October 2023 - Bmegradstudents-list

Creare Virtual Information Session November 15th
by Siemers, Tammy R 31 Oct '23

31 Oct '23

Good Afternoon, Creare will be hosting a virtual information session for those students interested in learning more about what they do and what potential job opportunities they will have in the near future. Please see below for information on the session as well as who will be presenting. Tammy Passionate about Engineering? Can't decide whether to go into academia or join a startup? Check out Creare, a small company that bridges the two! Discover some of our innovations, from tiny pumps and cryocoolers for space exploration, to cutting-edge power electronics for large vehicles, to life-changing biomedical devices. We'll explore the fascinating realm of engineering R&D and how engineers from varied specialties ( Aerospace, Mechanical, Electronics, Software, Biomedical, Chemical) work together to advance new technology. Presenters: Odile Clavier (Principal Engineer) Ph.D. in Aeronautics and Astronautics from Standford University MS degree in Aeronautics and Astronautics from Standford University BS degree in Aerospace Engineering from the Florida Institute of Technology Lucas O'Neill (Mechanical Engineer) Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University MS degree in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University BS degree in Mechanical Engineering from Auburn University Dustin Lackey (Electronics Engineer) BS degree on Electrical Engineering from Clarkson University Blaine Ayotte (Software Engineer) Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Clarkson University MS degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Clarkson University BS degree in Physics and Mathematics from St. Lawrence University Date: Wednesday, November 15th Time: 12:00-1:00 pm Agenda: * 10 minutes - Creare overview * 10 minutes - Electrical Engineering project(s) * 10 minutes - Software project(s) * 10 minutes - Biomed project(s) * Then open for questions. Teams Meeting Information: Join on your computer, mobile app or room device Click here to join the meeting<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/ap/t-59584e83/?url=https%3A%…> Meeting ID: 253 692 392 841 Passcode: t2ucZF Download Teams<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.micro…> | Join on the web<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.micro…> Or call in (audio only) +1 603-803-3651,,590372238#<tel:+16038033651,,590372238#> United States, Manchester Phone Conference ID: 590 372 238# Find a local number<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdialin.te…> | Reset PIN<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdialin.te…> Learn More<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Faka.ms%2F…> | Meeting options<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fteams.mic…> Tammy Siemers She/Her Associate Director, Graduate Education BME Students (ONLY): Schedule appointments with me via BoilerConnect here<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpurdue.ca…>. Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering 206 S. Martin Jischke Drive, West Lafayette, IN 47907-2032 o: 765-496-0294 Achiever, Relator, Includer, Restorative, Developer [cid:image002.png@01DA0C00.CD297330]<https://www.purdue.edu/?utm_source=signature&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=…>

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[Bmeroundtable-list] REMINDER: MJIS Passenger Elevator
by Gelfand, Johanna K 31 Oct '23

31 Oct '23

MJIS ALERTS The MJIS passenger elevator will be DOWN on Wednesday, November 1st from 7:00 am - 11:00 am for preventative maintenance/part replacement. The analog stairways will still be functioning normally. -- 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] BME Weekly Roundtable - Week of October 30
by Gelfand, Johanna K 31 Oct '23

