Carl Franzblau, PhD
Professor
Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine
Biochemistry & Cell Biology

PhD, Albert Einstein College of Medicine
BS, University of Michigan at Ann Arbor



Carl Franzblau has been a faculty member of Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine for more than 50 years. His research involved the study of extracellular matrix proteins, collagen and elastin and the role they play in the pathogenesis pf disease. He has been the Principal Investigator of several large program projects involving the response of the lung to injury. He studied animal and cell culture models as well as conducting studies in the clinic. As the PI, it was his responsibility to oversee all aspects of these projects.

Graduate Faculty (Primary Mentor of Grad Students)
Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, Graduate Medical Sciences




Mystery of the Crooked Cell 2.0: CityLab's Next Generation Socioscientific Approach to Gene Editing
09/03/2022 - 07/31/2027 (Multi-PI)
PI: Carl Franzblau, PhD
NIH/National Institute of General Medical Sciences
5R25GM146240-03

Mystery of the Crooked Cell 2.0: CityLab's Next Generation Socioscientific Approach to Gene Editing
09/01/2022 - 07/31/2023 (Multi-PI)
PI: Carl Franzblau, PhD
NIH/National Institute of General Medical Sciences
1R25GM146240-01

CityLab and Urban Squash: a new Pathway to Achieve STEM Success
06/01/2018 - 05/31/2022 (Multi-PI)
PI: Carl Franzblau, PhD
NIH/National Institute of General Medical Sciences
5R25GM129205-05

CityLab and Urban Squash: a new Pathway to Achieve STEM Success
06/01/2016 - 05/31/2021 (Multi-PI)
PI: Carl Franzblau, PhD
NIH/Office of the Director
5R25OD021899-02

CityLab Promotes Understanding of Clinical Trials
09/28/2009 - 07/31/2015 (PI)
NIH/Office of the Director
5R25OD011137-05

CityLab Promotes Understanding of Clinical Trials
09/28/2009 - 07/31/2014 (PI)
NIH/National Center for Health Research Resources
5R25RR026010-03

Boston University Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program UL1
05/01/2008 - 04/30/2013 (Key Person)
PI: David M. Center, MD
NIH/National Center for Health Research Resources
3UL1RR025771-04

Expanded Access to Biotechnology for Students with Disabilities
11/01/2005 - 10/31/2009 (Dept Sponsor)
National Science Foundation

City Lab Experience for Youth with Disabilities
11/01/2003 - 10/31/2005 (Co-PI)
PI: Carla Romney, DSc
National Science Foundation

Evaluation Resources for Precollege Health and Science Education Partnerships
02/01/2002 - 01/31/2004 (Co-PI)
PI: Constance L. Phillips, MPH
Howard Hughes Medical Institute

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Yr Title Project-Sub Proj Pubs
2023 Mystery of the Crooked Cell 2.0: CityLab's Next Generation SocioscientificApproach to Gene Editing 5R25GM146240-03
2022 Mystery of the Crooked Cell 2.0: CityLab's Next Generation SocioscientificApproach to Gene Editing 7R25GM146240-02
2022 Mystery of the Crooked Cell 2.0: CityLab's Next Generation Socioscientific Approach to Gene Editing 1R25GM146240-01
2020 CityLab and Urban Squash: A New Pathway to Achieve STEM Success 5R25GM129205-05
2019 CityLab and Urban Squash: A New Pathway to Achieve STEM Success 5R25GM129205-04
2018 CityLab and Urban Squash: A New Pathway to Achieve STEM Success 8R25GM129205-03
2017 CityLab and Urban Squash: A New Pathway to Achieve STEM Success 5R25OD021899-02
2016 CityLab and Urban Squash: A New Pathway to Achieve STEM Success 1R25OD021899-01
2013 CityLab Promotes Understanding of Clinical Trials 5R25OD011137-05
2012 CityLab Promotes Understanding of Clinical Trials 8R25OD011137-04
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  1. DeRosa D, Franzblau C, Phillips C, Romney C. CityLab at Boston University - Thirty Years of Innovation and Partnerships. J STEM Outreach. 2020; 3(2).View Related Profiles. PMID: 32832883; PMCID: PMC7440283; DOI: 10.15695/jstem/v3i2.02;
     
  2. Janardhan V, Wolf PA, Kase CS, Massaro JM, D'Agostino RB, Franzblau C, Wilson PW. Anticardiolipin antibodies and risk of ischemic stroke and transient ischemic attack: the Framingham cohort and offspring study. Stroke. 2004 Mar; 35(3):736-41.View Related Profiles. PMID: 14764933
     
  3. Rost NS, Wolf PA, Kase CS, Kelly-Hayes M, Silbershatz H, Massaro JM, D'Agostino RB, Franzblau C, Wilson PW. Plasma concentration of C-reactive protein and risk of ischemic stroke and transient ischemic attack: the Framingham study. Stroke. 2001 Nov; 32(11):2575-9.View Related Profiles. PMID: 11692019
     
  4. Hsiao H, Stone PJ, Toselli P, Rosenbloom J, Franzblau C, Schreiber BM. The role of the carboxy terminus of tropoelastin in its assembly into the elastic fiber. Connect Tissue Res. 1999; 40(2):83-95.View Related Profiles. PMID: 10761633
     
  5. Stone PJ, Lucey EC, Snider GL, Franzblau C. Distribution of elastin in hamsters and the turnover rates of different elastin pools. Proc Soc Exp Biol Med. 1997 May; 215(1):94-101.View Related Profiles. PMID: 9142143
     
  6. Bhatia S, Bergethon PR, Blease S, Kemper T, Rosiello A, Zimbardi GP, Franzblau C, Spatz EL. A synthetic dural prosthesis constructed from hydroxyethylmethacrylate hydrogels. J Neurosurg. 1995 Nov; 83(5):897-902.View Related Profiles. PMID: 7472561
     
  7. Stone PJ, Franzblau C. Increase in urinary desmosine and pyridinoline during postpartum involution of the uterus in humans. Proc Soc Exp Biol Med. 1995 Oct; 210(1):39-42.View Related Profiles. PMID: 7675796
     
  8. Stone PJ, Konstan MW, Berger M, Dorkin HL, Franzblau C, Snider GL. Elastin and collagen degradation products in urine of patients with cystic fibrosis. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 1995 Jul; 152(1):157-62.View Related Profiles. PMID: 7599816
     
  9. Stone PJ, Korn JH, North H, Lally EV, Miller LC, Tucker LB, Strongwater S, Snider GL, Franzblau C. Cross-linked elastin and collagen degradation products in the urine of patients with scleroderma. Arthritis Rheum. 1995 Apr; 38(4):517-24.View Related Profiles. PMID: 7718005
     
  10. Stone PJ, Gottlieb DJ, O'Connor GT, Ciccolella DE, Breuer R, Bryan-Rhadfi J, Shaw HA, Franzblau C, Snider GL. Elastin and collagen degradation products in urine of smokers with and without chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 1995 Apr; 151(4):952-9.View Related Profiles. PMID: 7697272
     
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Bar chart showing 103 publications over 20 distinct years, with a maximum of 13 publications in 1983

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2009 A Einstein College of Medicine: Distinguished PhD Alumnus Award
1988 Czech National Acad: G Mendel award
1988 Roger Williams Univ: Honary Doctor of Science
1986 Boston University: Metcaf Cup and Prize in Teaching
1977 Boston University: AOA Faculty Election for Teaching
1966-1970 American Heart Association: Established Investigator
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