Joe Landolina | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 27, 1993
Pine Bush, New York, U.S. |
| Alma mater | New York University Polytechnic School of Engineering [1] |
| Occupation | President & CEO of Cresilon, Inc. |
Joseph Alexander Landolina (born January 27, 1993) is an American inventor and biomedical engineer, who is known for starting his company Cresilon, Inc. (formerly Suneris, Inc.) [2] at a young age.[ specify] [3]
Career
While an undergrad at NYU Poly, Landolina invented Vetigel, a substance intended for the treatment of wounds to skin, internal organs, and arteries. [4] The gel can be used as a replacement for traditional gauze bandages. Landolina created the substance using the extracellular matrix matter from skin as a blueprint using plant-derived versions of polymers. [5] In 2010, Landolina founded Suneris, Inc. with business partner Isaac Miller. [6] Landolina is also a 2014 TED Fellow and received the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship in 2013 for his work in the field of biomaterials. [7] [8] [9]
Personal life and education
Landolina is Italian-American, and was born in Pine Bush in Ulster County, New York. As a child, he learned about chemistry from his grandfather at their family's winery, Baldwin Vineyards. [10] He graduated from Pine Bush High School in 2010 before attending New York University Polytechnic School of Engineering. [11] As of 2015, he has a bachelor's degree in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering and a master's degree in Biomedical Engineering from New York University. [12]
References
- ^ "Entrepreneur and Alum Joe Landolina Chosen as 2014 TED Fellow | NYU Tandon School of Engineering".
- ^ "Embracing a new name: Cresilon".
- ^ "Entrepreneur and Alum Joe Landolina Chosen as 2014 TED Fellow | NYU Tandon School of Engineering".
- ^ Fredericks, Bob (18 March 2013). "NYU student invents wound-closing goo". New York Post.
- ^ Varughese, Ansa (19 March 2013). "College Student Joe Landolina Creates Healing Gel; How Does Veti-Gel Work?". medicaldaily.com. IBT Media. Retrieved 27 December 2014.
- ^ "Suneris | Technologies in Partnership with Your Body". Archived from the original on 2014-12-18. Retrieved 2014-12-27.
- ^ "This gel can make you stop bleeding instantly". 20 November 2014.
- ^ "Joe Landolina | the Inventor". 12 December 2013.
- ^ Haven, Stephanie (2 April 2013). "NYU undergrad invents gel to instantly stop mass bleeding". USA Today.
- ^ Safford, Matt. "This Plant-Based Gel Stops Bleeding in Seconds". Smithsonian.com. Smithsonian. Retrieved 27 December 2014.
- ^ HORRIGAN, JEREMIAH (19 March 2013). "Student from Pine Bush has smart idea: bandage made from gel". Times Herald-Record. No. online. Local Media Group, Inc. Times Herald-Record. Retrieved 27 December 2014.
- ^ Krueger, Alyson (Fall 2013). "Bloody Brilliant Undergrad Joe Landolina may revolutionize healing". nyu.edu. No. 21. New York University. NYU Alumni Magazine. Retrieved 27 December 2014.
External links
- Joe Landolina on X
- Joe Landolina at TED
- Interviews
- Video of interview, Tyler Mathisen, CNBC Dec. 23, 2014
- Video of Interview, Melissa Francis, Fox Business Network Nov. 26, 2014
Joe Landolina | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 27, 1993
Pine Bush, New York, U.S. |
| Alma mater | New York University Polytechnic School of Engineering [1] |
| Occupation | President & CEO of Cresilon, Inc. |
Joseph Alexander Landolina (born January 27, 1993) is an American inventor and biomedical engineer, who is known for starting his company Cresilon, Inc. (formerly Suneris, Inc.) [2] at a young age.[ specify] [3]
Career
While an undergrad at NYU Poly, Landolina invented Vetigel, a substance intended for the treatment of wounds to skin, internal organs, and arteries. [4] The gel can be used as a replacement for traditional gauze bandages. Landolina created the substance using the extracellular matrix matter from skin as a blueprint using plant-derived versions of polymers. [5] In 2010, Landolina founded Suneris, Inc. with business partner Isaac Miller. [6] Landolina is also a 2014 TED Fellow and received the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship in 2013 for his work in the field of biomaterials. [7] [8] [9]
Personal life and education
Landolina is Italian-American, and was born in Pine Bush in Ulster County, New York. As a child, he learned about chemistry from his grandfather at their family's winery, Baldwin Vineyards. [10] He graduated from Pine Bush High School in 2010 before attending New York University Polytechnic School of Engineering. [11] As of 2015, he has a bachelor's degree in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering and a master's degree in Biomedical Engineering from New York University. [12]
References
- ^ "Entrepreneur and Alum Joe Landolina Chosen as 2014 TED Fellow | NYU Tandon School of Engineering".
- ^ "Embracing a new name: Cresilon".
- ^ "Entrepreneur and Alum Joe Landolina Chosen as 2014 TED Fellow | NYU Tandon School of Engineering".
- ^ Fredericks, Bob (18 March 2013). "NYU student invents wound-closing goo". New York Post.
- ^ Varughese, Ansa (19 March 2013). "College Student Joe Landolina Creates Healing Gel; How Does Veti-Gel Work?". medicaldaily.com. IBT Media. Retrieved 27 December 2014.
- ^ "Suneris | Technologies in Partnership with Your Body". Archived from the original on 2014-12-18. Retrieved 2014-12-27.
- ^ "This gel can make you stop bleeding instantly". 20 November 2014.
- ^ "Joe Landolina | the Inventor". 12 December 2013.
- ^ Haven, Stephanie (2 April 2013). "NYU undergrad invents gel to instantly stop mass bleeding". USA Today.
- ^ Safford, Matt. "This Plant-Based Gel Stops Bleeding in Seconds". Smithsonian.com. Smithsonian. Retrieved 27 December 2014.
- ^ HORRIGAN, JEREMIAH (19 March 2013). "Student from Pine Bush has smart idea: bandage made from gel". Times Herald-Record. No. online. Local Media Group, Inc. Times Herald-Record. Retrieved 27 December 2014.
- ^ Krueger, Alyson (Fall 2013). "Bloody Brilliant Undergrad Joe Landolina may revolutionize healing". nyu.edu. No. 21. New York University. NYU Alumni Magazine. Retrieved 27 December 2014.
External links
- Joe Landolina on X
- Joe Landolina at TED
- Interviews
- Video of interview, Tyler Mathisen, CNBC Dec. 23, 2014
- Video of Interview, Melissa Francis, Fox Business Network Nov. 26, 2014