November 2022 - Bmegradstudents-list

Community Outreach--Lafayette Transitional Housing Clean-up
by Siemers, Tammy R 08 Nov '22

08 Nov '22

Hello All- It is a recent tradition that the BME PMP program participates in a community service project each semester. This semester is no different. However, I would like to open it up to the entire BME community for those of you that might be interested. Below is more information about the event. If you would like to participate, let me know and I will add you to the calendar invite. This semester we will be volunteering at Lafayette Transitional Housing<https://lthc.net/> which serves the homeless population in the Lafayette area. They provide shelter for those in need overnight. As you can imagine, this becomes a critical need as the weather gets colder. Although cleaning is never a glamorous job, it is a necessity to keep these shelters going and is a great way for us to give back to the community. For our project, we will be cleaning two locations. They will supply us with all the cleaning supplies that we need so we will just need to show up and dress accordingly. Unfortunately, Friday tended to be the best time for everyone's schedule so we went with it. Hopefully after that, you will still have time for fun after we are done. Date: Friday, December 2nd Time: 4-6 pm Location: 814 N. 14th Street Lafayette, IN (actual location)-We can divide into teams from this location Tammy Siemers She/Her Associate Director, Graduate Education Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering 206 S. Martin Jischke Drive, West Lafayette, IN 47907-2032 o: 765-496-0294 Achiever, Relator, Includer, Restorative, Developer [233FFCD4]<https://www.purdue.edu/?utm_source=signature&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=…>

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REMINDER: Coffee Chat Thursday, November 10th--Hugh Lee, Taimoor Qazi, Steven Steinhubl
by Siemers, Tammy R 08 Nov '22

08 Nov '22

Good Morning, This is a friendly reminder that our next coffee chat of the fall semester is on Thursday. I hope you consider joining us! November Date: November 10th Time: 9:30 am-10:30 am Location: MJIS 3041 Faculty hosts: Hugh Lee, Taimoor Qazi, Steve Steinhubl Potential discussion topics: ask me anything/healthcare, academic jobs/academia, visas/international students Tammy From: Bmegradstudents-list <bmegradstudents-list-bounces(a)ecn.purdue.edu<mailto:bmegradstudents-list-bounces@ecn.purdue.edu>> On Behalf Of Siemers, Tammy R Sent: Friday, September 16, 2022 9:34 AM To: bmegradstudents-list(a)ecn.purdue.edu<mailto:bmegradstudents-list@ecn.purdue.edu> Cc: Solorio, Luis <lsolorio(a)purdue.edu<mailto:lsolorio@purdue.edu>>; Rowen, Elizabeth Pearl <eprowen(a)purdue.edu<mailto:eprowen@purdue.edu>>; Blue, Emily Marie <emilyblue(a)purdue.edu<mailto:emilyblue@purdue.edu>> Subject: [Bmegradstudents-list] Save the Date: Fall Faculty Coffee Chats Happy Friday! We are once again hosting are faculty coffee chats for grad students. Remember, we need attendance for this event to be successful so get these on your calendars today😊. These coffee chats will attempt to accomplish some priorities that have been shared with us by you: 1. First year students—what a great opportunity to find out more about other labs and find potential mentors for your qual committee. 2. Grad student professional development—to learn/ask/chat about topics of interest to the student either about research or other topics. 3. Increase faculty involvement with graduate students outside of their own lab. 4. Help build community between grad students. Here are the dates and faculty for fall October Date: October 3rd Time: 9:30-10:30 am Location: MJIS 2041 Faculty host: Eugenio Culurciello Potential discussion topics: startups commercialization, digital health, health equity November Date: November 10th Time: 9:30 am-10:30 am Location: MJIS 3041 Faculty hosts: Hugh Lee, Taimoor Qazi, Steve Steinhubl Potential discussion topics: ask me anything/healthcare, academic jobs/academia, visas/international students December: Date: December 8th Time: 2:00 pm-3:00 pm Location: MJIS 2041 Faculty host: Deva Chan Potential discussion topics: AMA work-life, teaching & diversity statements, time management Please plan to participate in as many as your schedule will allow. There will be free snacks and drinks included. I will also send out calendar invites for those of you who utilize them. Tammy Tammy Siemers Senior Graduate Training Program Administration and Professional Development Specialist Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering 206 S. Martin Jischke Drive, West Lafayette, IN 47907-2032 o: 765-496-0294 Achiever, Relator, Includer, Restorative, Developer [233FFCD4]<https://www.purdue.edu/?utm_source=signature&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=…>

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Influencing without authority, and Management of change
by Siemers, Tammy R 07 Nov '22

