminary Approach to a Strategy for Prevention of Aneurysmal Rupture. Designs, 6 (1) 5, 1-14. doi: 10.3390/designs6010005

Membranes prepared from recombinant rgd-silk fibroin as substrates for human corneal cells

Nili, Elham, Harkin, Damien G., Dawson, Rebecca A., Richardson, Neil A., Suzuki, Shuko and Chirila, Traian V. (2021). Membranes prepared from recombinant rgd-silk fibroin as substrates for human corneal cells. Molecules, 26 (22) 6810. doi: 10.3390/molecules26226810

Poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate) hydrogels doped with copper nanoparticles

Praveen, Suzuki, Shuko, Carson, Christine F., Moggach, Stephen A., Saunders, Martin, Clode, Peta L., Myers, Matthew, Chirila, Traian V. and Baker, Murray V. (2021). Poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate) hydrogels doped with copper nanoparticles. Journal of Nanoparticle Research, 23 (7) 150. doi: 10.1007/s11051-021-05281-7

A study of the permeation and water-structuring behavioural properties of PEG modified hydrated silk fibroin membranes

Mann, Aisling, Lydon, Fiona, Tighe, Brian J., Suzuki, Shuko and Chirila, Traian V. (2021). A study of the permeation and water-structuring behavioural properties of PEG modified hydrated silk fibroin membranes. Biomedical Physics and Engineering Express, 7 (4) 045002, 1-14. doi: 10.1088/2057-1976/abfd82

Poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate) hydrogels doped with gold nanoparticles for surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy

Praveen, Suzuki, Shuko, Blakey, Idriss, Clode, Peta L., Saunders, Martin, Myers, Matthew B., Chirila, Traian V. and Baker, Murray V. (2021). Poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate) hydrogels doped with gold nanoparticles for surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy. ACS Applied Nano Materials, 4 (5), 5577-5589. doi: 10.1021/acsanm.1c01086

Oxygen permeability of silk fibroin hydrogels and their use as materials for contact lenses: a purposeful analysis

Chirila, Traian V. (2021). Oxygen permeability of silk fibroin hydrogels and their use as materials for contact lenses: a purposeful analysis. Gels, 7 (2) 58, 1-12. doi: 10.3390/gels7020058

Transparent, pliable, antimicrobial hydrogels for ocular wound dressings

Liu, Tao, Bolle, Eleonore C.L., Chirila, Traian V., Buck, Marion, Jonas, Daniel, Suzuki, Shuko, Smith, Tai, Prasad Shastri, V., Dargaville, Tim R. and Forget, Aurelien (2020). Transparent, pliable, antimicrobial hydrogels for ocular wound dressings. Applied Sciences, 10 (21) 7548, 1-11. doi: 10.3390/app10217548

Poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate) sponges doped with Ag nanoparticles as antibacterial agents

Praveen, Suzuki, Shuko, Carson, Christine F., Saunders, Martin, Clode, Peta L., Myers, Matthew, Chirila, Traian V. and Baker, Murray V. (2020). Poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate) sponges doped with Ag nanoparticles as antibacterial agents. ACS Applied Nano Materials, 3 (2), 1630-1639. doi: 10.1021/acsanm.9b02384

Growth of human and sheep corneal endothelial cell layers on biomaterial membranes

Walshe, Jennifer, Abdulsalam, Najla Al Khaled, Suzuki, Shuko, Chirila, Traian V. and Harkin, Damien G. (2020). Growth of human and sheep corneal endothelial cell layers on biomaterial membranes. Journal of Visualized Experiments, 2020 (156) e60762. doi: 10.3791/60762

Optimization of silk fibroin membranes for retinal implantation

Suzuki, Shuko, Shadforth, Audra M.A., McLenachan, Samuel, Zhang, Dan, Chen, Shang-Chih, Walshe, Jennifer, Lidgerwood, Grace E., Pébay, Alice, Chirila, Traian V., Chen, Fred K. and Harkin, Damien G. (2019). Optimization of silk fibroin membranes for retinal implantation. Materials Science and Engineering C, 105 110131, 110131. doi: 10.1016/j.msec.2019.110131

Biomaterials in gastroenterology: a critical overview

Goldis, Adrian, Goldis, Ramona and Chirila, Traian V. (2019). Biomaterials in gastroenterology: a critical overview. Medicina (Lithuania), 55 (11) 734, 734. doi: 10.3390/medicina55110734

Further investigations on the crosslinking of tarsal collagen as a treatment for eyelid laxity: optimizing the procedure in animal tissue

