PUBLICATIONS (Abstracts, Publications and books)

Book Editor

1.   Liebschner M., Sun W.: ’ÄúComputer Aided Tissue Engineering’Äù. Springer, In Preparation. Fall 2007.

Book Chapters

1.     Keller T., Liebschner M.: ’ÄúTensile and Compressive Testing of Bone.’Äù In An Y., Draughn R.: Practical Guide for Mechanical Testing of Bone, CRC-Press, ISBN / ISSN ’Äì 0849302668, 11/29/99.

2.     Liebschner M., Keaveny T.: ’ÄúEffect of Damage Accumulation in Bone Tissue.’Äù In: Musculoskeletal Disorders  and the Workplace: Low Back and Upper Extremities,’Äù National Research Council and Institute of Medicine, National Academy Press, Washington, D.C., ISBN: 0-309-0XXXX-X, 2001.

3.     Keller T., Kosmopoulos V., Liebschner M.: ’ÄúModeling of Bone Damage and Fracture in Osteoporosis.’Äù In Szpalski M., Gunzburg R.: Vertebral Osteoporotic Compression Fractures: Controversies if Ethiopathogenesis, Managenement, and Costs, Lippincott-Raven Publishers, Philadelphia, ISBN: 0-7817-4262-5, 2002.

4.     Liebschner M., Wettergreen M.: "Optimization of Bone Scaffold Engineering for Load Bearing Applications." In Ferretti P., Ashammakhi N.: Topics in Tissue Engineering, e-book on tissue engineering, T. Waris & N. Ashammakhi, Chapter 22, www.tissue-engineering-oc.com, 2003.

5.     Liebschner M., Sun K.: ’ÄúBiomechanical Efficacy of Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty ".  (In: Advances in Spinal Fusion - Clinical Applications of Basic Science, Molecular Biology, Biomechanics, and Engineering, Lewandrowski, Yaszemski, White III, Wise, Trantolo, Eds). Marcel Dekker, New York, ISBN: 0-8247-4310-5, 2003.

6.     Bucklen B., Wettergreen M., Liebschner M.: "Mechanical Aspects of Tissue Engineering". In Seminars in Plastic Surgery/Publisher Thieme on the topic of "Tissue Repair, Regeneration and Engineering in Plastic Surgery". Editors: Dr. C. Randall Harrell/Dr. Saleh M. Shenaq/Dr. Eser Yuksel. Volume 19, Number 3, 261-270,2005.

7.     Yuksel E., Choo J., Wettergreen M., Liebschner M.: "Challenges in Tissue Engineering". In Seminars in Plastic Surgery/Publisher Thieme on the topic of "Tissue Repair, Regeneration and Engineering in Plastic Surgery". Editors: Dr. C. Randall Harrell/Dr. Saleh M. Shenaq/Dr. Eser Yuksel. Volume 19, Number 3, 217-228, 2005.

8.     Wettergreen M., Bucklen B., Liebschner M.: "CAD assembly process for bone replacement scaffold in Computer-Aided Tissue Engineering". In Virtual & Rapid Prototyping in Medicine, Part II - Bio-Manufacturing. Editors: Bidanda B. and Bˆ°rtolo P. Springer. In Press.

9.     Liebschner M. and Keller T.: "Biomechanics of Cement Augmentation in Tumor Treatment." In Fractures of the Spine & Tumors in the Spine. XIIIth Brussels International Spine Symposium. Lippincott Williams &Wilkins. In Press.

10.  Liebschner M.: ’ÄúAdvances in Structual Dynamics of the Musculoskeletal System.’Äù In Vibrations and Acoustics in Biomedical Applications: Imaging and Diagnostics. ASME Press. In Preparation.

Peer-reviewed Papers

Published, in-Press, and Accepted

1.     Lemoine J, Xia J, Andersen C, Gateno J, Buford W, Liebschner M.: "Geometry-Based Algorithm for the Prediction of Non-Pathological Jaw Motion". Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, December 2007. In Press.

2.     Liebschner M., El-Daye D., Kaufman B., Tobaoda N., Zhong L.: ’ÄúOsteoConduct: Ubiquitous Body-Area Communication and Interfacing Network.’Äù. Biomedical Engineering Recent Developments, 2007. In Press.

3.     Zhong L., El-Daye D., Kaufman B., Tobaoda N., Liebschner M.: ’ÄúOsteoConduct: Wireless Body-Area Communication based on Bone Conduction.’Äù BODYNETS. In Press.

4.     Gateno J., Xia J., Teichgraber J., Christiansen A., Lemoine J., Liebschner M., Gliddon M., Briggs M.: "Clinical Feasibility of Computer-Aided Surgical Simulation (CASS) in the Treatment of Complex Cranial-Maxillofacial Deformatives." J Oral Maxillofac Surg, Accepted.

5.     Xia J., Gateno J., Teichgraeber J., Christensen A., Lasky R., Lemoine J., Liebschner M.: "Accuracy of a Computer-Aided Surgical Simulation (CASS) System in the Treatment of Complex Cranio-Maxillofacial Deformities: A Pilot Study." J Oral Maxillofac Surg, Accepted.

6.     Xia J., Philips C., Gateno G., Teichgraber J., Christiansen A., Lemoine J., Liebschner M.: "Cost-Effectiveness Analysis for Computer-Aided Surgical Simulation." J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 64(12):1780-4, 2006.

7.     Gliddon M., Xia J., Gateno J., Wong H., Lasky R., Teichgraeber J., Jia X., Liebschner M., Lemoine J.: "The accuracy of cephalometric tracing superimposition." J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 64(2): 194-202, 2006.

8.     Tawackoli W., Mendel E., Rhines L., Burton A., Liebschner M.: "Towards Acoustic Vibration as a Diagnostic Tool for Spinal Fractures."  IMECE 2005, BED-Vol., 2005 Advances in Bioengineering, ASME 2005. IMECE2005-81976.

9.     Tawackoli W., Gunaratne G., Hussain F., Liebschner M.: "Dynamic Response of Normal and Osteopenic Trabecular Bone by Vibrational Analysis." IMECE 2005, BED-Vol., 2005 Advances in Bioengineering. IMECE2005-81982.

10.  Bucklen B., Wettergreen M., Heinkenschloss M., Liebschner M.: "Surface-Based Scaffold Design: A Mechanobiological Approach." IMECE 2005, Advances in Bio-Manufacturing. IMECE2005-81985.

11.  Wettergreen M., Bucklen  G., Sun W., Liebschner M.: "Computer-Aided Tissue Engineering in Whole Bone Replacement Treatment". IMECE 2005, Advances in Bio-Manufacturing. IMECE2005-82000.

12.  Wettergreen M., Bucklen B., Starly B., Yuksel E., Sun W., Liebschner M.: "Unit Block Library of Basic Architectures for use in Computer-aided Tissue Engineering of Bone Replacement Scaffolds". IMECE 2005, Advances in Bio-Manufacturing. IMECE2005-81984.

13.  Wettergreen M., Scheffe J., Mikos A., Liebschner M.: "Microparticle Fabrication for Tissue Engineering Applications using Rapid Prototyping and Soft Lithography Principles". IMECE 2005, Advances in Bio-Manufacturing. IMECE2005-81990.

14.  Hedberg E., Kroese-Deutman H., Shih C., Lemoine J., Liebschner M., Miller M., Yasko A., Crowther R., Carney D.,  Mikos A., Jansen J.: "A Comparative Analysis of Radiography, Micro-Computed Tomography, and Histology for Bone Tissue Engineering." Tissue Engineering, 11 (9): 1356-1367. 2005.