31 Oct '23

[cid:image001.jpg@01DA0BE6.45A53710] BME WEEKLY ROUNDTABLE WEEK OF October 23, 2023 INTERIM HEAD’S NOTE Happy Halloween! Will you do trick-and-treating tonight? My 12-year-old daughter is so looking forward to it with her friends. She participated in the costume contest last Friday at school. She went in with a group of friends for the group costume award category, dressing herself up like the 70s. She got a turtle-neck for the contest, for which she particularly went to the Goodwill store in town. I saw what she got and I was like I have a lot of those in my closet. Time flies. 😊 We have completed the interviews of our Marketing & Communications Specialist position. We interviewed four qualified candidates in the past 2 weeks. We selected them from more than 22 applicants. We initially contacted five finalists for interview. One withdrew at the last minute. We spent one hour with each of the four candidates. Questions include, not exclusively, 1) what are the strategies to improve the image and reputation of the school facing outward; 2) what are some of the events you organized for building up the image; 3) what do you see your strengths and weaknesses; and 4) how do you work on a team and managing student helpers, especially under deadline pressure; and 5) how are you familiar with the operations of a department and major events taking place throughout the year. Jo has sent out a Qualtrics survey to the interviewers to solicit evaluation and feedback. We would like to decide the first person we want to offer the job to by the end of this week. We can then move on to the offering phase. Many thanks to Jo who is taking us through the finish line. Thanks to Tammy, Darshini, Cindy, Young, and Vitaliy for participating the interviews. The faculty should all receive an email from Luna Lu calling for nominations for the College of Engineering Faculty Excellence Awards. Anyone is free to nominate anyone. This is an important opportunity to recognize our colleague’s work and express our appreciation for their contributions and achievements. While application to most of the awards is due on Feb 1, 2024, it is the time to think carefully and strategically given these awards are quite competitive and preparing materials take time. I am aware that Chi Hwan, our awards committee chair has been active. I use this as the first prompt. The committee wants to come up with a short list soon and work with the nominators and nominees. Ascension Health / Purdue BME workshop will take place today. All BME faculty are welcome to join the workshop at around 2:45 pm. We will start breakout group discussions by then. The two main themes are 1) cardiology and 2) neurology. Two additional themes are digital health and AI/ML in clinical practice, and clinical administration and health systems management. After the group discussions, we will bring all of us together to identify a few common areas/projects of interest. Tomorrow’s BME Research Seminar will be featuring one of our closest colleagues from IUSM. Dr. Gaston, an Adjunct Professor of the Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, has helped the Weldon School in so many different ways. For more information, please see later in this email. Wed., Nov. 1: BME Research Seminar, 9:30 a.m., MJIS 1001 and via Zoom. Benjamin Gaston, MD, Billie Lou Wood Professor of Pediatrics, Indian University School of Medicine and Vice Chair for Translational Research, Riley Children’s Hospital will present “Current Translational Research on Childhood Breathing Disorders.” BMEGAS will have a graduate student resume review workshop next Monday (11/6) from 1 to 2 pm in MJIS2001. While they have gotten a couple of volunteers, I still encourage you to stop by if you have time to help out. Well placing our graduate students (especially PhDs) is a key mission to me in advising my research group. It will pay the dividends definitely in the long run for improving the image and ranking of the school. Placing your students well often starts with critiquing their resumes. UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES Week of October 30 Mon., Oct. 30: Center for Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases Research Seminar, 12:00 noon, R4-101 (Indianapolis) and via Zoom. James Lo, MD, PhD, Associate Professor of Medicine, Weill Center for Metabolic Health, Weill Cornell Medicine will present "Adipose Regulation of Metabolic Health and Disease." This seminar is sponsored by the IU School of Medicine and the Center for Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases. Zoom link: https://iu.zoom.us/s/87501979533 Wed., Nov. 1: BME Research Seminar, 9:30 a.m., MJIS 1001 and via Zoom. Benjamin Gaston, MD, Billie Lou Wood Professor of Pediatrics, Indian University School of Medicine and Vice Chair for Translational Research, Riley Children’s Hospital will present “Current Translational Research on Childhood Breathing Disorders.” Thurs., Nov. 2: Institute for Cancer Research Seminar, 11:30 a.m., Drug Discovery (DD) Conference Room. Juhun Lee, Associate Professor of Radiology, University of Pittsburgh, will present “Advancing Breast Cancer Detection with AI: Leveraging Bilateral Asymmetry, Simulated Mammograms Using GANs, and Cautionary Considerations.” Thurs., Nov. 2: Seminars in Hearing Research, 12:00 noon, Nelson Hall, Room 1215. Leroy Medrano, AUD Student, SLHS will present “Reliability of audiovisual temporal window measurements.” Sun., Nov. 5: DON’T FORGET TO CHANGE YOUR CLOCKS! Eastern Daylight time ends on Sunday, November 5th, at 2:00 a.m. “Spring ahead, fall behind…” MJIS ALERT The MJIS passenger elevator will be DOWN on Wednesday, November 1st from 7:00 am – 11:00 am for preventative maintenance/part replacement. The analog stairways will still be functioning normally. As of Wed., Nov. 29: Telephone System Update Implemented, 7:00 p.m. Purdue IT is completing the long-running project to retire the phone