Smith, Tai M., Suzuki, Shuko, Sabat, Nestor, Rayner, Cassie L., Harkin, Damien G. and Chirila, Traian V. (2019). Further investigations on the crosslinking of tarsal collagen as a treatment for eyelid laxity: optimizing the procedure in animal tissue. Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 35 (6), 600-603. doi: 10.1097/IOP.0000000000001413

Photochemically induced crosslinking of tarsal collagen as a treatment for eyelid laxity: assessing potentiality in animal tissue

Smith, Tai M., Suzuki, Shuko, Cronin, Brendan G., Haghighatpanah, Mohammadreza, Petcu, Eugen B., Philippa, Christopher J. and Chirila, Traian V. (2018). Photochemically induced crosslinking of tarsal collagen as a treatment for eyelid laxity: assessing potentiality in animal tissue. Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 34 (5), 477-482. doi: 10.1097/IOP.0000000000001063

3D printing strategies for peripheral nerve regeneration

Petcu, Eugen B., Midha, Rajiv, McColl, Erin, Popa-Wagner, Aurel, Chirila, Traian V. and Dalton, Paul D. (2018). 3D printing strategies for peripheral nerve regeneration. Biofabrication, 10 (3) 032001, 032001. doi: 10.1088/1758-5090/aaaf50

Effect of changes in the surface chemistry and topography of poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate) on the in vitro attachment of human corneal epithelial cells

Santander Borrego, Miriem, Chirila, Traian V., Shadforth, Audra M., Whittaker, Andrew K. and Blakey, Idriss (2017). Effect of changes in the surface chemistry and topography of poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate) on the in vitro attachment of human corneal epithelial cells. Journal of Bioactive and Compatible Polymers, 33 (3), 321-331. doi: 10.1177/0883911517744572

A Bruch's membrane substitute fabricated from silk fibroin supports the function of retinal pigment epithelial cells in vitro

Shadforth, Audra M. A., Suzuki, Shuko, Theodoropoulos, Christina, Richardson, Neil A., Chirila, Traian V. and Harkin, Damien G. (2017). A Bruch's membrane substitute fabricated from silk fibroin supports the function of retinal pigment epithelial cells in vitro. Journal of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, 11 (6), 1915-1924. doi: 10.1002/term.2089

A comparative investigation of Bombyx mori silk fibroin hydrogels generated by chemical and enzymatic cross-linking

Chirila, Traian V., Suzuki, Shuko and Papolla, Chloe (2017). A comparative investigation of Bombyx mori silk fibroin hydrogels generated by chemical and enzymatic cross-linking. Biotechnology and Applied Biochemistry, 64 (6), 771-781. doi: 10.1002/bab.1552

Hydrogels with lotus leaf topography: investigating surface properties and cell adhesion

Santander-Borrego, Miriem, Taran, Elena, Shadforth, Audra M. A., Whittaker, Andrew K., Chirila, Traian V. and Blakey, Idriss (2017). Hydrogels with lotus leaf topography: investigating surface properties and cell adhesion. Langmuir, 33 (2), 485-493. doi: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.6b03547

Characterization of Bombyx mori and Antheraea pernyi silk fibroins and their blends as potential biomaterials

Suzuki, Shuko, Chirila, Traian V. and Edwards, Grant A. (2016). Characterization of Bombyx mori and Antheraea pernyi silk fibroins and their blends as potential biomaterials. Progress in Biomaterials, 5 (3-4), 193-198. doi: 10.1007/s40204-016-0057-3

Further development of silk sericin as a biomaterial: comparative investigation of the procedures for its isolation from Bombyx mori silk cocoons

Chirila, Traian V., Suzuki, Shuko and McKirdy, Natalie C. (2016). Further development of silk sericin as a biomaterial: comparative investigation of the procedures for its isolation from Bombyx mori silk cocoons. Progress in Biomaterials, 5 (2), 135-145. doi: 10.1007/s40204-016-0052-8

Evaluation of the AlgerBrush II rotating burr as a tool for inducing ocular surface failure in the New Zealand White rabbit

Li, Fiona J., Nili, Elham, Lau, Cora, Richardson, Neil A., Walshe, Jennifer, Barnett, Nigel L., Cronin, Brendan G., Hirst, Lawrence W., Schwab, Ivan R., Chirila, Traian V. and Harkin, Damien G. (2016). Evaluation of the AlgerBrush II rotating burr as a tool for inducing ocular surface failure in the New Zealand White rabbit. Experimental Eye Research, 147, 1-11. doi: 10.1016/j.exer.2016.04.005

Isolation of microvascular endothelial cells from cadaveric corneal limbus

Gillies, Peter J., Bray, Laura J., Richardson, Neil A., Chirila, Traian V. and Harkin, Damien G. (2015). Isolation of microvascular endothelial cells from cadaveric corneal limbus. Experimental Eye Research, 131, 20-28. doi: 10.1016/j.exer.2014.12.008