15.  Wettergreen M., Bucklen B., Templeton A. Sun W., Liebschner M.: "Computer Aided Tissue Engineering of Human Vertebral Body." Annals of Biomedical Engineering, 33(10): 1333-1343, 2005.

16.  Lemoine J., Xia J., Gateno J., Liebschner M.: "Radiographic Analysis for Jaw Motion Normalization." Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 63(7):961-7, 2005.

17.  Wettergreen M., Bucklen B., Starly B., Yuksel E., Sun W., Liebschner M.: "Creation of a Unit Block Library of Architectures for Use in Assembled Scaffold Engineering." Computer-Aided Design, Special Issue: Bio-CAD, 37(11): 1141-49, 2005.

18.  Liebschner M., Mueller R., Rajapakse C., Bucklen B., Wimalawansa S., Gunaratne G.: "Testing Two Predictions for Fracture Load Using Computer Models of Trabecular bone."  Biophysical Journal, 89, 1-9, 2005.

19.  Liebschner M., Keller T.: "Hydraulic Strengthening Affects the Stiffness and Strength of Cortical Bone." Annals of Biomedical Engineering, 33(1):26-38, 2005.

20.  Sikavitsas V., Bancroft G., Lemoine J., Liebschner M., Dauner M., Mikos A.: "Flow perfusion enhances the mineral deposition of marrow stromal osteoblasts in biodegradable non-woven fiber mesh scaffolds." Annals of Biomedical Engineering, 33(1):63-70, 2005.

21.  Hedberg E., Shih C., Lemoine J., Timmer M., Liebschner M., Jansen J., Mikos A.: "In vitro degradation of porous poly(propylene fumerate)/poly(DL-lactic-co-glycolic acid) composite scaffolds." Biomaterials 26, 3215-3225, 2005.

22.  Song Y., Liebschner M., Gunaratne G.: "A Study of Age-related Architectural Changes that are Most Damaging to Bones." Biophysical Journal, 87(6):3642-7, 2004.

23.  Templeton A., Liebschner M.: "A Hierarchical Approach to Finite Element Modeling of the Human Spine." Critical Reviews in Eukaryotic Gene Expression,14(4):317-28. 2004.

24.  Gateno J., Kim KW, Lalani Z., Tiechgraber J., Liebschner M., Lemoine J., Xia J.: "The Biomechanical Evaluation of Pin Rigidity in the Mandibular Multiplanar Distractor." Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 62(10):1259-63, 2004.

25.  Sun K., Liebschner M.: "Biomechanics of Prophylactic Vertebral Reinforcement."  Spine, 29(13):1428-35; discusssion 1435, 2004.

26.  Templeton A., Cody D., Liebschner M.: ’ÄúUpdating a 3-D vertebral body finite element model using 2-D images.’Äù  Medical Engineering & Physics; 26, 329-333, 2004.

27.  Tawackoli W., Marco R., Liebschner M.: "The Effect of Compressive Axial Preload on the Range of Motion of the Thoracolumbar Spine." Spine; 29 (9), 988-93, 2004.

28.  Sun K., Liebschner M.: "Evolution of Vertebroplasty - A Biomechanical Perspective." Annals of Biomedical Engineering. January 32(1), 77-91, 2004.

29.  Gateno J., Anderson P., Xia J., Horng J., Teichgraeber J., Liebschner M.: ’ÄúA Comparative Assessment of Mandibular Condylar Position in Patients with Anterior Disc Displacement of the Temporomandibular Joint.’Äù Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 62:39-43, 2004.

30.  Liebschner M.: "Biomechanical Considerations of Animal Models used to Tissue Engineer Bone". Biomaterials, Special Issue, Apr;25(9):1697-714, 2004.

31.  Liebschner M., Kopperdahl D., Rosenberg W., Keaveny T.: ’ÄúFinite Element Modeling of the Human Thoracolumbar Spine.’Äù Spine; 28(6), 559-65, 2003.

32.  Behravesh E., Timmer M.D., Lemoine J.L., Liebschner M.A.K., Mikos A.G.: ’ÄúEvaluation of the in vitro degradation of macroporous hydrogels using gravimetry, confined compression testing, and microcomputed tomography." BioMacromolecules; 3(6):1263-70, 2002.

33.  Mummaneni P., M.D., Haddock S., Liebschner M., Keaveny T., Rosenberg W.: ’ÄùBiomechanical Evaluation of a Double-Threaded Pedicle Screw in Elderly Vertebrae.’Äù  Journal of Spinal Disorders, 15 (1), pp. 64-68, 2002.

34.  Liebschner M., Rosenberg W., Keaveny T.: ’ÄúEffects of Bone Cement Volume and Distribution on Vertebral Body Stiffness after Vertebroplasty.’Äù Spine, 26 (14), 1547-54, 2001.

35.  Langlotz F., Liebschner M., Visarius H., Bourquin Y., Nolte LP., Lund T.: ’ÄúA Pilot Study on Computer Assisted Optimal Contouring of Orthopaedic Fixation Devices.’Äù Computer Aided Surgery, 4 (6), 305-313, 1999.

Submitted and in Preparation

36.  Liebschner M.: ’ÄúFinite Element Modeling of Tissue Scaffolds’Äù. Journal of Dental Material. Submitted.

37.  Bucklen B., Wettergreen M., Yuksel E., Liebschner M.: "Bone derived CAD library for the assembly of scaffolds in Computer-Aided Tissue Engineering." Acta Biomaterialia, Submitted.

38.  Kitagawa R., Liebschner M., Mendel E., Sun K., McCutcheon I.: "Intervertebral tunnel in noncontiguous vertebral body replacement." Journal of Neurosurg Spine, Submitted.

39.  Lemoine J., Xia J., Gateno J., Liebschner M.: "Quantification of Jaw Motion in a Normal Population." IEEE Trans Inf Technol Biomed. Submitted.

40.  Lemoine J., Wettergreen M., Liebschner M.: "Calibration of Micro-Computed Tomography Scans for Measurement of Bone Mineral Density." Medical Engineering & Physics. Submitted.

41.  Sun K, Tawackoli W, Fukshansky M, Mendel E, Rhines L, Burton A, Liebschner M.: "Premature Adjacent Vertebral Fracture after Vertebroplasty". Spine. Submitted.

42.  Templeton A., Sun K., Fukshansky M., Burton A., Rhines L., Mendel E., Liebschner M.: "Intra-Operative Inferior-Superior Visualization of PMMA Bolus in Vertebroplasty." Submitted.

43.  Bucklen B., Wettergreen M., Liebschner M.: " What is the Driving Force Behind Mechanical Adaptation of Trabecular Bone? : A Parametric Finite Element Study." Bone, Submitted.

44.  Wettergreen M., Abbe R., Sun K., Hess K., Rhines L., Liebschner M.: "Modulation of Drug Release Kinetics of Doxorubicin from Composite Poly(Methyl Methacrylate) Bone Cements." Biomaterials, Submitted.

45.  Sun K., Mendel E., Rhines L., Burton A, Liebschner M.: "Effect of Cement Augmentation Distribution and Material Properties on Vertebral Biomechanics after Vertebroplasty." Spine, Submitted.

46.  Tyndyk M., McGarry J., Barron V., McHugh P., Mahoney D., Tawackoli W., Liebschner M.: "Finite Element Modelling of the Effects of Compressive Loads on the Flexibility of the Thoracolumbar Spine." J. Biomechanics, Submitted.