switch installed more than 25 years ago. Beginning after 7:00 p.m. EST, November 29, changes to the way you use the Purdue West Lafayette telephone systems will be required, including required use of area codes for ALL calls. See link below for details. Graduate Programs Update Are you interested in establishing and implementing your own approaches to teaching undergraduates? Are you looking for a meaningful teaching experience to put on your resume/CV? If so, please consider applying for the College of Engineering Dean's Teaching Fellowship! What: Be the Instructor for a Course in your School When: Two Semesters | Spring/Summer 2024 apprenticeship followed by Summer/Fall 2024 Instructorship Deadline: Applications are due by Wednesday, November 1st, 2023. Applicants must include an endorsement form from their School/Division (details in attached .pdf) and should allow time to secure this before the deadline! Apply here: https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cCuy9sXBciXIiuW<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpurdue.ca…> Details: * Scholarship of $5,000 split across two semesters (Spring, Summer, and/or Fall 2024) * Half-time TA for one semester (typically Fall 2024) * $750 for personal purchase of technology/equipment for the classroom, and more! Who: Eligibility is listed in the attached document. Must be a College of Engineering PhD student from a participating school (see attached). Must be perceived by the student’s advisory committee chair as having high potential to be successful in academia. Please note: Your School may have its own specific Teaching Fellowship with a similar deadline, and the College Dean’s Teaching Fellowship cannot be awarded in the same year to a graduate student who has received a Teaching Fellowship through their own School. Please see the attached announcement for additional details. The goal of this College of Engineering Dean’s Teaching Fellowship is to provide additional opportunities for you to teach during your senior graduate school years, which can also be excellent training for graduate students planning to pursue faculty careers. The 2024 Dean’s Teaching Fellows will be selected by the College of Engineering's review committee, and applicants will be notified by December 15, 2023. We highly encourage students from all backgrounds to apply for this opportunity. Please let me know what questions you have! Stephen M. McBride, Ph.D. Assistant Director, Graduate Student Success College of Engineering - Graduate Education Purdue University Neil Armstrong Hall of Engineering ARMS 1233 701 West Stadium Avenue West Lafayette, IN 47907 mcbrid44(a)purdue.edu<mailto:mcbrid44@purdue.edu> www.engr.purdue.edu/grad<http://www.engr.purdue.edu/grad> Upcoming important deadlines and information Mon., Nov. 6: Midwest Mechanics Seminar 2023, 3:30 p.m., ARMS B071. Dr. Alison Marsden, Douglass M. and Nola Leishman Professor of Cardiovascular Disease, Professor of Pediatrics and Bioengineering, and by courtesy of Mechanical Engineering, Institute for Computational and Mathematical Engineering, Stanford University, will present “Multi-physics Modeling of Flow and Cardiac Function in Pediatric Cardiology.” Thurs., Nov. 9: BME PhD Preliminary Exam for Grigorii Rudakov (T. Kinzer-Ursem and L. Green, co-advisors). Everyone is invited to attend the public presentation beginning at 9:00 am in MJIS 2001. For coffee and bagels come 15 minutes early. Title: DNA Tetrahedron Design Optimization for Efficient Drug Delivery Through the Blood-Brain Barrier. Wed., Nov. 29: Seminar for Neurotrauma and Diseases, 4:00 p.m., DLR 131. Koji Uchida, Professor of Food Chemistry, University of Tokyo will present “Conversion of Proteins into DNA Mimetics by Reactive Aldehydes.” This seminar series is organized by the Center for Paralysis Research and supported by Plexon, the Purdue Institute for Integrative Neuroscience, and Purdue Institute for Drug Discovery. The Zoom link is: https://bit.ly/441Dllq<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F…>. For additional information, see https://vet.purdue.edu/cpr/ Wed., Nov. 29: Telephone System Update Implemented, 7:00 p.m. Purdue IT is completing the long-running project to retire the phone switch installed more than 25 years ago. Beginning after 7:00 p.m. EST, November 29, changes to the way you use the Purdue West Lafayette telephone systems will be required. See link below for details. Fri., Dec. 1: Indiana Human-Centered Design for Health Seminar Series, 12:00 p.m. via Zoom. Lean about research and best practices in HCD and health, promote the diverse HCD expertise in Indiana, and build a community of HCD researchers and practitioners focused on health, in Indiana and beyond. The speaker will be Jackie Linnes, Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Purdue. Register and learn about upcoming seminars at healthtechquitylab.org/hcd-seminar Fri., Dec. 1: Indiana Life Sciences Conference – “Closing the Gap[ of Health Inequalities,” 8:00 a.m. – 3:15 p.m., Roche Diagnostics, Indianapolis. See below for details. Fri., March 1: Indiana Human-Centered Design for Health Seminar Series, 12:00 p.m. via Zoom. Lean about research and best practices in HCD and health, promote the diverse HCD expertise in Indiana, and build a community of HCD researchers and practitioners focused on health, in Indiana and beyond. The speaker will be Andrew Miller, Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Hunan-Centered Computing, IUPUI. Register and learn about upcoming seminars at healthtechquitylab.org/hcd-seminar Fri., June 7: Indiana Human-Centered Design for Health Seminar Series, 12:00 p.m. via Zoom. Lean about research and best practices in HCD and health, promote the diverse HCD expertise in Indiana, and build a community of HCD researchers and practitioners focused on health, in Indiana and beyond. The speaker will be Youngbok Hon, Professor, Herron School of Art and