Click functionalization of methacrylate-based hydrogels and their cellular response

Santander-Borrego, Miriem, Green, David W., Chirila, Traian V., Whittaker, Andrew K. and Blakey, Idriss (2014). Click functionalization of methacrylate-based hydrogels and their cellular response. Journal of Polymer Science Part A: Polymer Chemistry, 52 (13), 1781-1789. doi: 10.1002/pola.27183

Assessment of freestanding membranes prepared from Antheraea pernyi silk fibroin as a potential vehicle for corneal epithelial cell transplantation

Hogerheyde, Thomas A., Suzuki, Shuko, Stephenson, Sally A., Richardson, Neil A., Chirila, Traian V., Harkin, Damien G. and Bray, Laura J. (2014). Assessment of freestanding membranes prepared from Antheraea pernyi silk fibroin as a potential vehicle for corneal epithelial cell transplantation. Biomedical Materials (Bristol), 9 (2) 025016, 025016. doi: 10.1088/1748-6041/9/2/025016

Hydrogen-bonded supramolecular polymers as self-healing hydrogels: Effect of a bulky adamantyl substituent in the ureido-pyrimidinone monomer

Chirila, Traian V., Lee, Hui Hui, Oddon, Mathieu, Nieuwenhuizen, Marko M. L., Blakey, Idriss and Nicholson, Timothy M (2014). Hydrogen-bonded supramolecular polymers as self-healing hydrogels: Effect of a bulky adamantyl substituent in the ureido-pyrimidinone monomer. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 131 (4) 39932, n/a-n/a. doi: 10.1002/app.39932

Improving the cellular invasion into PHEMA sponges by incorporation of the RGD peptide ligand: The use of copolymerization as a means to functionalize PHEMA sponges

Paterson, Stefan M., Shadforth, Audra M.A., Shaw, Jeremy A., Brown, David H., Chirila, Traian V. and Baker, Murray V. (2013). Improving the cellular invasion into PHEMA sponges by incorporation of the RGD peptide ligand: The use of copolymerization as a means to functionalize PHEMA sponges. Materials Science and Engineering C, 33 (8), 4917-4922. doi: 10.1016/j.msec.2013.08.011

Evaluation of silk sericin as a biomaterial: in vitro growth of human corneal limbal epithelial cells on Bombyx mori sericin membranes

Chirila, Traian V., Suzuki, Shuko, Bray, Laura J., Barnett, Nigel L. and Harkin, Damien G. (2013). Evaluation of silk sericin as a biomaterial: in vitro growth of human corneal limbal epithelial cells on Bombyx mori sericin membranes. Progress in Biomaterials, 2 (14), 1-10. doi: 10.1186/2194-0517-2-14

Effect of the sterilization method on the properties of Bombyx mori silk fibroin films

George, Karina A., Shadforth, Audra M. A., Chirila, Traian V., Laurent, Matthieu J., Stephenson, Sally-Anne, Edwards, Grant A., Madden, Peter W., Hutmacher, Dietmar W. and Harkin, Damien G. (2013). Effect of the sterilization method on the properties of Bombyx mori silk fibroin films. Materials Science and Engineering: C, 33 (2), 668-674. doi: 10.1016/j.msec.2012.10.016

Laser scanning confocal microscopy versus scanning electron microscopy for characterization of polymer morphology: sample preparation drastically distorts morphologies of poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate)-based hydrogels

Paterson, Stefan M., Casadio, Ylenia S., Brown, David H., Shaw, Jeremy A., Chirila, Traian V. and Baker, Murray V. (2013). Laser scanning confocal microscopy versus scanning electron microscopy for characterization of polymer morphology: sample preparation drastically distorts morphologies of poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate)-based hydrogels. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 127 (6), 4296-4304. doi: 10.1002/app.38034

The synthesis and degradation of collagenase-degradable poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate)-based hydrogels and sponges for potential applications as scaffolds in tissue engineering

Paterson, Stefan M., Shadforth, Audra M. A., Brown, David H., Madden, Peter W., Chirila, Traian V. and Baker, Murray V. (2012). The synthesis and degradation of collagenase-degradable poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate)-based hydrogels and sponges for potential applications as scaffolds in tissue engineering. Materials Science and Engineering C: Materials for Biological Applications, 32 (8), 2536-2544. doi: 10.1016/j.msec.2012.07.037

Sequential homo-interpenetrating polymer networks of poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate): synthesis, characterization, and calcium uptake

Chirila, Traian V., George, Karina A., Abdul Ghafor, Wael A., Pas, Steven J. and Hill, Anita J. (2012). Sequential homo-interpenetrating polymer networks of poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate): synthesis, characterization, and calcium uptake. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 126 (Supp. 2), E455-E466. doi: 10.1002/app.36824

Silk fibroin in ocular surface reconstruction: what is its potential as a biomaterial in ophthalmics?