47.  Tawackoli W., Liebschner M.: "Analysis of the 360 Degree Motion Envelop of Human Lumbosacral Joints." European Spine Journal. Submitted.

48.  Mc Donnell P, Liebschner M, Tawackoli W, Mc Hugh P.: ’ÄúVibrational Testing of Trabecular Bone Architectures Using Rapid Prototype Models.’Äù Journal of Biomechanics. Submitted.

49.  Wettergreen M., Bucklen B., Mikos A., Liebschner M.: ’ÄúStructural Properties of Regular Architectures, Part 1: Geometric Characterization and Finite Element Structural Comparison of Platonic and Archimedian Solids’Äù. In Preparation.

50.  Wettergreen M, Lemoine J, Mikos A, Liebschner M.: "Rapid Prototyping Process for the Fabrication of Porogens". Rapid Prototyping Journal. In Preparation.

51.  Wettergreen M, Scheffe J, Mikos A, Liebschner M.: "Microparticle Fabrication for Tissue Engineering Applications using Rapid Prototyping and Soft Lithography Principles". Rapid Prototyping Journal. In Preparation.

52.  Tawackoli W., Sun K., Liebschner M.: "Characterization of a Human Vertebral Body Collapse Using a 6-DOF Robotic System." Journal of Biomechanics. In Preparation.

53.  Liebschner M., Mistry A., Bucklen B., Boriek A.: "Mirosin Deficiency Leads to Alteration in the Mechanical Properties and Structure of the Femur." Journal of Applied Physiology. In Preparation.

54.  Wettergreen M., Timmer M., Horch A., Mikos A., Liebschner M.: "Critical Evaluation of a Fused Deposition Modeling Process for the Creation of Inter-Connected Scaffolds Using a Negative Molding Process." Rapid Prototyping. In Preparation.

55.  Wettergreen M., Sun K., Liebschner M.: "Finite Element Analysis of a Novel Bone Anchor Concept." Journal of Biomechanics. In Preparation.

Letters to the Editor

56.  Liebschner M.: "Letter to the Editor." Spine. 2004 Jul 1;29(13):E266.

Conference Proceedings and Abstracts

1.         Liebschner, M.: ’ÄúCAD Assembly Process for Bone Replacement Scaffolds’Äù. 3rd International Conference on Advanced Research in Virtual and Rapid Prototyping, Leiria, Portugal, September 24-29, 2007.

2.         Liebschner, M., El-Daye D., Kaufman B., Tobaoda N., Zhong L.: ’ÄúOsteoConduct: Ubiquitous Body-Area Communication and Interfacing Network.’Äù. 23^rd Southern Biomedical Engineering Conference, Washington, D.C, April 13-16, 2007.

3.         Sun, K., Rhines, L., Burton, A., Mendel, E., Liebschner, M.: ’ÄúBiomechanics of Vertebroplasty may be Sensitive to Intervertebral Disc Quality’Äù. GRIBOI, 17^th Interdisciplinary Research Conference on Biomaterials, Oxford, England, April 1-3, 2007.

4.         Liebschner, M., Tawackoli, W., Haddock, S., Simonton, A.: ’ÄúBiomechanical Efficacy of Intervertebral Disc Augmentation’Äù. GRIBOI, 17^th Interdisciplinary Research Conference on Biomaterials, Oxford, England, April 1-3, 2007.

5.         Zhong, L., Liebschner, M.: ’ÄúBody-Area Data Communication Through Wearable DSP Devices’Äù. TI Developer Conference North America, Dallas, Texas ,  March 7-9, 2007.

6.         Tawackoli, W., Johnson, P., Anand, N., Haddock, S.,Siminton, T., Liebschner,  M.: "3D Characterization of Joint Kinematics after Intervertebral Disc Augmentation". 23 Annual Meeting of the AANS/CNS Section on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves, Phoenix, Arizona, March 7 ’Äì 10, 2007.

7.         Tawackoli, W., Liebschner, M.: "Robotic Analysis of the 360 Degree Motion Envelope of Human spine." 53rd Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, February 11-14, San Diego, 2007.

8.         Templeton, A., Liebschner, M.: "Intra-Operative Generation of Patient Specific Finite Element Models from Fluoroscopic Images." 53rd Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, February 11-14, San Diego, 2007.

9.         Tawackoli W., Liebschner M.: "Three-dimensional Motion Envelope Analysis of Human Spinal Segments for the Detection of Spinal Pathology". 2006 Annual Fall Meeting Biomedical Engineering Society, October 11-14, Chicago, IL, 2006.

10.      Tawackoli W., Liebschner M.: "Robotics Technology to Characterize Changes in 3D Joint Kinematics After Treatment." 5^th World Congress of Biomechanics, July 29-August 4, Munich, Germany, 2006.

11.      Brandon B., Wettergreen M., Liebschner M.: "Driving Force Behind Mechanical Adaptation of Trabecular Bone Tissue: A Parametric FEA Study". 2006 Annual Fall Meeting Biomedical Engineering Society, October 11-14, Chicago, IL, 2006.

12.      Wettergreen M., Abbe R., Sun K., Hess K.,  Rhines L., Liebschner M.: "Injectable Bi-Phasic Bone Cement for the Therapeutic Release of Chemotherapeutic Agents". 2006 Annual Fall Meeting Biomedical Engineering Society, October 11-14, Chicago, IL, 2006.

13.      Wettergreen M., Brandon B., Liebschner M.: " Assembly of Trabecular Bone Derived Scaffold Micro-Architectural for Patient Specific Applications". 2006 Annual Fall Meeting Biomedical Engineering Society, October 11-14, Chicago, IL, 2006.

14.      Wettergreen M., Brandon B., Liebschner M., Wei S.: "Design and Characterization of Cellular Solids from Modeling through Solid Freeform Fabrication". 17^th Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium, Austin, Texas, 14-16 August, 2006.

15.      Sun, K., Tawackoli W., Fukshansky M., Mendel E., Rhines L., Burton A., Liebschner M.: " Disperse Cement Filling is More Important Than Cement Material Properties in Biomechanics of Vertebroplasty." 21^st Annual Meeting of the North American Spine Society , NASS 2006, Seattle, Washington, July 23-27, 2006.

16.      Liebschner M., Lemoine J., Xia J., Gateno J.: "TMJ Motion Characteristic is More Dependent on Jaw Geometry and Less so on Gender: an In-Vivo Study." TMJ Bioengineering Conference, Broomfield, CO, May 25-27, 2006.

17.      Liebschner M.,  Sun K., Tawackoli W., Burton A., Fukshansky M., Rhines L, Mendel E.: "Aggressive Vertebroplasty Reduces Adjacent Bone Strength and May Lead to Premature Vertebral Bone Failure." Bone Innovation Summit 2006, Cleveland, OH, May 3-5, 2006.

18.      Liebschner M., Tawackoli W., Burton A., Rhines L, Mendel E.: "Acoustic Vibration as a New Diagnostic to Detect the Onset of Vertebral Compression Fractures." Bone Innovation Summit 2006, Cleveland, OH, May 3-5, 2006.

19.      Liebschner M., Tawackoli W., Osborne J., Spanos P., Milas M.: "Toward a New Diagnostic Tool for Bone Fragility Assessment due to Osteoporosis." Bone Innovation Summit 2006, Cleveland, OH, May 3-5, 2006.