07 Nov '22

FYI since the first one is tomorrow and before the announcements go out for this week😊. Have a great start to your week. Tammy From: Inamdar, Amruta A <ainamda(a)purdue.edu> Sent: Monday, November 7, 2022 10:12 AM Subject: Influencing without authority, and Management of change Good morning, everyone A last reminder about two in-person workshops this week. (The CCO wraps up its Fall 2022 workshops and panels for graduate students this week. PhD and Master’s students are welcome to make appointments via BoilerConnect<https://www.purdue.edu/boilerconnect/> to work one-on-one with Career Consultants.) Facilitated by Bev Mentzer<https://www.linkedin.com/in/bev-mentzer-674108191/>, both these workshops are valuable opportunities for professional development. Graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, and all staff are welcome to attend. Please consider sharing information about these workshops with your students and colleagues. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8: Influencing with authority<https://www.cco.purdue.edu/Calendar/Event/F4474417CA6C546C5271EF2B7C4EFA81> TIME: 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. LOCATION: GRIS 102. RSVPs not required. The room seats 60; please arrive early to find a seat. Critical skills for career success include communication, teamwork, and persuasion. But what does that look like in practice and execution? How can one lead effectively, how can one convince a team to get things done, especially if one doesn’t have the official title/authority? Attend this in-person workshop with Bev Mentzer to learn how to influence without authority. Demystify the techniques, expand your toolkit; avoid manipulation! THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10: Management of change<https://www.cco.purdue.edu/Calendar/Event/EB4C47662C1281289EFF2B4E743D2F3C> TIME: 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. LOCATION: KRAN G010. RSVPs not required. The room seats 49; please arrive early to find a seat. Often when we spot a problem and suggest or work towards a solution, we watch in frustration as our attempts to make an improvement fail. Most people are resistant to change; yet change is critical and necessary. Whether or not you’ve already experienced this, change management is going to be a useful skill to know. Attend this in-person workshop with Bev Mentzer to learn: Why does some change succeed, and other changes fail? Learn strategies to make YOUR changes successful. Please direct questions about these workshops to me. Thank you for helping advertise these among your networks. Amruta Amruta Inamdar, PhD she, her, hers Sr. Career Services Consultant - Graduate Students, Center for Career Opportunities Empathy, Developer, Intellection, Input, Adaptability [cid:image001.png@01D8F28A.FC3574C0]<https://www.purdue.edu/?utm_source=signature&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=…>

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[Bmeroundtable-list] BME Monday Roundtable - Nov. 7, 2022
by Gelfand, Johanna K 07 Nov '22