Design, IUPUI. Register and learn about upcoming seminars at healthtechquitylab.org/hcd-seminar Resources and further information Wed., Nov. 1: BME Research Seminar, 9:30 a.m., MJIS 1001 and via Zoom. Benjamin Gaston, MD, Billie Lou Wood Professor of Pediatrics, Indian University School of Medicine and Vice Chair for Translational Research, Riley Children’s Hospital will present “Current Translational Research on Childhood Breathing Disorders.” Abstract: I will give a brief overview of my lab group’s principal translational projects. These have to do with several disorders of childhood breathing. First, I will discuss apnea and opioid-induced respiratory depression, addressing how and why ATLX-0199 can reverse drug-induced respiratory depression. Then, I will discuss Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD): how we establish a PCD diagnosis in genotype-negative patients; how PCD cells be corrected and grown on an implantable matrix; and how we are improving diagnosis and management of PCD in Africa. Next, I will discuss viral pneumonia and bronchiolitis, specifically including a promising new potential approach for treating COVID, RSV and metapneumovirus. Next, I will discuss bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), reviewing whether we might be able to treat we treat BPD and tracheomalacia with GSNO. Finally, I will go over our translational work on asthma. Specifically, whether GSNO can be used to treat asthma, with FeNO as a biomarker; whether Cavosonstat may be able to benefit an ADH5 genotype-targeted severe asthma population; whether DHEA could benefit and HSD3B1 genotype-targeted population; whether inhaled Optate could decrease asthmatic airway inflammation, and whether ciliary dysfunction predisposes to asthma. Biography: Dr. Gaston is Vice Chair for Translational Research at Riley Hospital for Children. He went to college and to medical school at the University of Virginia. He did his military service (USS Iwo Jima) and Pediatric training (Bethesda) in the United States Navy. He trained in Pediatric Pulmonology at Boston Children’s Hospital. He has been continuously funded by the NIH for 25 years, and currently is PI on a P01 to study airway epithelial biology. He also is PI or CoI on several other grants, including the PrecISE asthma intervention trial and an R33 in continuity with an R44/SBIR focused on developing a novel respiratory stimulant. He and his collaborators have several other small grants, including grants on PCD; and the P01 is flexible enough to help support PCD research. He has over 230 publications. He has helped to found several companies focused on translating discoveries for the benefit of children with respiratory diseases. Currently, most of his clinical work and a good deal of his research is focused on improving the diagnosis and management of PCD. He and his wife have three wonderful children. ~ BME Host: George Wodicka ~ Note: Students registered for the seminar are expected to attend in-person. Zoom link: https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/j/5593290378?pwd=eFBOZFlNTU50ZDA2S2gwcnpyOWIwUT09<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpurdue-ed…> Thurs., Nov. 2: Seminars in Hearing Research, 12:00 noon, Nelson Hall, Room 1215. Leroy Medrano, AUD Student, SLHS will present “Reliability of audiovisual temporal window measurements.” Abstract: The temporal binding window (TBW) is a period of time where two stimuli presented at different times are perceived as one event. This is a way to measure how the brain integrates different stimuli, and to see if individuals can distinguish the temporal delay between a pair of stimuli. The use of visual and auditory stimuli has been used more in prior multisensory integration studies, and the results from these studies have been used to compare individuals with typical sensory and cognitive functions with individuals who have impairments in these domains. These conclusions are built on differences that aren’t supportable without some reliability measurements. Therefore, we aim to measure the consistency of temporal binding windows across different visits using audio-visual stimuli. Temporal binding window measures were collected in 10 participants (ages 19 – 58) with normal hearing and no history of vestibular disease. Each participant was tested twice at separate visits (at baseline, and on average 7 days later) using a fixed psychophysical procedure that consisted of subjective responses of either “flash” or “beep” in each trial. Preliminary results using both Generalized Linear Model (GLM) and Bayesian parameters suggest that there may not be consistency across visits at the group level when using linear regression analysis. Further research and analysis will include a larger sample size to account for variance, Karolinska Sleepiness Scale (KSS) data analysis to see if subjective sleepiness can influence performance, and perhaps increasing the number of trials per time interval. Overall, more work is needed to investigate the reliability of audio-visual behavioral data. This year’s SHRP schedule is available here: https://purdue.edu/TPAN/hearing/shrp_schedule<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fogww.mj.am…> Titles and abstracts of all SHRP talks are here: https://purdue.edu/TPAN/hearing/shrp_abstracts<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fogww.mj.am…> Thurs., Nov. 2: Institute for Cancer Research Seminar, 11:30 a.m., Drug Discovery (DD) Conference Room. Juhun Lee, PhD, Associate Professor of Radiology, University of Pittsburgh, will present “Advancing Breast Cancer Detection with AI: Leveraging Bilateral Asymmetry, Simulated Mammograms Using GANs, and Cautionary Considerations.” Abstract: Machine learning and artificial intelligence are driving forces in medical research, including radiology. These technologies heavily rely on data, often millions of meticulously curated medical images, for