20.      Xia JJ, Gateno J, Teichgraeber JF, Christensen AM, Lemoine JJ, Liebschner MAK, Lasky RE.  Clinical feasibility of computer-aided surgical simulation for complex cranio-maxillofacial surgery. 2006 Annual Meeting of American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association, Vancouver, Canada. April 7, 2006

21.      Lemoine J., Xia J., Andersen C., Gateno J., Buford W., Liebschner M.: "Normal Jaw Motion Can Be Predicted Using a Geometry Based Modeling Approach." 23rd Annual Houston Conference on Biomedical Engineering Research, HSEMB 2006, February 9-10, Houston, TX, 2006.

22.      Sun K., Tawackoli W., Satish D., Liebschner M.: " Investigating the Importance of the Vertebral Shell During Structural Collapse of Human Vertebral Bodies." 23rd Annual Houston Conference on Biomedical Engineering Research, HSEMB 2006, February 9-10, Houston, TX, 2006.

23.      Tawackoli W., Liebschner M.: "Robotics Technology to Characterize Changes in 3D Joint Kinematics After Treatment." 23rd Annual Houston Conference on Biomedical Engineering Research, HSEMB 2006, February 9-10, Houston, TX, 2006.

24.      Sun K., Mendel E., Rhines L., Burton A., Liebschner M.: "Disperse Cement Filling in Vertebroplasty May Reduce Risk of Secondary Tissue Damage." GRIBOI, 16^th Interdisciplinary Research Conference on Biomaterials, Bern, Switzerland, March 16-18, 2006.

25.      Tawackoli W., Sun K., Fukshansky M., Burton A., Rhines L., Mendel E., Liebschner M.: "Acrylic Vertebroplasty Alters Vertebral Load Distribution and Causes Reduction in Strength of Adjacent Vertebrae." GRIBOI, 16^th Interdisciplinary Research Conference on Biomaterials, Bern, Switzerland, March 16-18, 2006.

26.      Templeton A., Sun K., Fukshansky M., Burton A., Rhines L., Mendel E., Liebschner M.: "Intra-operative inferior-superior visualization of PMMA bolus in Vertebroplasty." Transcript, Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS), Chicago, IL, March 19 - 22, 2006.

27.      Sun K., Mendel E., Rhines L., Burton A., Liebschner M.: "Cement Filling Pattern has a Significant Effect on Biomechanics of Vertebroplasty." Transcript, Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS), Chicago, IL, March 19 - 22, 2006.

28.      Lemoine J., Xia J., Andersen C., Gateno J., Buford W., Liebschner M.: "Modeling Jaw Motion Using A Geometry-Based Prediction Algorithm." Transcript, Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS), Chicago, IL, March 19 - 22, 2006.

29.      Tawackoli W., Sun K., Fukshansky M., Mendel E., Rhines L., Burton A., Liebschner M.: "Acrylic Vertebroplasty May Alter Fracture Pattern and Reduce Ultimate Load of Adjacent Vertebrae." Transcript, Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS), Chicago, IL, March 19 - 22, 2006.

30.      Tawackoli W., Burton A., Rhines L., Mendel E., Spanos P., Liebschner M.: "Acoustic Vibration as a New Diagnostic to Detect the Onset of Vertebral Fractures." Transcript, Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS), Chicago, IL, March 19 - 22, 2006.

31.      Wettergreen M., Sun W., Abbe R., Rhines L., Liebschner M.: "Controlled Drug Release from Composite Orthopaedic Bone Cement." Transcript, Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS), Chicago, IL, March 19 - 22, 2006.

32.      Bucklen B., Wettergreen M., Heinkenschloss M., Liebschner M.: "Surface-Based Scaffold Design: A Mechanobiological Approach."  Advances in Bio-Manufacturing, ASME  IMECE 2005, Orlando, FL, November 5-11, 2005.

33.      Tawackoli W., Mendel E., Rhines L., Burton A., Liebschner M.: "Towards Acoustic Vibration as a Diagnostic Tool for Spinal Fractures." Advances in Bio-Engineering, ASME  IMECE 2005, Orlando, FL, November 5-11, 2005.

34.      Tawackoli W., Gunaratne G., Hussain F., Liebschner M.: "Dynamic Response of Normal and Osteopenic Trabecular Bone by Vibrational Analysis." Advances in Bio-Engineering, ASME  IMECE 2005, Orlando, FL, November 5-11, 2005.

35.      Wettergreen M., Bucklen B., Sun W., Liebschner M.: "Computer-Aided Tissue Engineering in Whole Bone Replacement Treatment." Advances in Bio-Manufacturing, ASME  IMECE 2005, Orlando, FL, November 5-11, 2005.

36.      Wettergreen M., Scheffe J., Mikos A., Liebschner M.: "Microparticle Fabrication for Tissue Engineering Applications using Rapid Prototyping and Soft Lithography Principles." Advances in Bio-Manufacturing, ASME  IMECE 2005, Orlando, FL, November 5-11, 2005.

37.      Wettergreen M., Bucklen B., Starly B., Yuksel E., Sun W., Liebschner M.: "Unit Block Library of Basic Architectures for Use in Computer-Aided Tissue Engineering of Bone Replacement Scaffolds." Advances in Bio-Manufacturing, ASME  IMECE 2005, Orlando, FL, November 5-11, 2005.

38.      Tawackoli W., Sun K., Fukshansky M., Mendel E., Rhines L, Burton A., Liebschner M.: "Acrylic Vertebroplasty May Alter Fracture Pattern and Ultimate Load of Adjacent Vertebrae." EUROSPINE 2005, Barcelona, Spain, September 21-24, 2005.

39.      Sun K., Mendel E., Rhines L., Burton A., Liebschner M.: "Disperse Cement Filling is More Important Than Cement Material Properties in Biomechanics of Vertebroplasty." EUROSPINE 2005, Barcelona, Spain, September 21-24, 2005.

40.      Pathak S., Xia J., Gateno J., Lemoine J., Liebschner M., Teichgraeber J., Cooke V.: "Quantitative Assessment of Condyle-Disc-Fossa Relationship after Vertical Ramus Osteotomy: A Preliminary Study." AAOMS 87th Annual Meeting, September 20-24, Boston, MA, 2005.

41.      Tawackoli W., Sun K., Liebschner M.: " A Comparison Study of Human Vertebral Body Collapse Using a 6-DOF Robotic System and a Standard Uniaxial Compression Device." Joint Meeting: International Society of Biomechanics and American Society of Biomechanics, Cleveland, Ohio, July 31 - August 5, 2005.

42.      Tawackoli W., Lemoine J., Wettergreen M., Rajapakse C., Gunaratne G., Spanos P., Liebschner M.: "Vibrational Analysis of Normal and Osteopenic Trabecular Bone Using Rapid Prototyped Duplicates." Joint Meeting: International Society of Biomechanics and American Society of Biomechanics, Cleveland, Ohio, July 31 - August 5, 2005.

43.      Tawackoli W., Mendel E., Rhines L., Burton A., Liebschner M.: "A Structural Dynamics Approach to Early Detection of Vertebral Body Fractures." Joint Meeting: International Society of Biomechanics and American Society of Biomechanics, Cleveland, Ohio, July 31 - August 5, 2005.

44.      Liebschner M., Tawackoli M., Wimalawansa S., Gunaratne G., Hussain F., Spanos P.: "Structural Dynamics as a Bone Diagnostics: A Preliminary Study." NIAMS-ASBMR Scientific Meeting - Bone Quality: What Is It and Can We Measure It? Bethesda, Maryland, May 2-3, 2005.

45.      Wimalawansa S., Gunaratne G., Liebschner M.: A Mathematical Model to Identify Mechanical Factors Leading to a Fracture.  NIAMS-ASBMR Scientific Meeting - Bone Quality: What Is It and Can We Measure It? Bethesda, Maryland, May 2-3, 2005.