Harkin, Damien G. and Chirila, Traian V. (2012). Silk fibroin in ocular surface reconstruction: what is its potential as a biomaterial in ophthalmics?. Future Medicinal Chemistry, 4 (17), 2145-2147. doi: 10.4155/FMC.12.155

Effects of crosslink density on hydrolytic degradation of poly(L-lactide)-based networks

George, Karina A., Chirila, Traian V. and Wentrup-Byrne, Edeline (2012). Effects of crosslink density on hydrolytic degradation of poly(L-lactide)-based networks. Polymer Degradation and Stability, 97 (6), 964-971. doi: 10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2012.03.017

Synthesis of poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate) sponges via activators regenerated by electron-transfer atom-transfer radical polymerization

Paterson, Stefan M., Brown, David H., Shaw, Jeremy A., Chirila, Traian V. and Baker, Murray V. (2012). Synthesis of poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate) sponges via activators regenerated by electron-transfer atom-transfer radical polymerization. Australian Journal of Chemistry, 65 (7), 931-934. doi: 10.1071/CH12161

The cultivation of human retinal pigment epithelial cells on Bombyx mori silk fibroin

Shadforth, Audra M. A., George, Karina A., Kwan, Anthony S., Chirila, Traian V. and Harkin, Damien G. (2012). The cultivation of human retinal pigment epithelial cells on Bombyx mori silk fibroin. Biomaterials, 33 (16), 4110-4117. doi: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2012.02.040

A dual-layer silk fibroin scaffold for reconstructing the human corneal limbus

Bray, Laura J., George, Karina A., Hutmacher, Dietmar W., Chirila, Traian V. and Harkin, Damien G. (2012). A dual-layer silk fibroin scaffold for reconstructing the human corneal limbus. Biomaterials, 33 (13), 3529-3538. doi: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2012.01.045

Carbohydrate-based crosslinking agents: Potential use in hydrogels

Paterson, Stefan M., Clark, Jasper, Stubbs, Keith A., Chirila, Traian V. and Baker, Murray V. (2011). Carbohydrate-based crosslinking agents: Potential use in hydrogels. Journal of Polymer Science Part A: Polymer Chemistry, 49 (20), 4312-4315. doi: 10.1002/pola.24892

Multiple hydrogen-bonded complexes based on 2-ureido-4[1H]-pyrimidinone: A theoretical study

Sun, Hao, Lee, Hui Hui, Bakey, Idriss, Dargaville, Bronwin, Chirila, Traian V., Whittaker, Andrew K. and Smith, Sean C. (2011). Multiple hydrogen-bonded complexes based on 2-ureido-4[1H]-pyrimidinone: A theoretical study. Journal of Physical Chemistry B, 115 (38), 11053-11062. doi: 10.1021/jp2061305

Human corneal epithelial equivalents constructed on Bombyx mori silk fibroin membranes

Bray, Laura J., George, Karina A., Ainscough, S. Louise, Hutmacher, Dietmar W., Chirila, Traian V. and Harkin, Damien G. (2011). Human corneal epithelial equivalents constructed on Bombyx mori silk fibroin membranes. Biomaterials, 32 (22), 5086-5091. doi: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2011.03.068

Human corneal endothelial cell growth on a silk fibroin membrane

Madden, Peter W., Lai, Jonathan N. X., George, Karina A., Giovenco, Talia, Harkin, Damien G. and Chirila, Traian V. (2011). Human corneal endothelial cell growth on a silk fibroin membrane. Biomaterials, 32 (17), 4076-4084. doi: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2010.12.034

Silk fibroin in ocular tissue reconstruction

Harkin, Damien G., George, Karina A., Madden, Peter W., Schwab, Ivan R., Hutmacher, Dietmar W. and Chirila, Traian V. (2011). Silk fibroin in ocular tissue reconstruction. Biomaterials, 32 (10), 2445-2458. doi: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2010.12.041

Degradable hydrogels for tissue engineering - Part II: Responses of fibroblasts and macrophages to linear PHEMA

Keen, Imelda, Chirila, Traian V., Barnard, Zeke, Zainuddin and Whittaker, Andrew K. (2010). Degradable hydrogels for tissue engineering - Part II: Responses of fibroblasts and macrophages to linear PHEMA. Journal of Biomimetics, Biomaterials, and Tissue Engineering, 8 (1), 91-104. doi: 10.4028/www.scientific.net/JBBTE.8.91

