Dr. Varghese’s research focuses at the interface of biologically inspired materials and stem cells. Dr. Varghese has co-authored over 80 peer reviewed research articles, covering a wide range of interdisciplinary topics in stem cells, smart biomaterials, biologically inspired systems, and regenerative medicine. Her research activities have also resulted in over 12 patent disclosures. Examples of ongoing research activities in her laboratory involve developing: functional biomaterials such as self-healing materials, technologies to improve stem cell based therapies including activating endogenous stem cells, engineered functional tissue grafts, and organ-on-a-chip systems. She is on the editorial board of a number of journals and a consultant to various biotech companies.