46.      Sun K., Liebschner M.: "Optimization of Bone Cement Properties in Vertebral Reinforcement." Transcript, Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS), Washington, D.C., February 20 - 23, 2005.

47.      Tawackoli W., Marco R., Liebschner M.: "Load Distribution Analysis within a Posterior Spinal Fixation System." Transcript, Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS), February 20 - 23, 2005, Washington, D.C.

48.      Tawackoli W., Liebschner M.: "Analysis of the 360 Degree Motion Envelope of Human Lumbosacral Joints." Transcript, Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS), February 20 - 23, 2005, Washington, D.C.

49.      Templeton  A., Cody D., Liebschner M.: "A Re-Usable Vertebral Finite Element Model for Fracture Prediction Over Time." Transcript, Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS), February 20 - 23, 2005, Washington, D.C.

50.      Lemoine J., Xia J., Gateno J., Liebschner M.: "Jaw Motion in a Normal Population is Correlated to Mandibular Geometry." Transcript, Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS), February 20 - 23, 2005, Washington, D.C.

51.      Wettergreen M., Sun W., Mikos A., Liebschner M.: "Geometric Characterization of Scaffold Building Blocks for Tissue Engineering." Transcript, Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS), February 20 - 23, 2005, Washington, D.C.

52.      Lemoine J., Xia J., Andersen C., Gateno J., Buford W., Liebschner M.: "Modeling Jaw Motion Using a Geometry-Based Prediction Algorithm". 22nd Annual Houston Conference on Biomedical Engineering Research, HSEMB 2005, February 10-11, Houston, TX, 2005.

53.      Lemoine J., Xia J., Gateno J., Liebschner M.: "Kinematic Finite Element Model of the Temporomandicular Joint". 22nd Annual Houston Conference on Biomedical Engineering Research, HSEMB 2005, February 10-11, Houston, TX, 2005.

54.      Boise B., Tawackoli W., Marco R., Liebschner M.: "Load Distribution Analysis within a Posterior Spinal Fixation System". 22nd Annual Houston Conference on Biomedical Engineering Research, HSEMB 2005, February 10-11, Houston, TX, 2005.

55.      Boise B., Tawackoli W., Marco R., Liebschner M.: "The Effect of Compressive Preload on the Instantaneous Axis of Rotation of the Thoracolumber Spine". 22nd Annual Houston Conference on Biomedical Engineering Research, HSEMB 2005, February 10-11, Houston, TX, 2005.

56.      Tawackoli W., Sun K., Liebschner M.: "A Comparison Study of Human Vertebral Body Collapse Using a 6-DOF Robotic System and a Standard Uniaxial Compression Device". 22nd Annual Houston Conference on Biomedical Engineering Research, HSEMB 2005, February 10-11, Houston, TX, 2005.

57.      Wettergreen M., Bucklen B., Mikos A.G., Liebschner M.: "Tailoring the Mechanical Environment of Scaffolds with Computer Aided Design and Rapid Prototyping." 2004 Annual Fall Meeting Biomedical Engineering Society, October 13-16, Philadelphia, PA, 2004.

58.      Yuksel E., Bienstock A., Wettergreen M., Liebschner M., Shenaq S.:" Ear reconstruction in Microtia and Traumatic Defects: A Novel Prefabricated Flap Design". Plastic Surgery 2004, October 9-13, Philadelphia, PA, 2004.

59.      Wettergreen M., Pan J., Lemoine J., Mikos A.G., Liebschner M.: "Modification of Apparent Scaffold Properties Through Porogen Surface to Volume Ratio Manipulation." Transcript, Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS), San Francisco, March 7 - 10, 2004.

60.      Liebschner M., Keller T.: "Axial and Radial Intrinsic Permeability of Cortical Bone: Indicator of the Dynamic Loading Behavior of Bone ?" 6th International Bone Fluid Flow workshop, September 30 - October 1, 2004, in Seattle, WA.

61.      Wettergreen M., Liebschner M.: "Permeability Prediction of Tissue Engineering Scaffolds Using Mathematical Models." 6th International Bone Fluid Flow workshop, September 30 - October 1, 2004, in Seattle, WA.

62.      Tawackoli W., Sun K., Liebschner M.: "Characterization of a human vertebral body collapse using a 6-DOF robotic system". American Society of Biomechanics 2004 Annual Meeting, September 8 - 11, Portland, Oregon, 2004.

63.      Tawackoli W., Liebschner M.: "Analysis of the 360 Degree Motion Envelope of Human Lumbosacral Joints". American Society of Biomechanics 2004 Annual Meeting, September 8 - 11, Portland, Oregon, 2004

64.      Wettergreen M., Lemoine J., Liebschner M., Yuksel E.: "Optimization of Scaffold Regeneration Process Using Negative Templates Created Using Computer Aided Tissue Engineering." 49^th Annual Meeting of the Plastic Surgery Research Council, June 9-12, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 2004.

65.      Wettergreen M., Yuksel E., Liebschner M.: "Optimization of Scaffold Permeability for the Intended Increase of Tissue Vascularization in Prefabricated Implants for Tissue Engineering." 49^th Annual Meeting of the Plastic Surgery Research Council, June 9-12, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 2004.

66.      Tawackoli W., Liebschner M.: "Characterization of a Human Vertebral Body Collapse Using a 6-DOF Robotic System." 21st Annual Houston Conference on Biomedical Engineering Research, HSEMB 2003, February 12-13, Houston, TX, 2004.

67.      Gunaratne G., Liebschner M.: "A Method to Identify Mechanical Factors Causing Bone Degradation and To Deduce Diagnostics for Osteoporosis." 21st Annual Houston Conference on Biomedical Engineering Research, HSEMB 2003, February 12-13, Houston, TX, 2004.

68.      Sun K., Tawackli W., Liebschner M.: "Numerical Modeling of a Human Vertebral Body Collapse." 21st Annual Houston Conference on Biomedical Engineering Research, HSEMB 2003, February 12-13, Houston, TX, 2004.

69.      Lemoine J., Xia J., Gateno J., Liebschner M.: "Normalization of Jaw Motion in a Limited Population." 21st Annual Houston Conference on Biomedical Engineering Research, HSEMB 2003, February 12-13, Houston, TX, 2004.

70.      Tawackoli W., Liebschner M.: " Analysis of the 360 Degree Motion Envelope of Human Lumbosacral Joints." 21st Annual Houston Conference on Biomedical Engineering Research, HSEMB 2003, February 12-13, Houston, TX, 2004.

71.      Wettergreen M., Bucklen B., Mikos A., Liebschner M.: " Scaffold Design Using Model-Based Mechanotransduction Principles." 2003 Annual Fall Meeting Biomedical Engineering Society, October 1-4, Nashville, TN, 2003.

72.      Lemoine J., Xia J., Gateno J., Liebschner M.: "Correlation of Mandibular Geometry and Jaw Motion." 2003 Annual Fall Meeting Biomedical Engineering Society, October 1-4, Nashville, TN, 2003.

73.      Sun K., Liebschner M.: " Biomechanical Efficacy of Prophylactic Vertebroplasty with respect to Initial Bone Mineral Density." 2003 Annual Fall Meeting Biomedical Engineering Society, October 1-4, Nashville, TN, 2003.

74.      Tawackoli W., Marco R., Liebschner M.: "Load Distribution in Spinal Posterior Fixation System During Flexion and Extension." 2003 Annual Fall Meeting Biomedical Engineering Society, October 1-4, Nashville, TN, 2003.