Biodegradation of poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate) (PHEMA) and poly{(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate)-co-[poly(ethylene glycol) methyl ether methacrylate]} hydrogels containing peptide-based cross-linking agents

Casadio, YS, Brown, DH, Chirila, TV, Kraatz, HB and Baker, MV (2010). Biodegradation of poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate) (PHEMA) and poly{(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate)-co-[poly(ethylene glycol) methyl ether methacrylate]} hydrogels containing peptide-based cross-linking agents. Biomacromolecules, 11 (11), 2949-2959. doi: 10.1021/bm100756c

Degradable hydrogels for tissue engineering - Part I: Synthesis by raft polymerization and characterization of PHEMA containing enzymatically degradable crosslinks

Keen, Imelda, Lambert, Lynette Kay, Chirila, Traian V., Paterson, Stefan and Whittaker, Andrew K. (2010). Degradable hydrogels for tissue engineering - Part I: Synthesis by raft polymerization and characterization of PHEMA containing enzymatically degradable crosslinks. Journal of Biomimetics, Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, 6 (1), 67-85. doi: 10.4028/www.scientific.net/JBBTE.6.67

The synthesis of water-soluble PHEMA via ARGET ATRP in protic media

Paterson, SM, Brown, DH, Chirila, TV, Keen, I, Whittaker, AK and Baker, MV (2010). The synthesis of water-soluble PHEMA via ARGET ATRP in protic media. Journal of Polymer Science, Part A: Polymer Chemistry, 48 (18), 4084-4092. doi: 10.1002/pola.24194

Carbodiimide-mediated synthesis of poly(L-lactide)-based networks

George, Karina A., Chirila, Traian V. and Wentrup-Byrne, Edeline (2010). Carbodiimide-mediated synthesis of poly(L-lactide)-based networks. Polymer, 51 (8), 1670-1678. doi: 10.1016/j.polymer.2010.02.009

Replacement of the corneal endothelium and the conceptual framework for an artificial substitute

Chirila, Traian V., Madden, Peter W. and Hirst, Lawrie W. (2010). Replacement of the corneal endothelium and the conceptual framework for an artificial substitute. Journal of Biomimetics, Biomaterials, and Tissue Engineering, 5 (1), 13-29. doi: 10.4028/www.scientific.net/JBBTE.5.13

The preparation of poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate) and poly {(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate)-co-[poly(ethylene glycol) methyl ether methacrylate]} by photoinitiated polymerisation-induced phase separation in water

Baker, Murray V., Brown, David H., Casadio, Ylenia S. and Chirila, Traian V. (2009). The preparation of poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate) and poly {(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate)-co-[poly(ethylene glycol) methyl ether methacrylate]} by photoinitiated polymerisation-induced phase separation in water. Polymer, 50 (25), 5918-5927. doi: 10.1016/j.polymer.2009.10.047

Synthesis of Four-Arm Star Poly(L-Lactide) Oligomers Using an In Situ-Generated Calcium-Based Initiator

George, KA, Schue, F, Chirila, Traian V. and Wentrup-Byrne, E (2009). Synthesis of Four-Arm Star Poly(L-Lactide) Oligomers Using an In Situ-Generated Calcium-Based Initiator. Journal of Polymer Science Part A-Polymer Chemistry, 47 (18), 4736-4748. doi: 10.1002/pola.23527

Effect of Motif-Programmed Artificial Proteins on the Calcium Uptake in a Synthetic Hydrogel

Chirila, T.V., Minamisawa, T., Keen, I. and Shiba, K. (2009). Effect of Motif-Programmed Artificial Proteins on the Calcium Uptake in a Synthetic Hydrogel. Macromolecular Bioscience, 9 (10), 959-967. doi: 10.1002/mabi.200900096

Advancing towards a tissue-engineering tympanic membrane: Silk fibroin as a substratum for growing human eardrum keratinocytes

Ghassemifar, Reza, Redmond, Sharon, Zainuddin, Z and Chirila, Traian V. (2009). Advancing towards a tissue-engineering tympanic membrane: Silk fibroin as a substratum for growing human eardrum keratinocytes. Journal of Biomaterials Applications, 24 (7), 591-606. doi: 10.1177/0885328209104289

The behavior of aged regenerated Bombyx mori silk fibroin solutions studied by 1H NMR and rheology

Zainuddin, Le, Tri T., Park, Yoosup, Chirila, Traian V., Halley, Peter J and Whittaker, Andrew K. (2008). The behavior of aged regenerated Bombyx mori silk fibroin solutions studied by 1H NMR and rheology. Biomaterials, 29 (32), 4268-4274. doi: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2008.07.041

PHEMA hydrogels modified through the grafting of phospate groups by ATRP support the attachment and growth of human corneal epithelial cells

