10739 75 Ave NW

Edmonton, AB, Canada

Ph: 403-869-7826

Stephen Henry James Andrews

andrews4@ualberta.ca

EDUCATION

Doctor of Philosophy, Biomedical Engineering, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta

September 2005 – October 2012

Thesis Title: Meniscus Structure and Function, Supervisor: Dr. Janet Ronsky,

Committee Members: Dr. Cyril Frank, Dr. Nigel Shrive

I began as an MSc. student in mechanical engineering in the area of forward dynamic

simulation of human motion. I subsequently switched to a PhD and the study of tissue

structure and function in biomedical engineering in 2008.

Bachelor of Engineering (Co-operative), Mechanical Engineering,

Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador, St. John’s, Newfoundland and

Labrador 1999-2005

• Dean’s List, GPA 3.85

AWARDS, DISTINCTIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS

McCaig Institute Scholars Fund Fellowship, 2014, ($20,000)

Queen Elizabeth II Graduate Scholarship, 2011 ($10,000)

Alberta Ingenuity Fund Graduate Scholarship 2006-2010 ($26,500 / ann.)

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council – Canada Graduate Scholarship

(Master’s) 2006-2007 ($17,500)

Angus Bruneau Award for consistent Dean’s List performance 2005

Faculty of Engineering Dean’s List 2001-2002, 2002-2003, 2003-2004

Wally J. Campbell Memorial Scholarship 2001-2002 ($1000)

Academic All-Canadian, Canadian Interuniversity Athletic Union, 2001

Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro Scholarship 2000-2001 ($1000)

RESEARCH INTERESTS

My research interests involve two main areas:

1. My primary research interests involve the structure-function relationships in connective

tissue. I have a specific interest at the interface of mechanical engineering and

bioengineering; using a multifaceted approach, combining mechanical testing and

manufacturing techniques, with biological analyses and various imaging modalities to

develop a more effective tissue engineered constructs. My long term research objectives are

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to use advanced imaging and manufacturing techniques to produce and biomaterials,

structurally analogous to native tissue. These biomaterials will be used to develop

functional, tissue engineered constructs. I have a specific focus on translating basic science

knowledge to improve clinical practice through the development of novel tissue engineered

solutions in collaboration with surgeons and clinicians.

2. I am interested in the design and fabrication of protective equipment for both athletic and

industrial applications. I have a strong background in human movement analysis and aim to

use that knowledge to develop practical and effective protective equipment in the future.

PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS

1. Andrews, Stephen H.J., Rattner, J.B., Shrive, N.G., Ronsky, J.L. (2015), Swelling

significantly affects the material properties of the menisci in compression, J Biomech

48(8)

2. Andrews, Stephen. H.J., Rattner, J.B.; Jamniczky, H.A.; Shrive, N.G., Adesida, A.,

(2015) The structural and compositional transition of the meniscal roots into the

fibrocartilage of the menisci, J Anat, 226(2)

3. Andrews, Stephen H.J., Rattner, J.B., Abusara, Z., Adesida, A., Shrive, N.G., Ronsky,

J.L., (2014) Tie-fiber organization and structure in the knee menisci, J Anat, 224 (5)

4. Andrews, Stephen H.J., Ronsky, Janet L., Rattner, Jerome B., Shrive, Nigel G.,

Jamniczky, Heather A. (2013) An evaluation of meniscal collagenous structure using

optical projection tomography, BMC Medical Imaging, 13(1).

5. Andrews, S., Shrive, N, Ronsky, J. (2011). The shocking truth about meniscus. J

Biomech 44(16).

Conference Presentations

1. Andrews, Stephen, H.J., Abusara, Ziad., Herzog, Walter., Shrive, Nigel G. , Adesida,

Adetola B. Meniscal surfaces are analogous to articular surface in both structure and

cellularity. Musculoskeletal Development and Regeneration Conference, Cancun, Mx,

2015 Podium

2. Andrews, Stephen, H.J., Abusara, Ziad., Herzog, Walter., Shrive, Nigel G. , Adesida,

Adetola B. Preliminary data on the viability of donor menisci after 2 weeks in

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hypothermic storage in serum free media. Extreme Cryo Symposium: Cryobiology and

Orthopaedic Regeneration, Edmonton, AB, 2015 Podium

3. Andrews, Stephen, H.J., New insights on meniscus structure and cellularity. Gordon

Research Seminar on Musculoskeletal Biology and Bioengineering, Andover, NH, 2014

4. Andrews, Stephen, H.J., Abusara, Z., Shrive N.G, Rattner, J.B., Herzog, W., Adesida,

A. Age Effects on Meniscal Allograft Viability. Gordon Research Conference on

Musculoskeletal Biology and Bioengineering, Andover, NH, 2014

5. Andrews, Stephen, H.J., Abusara, Z., Rattner, J.B., Shrive, N.G., Adesida, A. Elastin

Distribution in the Bovine Meniscus. World Congress of Biomechanics, Boston, MA,

2014

6. Andrews, Stephen H.J., Second Harmonic Generation Microscopy: A modality to

evaluate meniscal health in preclinical models of osteoarthritis. McCaig Meeting on

Osteoarthritis and Musculoskeletal Disease, Calgary, AB, 2014

7. Andrews, Stephen, H.J., Rattner, J.B., Shrive, N.G., Adesida, A. The insertional

ligaments of the menisci. International Society of Ligaments and Tendons XIII, Arezzo,