07 Nov '22

[cid:image003.jpg@01D8F28B.FD3C40F0] BME MONDAY ROUNDTABLE NOVEMBER 7, 2022 Happy Daylight Savings Time! Did you remember to change your clocks yesterday? HEADS NOTE Hello Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, We are in full swing of the semester and already starting to gear up for the home stretch. This week there are a few highlights I want to point out including an RSVP for an AI in ear, nose, and throat meeting with our colleagues at the IU School of Medicine, upcoming Coffee Chat for grad students, and a professional development seminar for postdocs and research associates about time management in the unstructured world of research. Students, faculty, and postdocs- be sure to take advantage of these offerings and have a great week. UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES Week of November 7 Mon., Nov. 7: BRAG Meeting for BME postdocs, visiting scientists and research staff, 2:00-3:00 p.m., MJIS 2001. Dr. Tamara Kinzer-Ursem, Associate Professor and Associate Head of Academic Programs in BME will discuss “Time Management in the Unstructured World of Research”. The session will be in the format of a short presentation followed by Q&A, and the speaker has specifically asked us to send suggestions on topics, questions and thoughts ahead of time to best tailor the sessions to us. Please RSVP and email your suggestions to kejendal(a)purdue.edu. You are of course welcome with spontaneous questions as well! Welcome! Bring a postdoc friend! Wed., Nov. 9: BME Distinguished Seminar Series, 9:30 a.m., MJIS 1001 and via Zoom. Yen-Yu Ian Shih, Associate Professor and Associate Director for Biomedical Research Imaging Center at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill will present “A Silent, Sensitive, Specific, and Artifact-resistant fMRI Technique.” Wed., Nov. 9: Frontiers in Biophysics Seminar, 1:30 p.m., MJIS 1001 and via Zoom. Andrei Fokine, Purdue University will present “Structure and assembly of Myoviridae bacteriophages.” Co-sponsored by Structural and Computational Biology & Biophysics (SCBB) in the Department of Biological Sciences and the NIGMS-funded Molecular Biophysics Training Program (MBTP, in partnership with the Departments of Biomedical Engineering, Biochemistry, Physics and Astronomy, Chemistry, and Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology; and the following institutes: PI4D, PCCR, and PIDD. Register in advance for Zoom presentation at: https://purdue.edu/zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUtd-2rrTlqEt28s1D20iZPi-9RRDG… Wed., Nov. 9: Seminar for Neurotrauma and Diseases, 4:00 p.m. via Zoom. Wen Jiang, Professor of Biological Sciences and Scientific Director of Purdue Cryo-EM Facility will present “Cryo-EM structural characterization of amyloid fibrils in neurodegenerative diseases.” The Seminar for Neurotrauma and Diseases is sponsored by Plexon, a leading neuroscience technology company, and is supported by the Purdue Institute for Integrative Neuroscience and Purdue Institute for Drug Discovery. Join the Center for Paralysis Research and our set of amazing speakers as we explore various facets of neurotrauma and diseases and build a community to make long-lasting impacts on neurotrauma research. Zoom link: https://bit.ly/3QN4YL. Wed., Nov. 9: Graduate Mentorship Seminar Series: Diversity and Inclusion in Mentorship Relationships, 4:30 p.m., WALC 2051. Learn about how identity and culture are crucial components to recognize in faculty mentor-student advising relationships. Faculty members welcome! Wed., Nov. 9 – Sat., Nov. 12: The Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minoritized Scientists (ABRCMS) is a go-to conference for underrepresented groups in STEM fields. Scientific or professional development session submissions due July 29. Thurs., Nov. 10: BME Faculty Coffee Chats for Grad Students, 9:30-10:30 a.m., MJIS 3041. Faculty hosts: Hugh Lee, Taimoor Qazi, Steve Steinhubl. Potential discussion topics: ask me anything/ healthcare, academic jobs/academia, visas/international students Thurs., Nov. 10: Seminars in Hearing Research at Purdue, 10:30 a.m., LYLE 1150. Alexander L. Francis, Professor of SLHS will present “RCR Discussion: Practical Considerations for Preregistration in Hearing Science.” Thurs., Nov. 10: BMS 692/CPB 697 Graduate Seminar, 3:30 p.m., LYNN 1136. Four graduate students will present their research: Navaporn Sritong, Graduate Student, IBSC will present “Duplex Viral Molecular Assay for Rapid Detection of SARS-CoV-2 and Internal Control Saliva.” Polly Chen, Resident, CPB/ADDL will present “Case Presentation of a Neurologic Sheep.” Tiange Xia, Graduate RA, BMS will present “Examining the Role of the Cortical Amygdala (CoA) in Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)” and Allegra Stahl, Graduate RA , CPB will present “Attachment Style and Social Fear in Dogs from Commercial Breeding Kennels.” The seminars are hosted by the College of Veterinary Medicine at Purdue. Fri., Nov. 11: 5th Childhood Diabetes Prevention Symposium, 8:00 a.m. – 3:45 pm MT vi Zoom. The objectives include: (1) Discuss essential components of follow-up and monitoring for children who screen positive for islet autoantibodies (Immune markers, Markers of dysglycemia, Psychological support, Early diabetes education) (2) Review the status of general population screening programs world-wide, and (3) Address new challenges. The registration is free but mandatory for in-person or webinar participation. Click to register: https://redcap.ucdenver.edu/surveys/?s=WFPKALWFWFXTNNL3<https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fredcap.uc…> Upcoming important deadlines and info. Mon., Nov. 14: RSVP Deadline for IUSOM Fall Otolaryngology Workshop. Workshop is entitled “AI Topics in Medicine and Otolaryngology, and will be held Wednesday, Nov. 30 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Fesler Hall, Indianapolis. RSVP to Ashley Claxton (aclaxto(a)iu.edu<mailto:aclaxto@iu.edu>) Wed., Nov. 16: BME PhD Preliminary Exam Announcement for Alexis Hoerter (E. Pienaar, advisor), 11:00 a.m., MJIS 2001 and via Zoom. Research Title: Agent Based Models Characterizing In Vitro M. Tuberculosis Granuloma Dynamics: Host-Immune Status Determinants and HIV Coinfection Mechanisms Wed., Nov. 16: Frontiers in Biophysics Seminar Series, 1:30 p.m., MJIS 1001 and via Zoom. Hong Li, Florida State University will present “Small changes, big impact: Roles of chemical medications in gene editing and protein synthesis enzymes.” Register in advance at https://purdue.edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/UUtd-2rrTlqEt28s1D20iZPi-9RRDGj… Seminar series is co-sponsored by Structural and Computational Biology & Biophysics (SCBB) and the NIGMS-funded Molecular Biophysics Training Program (MBTP) in partnership with the Departments of Biomedical Engineering, Biochemistry, Physics and Astronomy, Chemistry, and Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology; and the following Institutes: PI4D, PCCR, and PIDD. Thurs., Nov. 24 and Fri., Nov. 25: Thanksgiving Holiday. No classes, all university offices and buildings closed. Tues., Nov. 29: BRAG Meeting for BME postdocs, visiting scientists and research staff, 2:00-3:00 p.m., MJIS 2001. Dr. Elsje Pienaar, Assistant Professor in BME will discuss “Strategies and challenges in learning about DEI”. The session will be in the format of a short presentation followed by Q&A, and the speaker has specifically asked us to send suggestions on topics, questions and thoughts ahead of time to best tailor the sessions to us. Please RSVP and email your suggestions to kejendal(a)purdue.edu. You are of course welcome with spontaneous questions as well! Welcome! Bring a postdoc friend! Thurs., Dec. 8: BME Faculty Coffee Chats for Grad Students, 2:00-3:00 p.m., MJIS 2041. Faculty host: Deva Chan. Potential discussion topics: AMA work-life, teaching & diversity statements, time management Thurs., Dec. 15 The BME Senior Design Expo will be from 3:30 - 5:30pm in MJIS 1097, 1001, and Atrium. There will be 24 projects presented followed by awards ceremony. Stay tuned for additional details. Fri., Dec. 23 through Mon., Jan. 2: Winter Recess. No classes, all university offices