Going out on a limb Oct 20, 2009
Professor Meital Zilberman is a researcher at Tel Aviv University's Department of Biomedical Engineering ... Meital Zilberman of TAU's Department of Biomedical Engineering has developed a new biologically active "scaffold" made from soluble fibers, which may help humans replace lost or missing bone. (EurekAlert!)
Bioengineering Of Nerve-muscle Connection Could Improve Hand Use For Wounded Soldiers Oct 18, 2009
D., professor of biomedical engineering; Daryl R. Kipke, Ph. D., professor of biomedical engineering; Melanie Urbancheck, Ph. (Science Daily)
Stem Cells Grow Heart Tissue in Lab Oct 17, 2009
D., associate professor, biomedical engineering, Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Cambridge, Mass. Eduardo Marban, M.D., Ph. (MEDLINEplus)
Blood Diagnosis: Chip-based And Mobile Oct 15, 2009
The basis for this has been provided by research scientists at the Fraunhofer Institute for Biomedical Engineering IBMT in Sankt Ingbert under an EU project also involving the Egyptian company VACSERA, Mivitec GmbH, the Institute for Analytical Sciences ISAS in Dortmund and the University of Lausitz. Our consortium has developed a glass chip which has antibodies on it. (Science Daily)
Elis End Non-League Slate at Lehigh Oct 14, 2009
a biomedical engineering major, has enjoyed his first varsity snaps this fall with five carries for 17 yards. Scott has also enjoyed working on his career over the summer. (Goyalebulldogs.com)
Lab Study Makes Strides in Mending Hearts Oct 14, 2009
The results were scheduled to be presented at the Biomedical Engineering Society's annual scientific sessions, held Oct. 7 to 10 in Pittsburgh. "While we were able to grow heart muscle cells that were able to contract with strength and carry electric impulses quickly, there are many other factors that need to be considered," Nenad Bursac, an assistant professor at Duke's Pratt School of Engineering, said in the news release. (MEDLINEplus)
More than 200 students turn out for Habitat's annual Shack-A-Thon Oct 12, 2009
Habitat raised more than $12,000, and attendance also grew from last year, said Zachary Balmuth-Loris, the event's organizer and a junior biomedical engineering major. This was the second Shack-A-Thon held at SU.. (Daily Orange, NY)
Novel 'patch' to mend broken hearts Oct 12, 2009
"If you tried to grow cardiomyocytes alone, they develop into an unorganized ball of cells," said Brian Liau, graduate student in biomedical engineering at Duke's Pratt School of Engineering. "We found that adding cardiac fibroblasts to the growing cardiomyocytes created a nourishing environment that stimulated the cells to grow as if they were in a developing heart," Liau said. (India Times, India)
New strategy for mending broken hearts? Oct 11, 2009
"If you tried to grow cardiomyocytes alone, they develop into an unorganized ball of cells," said Brian Liau, graduate student in biomedical engineering at Duke's Pratt School of Engineering. Liau, who works in the laboratory of assistant professor Nenad Bursac, presented the results of his latest experiments during the annual scientific sessions of the Biomedical Engineering Society in Pittsburgh. (EurekAlert!)