75.      Tawackoli W., Marco R., Liebschner M.: " Characterization of the 3D Motion Envelope of Spinal Segments using a Robotic Arm." 2003 Annual Fall Meeting Biomedical Engineering Society, October 1-4, Nashville, TN, 2003.

76.      Liebschner M., Keller T.: " Importance of Interstitial Fluid Flow in Strengthening Cortical Bone Tissue". Fifth International Bone Fluids Workshop, September 17-18, Cleveland, Ohio, 2003.

77.      Wettergreen M., Timmer M., Mikos A., Liebschner M.: " Modification of porogen surface to volume ratio can be used to optimize the permeability of scaffolds used in tissue engineering ". Fifth International Bone Fluids Workshop, September 17-18, Cleveland, Ohio, 2003.

78.      Hedberg E.L., Krose-Deutman H.C., Lemoine J.J., Shih C.K., Crowther R.S., Carney D.H., Liebschner M.A, Mikos A.G., Jansen J.A.: ’ÄúIn Vivo Osteogenesis in Response to the Controlled Release of TP508 from Biodegradable Polymeric Scaffolds,’Äù 30^th Annual Meeting of the Controlled Release Society, July 2003.

79.      Cannon AM, Tawackoli W., Marco R., Liebschner M.: ’ÄúBiomechanical Evaluation of a Multi-Segment Spinal Fixation Device.’Äù 20st Annual Houston Conference on Biomedical Engineering Research, HSEMB 2003, April 3-4, Houston, TX, 2003.

80.      Lemoine J., Liebschner M.: ’ÄúQuantification of Jaw Motion in a Normal Population.’Äù  20st Annual Houston Conference on Biomedical Engineering Research, HSEMB 2003, April 3-4, Houston, TX, 2003.

81.      Sun K., Liebschner M.: ’ÄúBiomechanics of Vertebroplasty - Are we achieving our goal?’Äù  20st Annual Houston Conference on Biomedical Engineering Research, HSEMB 2003, April 3-4, Houston, TX, 2003.

82.      Liebschner M., Wettergreen M., Sun K.: ’ÄúNovel internal fixation device for use in osteoporotic bone.’Äù 20st Annual Houston Conference on Biomedical Engineering Research, HSEMB 2003, April 3-4, Houston, TX, 2003.

83.      Wettergreen M., Bucklen B., Mikos A., Liebschner M.: ’ÄúScaffold Optization for Load-Bearing Applications in Orthopaedics.’Äù 20st Annual Houston Conference on Biomedical Engineering Research, HSEMB 2003, April 3-4, Houston, TX, 2003.

84.      Wettergreen M., Mikos A., Liebschner M.: ’ÄúTissue Engineered Composite Bone Cement for Reinforcing Osteoporotic Bone.’Äù 20st Annual Houston Conference on Biomedical Engineering Research, HSEMB 2003, April 3-4, Houston, TX, 2003.

85.      Tawackoli W., Marco R., Liebschner M.: ’ÄúThe Effect of Compressive Axial Preload on the Range of Motion of the Thoracolumbar Spine in Sagittal Plane.’Äù 20st Annual Houston Conference on Biomedical Engineering Research, HSEMB 2003, April 3-4, Houston, TX, 2003.

86.      Tawackoli W., Liebschner M.: ’ÄúRototics in Spine Biomechanics.’Äù 20st Annual Houston Conference on Biomedical Engineering Research, HSEMB 2003, April 3-4, Houston, TX, 2003.

87.      Sun K., Liebschner M.: "Optimization of Bone Cement Properties in Vertebral Reinforcement." 13th Interdisciplinary Research Conference on Biomaterials GRIBOI 2003, Baltimore, MD, March 14th-15th, 2003.

88.      Wettergreen M., Mikos A., Liebschner M.: "Design of a Three-Dimensional Composite Scaffold with Varied Engineered Micro-Architecture." 13th Interdisciplinary Research Conference on Biomaterials GRIBOI 2003, Baltimore, MD, March 14th-15th, 2003.

89.      Wettergreen M., Mikos A., Liebschner M.: "Evaluation of an Injectable Composite Bone Cement with Engineered Micro-Architecture." 13th Interdisciplinary Research Conference on Biomaterials GRIBOI 2003, Baltimore, MD, March 14th-15th, 2003.

90.      Sun K., Liebschner M., Keaveny T.: ’ÄúBiomechanical Efficacy of PMMA as a Bone Cement in Vertebroplasty.’Äù  Transcript Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS), New Orleans, February 2-5, 2003.

91.      Wettergreen, M., Sun K., Liebschner M.: ’ÄúNovel Bone Anchor Concept for Osteoporotic Bone Tissue. ’Äù Eleventh Annual Symposium on Computational Methods in Orthopaedic Biomechanics, New Orleans, LA, February 1st, 2003.

92.      Lemoine J., Liebschner M.: ’ÄúMotion Tracking for Finite Element Modeling of the TMJ.’Äù Eleventh Annual Symposium on Computational Methods in Orthopaedic Biomechanics, New Orleans, LA, February 1st, 2003.

93.      Liebschner M.: ’ÄúNew Bone Anchor for Osteoporotic Bone Tissue.’Äù Twenty First Southern Biomedical Engineering Conference, Washington, DC, September 28-29, 2002.

94.      Liebschner M., Wettergreen M.: ’ÄúScaffold Optimization for Load Bearing Applications.’Äù Twenty First Southern Biomedical Engineering Conference, Washington, DC, September 28-29, 2002.

95.      Kosmopoulos V., Keller T.S., Liebschner M.: ’ÄúTissue Stress and Modulus Changes Following Vertebroplasty.’Äù Fourth World Congress of Biomechanics, Calgary, August 4-9, 2002.

96.      Mahan T., Lemoine J., Liebschner M.: "Three-dimensional Motion Tracking of the Human Jaw." 11th Annual Ronald E. McNair Research Conference and Graduate School Fair, Delavan, Wisconsin, November 5-7, 2002.

97.      Kosmopoulos V., Keller T., Liebschner M.: ’ÄúFinite Element Modeling of Vertebral Damage and Repair.’Äù  Tenth Annual Symposium on Computational Methods in Orthopaedic Biomechanics, Dallas, TX, February 9th, 2002.

98.      Sun K., Liebschner M.: ’ÄúBiomechanical Efficacy of Prophylactic Vertebroplasty with respect to Initial Bone Mineral Density.’Äù EMBS-BMES2002 - Second Joint Meeting of BMES and IEEE-EMBS, Westin Galleria, Houston, TX, October 22-26, 2002.

99.      Templeton A., Liebschner M.: ’ÄúConstruction of Finite Element Vertebral Models from X-Rays.’Äù EMBS-BMES2002 - Second Joint Meeting of BMES and IEEE-EMBS, Westin Galleria, Houston, TX, October 22-26, 2002.

100.    Behravesh E., Timmer M., Lemoine J., Liebschner M., Mikos A.: ’ÄúIn Vitro Degradation of In Situ Crosslinkable Poly(Propylene Fumarate-co-Ethylene Glycol)-Based Macroporous Hydrogels.’Äù EMBS-BMES2002 - Second Joint Meeting of BMES and IEEE-EMBS, Westin Galleria, Houston, TX, October 22-26, 2002.

101.    Liebschner M., Rosenberg W., Keaveny T.: ’ÄúRole of Vertebral Shell in Predicting Vertebral Body Mechanical Properties.’Äù Transcript, Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS), Dallas, Texas, February 10-13, 0207, 2002.

