This project would not have been possible without Dr. Stephanie Willerth for supervising this project and allowing us access to the Willerth Lab and its resources. It also could not have been possible without Kali Scheck, who was particularly supportive throughout the project in many areas, especially during the cell culture process. Furthermore, we would like to thank Rebecca Kirsch for her assistance with rheological testing. Finally, we would like to thank our friends and family for their unwavering support throughout this project.