UNC profs win $1.6M grant for research into human genome Oct 10, 2009
Morgan C. Giddings, professor of microbiology and immunology and biomedical engineering and Xian Chen, professor of biochemistry and biophysics, will share the award. The National Human Genome Research Institute has awarded more than $113 million from funds provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. (Triangle Business Journal)
Hizbut Tahrir's view on Lebanese politics Oct 10, 2009
Bakhach completed his university studies in medical engineering and is currently the head of the biomedical engineering department at a major hospital in Beirut. Hizbut Tahrir was founded in 1953 in Palestine by Sheikh Taqieddin Nabhani. (Asia Times Online)
Students on board visit SU Senate Oct 9, 2009
Porter is a biomedical engineering major, residential advisor, former president of the National Society of Black Engineers, former peer-led, team-learning (PLTL) leader and Cornerstone tutor. McFadden has been involved with SU, including serving as speaker of the Senate for a term, and Senior Class Council. (Washington University Student Life, MO)
Solving The Period Problem: Researchers Develop Sanitary Pads From Local, Organic Materials Oct 7, 2009
This is the kind of project I ve wanted to be involved with for a long time using my knowledge of textiles and the sciences to make a real impact in the underserved parts of the world, says Dr. Marian McCord, associate professor of textile engineering chemistry, science and biomedical engineering at NC State. McCord was contacted by Sustainable Health Enterprises (SHE), a social enterprise dedicated to developing a franchise model led by young women to manufacture and distribute affordable,... (Science Daily)
Brain-Computer Interface Allows Person-to-person Communication Through Power Of Thought Oct 7, 2009
Dr James is part of the University of Southampton's Brain-Computer Interfacing Research Programme, which brings together biomedical engineering and the clinical sciences and provides a cohesive scientific basis for rehabilitation research and management. Projects are driven by clinical problems, using cutting-edge signal processing research to produce an investigative tool for advancing knowledge of neurophysiological mechanisms, as well as providing a practical therapeutic system to be used... (Science Daily)
Grants feed Clovis school district career tech training Oct 6, 2009
The grants also are paying for expanded programs at the Center for Advanced Research and Technology in biomedicine, biomedical engineering and game design and video technology. CART is a program attended by Clovis Unified and Fresno Unified students. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Lab renovations to finish next month Oct 6, 2009
Right now it is an inconvenience, but when the lab is finally done it will be good for all of us, Lauren Bjerke, a second-year biomedical engineering student said. Bjerke said she thought more students would use the lab after the renovation is complete. (Gamecock Online, SC)
Brookline honors Oct 6, 2009
Ting-Yu Shih, the son of Ming-Yuan Shih and Shu-Lin Chen, attended Northfield Mount Hermon School in Mount Hermon, and is majoring in biomedical engineering. To be selected for this honor, a student must earn a grade point average of 3. (Brookline TAB, MA)
Alamo City biotech firm lands hefty defense pact Oct 5, 2009
Alamo City biotech firm lands multimillion-dollar defense pact - San Antonio Business Journal. for free extra services. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Doc 'morphed' into new focus Oct 5, 2009
Clarke received his bachelor s degree in biomedical engineering from Tulane University in New Orleans, then earned his master s in biological sciences from the University of New Orleans. His mother was an experimental pathologist, which he said helped to spark his interest in biological sciences. (New Iberia, LA)
Designing drugs and their antidotes together improves patient care Oct 5, 2009
"Future optimization should further improve the potency of sequestering the aptamers from circulation, which will then spur the development of many new aptamer drugs," said Kam Leong, a James B. Duke professor of biomedical engineering and co-author of the study ... Other authors on the paper include Ruby T. S. Lam of the Duke Department of Biomedical Engineering, Kristin M. Bompiani and Charlene M. Blake of the Duke University Program in Genetics and Genomics and the Duke Department of Surgery,... (EurekAlert!)