Zainuddin, Barnard, Zeke, Keen, Imelda, Hill, David J. T., Chirila, Traian V. and Harkin, Damien G. (2008). PHEMA hydrogels modified through the grafting of phospate groups by ATRP support the attachment and growth of human corneal epithelial cells. Journal of Biomaterials Applications, 23 (2), 147-168. doi: 10.1177/0885328207086993

Bombyx mori Silk Fibroin Membranes as Potential substrata for epithelial constructs used in the management of ocular surface disorders

Chirila, Traian V., Barnard, Zeke, Zainuddin, Harkin, Damien G., Schwab, Ivan R. and Hirst, Lawrence W. (2008). Bombyx mori Silk Fibroin Membranes as Potential substrata for epithelial constructs used in the management of ocular surface disorders. Tissue Engineering Part A, 14 (7), 1203-1211. doi: 10.1089/ten.tea.2007.0224

Effect of redundant chain packing on the uptake of calcium phosphate in poly (2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate) hydrogels

Chirila, Traian V., Hill, Anita J. and Richens, David T. (2007). Effect of redundant chain packing on the uptake of calcium phosphate in poly (2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate) hydrogels. Australian Journal of Chemistry, 60 (6), 439-443. doi: 10.1071/CH07111

Preferential interactions of calcium ions in poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate) hydrogels

Zainuddin, Hill, D. J. T., Whittaker, A. K., Lambert, L. and Chirila, T. V. (2007). Preferential interactions of calcium ions in poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate) hydrogels. Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Medicine, 18 (6), 1141-1149. doi: 10.1007/s10856-007-0135-0

Calcification of synthetic polymers functionalized with negatively ionizable groups: A critical review

Chirila, T. V. and Zainuddin (2007). Calcification of synthetic polymers functionalized with negatively ionizable groups: A critical review. Reactive & Functional Polymers, 67 (3), 165-172. doi: 10.1016/j.reactfunctpolym.2006.10.008

Effect of phosphate functional groups on the calcification capacity of acrylic hydrogels

Chirila, Traian V., Zainuddin, Hill, David J. T., Whittaker, Andrew K. and Kemp, Anne (2007). Effect of phosphate functional groups on the calcification capacity of acrylic hydrogels. Acta Biomaterialia, 3 (1), 95-102. doi: 10.1016/j.actbio.2006.07.011

Silk as substratum for cell attachment and proliferation

Chirila, T. V., Barnard Z., Zainuddin and Harkin D. (2007). Silk as substratum for cell attachment and proliferation. Materials Science Forum, 561-565 (PART 2), 1549-1552.

First development of a polyurethane keratoprosthesis and its Australian connection: An unbeknown episode in the history of artificial cornea

Chirila, Traian V. (2006). First development of a polyurethane keratoprosthesis and its Australian connection: An unbeknown episode in the history of artificial cornea. Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology, 34 (5), 485-488. doi: 10.1111/j.1442-9071.2006.01251.x

Screening for drug-induced spoliation of the hydrogel optic of the AlphaCor™ artificial cornea

Morrison, David A., Gridneva, Zoya, Chirila, Traian V. and Hicks, Celia R. (2006). Screening for drug-induced spoliation of the hydrogel optic of the AlphaCor™ artificial cornea. Contact Lens & Anterior Eye, 29 (2), 93-100. doi: 10.1016/j.clae.2006.02.007

Experimental Calcification of HEMA-Based Hydrogels in the Presence of Albumin and a Comparison to the in Vivo Calcification

Zainuddin, Hill, David J. T., Chirila, Traian V., Whittaker, Andrew K. and Kemp, Anne (2006). Experimental Calcification of HEMA-Based Hydrogels in the Presence of Albumin and a Comparison to the in Vivo Calcification. Biomacromolecules, 7 (6), 1758-1765. doi: 10.1021/bm060075g

In-vitro study of the spontaneous calcification of PHEMA-based hydrogels in simulated body fluid

Zainuddin, Z., Hill, D. J. T., Whittaker, A. K. and Chirila, T. V. (2006). In-vitro study of the spontaneous calcification of PHEMA-based hydrogels in simulated body fluid. Journal of Materials Science-materials In Medicine, 17 (12), 1245-1254. doi: 10.1007/s10856-006-0598-4

PHEMA as a keratoprosthesis material

Hicks, C. R., Chirila, T. V., Vijayasekaran, S. and Crawford, G. J. (2006). PHEMA as a keratoprosthesis material. British Journal of Ophthalmology, 90 (1), 124-124. doi: 10.1136/bjo.2005.084855

Crystallization patterns of calcium phosphate precipitated on acrylic hydrogels in abiogenic conditions