and buildings closed. Purdue will reopen Tuesday, January 3. PROTECT PURDUE * Fall 2022 update: Protect Purdue Fall expectations https://protect.purdue.edu/updates/fall-2022-what-you-need-to-know/ Committee Updates Academic Programs Update For all course instructors: As the semester winds down, it’s time to make plans now for how you will approach providing final exam testing accommodations for students who have disability accommodation. Many instructors will plan to provide these accommodations themselves. That is great and often the best approach. However, some may want the DRC’s Accommodated Testing staff to administer their final for these students. In these cases, it is important to be aware of three critical deadlines: * November 11. This is the deadline for instructors to update their Test Information Form<https://www.purdue.edu/drc/testing/tif.php> (TIF) for finals week, which effectively gives permission for students to request a seat with DRC Testing. * November 18 (11:55 p.m.). This is the deadline by which students must request a seat with DRC Testing. The DRC does everything in its power to encourage students to communicate with their instructors and do their part in meeting this and other deadlines. * 48 hours before exam time. DRC Testing must have the exam in their possession to ensure that the student can access it at the scheduled time. If these deadlines are met, DRC Testing will make every effort to administer the instructor’s exam. One last consideration: While DRC Testing does everything it can to work with instructors, they cannot promise to administer the instructor’s exams at the same time that their class is taking it in all cases. Instructors who are able to be flexible with the date and time for their final exam increase the likelihood that DRC Testing will be able to support them. Please feel free to connect with the Director of the DRC, Randall Ward<mailto:ward176@purdue.edu?subject=questions%20about%20DRC%20accommodated%20testing%20deadlines>, ward176(a)purdue.edu<mailto:ward176@purdue.edu>, as needed. Undergraduate Programs Update The BME Senior Design Expo will be Thursday, December 15 from 3:30 - 5:30pm in MJIS 1097, 1001 and Atrium. There will be 24 projects presented followed by awards ceremony. Stay tuned for additional details. Graduate Office Update BME Coffee Chats We are once again hosting are faculty coffee chats for grad students. Remember, we need attendance for this event to be successful so get these on your calendars today😊. These coffee chats will attempt to accomplish some priorities that have been shared with us by you: 1. First year students—what a great opportunity to find out more about other labs and find potential mentors for your qual committee. 2. Grad student professional development—to learn/ask/chat about topics of interest to the student either about research or other topics. 3. Increase faculty involvement with graduate students outside of their own lab. 4. Help build community between grad students. Here are the dates and faculty for fall: November Date: November 10th Time: 9:30 am-10:30 am Location: MJIS 3041 Faculty hosts: Hugh Lee, Taimoor Qazi, Steve Steinhubl Potential discussion topics: ask me anything/healthcare, academic jobs/academia, visas/international students December: Date: December 8th Time: 2:00 pm-3:00 pm Location: MJIS 2041 Faculty host: Deva Chan Potential discussion topics: AMA work-life, teaching & diversity statements, time management Please plan to participate in as many as your schedule will allow. There will be free snacks and drinks included. Graduate Admissions Update Fall 2022 (Fall 2023 Admit Term) BME Graduate Admissions DateDATE Activity Now Research Areas create a plan and potentially agree on dates to meet ranking deadlines. December 19th—All Fellowship Nominations Due Nov 10 Virtual Recruiting Faculty Research Presentations (3-5:30 pm presentations) Dec 1 Complete applications due for priority admission and funding consideration Dec 2 Prescreening of eligibility of Purdue Doctoral and George Washington Carver sent to faculty Dec 2 Spreadsheet and applications posted to Engineering Intranet for Research Area and faculty review Dec 19 DUE: All Fellowship Nominations and Additional Invite Lists Dec 20 Grad office to process admission for all fellowship-nominated applicants to the Purdue Graduate School and any additional applicants you would like to admit from the open house invitation list. Dec 20 Tammy to send invitations to invited students to participate in our virtual open house. Jan 3 Deadline for students to respond to Open House RSVP (hotels released today). Jan 26 Agendas for all invited students due from faculty to Tammy and sent to student. Feb 2-4 Weldon School Visitation Days (Hybrid) Feb 8 Last chance for Research Areas / Faculty to remove students from fellowship consideration Feb 10 Fellowship offers announced and complete rankings list made available to BME faculty; BME Graduate Office will notify students by email (offer letters distributed as soon as signed by BME Head and COE Dean) Mar 10 DUE: All Master’s students to be decisioned as either admit, deny or hold Mar 31 Due: All PhD students to be decisioned as either admit, deny or hold April 15 Graduate applicant acceptance deadline Research Area Update The NIH OITE is pleased to offer the RAISING A RESILIENT SCIENTIST<https://www.training.nih.gov/workshops_and_trainings_for_extramural_princip…> series for faculty, staff scientists, and administrators who mentor students and postdoctoral fellows in the biomedical, behavioral, and social sciences. A variety of topics will be covered with a specific focus on communication and shared problem-solving to help trainees deal with the inevitable setbacks experienced in high knowledge environments. The goal of the Raising a Resilient Scientist series is to promote the mental health and well-being of the academic research community by supporting faculty and administrators to develop self-management, relationship-management, and mentoring skills. There will be five units in the series and start on November 9th, 2022; each unit will consist of a 75-minute lecture followed by a 1-hour facilitated discussion with peers. Previous participants found participation very valuable, and the tools presented practical and actionable. Here is what those who participated in series have to say: 1. “Informative workshop that I think all faculty should be required to attend. Making this a requirement for mentoring teams for fellowship and training grants would be a great approach! They need to be invested in mentoring and training, as much as training fellows.” 2. “Thank you! I've done a lot of mentoring workshops/training but feel like this one is already taking things to another level.” 3. “This course needs to be offered again and again, such an important resource in any academic curriculum.” There is no charge for participation, but advanced registration is required. For more information, and to register, please visit our webpage<https://www.training.nih.gov/workshops_and_trainings_for_extramural_princip…>. Participation in the entire series is recommended but is not required. Please do not hesitate to email us if you have any questions. Dr. Sharon L. Milgram (she/her/hers) Director, NIH Office of Intramural Training & Education NIH Office of the Director www.training.nih.gov<http://www.training.nih.gov> Resources, attachments, further information BME Distinguished Seminar Series, Wed., Nov. 9, 9:30 a.m., MJIS 1001 and via Zoom. Yen-Yu Ian Shih, Associate Professor and Associate Director for Biomedical Research Imaging Center at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill will present “A Silent, Sensitive, Specific, and Artifact-resistant fMRI Technique.” Abstract: Gradient-recalled echo (GRE)–based echo planar imaging (EPI) has been the gold standard functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) technique for nearly three decades due to its ability to rapidly acquire whole brain volumes with MR T2* sensitivity to blood oxygenation — a well-known surrogate marker for brain activity. This immensely utilized technique, however, suffers from high acoustic noise, ghosting and motion artifacts, magnetic