Scientist Builds Imager That Identifies, Locates Individual Cancer Cells Oct 5, 2009
Now, Wilson, a professor of biomedical engineering at Case Western Reserve University, can identify a single cancer cell in preclinical imaging studies ... In a paper published in the Annals of Biomedical Engineering, Wilson and co-authors describe cryo-imaging and the extensive software they wrote to enable them to zero in on single cells ... James Basilion, an associate professor of radiology and biomedical engineering at Case Western Reserve, did not work on Wilson's imager but has seen the... (Science Daily)
Scientist Developing Artificial Heart Inspired by Cockroach Oct 4, 2009
The development of a robust, affordable and safe synthetic heart remains one of the holy grails of biomedical engineering amid a shortage of donated organs and rising levels of heart disease. The two types of artificial hearts available in the U.S. today are expensive, costing at least $50,000 apiece. (Fox News)
Nanotechnology: Artificial Pore Created Sep 30, 2009
30, 2009) Using an RNA-powered nanomotor, University of Cincinnati (UC) biomedical engineering researchers have successfully developed an artificial pore able to transmit nanoscale material through a membrane ... In a study led by UC biomedical engineering professor Peixuan Guo, PhD, members of the UC team inserted the modified core of a nanomotor, a microscopic biological machine, into a lipid membrane ... The engineered channel could have applications in nano-sensing, gene delivery, drug... (Science Daily)
Metallic Glass For Bone Surgery Sep 30, 2009
2, 2006) Rapid and guided healing of bones has moved a step closer with research by two biomedical engineering students who have found new ways to deliver bone growth enhancers directly to broken or weakened. (Mar. (Science Daily)
Better Brain Implants Using Polymer Nanotubes Sep 30, 2009
"Microelectrodes implanted in the brain are increasingly being used to treat neurological disorders," said Mohammad Reza Abidian, a post-doctoral researcher working with Professor Daryl Kipke in the Neural Engineering Laboratory at the U-M Department of Biomedical Engineering ... The PEDOT nanotube coatings were developed in the laboratory of David C. Martin, now an adjunct professor of materials science and engineering, macromolecular science and engineering, and biomedical engineering. (Science Daily)
U.S. researchers develop artificial pore Sep 30, 2009
"The engineered channel could have applications in nano-sensing, gene delivery, drug loading and DNA sequencing," said UC biomedical engineering professor Peixuan Guo, who led the study ... "The re-engineered motor core itself has shown to associate with lipid membranes, but we needed to show that it could punch a hole in the lipid membrane," says David Wendell, co-first author of the report and a research assistant professor in UC's biomedical engineering department. (Xinhuanet, China)
Frix happy for lack of attention at position Sep 26, 2009
A biomedical engineering major who hopes to continue in his father's footsteps by becoming a doctor, Frix - who was the valedictorian of his class at Calhoun High School - said that once he made the transition from Bulldogs fan to Bulldogs player, the mental aspect of his job became less onerous. "When I got here I had to make the transition from fan to player and that was kind of hard when the guys you were watching on TV, you're actually seeing up close and in person," said Frix. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Microchip + video glasses = sight for blind? Sep 25, 2009
In the October issue of IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering journal, researchers have said they hope to attach the implant to the outside of the eye, and put the electrodes behind the retina. Share this on. (CNN -- Tech)
Retinal Implant Could Help Restore Some Vision Sep 24, 2009
In the latest version, described in the October issue of IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering, the implant is attached to the outside of the eye, and the electrodes are implanted behind the retina ... IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering, October 2009 DOI. (Science Daily)
How Scientists Think: Fostering Creativity In Problem Solving Sep 23, 2009
Model-Based Simulation in Biomedical Engineering Research Laboratories. Topics in Cognitive Science, 2009; DOI. (Science Daily)
Newton Notables Sep 23, 2009
Helena Alfonzo, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Santiago Alfonzo of Chestnut Hill, a senior majoring in biomedical engineering; Simon Goldish, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Goldish of Newton, a junior majoring in mechanical engineering; Kevin Yee, son of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Yee of Newton, a junior majoring in biochemistry; Elliot Borenstein, son of Jeffrey M. Borenstein of West Newton, a sophomore majoring in interactive media and game development; Megan Tsai, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Tsai of... (Newton Tab, MA)
Mild Exercise While In The ICU Reduces Bad Effects Of Prolonged Bed Rest Sep 22, 2009
The team has also developed, with help from Johns Hopkins biomedical engineering students, a special walker called the "MOVER Aid," with a built-in seat for patients who need to sit and rest. The MOVER includes a wheeled pole to hold a ventilator and ICU monitoring equipment. (Science Daily)
New device finds early signs of eye disease in preemies Sep 22, 2009
"Examining the retina with these methods is like looking at the surface of the ocean and only seeing dimly into the shallow water," says Toth, a professor of ophthalmology and biomedical engineering ... New advances in OCT led Joseph Izatt, a professor of biomedical engineering and ophthalmology at Duke, to create the handheld probe which can snap pictures over 40 times faster than previous versions of OCT. That means multiple scans of the eye now take only seconds. (EurekAlert!)