deep neural network development and optimization. Our lab focuses on innovative ways to maximize existing data for deep algorithm performance. In this seminar, we'll discuss recent studies from our lab. The first part explores using breast laterality features to improve breast cancer detection in mammograms through the Radon Cumulative Distribution Transform (RCDT), which can highlight subtle bilateral tissue differences in breast mammograms. We will then discuss how simulated mammograms via Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) could improve the performance of cancer detection algorithms. I will conclude the seminar with cautions on when to use GANs for simulating mammograms, as this can significantly affect the performance of the detection algorithm. This seminar is hosted by Purdue’s Institute for Cancer Research and the Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering. Mon., Nov. 6: Midwest Mechanics Seminar 2023, 3:30 p.m., ARMS B071. Dr. Alison Marsden, Douglass M. and Nola Leishman Professor of Cardiovascular Disease, Professor of Pediatrics and Bioengineering, and by courtesy of Mechanical Engineering, Institute for Computational and Mathematical Engineering, Stanford University, will present “Multi-physics Modeling of Flow and Cardiac Function in Pediatric Cardiology.” Abstract: Congenital heart disease affects 1 in 100 infants and is the leading cause of infant mortality in the US. Among the most severe forms of congenital heart disease is single ventricle physiology, in which the heart develops with only one functional pumping chamber. These patients typically undergo three open chest surgeries, culminating in the Fontan procedure at three years of age. Prior work has extensively explored the use of multiscale models, combining hemodynamics with lumped parameter models of single ventricle physiology to assess surgical methods for all three stages of single ventricle palliation. Here, we present our recent work, which extends traditional models of Fontan hemodynamics to include multiple physical processes and cardiac function. We will discuss our recent progress towards: 1) growth and remodeling of tissue engineered vascular grafts in the Fontan circulation, including a finite element framework for fluid solid growth simulations, and 2) model-driven design of a bioprinted pulsatile conduit to provide a power source for Fontan physiology. Recent methodological advances for generation of vascular networks using optimization will also be described. Finally, we discuss progress and challenges of developing whole heart models incorporating machine learning for image segmentation, fluid mechanics, active contraction, electrophysiology and valves. We will describe open source software and data resources available via the SimVascular project and the Vascular Model Repository. Bio: Alison Marsden is the Douglass M. and Nola Leishman Professor of Cardiovascular Disease in the Departments of Pediatrics, Bioengineering, and, by courtesy, Mechanical Engineering at Stanford University. She is a member of the Institute for Mathematical and Computational Engineering. From 2007-2015 she was a faculty member in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at UCSD. She graduated with a BSE degree in Mechanical Engineering from Princeton University in 1998, and a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford in 2005. She was a postdoctoral fellow at Stanford University in Bioengineering from 2005-07. She was the recipient of a Burroughs Wellcome Fund Career Award at the Scientific Interface in 2007, an NSF CAREER award in 2011. She was elected fellow of AIMBE and SIAM in 2018, the APS DFD in 2020, and BMES in 2021. She is the 2023 recipient of the Van C. Mow medal from the ASME Bioengineering Division. She has published over 160 journal articles and holds leadership roles in the ASME and APS scientific societies. Her research focuses on the development of numerical methods for cardiovascular biomechanics and application of engineering methods to impact patient care in cardiovascular surgery and congenital heart disease. This seminar is sponsored by Purdue’s Schools of Aeronautics and Astronautics and Mechanical Engineering. Thurs., Nov. 9: BME PhD Preliminary Exam for Grigorii Rudakov (T. Kinzer-Ursem and L. Green, co-advisors). Everyone is invited to attend the public presentation beginning at 9:00 am in MJIS 2001. For coffee and bagels come 15 minutes early. Title: DNA Tetrahedron Design Optimization for Efficient Drug Delivery Through the Blood-Brain Barrier. Committee: Dr. Tamara Kinzer-Ursem (co-chair), Dr. Leopold Green (co-chair), Dr. Chengde Mao (Chemistry), Dr. Gregory Knipp (Pharmacy) Abstract: In our proposed study, we aim to optimize the design of Tetrahedral DNA Nanomaterials (TDN) to effectively deliver drugs through the Blood-Brain Barrier (BBB). Starting with two classical TDN structures, we alter the design by changing the size, structure (one or two double-stranded DNA helices on the edges), and attached DNA aptamers for receptor-medicated endocytosis pathway to study the influence of these factors on cellular uptake, stability of TDNs, toxicity, and potential delivery efficiency. We plan on testing our materials in vitro HEK293, SUM159, mice cortical, and human astrocytes cellular lines, as well as in the human BBB in vitro model. To study the biodistribution and tissue toxicity, we will perform in vivo tests of the most prominent TDNs designs on the C57BL/6-wt mouse model, harvest the tissues, and run histology analysis with H&E stains. The TDNs concentration will be measured by measuring implemented into the DNA strands cyanine 3 and 5 dyes fluorescence and the stability will be estimated by Fluorescence Resonance Energy Transfer measurements. If we succeed in our work, we will develop an effective, exceptionally biocompatible, and stable nanomaterial with great potential applications in drug delivery through BBB, brain imaging, and gene therapy. We expect the main application of this nanomaterial to be in treating and mitigating the symptoms of Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases, as the low BBB permeability poses the main challenge in the way of studying and treating these illnesses. Wed., Nov. 29: Telephone System Update Implemented, 7:00 p.m. Purdue IT is completing the long-running project to retire the phone switch installed more than 25 years ago. Beginning after 7:00 p.m. EST, November 29, the following changes to the way you use the Purdue West Lafayette telephone systems will be required. 