field inhomogeneity–related artifacts, low sensitivity compared to other neuroimaging modalities, and poor spatial specificity. An fMRI sampling technique that addresses these problems has the potential to change day-to-day fMRI practices. Aptly, imaging sequences with “zero” acquisition delay and minimal increment of gradients are insensitive to problems stated above and have the potential to provide superior spatial specificity and sensitivity compared to GRE-EPI-fMRI. To explore the utility of a hard-pulse-based zero-echo-time (ZTE) based sequence for fMRI, we modeled ZTE contrast mechanisms, improved its sequence design for fMRI, and examined parameters that may augment ZTE-fMRI sensitivity. We hope the results brought by these efforts to make positive influences to fMRI methods using short acquisition delay. Bio: Dr. Shih earned both his Bachelor’s and PhD degrees from National Yan Ming University in Taiwan. His lab focuses on understanding the mechanisms by which fMRI signal and functional networks are generated. The expertise of his lab builds on knowledge about magnetic resonance, cerebral hemodynamics, and neuroengineering with proven technical skills in developing MR sequences and implementing novel brain recording/manipulating tools in high magnetic fields, including electrophysiology, fiber photometry, fast-scan cyclic voltammetry, optogenetics, chemogenetics, and electrical microstimulation. Since 2019, his lab has devoted significant effort in improving short acquisition delay methods for fMRI, initially in a form of a zero echo time (ZTE) sequence in rodents which won the Bruker MRI Award in ISMRM 2020. ~BME Faculty Host: Dr. Uzay Emir ~ Zoom link: https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/j/7731446991?pwd=RHdkZTVnRkxTM3J3dnRvY1VLWTlYUT09 NOTE: Students registered for the seminar are expected to attend in-person. Seminars in Hearing Research at Purdue, Thurs., Nov. 10, 10:30 a.m., LYLE 1150. Alexander L. Francis, Professor of SLHS will present “RCR Discussion: Practical Considerations for Preregistration in Hearing Science.” Abstract: In this presentation I will introduce “preregistration” within the broader context of open science practices. I will follow the example set by Brown & Strand (2022) (https://psyarxiv.com/f52gj/) and structure my talk around a demonstration of the process of preregistering using a study my lab group is designing to replicate previous research on the effects of wearing hearing aids on postural sway in older adults. Participants are encouraged to take a look at the Brown & Strand article beforehand, and bring a laptop to follow along to pre-register their own projects. Zoom link for remote attendees: https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/j/4326340458 Meeting ID: 432 634 0458 The working schedule is available here: https://purdue.edu/TPAN/hearing/shrp_schedule<http://ogww.mj.am/lnk/AU8AAEukm7AAAchk2HAAALFJlZgAAYCsFQMAnDnUAATD7ABh_T90y…> The titles and abstracts of the talks will be added here: https://purdue.edu/TPAN/hearing/shrp_abstracts<http://ogww.mj.am/lnk/AU8AAEukm7AAAchk2HAAALFJlZgAAYCsFQMAnDnUAATD7ABh_T90y…> 5th Childhood Diabetes Prevention Symposium, Fri., Nov. 11, 8:00 a.m. – 3:45 pm MT vi Zoom. The objectives include: (1) Discuss essential components of follow-up and monitoring for children who screen positive for islet autoantibodies (Immune markers, Markers of dysglycemia, Psychological support, Early diabetes education) (2) Review the status of general population screening programs world-wide, and (3) Address new challenges. The registration is free but mandatory for in-person or webinar participation. Click to register: https://redcap.ucdenver.edu/surveys/?s=WFPKALWFWFXTNNL3 While this meeting is open to everybody, we ask you to register by providing your name, email address and affiliation. Upon registration, you will receive email with a Zoom invitation including link to the webinar. This symposium features 18 short presentations, followed by Q&A sessions with expert panelists. The program is attached. All presentations will be recorded and available at the Barbara Davis Center website. RSVP Deadline for IUSOM Fall Otolaryngology Workshop Mon., Nov. 14. Workshop is entitled “AI Topics in Medicine and Otolaryngology, and will be held Wednesday, Nov. 30 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Fesler Hall, Suite 400, 1130 W. Michigan Street, Indianapolis. RSVP to Ashley Claxton (aclaxto(a)iu.edu<mailto:aclaxto@iu.edu>). The Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery at IU School of Medicine and the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Purdue University are hosting a joint workshop to understand current challenges and opportunities in the application of artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) to clinical medicine. The purpose of this workshop is to bring together experts in ML/AI engineering, biomedical research, and clinical applications, to understand to the current state of the field and identify specific plans to address existing needs, barriers, and goals for development and implementation in the otolaryngology field. As otolaryngology—head and neck surgery is a specialty with both medical and surgical aspects, with a high degree of technology familiarity and utilization, identified themes are expected to be broadly applicable to medicine and surgery in general. The format for the workshop will be short talks followed by ample time for discussion and networking. Our workshop planning committee has identified you as valued faculty member in this space and would like to invite you to participate. We sincerely hope you can attend. BME PhD Preliminary Exam Announcement for Alexis Hoerter (E. Pienaar, advisor), Wed., Nov. 16, 11:00 a.m., MJIS 2001 and via Zoom. Research Title: Agent Based Models Characterizing In Vitro M. Tuberculosis Granuloma Dynamics: Host-Immune Status Determinants and HIV Coinfection Mechanisms. Zoom link: https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/j/95200759998?pwd=ZG1PMDh6eG9jWGFqWWptM0RuNkVhUT… <https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/j/95200759998?pwd=ZG1PMDh6eG9jWGFqWWptM0RuNkVhUT…> Thesis Committee: Dr. Elsje Pienaar - Major Professor, Dr. Larry S. Schlesinger, Dr. Alexandria Volkening, Dr. Qing Deng Abstract: Tuberculosis (TB) is the 2nd most deadly infectious disease behind Covid-19 with ~10 million new cases and ~1.5 million deaths worldwide in 2020. TB infection is associated with a wide spectrum of outcomes ranging from complete elimination of bacteria, to bacterial containment in asymptomatic clinical states [latent TB infection (LTBI)], to high bacterial replication in active disease with severe clinical symptoms. How individuals move throughout this spectrum is still being uncovered; however, the host immune status is a strong determinant of infection progression. The risk of active TB is ~10% in individuals with LTBI and 15-21 times higher in those coinfected with human immunodeficiency virus-1 (HIV). The hallmark of TB infection is the formation of granulomas – unique microenvironments orchestrated by the immune response to contain Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) and localize host-pathogen interactions. Granulomas are the main site of infection and driver of disease progression, but studying intra-granuloma dynamics of human Mtb infection in vivo is challenging. In vitro Mtb granulomas using human donor cells have shown how the host immune status (LTBI vs Mtb-naïve) as well as coinfection with HIV can have critical and distinct impacts on the formation of granulomas. However, identifying mechanisms behind these differences using experimental data alone is a formidable task. Here, we present a complementary approach using an agent-based model of these in vitro granulomas to help elucidate differences between LTBI and naïve host cell responses as well as mechanisms of coinfection with HIV. Coupling computational modeling with experimental efforts could accelerate new treatment discoveries. Attachments BDC Symposium Program -- Bmeroundtable-list mailing list Bmeroundtable-list(a)ecn.purdue.edu https://engineering.purdue.edu/ECN/mailman/listinfo/bmeroundtable-list

