Alissa Reinke's research focuses on engineering sustainable, waste derived biomaterials to improve the physiological relevance of in vitro models for cancer research.

Her current work centres on developing eggshell–chitosan bone mimetic scaffolds that replicate the mechanical and structural properties of native bone to better study prostate cancer metastasis. By integrating biowaste streams into biomaterial design, her research aims to advance both scientific translatability and environmental sustainability in biomedical experimentation.

Alissa’s broader interests include tissue engineering, mechanobiology, sustainable material innovation, and improving preclinical models used in therapeutic development. She is passionate about creating accessible, environmentally conscious tools that support more predictive cancer research.