1. Moving to utilize 10-digit dialing for all outgoing calls. This dialing method requires users to dial 1 + the area code of the person being called as part of the dialing process. However, 5-digit internal to campus dialing will remain the same. This is a requirement dictated to use by our Carrier and is now standard nationwide. If you would like to know more about 10-digit dialing, the following website contains more information: https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/ten-digit-dialing<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fcc.g…> * Local AND Long Distance call: 7 + 1 + 10 digit = 7-1-(317)-555-5555 * International call: 7 + 011 + country code + local number 2. International Calling: The current process using international access codes will no longer be supported. If you currently have an international calling code and need the ability to dial internationally then please complete the form at: https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1FVkar7IS9zKvjg<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpurdue.ca…> Purdue IT strives to provide a top-quality telecommunications system and appreciates your support as we continue to upgrade our services and provide a highly reliable service. If you should have questions or concerns, please contact it(a)purdue.edu<mailto:it@purdue.edu>. Fri., Dec. 1: Indiana Life Sciences Conference – “Closing the Gap[ of Health Inequalities,” 8:00 a.m. – 3:15 p.m., Roche Diagnostics, Indianapolis. [cid:image002.jpg@01DA0BE6.45A53710] [cid:image003.jpg@01DA0BE6.45A53710] Closing the Gap of Health Inequalities Friday, December 1 Roche Diagnostics, Indianapolis Addressing the persistent disparities in health and wellness among different populations is an issue that can’t be ignored. While the healthcare cost implications are significant, the societal and economic implications are even more so. This conference will examine ongoing efforts to improve both the delivery of healthcare and health-related social factors like access to healthy foods, access to transportation and safe neighborhoods, which influence health outcomes. AGENDA 8:00-9:00am Registration & Breakfast 9:00-9:15am Welcome & Introduction 9:15-10:15am Opening Keynote- Defining Health Inequalities Paul K. Halvorsen, Professor & Founding Dean, Richard M. 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Cameron Professor of Bioengineering, Rice University Deva Chan https://profiles.rice.edu/faculty/k-jane-grande-allen<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fprofiles.…> 14 11/29/2023 Sarah Wiehe Jean and Jerry Bepko Professor of Pediatrics Indiana University School of Medicine George Wodicka https://medicine.iu.edu/faculty/16722/wiehe-sarah<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.…> 15 12/6/2023 Robbee Wedow Assistant Professor of Sociology and Data Science, Purdue University Department of Sociology David Umulis https://www.robbeewedow.com/?_ga=2.88497945.389094989.1679581193-1816225309…<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.robbe…> Postdoctoral Fellow Opportunity – IUSM Emergency Medicine The laboratory of Dr. Nathan J. Alves, PhD, within the Department of Emergency Medicine at the Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM), is seeking a highly motivated and independent post-doctoral research fellow. Dr. Alves is a Chemical and Biomolecular Engineer, Associate Professor and the Director of Translational Research for the Department of Emergency Medicine in addition to having an affiliate faculty appointment at Purdue University in Biomedical Engineering. The Alves Lab explores highly interdisciplinary research interests applying engineering and biophysical principles and designs to create translational technologies and treatments in the area of blood coagulation and fibrinolysis. The primary focus of research in the laboratory is to develop targeted clot digesting therapeutic agents to more safely digest clinically relevant blood clots to treat pulmonary embolism (PE, blood clots in the lungs), deep vein thrombosis (DVT), and ischemic stroke. This interdisciplinary research utilizes diverse enzyme assays, chemical synthesis, blood clot formation and digestion assays under shear, and other novel testing/delivery platforms that include multivalent branched molecules and nanoparticle drug delivery systems. Projects Include: (1) Leveraging multivalency to modulate enzyme activity and improve inhibitor selectivity (nanoparticle drug delivery and targeting). (2) Ex-vivo flowing models of clot digestion under shear using in-vivo like fluorescently labeled blood clots from human whole blood. (3) Development of novel fibrinolytic diagnostics tools to assess coagulation state. (4) Mouse models of clot formation/targeting/digestion utilizing intravital microscopy. (5) Study the effects of environmental microplastic exposure on coagulation/fibrinolysis. Projects are funded both externally and internally. For additional information and to apply, go to: https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/19651<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Findiana.p…> Attachments 2024 College of Engineering Dean's Teaching Fellowship -- 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] REMINDER: MJIS Alerts
by Gelfand, Johanna K 27 Oct '23