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[Bmeroundtable-list] Weekend reminders
by Gelfand, Johanna K 04 Nov '22

04 Nov '22

Benefits enrollment ends November 8th. * Employees may sign on to Benefitfocus via the OneCampus portal<https://one.purdue.edu/?_ga=2.130253190.804703041.1603715819-1912135435.157…> (select the "Benefits Open Enrollment for Faculty & Staff" banner) using their Purdue career account username and BoilerKey or via the Benefitplace mobile app<https://www.purdue.edu/hr/Benefits/employeebenefits/enrollPDFs/benefitfocus…>. Watch the Benefitplace App video<https://youtu.be/EqcXT9Y0Y8w> for more information. * Except for health savings accounts, health reimbursement accounts and flexible spending accounts, current benefits will roll forward into 2023 unless employees log into Benefitfocus and make new selections. Those who wish to have an HSA, HRA or FSA must log into Benefitfocus and elect them for 2023. * The Tobacco Survey and Working Spouse Certification must be completed as answers could impact premiums. Employees who do not complete the Tobacco Survey and Working Spouse Certification each year during enrollment will be charged the tobacco-user additional premium (for both employee and spouse, if covered) and the working spouse premium (for spouse, if covered) the next plan year. * Additionally, employees are encouraged to double-check which dependents they are covering on each benefit. Employees must select the green bubble (with dependent's name) for each benefit they would like their dependent to have coverage. Once enrollment is complete, employees should review the summary to ensure their dependents are listed and have benefits coverage as intended. * The dedicated open enrollment 2023 website<https://www.purdue.edu/hr/Benefits/employeebenefits/benefits_enrollment/ind…> has information and resources to help individuals complete their enrollment. Daylight Savings Time ends Sunday! [cid:image001.gif@01D8F02F.6CC1A9B0] -- Bmeroundtable-list mailing list Bmeroundtable-list(a)ecn.purdue.edu https://engineering.purdue.edu/ECN/mailman/listinfo/bmeroundtable-list

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[Bmeroundtable-list] Our sympathy
by Gelfand, Johanna K 03 Nov '22

03 Nov '22

I am sad to let you know that Pam Lamb's Father-in-Law's passed away last week. Susan Hardy has a sympathy card in her office for anyone who wishes to stop in and sign. If anyone would like to make a small donation, she will collect that until next Monday. Ed Lamb loved flowers and gardening. We plan to make a donation to his church 's food pantry in his memory and get a gift card from Bennett's Garden Center for the family to use for a memory bench or tree. We would like give Pam the card and gift card next Tuesday. -- Bmeroundtable-list mailing list Bmeroundtable-list(a)ecn.purdue.edu https://engineering.purdue.edu/ECN/mailman/listinfo/bmeroundtable-list

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Weldon Graduate Program Announcements November 2nd, 2022
by Siemers, Tammy R 02 Nov '22