102.    Sun K., Liebschner M.: ’ÄúNon-Linear Finite Element Modeling of Human Vertebral Bodies.’Äù Tenth Annual Symposium on Computational Methods in Orthopaedic Biomechanics, Dallas, TX, February 9th, 2002.

103.    Templeton A., Liebschner M.: ’ÄúConstructing a 3-D Vertebral Body Adaptation Model with 2-D Images using ART.’Äù  Tenth Annual Symposium on Computational Methods in Orthopaedic Biomechanics, Dallas, TX, February 9th, 2002.

104.    Liebschner M.: ’ÄúMedical Modeling and Simulation of Vertebroplasty Procedure.’Äù 19th Annual Houston Conference on Biomedical Engineering Research, HSEMB 2001, February 8-9, Houston, TX, 2001.

105.    Liebschner M., Rosenberg W., Keaveny T.: ’ÄúEffects of Cortical Shell Concavity on Vertebral Body Compressive Properties.’Äù BED-Vol.51, 2001 Advances in Bioengineering, ASME 2001.

106.    Mummaneni P., M.D., Haddock S., Liebschner M., Keaveny T., Rosenberg W.: ’ÄúBiomechanical Evaluation of a Double-Threaded Pedicle Screw in Elderly Vertebrae.’Äù Transcript, American Association of Neurological Surgery (AANS), Phoenix, Arizona, 2001.

107.    Liebschner M., Kopperdahl D., Rosenberg W., Keaveny T.: ’ÄúContribution of Cortical Shell and Endplate to Vertebral Body Stiffness.’Äù BED-Vol.50, 2001 Bioengineering Conference, ASME 2001.

108.    Liebschner M., Rosenberg W., Keaveny T.: ’ÄúEffects of Bone Cement and Distribution on Vertebral Body Stiffness Recovery after Vertebroplasty.’Äù Transcript, Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS), Orlando, Florida, March 11-14, 319, 2000.

109.    Rosenberg W., Liebschner M., Keaveny T.: ’ÄúBiomechanics of Vertebroplasty: A Computational Study.’Äù Transcript, American Association of Neurological Surgery (AANS), San Francisco, California, April 9-12, 2000.

110.    Liebschner M., Rosenberg W., Keaveny T.: ’ÄúCortical shell carries negligible load in human thoracolumbar vertebrae".  2001 AANS/CNS Section on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves, Annual Meeting, Phoenix, AZ, February 14-17, 2001.

111.    Liebschner M., Keller TS.: ’ÄúDynamic Loading of Cortical Bone Tissue can Increase its Compressive Strength.’Äù Transcript, European Society of Biomechanics, Dublin, Ireland, August 27-31, 2000.

112.    Liebschner M., Keller T.: ’ÄúA Simple Analytical and Numerical Approach to Study Strain-Rate Dependency of Cortical Bone Apparent Modulus.’Äù  Tenth Annual Symposium on Computational Methods in Orthopaedic Biomechanics, Orlando, Florida, March 11th, 2000.

113.    Liebschner M., Kopperdahl D., Keaveny T.: ’ÄúRole of Vertebral Shell and Endplate Modulus on Whole Vertebral Body Stiffness.’Äù ASME ’Äì International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Nashville, Tennessee, November 14-19, BED-Vol. 43, 179-178, 1999.

114.    Liebschner M., Keller TS.: ’ÄúThe Importance of the Permeability Constant in Hydraulic Strengthening of Cortical Bone.’Äù BED-Vol. 42, Advances in Bioengineering, ASME 1999, pp. 321, 1999.

115.    Liebschner M., Saxena R., Keller TS.: "A Computational Model of Hydraulic Strengthening in Bone Tissue." North American Congress on Biomechanics ’Äô98 (NACOB), Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, August 14-18, 1998.

116.    Liebschner M., Saxena R., Keller TS.: "Bone Tissue Exhibits Hydraulic Strengthening: A Computational Model." Eighteenth Annual Meeting of the Society for Physical Regulation in Biology and Medicine, Long Beach, California,  November 11-14, 1998.

117.    Liebschner M., Keller TS.: ’ÄúCortical Bone Exhibits Hydraulic Strengthening.’Äù Transcript, Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS), New Orleans, Louisiana, March 16-19, 1998.

118.    Visarius H., Nolte LP., Bourquin Y., Liebschner M., Lund T.: ’ÄúSemi-Automatic Contouring of Spinal Implants.’Äù International Society of Study of the Lumbar-Spine, Burlington, Vermont, USA, June 25-29, 1996.

119.    Liebschner M., Visarius H., Arm E., Lund T., Nolte LP.: ’ÄúA Pilot Study on Computer Assisted Optimal Contouring of Orthopaedic Fixation Devices.’Äù 2nd International Symposium on Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery (MRCAS), 323-328, 1995. 

Other

1.     Liebschner M., El-Daye D., Kaufman B., Tobaoda N., Zhong L.: ’ÄúOsteoConduct: Ubiquitous Body-Area Communication and Interfacing Network.’Äù. International Journal of Medical Implants and Devices, Vol 2, p.67, No 1, 2007.

2.     Tawackoli W., Liebschner M.: "Robotics Technology to Characterize Changes in 3D Joint Kinematics After Treatment." Journal of Biomechanics, 39(S1), S369-70, 2006.

3.     Chan E., Chang C., Gordon A., Vu E., Yang P., Liebschner M.: "Osteonexus: A Fracture Healing System for Mars." RASC-AL Forum 2006, Undergraduate Student Competition Winner, Cocoa Beach, FL, May 22-25, 2006.

4.     Gibson C., Robb R., Rooney T., Metwalli Z., Elam A., Liebschner M.: "Advanced Space Health Maintenance System: Enabling Extended Manned Space Exploration". RASC-AL Forum 2005, Cocoa Beach, FL, May 22-25, 2005. 

5.     Gibson C., Robb R., Rooney T., Metwalli Z., Elam A., Liebschner M.: "Advanced Space Health Maintenance System: Enabling Extended Manned Space Exploration". Space 2005, Long Beach, CA, August 30-September 1, 2005.

6.     Liebschner M.: ’ÄúNew Bone Anchor for Osteoporotic Bone Tissue.’Äù (In: Biomedical Engineering: Recent Developments, J. Vossoughi Editor). Medical and Engineering Publishers, Inc.Washington DC, 2002.

7.     Liebschner M., Rosenberg W., Keaveny T.: ’ÄúEffects of Bone Cement Volume and Distribution on Vertebral Body Stiffness after Vertebroplasty." Customer Publication, XYZ Scientific Applications Inc., 2002.

8.     Liebschner M., Wettergreen M.: ’ÄúScaffold Optimization for Load Bearing Applications.’Äù (In: Biomedical Engineering: Recent Developments, J. Vossoughi Editor). Medical and Engineering Publishers Inc., Washington DC, 2002.

9.     Liebschner M., Miller M., Keller TS.: ’ÄúHigh Altitude Drosophila Science Experiment’Äù. Project Initiation Conference, NASA-Wallops Flight Facility, Wallops Island, Virginia, USA, July 31, 1997.

Invited Presentations

1.     Liebschner M.: ’ÄúComputer-Aided Tissue Engineering in Dental Applications.’Äù Academy of Dental Materials, Invited Speaker, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, October 22-24, 2007.

2.     Liebschner M.: ’ÄúComputer-Aided Tissue Engineering: A step closer to functional tissue engineering’Äù. VR@P 2007, Leiria, Portugal, Keynote Lecture, September 24, 2007.