BU medical student dies in fall in Allston Sep 20, 2009
He was a brilliant and engaged medical and biomedical engineering student with a promising future. His death is a great loss, said Colin Riley, a BU spokesman. (Boston Globe)
UTSA scientists tapped to fight soil erosion Sep 17, 2009
Johnson is collaborating with UTSA s assistant professor of biomedical engineering Mark Appleford, assistant professor of geological sciences Paul Jurena, associate professor of plant physiology Valerie Sponsel and assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering Sazzad Bin-Shafique. The faculty members will also work with six student researchers. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
URI researcher trips amputees in effort to develop improved prosthetic legs Sep 16, 2009
"When we become unbalanced, our neural system reacts quickly and sends a signal to help us recover," said He (Helen) Huang, assistant professor of biomedical engineering at URI. "Our challenge is to see if we can detect these neural reactions fast enough to activate a mechanism in a patient's prosthetic leg to stabilize them before they fall.". During the experimental phase of the study, Huang is collecting data from able-bodied individuals and those using prosthetic legs to determine what kind... (EurekAlert!)
University trims the fat to bring home the bacon Sep 15, 2009
Head of the Department of Biomedical Engineering Noshir Langrana said his department has cut staff but not classes. We re just managing on our own by loading faculty members with more work, he said. (The Daily Targum, NJ)
Rapid-response Technology from NeuroInterventions, Inc. Aims to Quickly Restore Brain's Blood Flow After a Stroke Sep 14, 2009
D., associate research professor for the Institute for Complex Engineered Systems and Biomedical Engineering Department at Carnegie Mellon University; and Dr. Migliuolo, a high-tech entrepreneur and former executive in residence at the Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse. Media contact: Michele Migliuolo, Ph. (PR Newswire)
MRI Simulation Of Blood Flow Helps Plan Child's Delicate Heart Surgery Sep 13, 2009
D., Regents' Professor in the Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering at Georgia Tech and Emory University ... "State-of-the-art three-dimensional cardiac MRI married to modern biomedical engineering and applied anatomy and physiology enabled this approach. With the advanced pediatric cardiothoracic surgery we have here at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, patients can benefit from this new method.". (Science Daily)
Hormone promises to keep joint injuries from causing long-term osteoarthritis Sep 13, 2009
Along with Rosier, the study was led by Erik Sampson, Todd O'Brien, Di Chen, Susan Bukata, J. Edward Puzas, Regis O'Keefe and Michael Zuscik within the Department of Orthopaedics and by Hani Awad in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Rochester Medical Center. The study was funded by the National Institutes of Health. (EurekAlert!)
UNCC targeting commercial uses for campus research Sep 10, 2009
Rachmuth s business experience and strong biomedical engineering background made him an ideal fit, officials say. He holds three biomedical engineering degrees, including a Ph. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Swine flu outbreak at Washington St. may be easing Sep 8, 2009
"Nobody wants to get sick because missing classes is a pain," said Woodall, 18, a biomedical engineering major from Marietta, Ga. PULLMAN, Wash. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Five new teachers begin at RHS Sep 4, 2009
She earned a B. S. in Biomedical Engineering from Virginia Commonwealth University. "Engaging students in lots of activities and stimulating discussions is my teaching philosophy," Honaker said. (Brookneal Union Star, VA)
Biomedical engineering coming to UB Sep 4, 2009
The s new biomedical engineering program is slated to begin this fall, even as it awaits final approval from the state Department of Education. UB officials aren t sure how many students will show interest in the program, but the sole biomedical engineering course planned for the fall semester has reached capacity at 20 undergraduate students ... A state education spokesperson said the department received UB s biomedical engineering application July 29 from the State University at New York... (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Promise Of Nanodiamonds For Safer Gene Therapy Sep 4, 2009
Ho is an assistant professor of biomedical engineering and mechanical engineering in the McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science and a member of the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University. Ho and his research team engineered surface-modified nanodiamond particles that successfully and efficiently delivered DNA into mammalian cells. (Science Daily)
Bio-enabled, Surface-mediated Approach Produces Nanoparticle Composites Sep 3, 2009