02 Nov '22

[4,354 Breaking News Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images] Weldon Graduate Program Announcements November 2nd, 2022 * Career and Internship Opportunities * INVITATION FOR GRAD STUDENTS: 2022 Purdue Lecture Hall Series * Workshops and Deadlines * News from You Career and Internship Opportunities Internship Positions * Summer Technical Internship Program, Evonik<https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/evonik-summer-technical-internship-progr…> * R&D Engineering Co-op I, Fresenius Kabi<https://jobs.fmcna.com/job/-/-/488/38849038608?rx_campaign=indeed0&rx_ch=jo…> * Graduate Student, R&D, Pharmaceutical, Southwest Research Institute<https://resapp.swri.org/ResApp/Job_Details.aspx?JOB_CD=01-01673&JOB_TITLE=G…> * Grad Intern, R&D, Computational Protein Engineering (Remote), Amgen<https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3335743296/?alternateChannel=search&refI…> * Grad Intern, Global Medical Operations Performance Management, Amgen<https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3290537249/?alternateChannel=search&refI…> * Grad Intern, Commercial INSIGHTS Leadership Program, Amgen<https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3290537249/?alternateChannel=search&refI…> * Metaphotonics Intern, Samsung Semiconductor<https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3335720466/?trackingId=n7MP2cuZ1Ntm6eATf…> * Intern, BCR Discovery, Adaptive Biotechnologies<https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3339222472/?trackingId=4MXSGQlUL2nQCa7pO…> * Bioassay Intern, Janssen R&D (Johnson & Johnson)<https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3339719854/?alternateChannel=search&refI…> Postdoctoral Positions * Postdoc, Perioperative Biomedical Computing and Health Informatics Laboratory<https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3338114103/?trackingId=61vUmHzFpQP2LWKg9…> * Research Fellow, Chemical and Biological Engineering, Monash University<https://facultyvacancies.com/research-fellow-in-chemical-and-biological-eng…> * NPA Website: https://careers.nationalpostdoc.org/jobs/ Full time Positions * Senior Scientist/Engineer, Corporate Development, Cook Medical<https://americas-cookmedical.icims.com/jobs/11225/senior-scientist-engineer…> * Staff Engineer, R&D, Mentor Worldwide<https://jobs.jnj.com/jobs/2206087660W?lang=en-us&src=JB-10281> (Johnson & Johnson) * CAE Analysis Engineer, Crash, Occupant and Pedestrian Safety, Tesla<https://www.tesla.com/careers/search/job/cae-analysisengineercrashoccupanta…> * Research Engineer, Musculoskeletal Biomechanics, Southwest Research Institute<https://resapp.swri.org/ResApp/Job_Details.aspx?JOB_CD=18-01329&JOB_TITLE=E…> * Research Associate II, Biomechanical Engineering, University of Delaware<https://careers.udel.edu/cw/en-us/job/499507/research-associate-ii-biomecha…> * Process Engineer I, Cell Therapy, Kite Pharma<https://gilead.yello.co/jobs/4rT_vkxp49A_zSfNyvWwgA?job_board_id=iLxm5pma5h…> * Sr. R&D Systems Engineer, Medical Device, Discover International<https://www.simplyhired.com/job/MJvyUc1xbAO0wm3D9yl5DMuDz66ZbTOpENovUu6G8yf…> * Purdue Start-up Job Board<https://purduefoundry.com/jobs?utm_source=Foundry+Mailing+List&utm_campaign…>-Foundry Start Up Companies Looking to Hire * ACTS Career Center<https://careers.actscience.org/>-Association for Clinical and Translational Science * Doc Jobs<https://www.docjobs.com/jobs/list/>-Jobs beyond traditional clinical and academic roles INVITATION FOR GRAD STUDENTS: 2022 Purdue Lecture Hall Series We are bringing back the Purdue Lecture Hall Series. This is a series where we invite Purdue University graduate students to talk about their journey in science and scientific research and inspire the next generation of high school students that are pondering their college applications. The 45 minute talks are delivered on Zoom and recorded for later posting on our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7UFrpOC5iDwqZ64uGD6f7w/videos. Our goal is to help promote you and your scientific research. We want to host dynamic speakers that can engage high school students and encourage them to explore science and scientific research as a career option. If you are interested in giving a talk, please contact Robin Benson (benson75(a)purdue.edu<mailto:benson75@purdue.edu>) sending her the following: 1) Your picture (headshot preferred) 2) A brief non-technical title for your talk 3) A short (2 to 3 sentences) non-technical abstract about your research 4) Date preference for your presentation (schedule below - every other Wednesday and we will extend into next year if necessary) We will use the information you send us to update the attached file with your information. You can do so yourself if you prefer and please send us your draft once completed. The abstract that you send to us will be used on the YouTube video description for your talk. TENTATIVE SCHEDULE Wednesday, November 2, 2022 @ 3:30pm Wednesday, November 16, 2022 @ 3:30pm Wednesday, November 30, 2022 @ 3:30pm Wednesday, December 14, 2022 @ 3:30pm Workshops and Deadlines Here are some upcoming workshops and deadlines more detailed information about the workshops will be sent out separately closer to the event. November 2nd AARCC Speaker Dr. Jenny Wang November 2nd Getting Started with Universal Design for Learning (CIRTL<https://www.cirtl.net/events/1185>) November 2nd Dia De Los Muertos (LCC<https://www.purdue.edu/lcc/events/index.php>) November 2nd Big Read Capstone: A Virtual Conversation with Silvia Moreno Garcia and Q&A (LCC<https://www.purdue.edu/lcc/events/index.php>) November 3rd Lunch & Learn: Dr. Mindy Tan November 3rd Preparing a Teaching Demonstration (Grad School<https://gspd.gosignmeup.com/public/course/browse>) November 3rd Postdoc Grant Writing: Language and Style, Extreme Editing (Grad School<https://gspd.gosignmeup.com/public/course/browse>) November 3rd Webinar: Career Pathways - Regulatory Affairs and Clinical Research November 4th Webinar: Career Pathways - Regulatory Affairs and Clinical Research November 4th Tough Soft Skills: Advocacy and Mentorship in the workplace (CCO, details coming soon) November 8th Career Networking in the US: International Student Workshop (CCO<https://www.cco.purdue.edu/Calendar/Event/29432F441DD20A05F33E5769DBD4592E>) November 8th Influencing without Authority (CCO<https://www.cco.purdue.edu/Calendar/Event/F4474417CA6C546C5271EF2B7C4EFA81>) Nov. 8th & 9th ABRCMS Graduate Symposium November 9th Ford Foundation Fellowship Info Session (Grad School<https://gspd.gosignmeup.com/public/course/browse>) November 9th Mentoring Dialogues (Grad School<https://gspd.gosignmeup.com/public/course/browse>) November 9th Getting Started with Universal Design for Learning (CIRTL<https://www.cirtl.net/events/1185>) November 9th Diversity & Inclusion in Mentorship Relationships - Grad Mentorship Seminar Series November 9th Deadline to apply for 2023 Dean's Teaching Fellowship (Apply Here<https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5q0eWa6S9Wrn20C>) November 10th Imposter Syndrome (Grad School<https://gspd.gosignmeup.com/public/course/browse>) November 10th LinkedIn (Grad School<https://gspd.gosignmeup.com/public/course/browse>) November 10th Lunch & Learn: Dr. Hwanseok November 10th Getting Hired at a Community College: Tips and Strategies from Faculty on Hiring Panels (CIRTL<https://www.cirtl.net/events/1180>) November 10th Coffee Chat in MJIS 3041 - Faculty Hosts: Hugh Lee, Taimoor Qazi, & Steve Steinhubl November 10th Management of Change (CCO<https://www.cco.purdue.edu/Calendar/Event/EB4C47662C1281289EFF2B4E743D2F3C>) November 11th Improv Techniques for the Researcher (Grad School<https://gspd.gosignmeup.com/public/course/browse>) November 11th Submission deadline for InnovatED Graduate Research Magazine 2022-23 edition (Grad School<https://www.purdue.edu/gradschool/professional-development/innovated.php>) November 15th Fellowship Office Hour for Grad Students & Postdocs (Grad School<https://gspd.gosignmeup.com/public/course/browse>) November 17th Comparing Job Offers (Grad School<https://gspd.gosignmeup.com/public/course/browse>) November 17th Lunch & Learn: Mili Jha November 17th Evaluating and Negotiating a Job Offer (Grad School<https://gspd.gosignmeup.com/public/course/browse>) Nov. 18th & 19th 2022 Rising Stars in Engineering in Health Workshop hosted by JHU & Columbia November 21st NAECC and AARCC Friendsgiving November 30th Mentorship Training for Postdocs (Grad School<https://gspd.gosignmeup.com/public/course/browse>) November 30th Preparing to Buy a House (Grad School<https://gspd.gosignmeup.com/public/course/browse>) November 30th Publishing a Scientific Paper (Grad School<https://gspd.gosignmeup.com/public/course/browse>) November 30th Coffee with the Dean (Grad School<https://gspd.gosignmeup.com/public/course/browse>) December 1st The Cover Letter (Grad School<https://gspd.gosignmeup.com/public/course/browse>) December 1st Lunch & Learn: Maria Whipple, M.A. December 1st Talk it Out (Grad School<https://gspd.gosignmeup.com/public/course/browse>) December 1st Equity, Diversity, and Inclusive Teaching in the Community College Setting (CIRTL<https://www.cirtl.net/events/1181>) December 5th Let's Talk Taxes (Grad School<https://gspd.gosignmeup.com/public/course/browse>) December 5th Ethical Dilemmas in Inclusive Teaching: Difficult Dynamics in the Lab (CIRTL<https://www.cirtl.net/events/1223>) Dec. 5th - 8th Comida Para Estudiar (LCC<https://www.purdue.edu/lcc/events/index.php>) Dec. 5th - 9th De-Stress Week of Events (AARCC) December 8th Coffee Chat in MJIS 2041 - Faculty Host: Deva Chan News from You Please inform Tammy of honors, awards, or other accolades (to include having a paper published) you receive so that the Weldon School may recognize your accomplishments. Send the complete information - specific title and nature of the award, name of conference or event at which award was given, date of said event, photograph if available, etc. - to tsiemers(a)purdue.edu<mailto:tsiemers@purdue.edu>. Tammy Siemers She/Her Associate Director, Graduate Education Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering 206 S. Martin Jischke Drive, West Lafayette, IN 47907-2032 o: 765-496-0294 Achiever, Relator, Includer, Restorative, Developer [233FFCD4]<https://www.purdue.edu/?utm_source=signature&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=…>