3.     Liebschner M.: ’ÄúComputer-Aided Tissue Engineering ’Äì A First Step Towards Organ Printing.’Äù SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York, March 23, 2007.

4.     Liebschner M.: ’ÄúThe OsteoSonic - A new device for early detection of osteoporosis.’Äù BMES Industry Chapter, Houston, Texas, February 28, 2007.

5.     Liebschner M.: "Biomechanical Testing: Making Advances in Spine Treatment." Congreso SAE UDEM 2006, Keynote Speaker, Monterrey University, Monterrey, Mexico, October 4-7, 2006.

6.     Liebschner M., Zhong Lin, Spanos P.: "DSP-Based Embedded System for Medical Emergency Kits." Texas Instrument Innovation Fund Presentation. Rice University, September 8, 2006.

7.     Liebschner M.: "The Engineering in Tissue Engineering of Bone." Monterrey University, Monterrey, Mexico, October 7, 2006.

8.     Liebschner M.: "Dependence of TMJ Jaw Motion on Gender and Jaw Geometry: An In-Vivo Study".  University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, TX, August 30, 2006.

9.     Osborne J., Liebschner M.: " Acoustic sound waves and proprietary pattern recognition software to determine microscopic bone structure." BioHouston, Orthopedic Medical Device Emerging Technology Showcase - April 5, 2006.

10.  Liebschner M.: " Spine and Trochanter External Vibration Exerciser." BioHouston, Orthopedic Medical Device Emerging Technology Showcase - April 5, 2006.

11.  Liebschner M.: "The use of Structural Dynamics as a Diagnostic for Bone Quality and Implant Integrity." National University of Ireland, Galway, IR, October 6, 2005.

12.  Liebschner M.: "Computer-Aided Tissue Engineering; Design for Fabrication". Research Symposium, Institute of Bioscience and Bioengineering, Rice Universtiy, Houston, TX, July 7, 2005.

13.  Liebschner M.: "Tailoring Tissue Replacement Scaffold Properties Through a Combinatory Approach of Computer-Aided Tissue Engineering and Rapid Prototyping." International Workshop on Biomanufacturing, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China,  June 29-July 1, 2005.

14.  Liebschner  M.: "Computer-Aided Tissue Engineering as a Means for Assembly and Fabrication of Whole Organs". Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, June 3, 2005.

15.  Liebschner M.: "Non-Invasive Bone Diagnostic Technologies". Life Science Forum, Houston Technology Center, Houston, TX, May 17, 2005.

16.  Liebschner M.: "The OsteoSonic: A New Generation of Diagnostics for Bone Quality and Implant Integrity Assessment".  University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, TX, March 30, 2005.

17.  Osborne J., Henley B., Liebschner M.: " Non-Invasive Bone Diagnostic Technologies". Fifth Annual Biotechnology / Life Science Technology Innovation Forum, Rice University, Houston, TX, March 11, 2005.

18.  Liebschner M.: "Prevention and Treatment of Osteoporotic Fractures". UK-Texas Bioscience Collaboration, Houston, TX, February 28 - March 1, 2005.

19.  Liebschner M.: "Towards the Development of a New Diagnostic Tool". The Universities Space Research Association's  Division of Space Life Sciences, Houston, TX, February 28, 2005

20.  Liebschner M.: "Computer Aided Tissue Engineering". University of Texas San Antonio, UTHSC San Antonio, TX, December 2, 2004.

21.  Liebschner M.: "The OsteoSonic, a New Diagnostic Tool". Sigma Xi - Texas Medical Center and Rice University Chapter, Houston, TX, April 6, 2004.

22.  Liebschner M.: "Evolution of Vertebroplasty: An Engineering Perspective". Computer and Information Technology Institute, Rice University, Houston, TX, April 2, 2004.

23.  Liebschner M.: "Optimization of vertebroplasty, a surgical procedure for stabilizing spinal fractures". Third Annual Biotechnology / Life Science Technology Innovation Forum, Rice University, Houston, TX, November 21, 2003.

24.  Liebschner M.: "Evolution of Vertebroplasty: A Biomechanical Perspective". Baylor College of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Grand Rounds, Houston, TX, October 22, 2003.

25.  Liebschner M.: "Evolution of Vertebroplasty: A Biomechanical Perspective". Mueller-Institute for Biomechanics, Bern, Switzerland, July 24, 2003.

26.  Liebschner M.: "Vertebral Reinforcement- The Future in Spinal Surgery !?". National University of Ireland, Gallway, Ireland, July 23, 2002.

27.  Liebschner M.: ’ÄúTissue Engineering meets CAS ’Äì The future of spinal surgery’Äù. Mueller-Institute for Biomechanics, Bern, Switzerland, January 5, 2002.

28.  Liebschner M.: ’ÄúImproving Vertebroplasty - Some Challenges to Overcome’Äù. University of Texas, Department of Orthopaedics Grad Rounds, Houston, TX, November 1, 2001.

29.  Liebschner M.: "Numerical Simulation Can Improve the Operative Treatment of Fractured Spinal Vertebrae". Neurosurgery Grand Rounds, University of San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, May 11, 2000.

30.  Liebschner M., Keller TS., Belzer M.: ’ÄúA New Device Capable of Quantitative Assess Bone Strength in Rodents.’Äù Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation Research Day, McClure Musculoskeletal Research Center, Burlington, VT, June 5, 1998.

31.  Liebschner M., Marten J., Keller TS.: ’ÄúInnovative Technique for Examination of Rabbit Knee Ligament Mechanical Properties’Äù. Mueller-Institute for Biomechanics, Bern, Switzerland, October 30, 1997.

32.  Liebschner M., Nolte LP., Bourquin Y., Visarius H.: ’ÄúComputer Assisted Optimal Contouring of Orthopaedic Fixation Devices’Äù. Mechanical Engineering Department and Orthopaedic Research Department, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT, November 1, 1996.

Guest Lecturer and Lecturer of Continuing-Education Courses

1.     Liebschner M.: Mechanobiology in Tissue Engineering. Advances in Tissue Engineering - Sponsored by Rice University, Houston, Texas, August 15-18, 2007.

2.     Liebschner M.: Microstructures in Tissue Engineering. Advances in Tissue Engineering - Sponsored by Rice University, Houston, Texas, August 16-19, 2006.

3.     Liebschner M., Osborne J.: "BioSonic - A Startup Company". MBA Entrepreneur Class, Rice University, Houston, Texas, November 9, 2005.

4.     Liebschner M.:  Integration of Computer-Aided Tissue Engineering into Biomanufacturing of Organs. Material Science and Biomaterials, BES513, Department of Biomedical Engineering, NUI Galway, Ireland, October 5, 2005.

5.     Liebschner M.: Architectural Considerations in Tissue Engineering. Advances in Tissue Engineering - Sponsored by Rice University, Houston, Texas, August 10-13, 2005.

6.     Liebschner M.:  Architectural Considerations in Tissue Engineering. Advances in Tissue Engineering - Sponsored by Rice University, Houston, Texas, August 10-14, 2004.

7.     Liebschner M.:  Importance of Mechanical Environment for Tissue Engineering. Advances in Tissue Engineering - Sponsored by Rice University, Houston, Texas, August 13-16, 2003.

8.     Liebschner M.: "Importance of Mechanical Environment for Tissue Engineering". Advances in Tissue Engineering - Sponsored by Rice University, Houston, Texas, August 14-17, 2002.

9.     Liebschner M.: "Importance of Mechanical Environment for Tissue Engineering". Advances in Tissue Engineering - Sponsored by Rice University, Houston, Texas, August 15-19, 2001.