Chirila, T.V., Morrison, D.A., Gridneva, Z., Garcia, A.J.A., Platten, S.T., Griffin, B.J., Zainuddin, Whittaker, A.K. and Hill, D.J.T. (2005). Crystallization patterns of calcium phosphate precipitated on acrylic hydrogels in abiogenic conditions. Journal of Materials Science, 40 (18), 4987-4990. doi: 10.1007/s10853-005-1423-z

Effect of multipurpose solutions for contact lens care on the in vitro drug-induced spoliation of poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate) in simulated aqueous humour

Chirila, Traian V., Morrison, David A., Gridneva, Zoya, Meyrick, Danielle, Hicks, Celia R. and Webb, John M. (2005). Effect of multipurpose solutions for contact lens care on the in vitro drug-induced spoliation of poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate) in simulated aqueous humour. Contact Lens & Anterior Eye, 28 (1), 21-28. doi: 10.1016/j.clae.2004.09.004

A historical review of artificial cornea research in Japan

Chirila, T. V., Chirila, M., Ikada, Y., Eguchi, H. and Shiota, H. (2005). A historical review of artificial cornea research in Japan. Japanese Journal of Ophthalmology, 49 (1), S1-S13.

Study of the calcification of PHEMA hydrogels using a two compartment permeation cell

Zainuddin, Z., Chirila, T. V., Hill, D. J. T. and Whittaker, A. K. (2005). Study of the calcification of PHEMA hydrogels using a two compartment permeation cell. Journal of Molecular Structure, 739 (1-3), 199-206. doi: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2004.06.038

In vitro drug-induced spoliation of a keratoprosthetic hydrogel

Chirila, Traian V., Morrison, David A., Hicks, Celia R., Gridneva, Zoya, Barry, Christopher J. and Vijayasekaran, Sarojini (2004). In vitro drug-induced spoliation of a keratoprosthetic hydrogel. Cornea, 23 (6), 620-629. doi: 10.1097/01.ico.0000121703.74077.ea

Deposits in artificial corneas: Risk factors and prevention

Hicks, Celia R., Chirila, Traian V., Werner, Liliana, Crawford, Geoffrey J., Apple, David J. and Constable, Ian J. (2004). Deposits in artificial corneas: Risk factors and prevention. Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology, 32 (2), 185-191. doi: 10.1111/j.1442-9071.2004.00781.x

Spontaneous calcification of acrylic hydrogels in abiotic calcifying media and the relevance of ionic solute effects

Chirila, T. V., Gridneva, Z., Morrison, D. A., Barry, C. J., Hicks, C. R., Hill, D. J. T., Whittaker, A. K. and Zainuddin, Z. (2004). Spontaneous calcification of acrylic hydrogels in abiotic calcifying media and the relevance of ionic solute effects. Journal of Materials Science, 39 (5), 1861-1864. doi: 10.1023/B:JMSC.0000016204.30023.69

Diffusion of calcium ions and formation of calcium phosphate deposits in radiation crosslinked PVA/PVP hydrogels

Zainuddin, Z., Hill, D. J. T, Whittaker, A. K., Strounina, K. and Chirila, T. V. (2004). Diffusion of calcium ions and formation of calcium phosphate deposits in radiation crosslinked PVA/PVP hydrogels. Polymer Preprints, 45 (2), 368-369.

The states, diffusion, and concentration distribution of water in radiation-formed PVA/PVP hydrogels

Zainuddin, Hill, D. J. T., Strounina, E., Whittaker, A. K. and Chirila, T. V. (2004). The states, diffusion, and concentration distribution of water in radiation-formed PVA/PVP hydrogels. Soft Materials, 2 (2-3), 195-212. doi: 10.1081/SMTS-200065868

Corneal replacement using a synthetic hydrogel cornea, AlphaCor™: Device, preliminary outcomes and complications

Hicks, C. R., Crawford, G. J., Lou, X., Tan, D. T., Snibson, G. R., Sutton, G., Downie, N., Werner, L., Chirila, T. V. and Constable, I. J. (2003). Corneal replacement using a synthetic hydrogel cornea, AlphaCor™: Device, preliminary outcomes and complications. Eye, 17 (3), 385-392. doi: 10.1038/sj.eye.6700333

Effect of hydration on the ablation of poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate) by the 213-nm laser radiation

Dair, G. T. and Chirila, T. V. (2003). Effect of hydration on the ablation of poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate) by the 213-nm laser radiation. Journal of Materials Science Letters, 22 (4), 303-305. doi: 10.1023/A:1022368716482

Evaluation of the Algerbrush II rotating burr as a tool for inducing limbal stem cell deficiency

Harkin, Damien Gerard, Li, Fiona J., Nili, Elham, Lau, Cora, Barnett, Nigel L., Richardson, Neil, Walshe, Jennifer, Cronin, Brendan, Chirila, Traian and Schwab, Ivan R. (2016). Evaluation of the Algerbrush II rotating burr as a tool for inducing limbal stem cell deficiency. Annual Meeting of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO), Seattle, WA, United States, 1-5 May, 2016. Rockville, MD, United States: Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology.