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BME PhD Preliminary Exam Announcement for Alexis Hoerter (E. Pienaar, advisor)
by May, Sandra M 02 Nov '22

02 Nov '22

BME PhD Preliminary Exam Announcement for Alexis Hoerter (E. Pienaar, advisor) Everyone is invited to attend the public presentation beginning at 11:00am. Research Title: Agent Based Models Characterizing In Vitro M. Tuberculosis Granuloma Dynamics: Host-Immune Status Determinants and HIV Coinfection Mechanisms Date: Wednesday, November 16th, 2022 Time: 11:00am Location: MJIS 2001 and with the following zoom link: https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/j/95200759998?pwd=ZG1PMDh6eG9jWGFqWWptM0RuNkVhUT… <https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/j/95200759998?pwd=ZG1PMDh6eG9jWGFqWWptM0RuNkVhUT…> Thesis Committee: * Dr. Elsje Pienaar - Major Professor * Dr. Larry S. Schlesinger * Dr. Alexandria Volkening * Dr. Qing Deng Abstract: Tuberculosis (TB) is the 2nd most deadly infectious disease behind Covid-19 with ~10 million new cases and ~1.5 million deaths worldwide in 2020. TB infection is associated with a wide spectrum of outcomes ranging from complete elimination of bacteria, to bacterial containment in asymptomatic clinical states [latent TB infection (LTBI)], to high bacterial replication in active disease with severe clinical symptoms. How individuals move throughout this spectrum is still being uncovered; however, the host immune status is a strong determinant of infection progression. The risk of active TB is ~10% in individuals with LTBI and 15-21 times higher in those coinfected with human immunodeficiency virus-1 (HIV). The hallmark of TB infection is the formation of granulomas – unique microenvironments orchestrated by the immune response to contain Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) and localize host-pathogen interactions. Granulomas are the main site of infection and driver of disease progression, but studying intra-granuloma dynamics of human Mtb infection in vivo is challenging. In vitro Mtb granulomas using human donor cells have shown how the host immune status (LTBI vs Mtb-naïve) as well as coinfection with HIV can have critical and distinct impacts on the formation of granulomas. However, identifying mechanisms behind these differences using experimental data alone is a formidable task. Here, we present a complementary approach using an agent-based model of these in vitro granulomas to help elucidate differences between LTBI and naïve host cell responses as well as mechanisms of coinfection with HIV. Coupling computational modeling with experimental efforts could accelerate new treatment discoveries.

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