William Murphy

Dr. Murphy is the Harvey D. Spangler professor of biomedical engineering, professor of orthopedics and rehabilitation, co-director of the Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Center, and director of the Human Models for Analysis of Pathways (MAPs) Center at UW-Madison. His research interests focus on creating new biomaterials inspired by the materials found in nature. Dr. Murphy’s research group is using new biomaterials to understand stem cell behavior and to induce tissue regeneration. He has published more than 150 scientific manuscripts, filed more 40 patents, co-founded multiple venture-backed startup companies, and received awards that include induction as a Fellow in the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering. Dr. Murphy earned his doctorate from the University of Michigan.