IT, 2013

8. Andrews, Stephen H.J., Shrive, Nigel G. Ronsky, Janet L., Relationship Between

Meniscal Sample Swelling and the Compressive Properties of Bovine Menisci, ASME

Summer Bioengineering Conference, Sunriver, OR, USA, 2013

9. Andrews, Stephen H.J., Samsom, Michael J., Schmidt, Tannin A., Shrive, Nigel G.

Ronsky, Janet L., Rattner, Jerome B. Lubricin Distribution in the Bovine Meniscus,

Orthopaedic Research Society, San Antonio, TX, USA, 2013

10. Andrews, Stephen H.J., Ronsky, Janet L., Strain Rate Dependence of Bovine Medial

Menisci in Circumferential Tension, 12th Alberta Biomedical Engineering Conference,

Banff, AB, Canada, 2011

INDUSTRY RESEARCH REPORTS

1. Andrews, S, Stefanyshyn, D., Butterwick, D. "Design Concept Generation: Rodeo

Protective Vest", 2013

2. Andrews, S. , Stefanyshyn, D., Butterwick, D. "Bull Riding Protective Vest Design

Brief", 2013

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3. Andrews, S.H.J., Industry Development Fund Study, The dynamics of the ship-

helicopter interface, 2002, Prepared for the Government of Newfoundland and

Labrador on behalf of Helideck Safety International Inc.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Surgery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB,

Canada, May 2015 – Present

- Development of tissue engineered nasal cartilage for transplantation. Grant funded by

the Alberta Cancer Foundation for the treatment of tissue loss due to skin cancer of the

face and nose.

Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Surgery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB,

Canada, April 2013 – May 2015

- Evaluation of hypothermic storage on the viability of allograft menisci for transplantation.

Owner / Consultant, Orthogonal Design and Consulting, Calgary, AB, Canada, April 2013 –

Present

- Design and evaluation of protective equipment for sports (rodeo / bull riding)

Contract Design Engineer, Alpine Canada, Calgary, AB, Canada, 2007

- Mechanical design of research / testing materials for Canada’s Own the Podium

program. Included: design conception, and overseeing fabrication

Research Assistant, C-CORE, St. John’s, NL, Canada 2001

- Preparation of an industry development fund report on the dynamics of ship-helicopter

interaction for on sea landings.

Invited speaker: University of California at San Diego (Dr. Robert Sah), 2012

Invited speaker: Hospital for Special Surgery, NY, NY (Dr. Suzanne Maher), 2013

Invited speaker: Human Performance Lab, University of Calgary (Dr. Geoff Power), 2015

Peer Review Activities: Clinical Biomechanics, American Journal of Sports Medicine,

Journal of Biomechanics

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Lecturer:

ENME 683 – Applications of 3D Rigid Body Mechanics (Graduate course), Mechanical and

Manufacturing Engineering, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Winter 2011

- Includes concepts of motion analysis, inverse dynamics, data processing and error

propagation with applications to musculoskeletal biomechanics.

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Sessional Instructor:

1. ENME 523 – Biomechanics of Joints, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering,

University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Fall 2011

- Introduction to musculoskeletal biomechanics, including experimental and analytical

approaches to movement analysis, experimental instrumentation and devices and

joint dynamics.

2. ENME 523 – Biomechanics of Joints, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering,

University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Fall 2010

3. ENGG 251/253 – Design and Communication I & II, Engineering, University of Calgary,

Calgary, AB, Fall 2008, Winter 2009

4. ENGG 253 – Design and Communication II, Engineering, University of Calgary, Calgary,

AB, Winter 2008

- The principles of engineering design, graphics and written communication learned

within a hands-on project-based experience. Laboratory safety; working in a team

environment; engineering design process; sketching, and written communication.

5. ENME 523 – Biomechanics of Joints, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering,

University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Fall 2007

Teaching Assistant:

1. ENGG 251/253, Engineering, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB Fall 2005 – Winter

2007

Teaching Expertise

- Tissue mechanics

- Statics and dynamics

- Human kinetics, gait and motion analysis

- Engineering design

- Connective tissue structure and biology

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT / ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIVITY

- Calgary Search and Rescue Association, (2010- 2013)

Ground Search Member

Member of Public Relations Committee

- VP Social Events, Kinesiology Graduate Students Association (2010-2012)

- Alberta OA team grant public outreach event volunteer (2012, 2013)

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REFERENCES

Janet L. Ronsky, PhD, P.Eng., FCAE

Professor, Department of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering Schulich School of

Engineering, Faculties of Kinesiology and Medicine Co-Director, Centre for BioEngineering

Research & Education Director, Zymetrix - BOSE Biomaterials & Tissue Engineering

Technology Development Centre University of Calgary

jlronsky@ucalgary.ca, 403-220-4818

Nigel Shrive, D Phil. FICE, P.Eng, C.Eng

Professor, Civil Engineering, Schulich School of Engineering, Director, McCaig Institute for

Bone and Joint Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Calgary

ngshrive@ucalgary.ca, 403-220-6630

Adetola Adesida, PhD

Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, and Adjunct Assistant

Professor of Biomedical Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada.

adesida@ualberta.ca, 780-492-3219