" The researchers also hope to find additional applications for the films in such areas as photovoltaics, medical technology, and anti-microbial films that utilize the properties of silver nanoparticles. Beyond Tsukruk and Kharlampieva, the research team has included Dmitry Zimnistky, Maneesh Gupta and Kathryn Bergman of Georgia Tech; David Kaplan of the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Tufts University, and Rajesh Naik of the Materials and Manufacturing Directorate of the Air Force... (Science Daily)
Computational Process Zeroes In On Top Genetic Cancer Suspects Sep 3, 2009
It s very expensive and time-consuming to test a huge number of gene mutations, trying to find the few that have a solid link to cancer, said Rachel Karchin, an assistant professor of biomedical engineering who supervised the development of the computational sorting approach ... Rachel Karchin, right, an assistant professor of biomedical engineering, and doctoral student Hannah Carter led a Johns Hopkins team that developed software to narrow the search for mutations linked to cancer. (Science Daily)
A Lost Picasso? Alloy Composition Profiles Could Help Identify, Date And Authenticate Bronzes Sep 3, 2009
Biomedical engineering principles helped an inventor create a boot that fits over a supportive cast, making it easier to walk without crutches. The. (Science Daily)
Getting better visualization of joint cartilage through cationic CT contrast agents Sep 2, 2009
"Compared to commercially available contrast agents under the same experimental conditions, these new cationic agents are three times more sensitive for imaging cartilage," said Mark W. Grinstaff, Boston University Professor of Chemistry and Biomedical Engineering who led the team with Brian D. Snyder, MD, Ph ... In addition to Grinstaff and Snyder, the study's other Boston University authors are Neel S. Joshi, a postdoctoral student in the Department of Chemistry and Prashant N. Bansal, and... (EurekAlert!)
Neural Nanoblockers Pinpointed In Carbon Nanotubes Sep 2, 2009
D. candidate in biomedical engineering and lead author of the paper, so, it's a problem we can fix. Jakubek took single-walled carbon nanotubes to the laboratory of Diane Lipscombe, a Brown neuroscientist. (Science Daily)
NC university carries on amid swine flu outbreak Sep 2, 2009
"Nobody wants to get sick because missing classes is a pain," said Woodall, 18, a biomedical engineering major from Marietta, Ga. China set to approve 1-dose swine flu vaccines. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Silk-based optical waveguides meet biomedical needs Sep 1, 2009
"In many biomedical applications, waveguides must interface directly with living cells and tissues, requiring the waveguide constituent to be biocompatible. Biodegradability is also desirable," said Tufts' Fiorenzo Omenetto, professor of biomedical engineering in the School of Engineering and professor of physics in the School of Arts and Sciences ... "Silks are well suited for this purpose, because they are the strongest and toughest natural fibers known," said David Kaplan, professor and chair... (EurekAlert!)
Aircraft Reports Material Expansion and Staff Increase Sep 1, 2009
That acquisition brought Morpheus' founder Erik Weber Jensen and his team to Aircraft who have added significant research, biomedical engineering and software capabilities, all focused in Anaesthesia patient monitoring. These skills complement Aircraft's strengths in industrial and mechanical design. (PR Newswire)
Blog Rx: Researcher taps into brain waves Sep 1, 2009
"You need to bridge the two together, and that is probably the biggest challenge for biomedical engineering," he said. Bin He has tried to make some of those connections by organizing sessions that will bring industry executives to the conference which is historically focused on research. (EETimes)
Girl Talk on the scene at Virgin Fest Aug 30, 2009
Not one to trade practicality for a pipe dream, he majored in biomedical engineering at Case Western Reserve University, while creating music on the side. He worked as a biomedical engineer until 2007, when he decided to give music his full attention. (USA Today -- Life)
Swine Flu Rises with New College Semester Aug 29, 2009
"Nobody wants to get sick because missing classes is a pain," said Woodall, 18, a biomedical engineering major from Marietta, Ga. While the increases were expected and colleges say they were ready for the coughing, sneezing and feverish students before move-in day, health experts say hundreds more could get sick as the virus winds its way through college campuses. (Time.com)
College swine flu cases spike as classes begin Aug 28, 2009
"Nobody wants to get sick because missing classes is a pain," said Woodall, a biomedical engineering major from Marietta. At the University of Kansas, almost 200 students have reported having flu-like symptoms in the last week or so, spokesman Todd Cohen said. (MSNBC -- Health)
New technology helps Parkinson's patients speak louder Aug 26, 2009
A critical part of the research is to integrate the voice-detection sensor, called an accelerometer, developed in work led by biomedical engineering doctoral students Matias Zanartu and Julio C. Ho and biomedical engineering professor George Wodicka, head of Purdue's Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering. "This sensor is crucial because it is essential that the background babble noise only turn on when the subject talks," Huber said. (EurekAlert!)