27 Oct '23

MJIS ALERTS Note that the parking lots between MJIS and the two Herrick buildings will be CLOSED this weekend, October 28 and 29 (this includes the small paved lot, and the gravel lot off of Russell Street). Sorry, but we have no additional information to share at this time (for example, why they're closed!). But, to save yourself towing fees, DO NOT PARK behind MJIS this weekend! The MJIS passenger elevator will be DOWN on Wednesday, November 1st from 7:00 am - 11:00 am for preventative maintenance/part replacement. The analog stairways will still be functioning normally. -- 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] MJIS Alert - parking
by Gelfand, Johanna K 26 Oct '23

26 Oct '23

Note that the parking lots between MJIS and the two Herrick buildings will be CLOSED this weekend, October 28 and 29 (this includes the small paved lot, and the gravel lot off of Russell Street). Sorry, but we have no additional information to share at this time (for example, why they're closed!). But, to save yourself towing fees, DO NOT PARK behind MJIS this weekend! Hopefully, things will reopen by Monday morning... [cid:image001.jpg@01DA07EE.437E4310] -- 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 October 25th, 2023
by Siemers, Tammy R 25 Oct '23

25 Oct '23

[4,354 Breaking News Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images] Weldon Graduate Program Announcements October 25th, 2023 * Career and Internship Opportunities * Graduate Professional Development Newsletter (October 20) * Postdoctoral Professional Development Newsletter (October 20) * Oct 30th Career Development Seminar * Announcing the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey (CINJ) Postdoc Recruitment Event * Travel Grants - Apply Now * Digital Health Technologies Fireside Chat Event, Nov 2nd * Workshops and Deadlines * News from You Career and Internship Opportunities Internship Positions * Spring 2024 Co-op, Process Engineering, Catalent<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcareers.c…> * Biotechnology and Bioengineering Co-op, Alexion-AstraZeneca<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcareers.a…> * 2024 Summer Intern, Roche Academy<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linke…> * Summer 2024 Clinical Affairs Internship, Stryker<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linke…> (California) * Summer 2024 Clinical Affairs Internship, Stryker (Michigan)<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linke…> * Intern 2024, Training & Development, GE Healthcare<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linke…> * Research and Development Intern, Cook Medical<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linke…> * Intern, Graduate Level, Molina Healthcare<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linke…> * 2024 Spring Co-op, Wearables/Biomedical Engineering, Hill's Pet Nutrition<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fjobs.colg…> * Co-op Device Development, Alexion<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcareers.a…> * Future Internships, Visterra<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.biosp…> Postdoctoral Positions * Global Research, Postdoctoral Fellow, Antibody Engineering, Sanofi<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fjobs.sano…> * Postdoctoral Appointee, Synthetic Biology, Sandia National Labs * See attached * NPA Website: https://careers.nationalpostdoc.org/jobs/<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcareers.n…> Full Time Positions * Associate Scientist, Tissue Engineering, United Therapeutics<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fvhr-unith…> * Engineer II, Biocompatibility, ICU Medical<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ficumed.ta…> * Sr/AD, Research Scientist, AI Protein Engineering, BioMap<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fboards.gr…> * Process Engineer III, ThermoFischer 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Diagnostics<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.simpl…> * Purdue Start-up Job Board<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpurduefou…>-Foundry Start Up Companies Looking to Hire * ACTS Career Center<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcareers.a…>-Association for Clinical and Translational Science * Academic Careers<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Facademicc…> * Doc Jobs<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.docjo…>-Jobs beyond traditional clinical and academic roles Graduate Professional Development Newsletter (October 20) Graduate Professional Development Newsletter (October 20)<https://mailimages.purdue.edu/vo/?FileID=347fd058-8ef6-45f8-bcf2-d5fdab35ab…> Postdoctoral Professional Development Newsletter (October 20) Postdoctoral Professional Development Newsletter (October 20)<https://mailimages.purdue.edu/vo/?FileID=a0e8ed2e-bccd-4a29-898a-c4521cab5d…> Oct 30th Career Development Seminar See attached The Career Development Series will be having another seminar on October 30th by Nadia Lanman, Ph.D. Research Associate Professor, Manager, Collaborative Core for Cancer Bioinformatics Title: An Introduction to Cancer Bioinformatics at Purdue Speaker: Nadia Lanman, Ph.D. Research Associate Professor, Manager, Collaborative Core for Cancer Bioinformatics Date and time: Monday, Oct. 30, 2023, 12-1pm Location: Drug Discovery (DRUG) Lobby Conference Room Lunch will be provided. More information on the talk can be found on the attached flyer. If you are planning to attend, please register here: https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eEfsb6VziRLtp2e<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpurdue.ca…> If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me (sstrasse(a)purdue.edu<mailto:sstrasse@purdue.edu>) or Dr. Jiang Yang (yang1491(a)purdue.edu<mailto:yang1491@purdue.edu>). Announcing the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey (CINJ) Postdoc Recruitment Event See attached Rutgers Cancer Institute of NJ<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cinj.…> is one of the nation's elite groups of National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers. Attend our virtual recruitment event to learn what makes Rutgers Cancer Institute an exceptional environment to be a postdoc performing cancer research and launch your career! * Senior PhD and MD/PhD students as well as current postdocs are invited to apply by November 8, 2023 at 5pm ET. * Applicants may indicate interest in up to 4 Rutgers Cancer Institute faculty from a list of those recruiting postdocs to start in the coming 12 months. * A virtual recruitment event will be held for all applicants on December 5 from 12-2pm ET. * Following the recruitment event, up to 20 selected candidates will have individual virtual meetings with CINJ faculty with whom they have been matched. Prospective postdocs are guaranteed at least 2 and possibly 3 faculty interviews. * Once the applicants have been informed which faculty they have been matched with, it will be the prospective postdoc's responsibility to reach out to the faculty by email to select a mutually agreeable time for a 30 min interview. Those individual virtual interviews will be conducted over a 2 week window (by December 21). * Following the individual faculty meetings, select postdoc applicants will be invited to visit and meet with the faculty in-person (limited Travel Awards available) * To see a list of faculty recruiting postdocs and to APPLY to participate in the recruitment event, click link here or scan QR code on attached flyer. https://rutgers.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9RfNlyv5N0p08Zw<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Frutgers.c…> For questions, please reach out to Dr. Janet Alder, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Postdoctoral Affairs, Rutgers Health janet.alder(a)rutgers.edu<mailto:janet.alder@rutgers.edu> Travel Grants - Apply Now Applications for Graduate School managed travel grants have opened. Please use the below links to access further information and applications. Feel free to share this with others and email fellowships(a)purdue.edu<mailto:fellowships@purdue.edu> with any questions. Fredrick N. Andrews Environmental Travel Grant - $1,500 travel grant for graduate students who are researching various means of improving the global environment. A.H. Ismail Interdisciplinary Graduate School Grant - Travel support for doctoral students in interdisciplinary programs who are presenting their doctoral research at a national or international conference. Travel Grants Link: https://www.purdue.edu/gradschool/fellowship/funding-resources-for-students… Digital Health Technologies Fireside Chat Event, Nov 2nd See attached 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. Oct. 25th How to Write a Teaching Philosophy (Grad School<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) Oct. 25th Introduction to PyTorch 2 (Grad School<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) Oct. 26th 3MT Prep Session: Identifying the Problem/Solution Structure (Grad School<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) Oct. 26th Copyrights: An Overview for Scholars (Grad School<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) Oct. 26th Impostor Syndrome (Grad School<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) Oct. 26th Life Science Workforce Symposium (Register Here<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww2.bioc…>) Oct. 27th Business Meal Etiquette (Grad School<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) Oct. 30th Preparing to Buy a Car (Grad School<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) Oct. 30th Seminar: An Introduction to Cancer Bioinformatics at Purdue (PUICR<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpurdue.ca…>) Oct. 31st Improv Techniques for the Researcher (Grad School<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) Oct. 31st Preparing a Teaching Demonstration (Grad School<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) Oct. 31st Deadline to apply for Consolidated Nuclear Security summer internship (Pantex Plant<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpantex.en…>) Oct. 31st Deadline to apply for Consolidated Nuclear Security summer internship (Nat. 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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 BME Students (ONLY): Schedule appointments with me via BoilerConnect here<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpurdue.ca…>. Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering 206 S. Martin Jischke Drive, West Lafayette, IN 47907-2032 o: 765-496-0294 Achiever, Relator, Includer, Restorative, Developer [cid:image002.png@01DA0763.62F54990]<https://www.purdue.edu/?utm_source=signature&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=…>

