Meagan E. Ita

Meagan E. Ita studies the biomechanics and biology of joint pain, focusing on spinal facet joints and temporomandibular joints (jaw joints). Her work combines animal models, tissue engineering, and computational modeling to understand how mechanical injury to ligaments and joints triggers molecular changes (like enzymes called MMPs) that lead to persistent pain, and she explores potential nanomedicine-based treatments for neuropathic pain.

Publication output has been variable but generally steady over the past decade, with a notable spike in 2024 following a modest 2023.

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