Professor to work on UB2020 Aug 25, 2009
She replaces Alexander Cartwright, who was recently named chair of UB s electrical engineering department and chair of the university s new biomedical engineering department. In her new job, Wactawski-Wende will work on UB 2020, the university s long-term growth plan to become a major research institution. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Twitter and health care -- can a tweet a day keep the doctor away? Aug 25, 2009
The Journal is co-edited by Ronald C. Merrell, MD, Professor of Surgery, Virginia Commonwealth University and Charles R. Doarn, MBA, Associate Professor of Public Health Sciences and Biomedical Engineering, University of Cincinnati. Telemedicine and e-Health is the leading international, peer-reviewed journal combining medicine, telecommunications, and information technology. (EurekAlert!)
MARSHFIELD AROUND TOWN: Check out the fun at the Marshfield Fair Aug 21, 2009
The following Marshfield residents recently graduated from their respective colleges or universities: at Stonehill College, Lindsay A. Henry, BA; Jason T. McDonough, BS in business administration; Samantha R. Shaw, BS in business administration; Courtney A. Sullivan, BA; Mark B. Thompson, BS in business administration; Ryan P. Tilley, BA; and Thomas J. Travers, BA, at Merrimack College, Stephen Chuilli, BA; Kristina Gray, BA; Russell Gray, BS; Herbert Koelsch, BS; and Philip Tassinari, BA, at... (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Sweating? You could be stressing others out Aug 20, 2009
"The results suggest that we can detect others' stress just by breathing in their sweat," said Lilianne Mujica-Parodi, assistant professor of biomedical engineering at Stony Brook University in New York and lead author of the study, in an e-mail. Researchers took sweat samples from 144 people who had put themselves in the somewhat stressful situation of tandem skydiving for the first time. (CNN)
New Method For Gene Expression Experiments Akin To Watercolor Painting In Water Aug 20, 2009
"If you take a brush with watercolor paint and move it around in a dish of water, you usually just wash away the paint in the water and get no picture. That's what happens with water-soluble biological reagents in typical cell culture experiments as well. The reagents just diffuse everywhere with no localization," said Shuichi Takayama, associate professor of biomedical engineering and macromolecular science and engineering. "But we have a system in which you can actually have aqueous solutions... (Science Daily)
Novel polymer could improve protein-based drugs Aug 20, 2009
Protein-based drugs are an increasingly important new class of drugs, said Ashutosh Chilkoti, Theo Pilkington Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Duke's Pratt School of Engineering. He cited such examples as insulin for the treatment of diabetes and more exotic "magic bullet" antibodies like herceptin that are used to treat certain cancers. (EurekAlert!)
Nanotechnology To Find Early Signs Of Cancer Aug 19, 2009
This method could replace the traditionally more invasive ways for obtaining patient samples with a simple blood test, said Vasudev J. Bailey, a biomedical engineering doctoral student from Bangalore, India, who was one of the two lead authors on the Genome Research paper ... Along with Wang and Baylin, the other co-authors were Yi Zhang, a biomedical engineering doctoral student at Johns Hopkins; Elizabeth Griffiths, an oncology clinical fellow in the School of Medicine; Steven A. Belinsky, of... (Science Daily)