F2 excimer laser (157 nm) radiation modification and surface ablation of PHEMA hydrogels and the effects on bioactivity: Surface attachment and proliferation of human corneal epithelial cells

Zainuddin, Chirila, Traian V., Barnard, Zeke, Watson, Gregory S., Toh, Chiong, Blakey, Idriss, Whittaker, Andrew K. and Hill, David J. T. (2011). F2 excimer laser (157 nm) radiation modification and surface ablation of PHEMA hydrogels and the effects on bioactivity: Surface attachment and proliferation of human corneal epithelial cells. 11th Pacific Polymer Conference, Cairns, Australia, 6-10 December 2009. Oxford, United Kingdom: Pergamon. doi: 10.1016/j.radphyschem.2010.07.036

Novel supramolecular hydrogels as artificial vitreous substitutes

Lee-Wang, Hui Hui, Blakey, Idriss, Chirila, Traian V., Peng, Hui, Rasoul, Firas, Whittaker, Andrew K. and Dargaville, Bronwin L. (2010). Novel supramolecular hydrogels as artificial vitreous substitutes. 12th European-Polymer-Federation Congress, Graz, Austria, July 12-17 2009. F. Stelzer: E. Wiesbrock. doi: 10.1002/masy.201051032

Synthesis and characterisation of hydrogels with biodegradable crosslinks via one pot RAFT polymerisation

Chirila, Traian, Keen, Imelda and Whittaker, Andrew (2008). Synthesis and characterisation of hydrogels with biodegradable crosslinks via one pot RAFT polymerisation. 30th Australian Polymer Symposium, Melbourne, Australia, Nov 30 - Dec 4, 2008. Melbourne, Australia: Polymer Division, Royal Australian Chemical Institute.

Biodegradability of Linear Poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate)

Keen, Imelda, Chirila, Traian V. and Whittaker, Andrew (2007). Biodegradability of Linear Poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate). 29th Australasian Polymer Symposium, Hobart, Australia, 11-15 February, 2007. Hobart, Australia: Royal Australian Chemical Institute.

Cytotoxicity of linear poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate) PHEMA made by control radical polymerization techniques

Keen, Imelda, Barnard, Zeke, Zainuddin, Chirila, Traian V. and Whittaker, Andrew (2007). Cytotoxicity of linear poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate) PHEMA made by control radical polymerization techniques. International Conference on Biohydrogels, Viareggio, Italy, 14-18 November, 2007.

Development of retinal pigment epithelial cell culture on Bombyx mori silk fibroin (BMSF) membrane for retinal transplantation

Kwan, Anthony, Cheng, Sean, Barnard, Zeke, Zainuddin, Zainuddin, Harkin, Damien and Chirila, Traian (2007). Development of retinal pigment epithelial cell culture on Bombyx mori silk fibroin (BMSF) membrane for retinal transplantation. 39th Annual Scientific Congress of The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists, Perth, Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia, 4-8 November 2007. Melbourne, Australia: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia. doi: 10.1111/j.1442-9071.2007.01595.x

The Effect of Synthetic Conditions on the Free Volume of Poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate) as Studied by H-1 NMR, Xe-129 NMR, and Position Annihilation Spectroscopy

Varcoe, Kylie M., Blakey, Idriss, Chirila, Traian V., Hill, Anita J. and Whittaker, Andrew K. (2007). The Effect of Synthetic Conditions on the Free Volume of Poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate) as Studied by H-1 NMR, Xe-129 NMR, and Position Annihilation Spectroscopy. Symposium on New Approaches in Biomedical Spectroscopy, Honolulu, HI, United States, December 2005. Washington, DC, United States: American Chemical Society. doi: 10.1021/bk-2007-0963.ch024

Diffusion of calcium ions and formation of calcium phosphate deposits in radiation crosslinked PVA/PVP hydrogels

Zainuddin, Z., Hill, David J. T., Whittaker, Andrew K., Strounina, Katia and Chirila, Traian V. (2004). Diffusion of calcium ions and formation of calcium phosphate deposits in radiation crosslinked PVA/PVP hydrogels. 228th ACS national meeting, Philadelphia, PA, USA, 22 - 26 August, 2004. Washington, DC, USA: American Chemical Society.