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BME PhD Preliminary Exam Announcement for Grigorii Rudakov (T. Kinzer-Ursem and L. Green, Co-Advisors)
by May, Sandra M 25 Oct '23

25 Oct '23

BME PhD Preliminary Exam Announcement for Grigorii Rudakov (T. Kinzer-Ursem and L. Green, Co-Advisors) Everyone is invited to attend the public presentation beginning at 9:00 am. For coffee and bagels come 15 minutes early. Title: DNA Tetrahedron Design Optimization for Efficient Drug Delivery Through the Blood-Brain Barrier Date: November 9, 2023 Time: 9:00 am Location: MJIS 2001 Committee: Dr. Tamara Kinzer-Ursem (co-chair), Dr. Leopold Green (co-chair), Dr. Chengde Mao (Chemistry), Dr. Gregory Knipp (Pharmacy) Abstract: In our proposed study, we aim to optimize the design of Tetrahedral DNA Nanomaterials (TDN) to effectively deliver drugs through the Blood-Brain Barrier (BBB). Starting with two classical TDN structures, we alter the design by changing the size, structure (one or two double-stranded DNA helices on the edges), and attached DNA aptamers for receptor-medicated endocytosis pathway to study the influence of these factors on cellular uptake, stability of TDNs, toxicity, and potential delivery efficiency. We plan on testing our materials in vitro HEK293, SUM159, mice cortical, and human astrocytes cellular lines, as well as in the human BBB in vitro model. To study the biodistribution and tissue toxicity, we will perform in vivo tests of the most prominent TDNs designs on the C57BL/6-wt mouse model, harvest the tissues, and run histology analysis with H&E stains. The TDNs concentration will be measured by measuring implemented into the DNA strands cyanine 3 and 5 dyes fluorescence and the stability will be estimated by Fluorescence Resonance Energy Transfer measurements. If we succeed in our work, we will develop an effective, exceptionally biocompatible, and stable nanomaterial with great potential applications in drug delivery through BBB, brain imaging, and gene therapy. We expect the main application of this nanomaterial to be in treating and mitigating the symptoms of Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases, as the low BBB permeability poses the main challenge in the way of studying and treating these illnesses.

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[Bmeroundtable-list] BME Weekly Roundtable - Oct. 23, 3034
by Gelfand, Johanna K 24 Oct '23

24 Oct '23

[cid:image001.jpg@01DA0660.CF615320] BME WEEKLY ROUNDTABLE WEEK OF October 23, 2023 INTERIM HEAD'S NOTE In recent days and weeks, what is happening in our small town (https://www.jconline.com/story/news/local/purdue/2023/10/13/twin-sisters-de…) and around the world, may have deeply affected our lives. While there remains a lot of uncertainty, we want to make sure you know that we BME as a whole are here to support each other in whatever way possible. Even in our normal day-to-day lives, this time of the year is hard to go by, at least that is the case to me. When getting up in the morning, seeing a gloomy day (before we switch back the clock), does affect our feelings. Luckily, there are professional resources on campus that the university can offer. If you or someone you know is feeling overwhelmed, depressed, and/or in need of mental health support, services are available. For help, such individuals should contact Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)<https://www.purdue.edu/caps/> at 765-494-6995 during and after hours, on weekends and holidays, or by going to the CAPS office on the second floor of the Purdue University Student Health Center (PUSH) during business hours. Here are a few updates: * Fiona Kolbinger will be on campus these days to start her position on our faculty officially. If you get a chance, stop by her office on the third floor to welcome her. * I heard from various sources that at least a few of us got involved in one or several of the 6 finalist project teams in last week's Purdue Life and Health Sciences Faculty Summit. They are (not all inclusive) Fang Huang, Eugenio Culurciello, Ed Bartlett, and Mike Heinz. Perhaps you can check out their work. * At the college level, discussions on ARPA-H have emerged. As I wrote in several previous notes, BME should lead the way in such proposal preparation activities on campus. Just yesterday, Wayne Chen, Associate Dean for Research at the College sent an email to the heads of BME, ABE, ChE, and ECE, and passed along the following information. https://arpa-h.gov/news/apecx/<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Farpa-h.go…> https://arpa-h.gov/news/react/<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Farpa-h.go…> The goal of the APECx program is to transform vaccine discovery. The target is a computational toolkit that helps design vaccines that target many viruses at once. APECx will solicit proposals focused on three technical areas: high-throughput biochemical analysis and protein engineering, protein modeling toolkit development for antigen design, and translational candidate development and clinical evaluation. Engineers can play active roles in at least two out of the three areas. The REACT program is for real-time drug delivery and disease tracking to improve patient self-care through developing two platforms: A "Living Pharmacy" to automatically deliver prescribed treatments, and a "Living Sentinel" that allows the individual or their care team to detect key biomarkers of disease. * Ascension Visitation is around the corner, 10/31 (Tuesday). There will be a breakout group discussion in the afternoon. All BME faculty are welcome. More information will be out in the next day or two. UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES Week of October 23 Wed., Oct. 25: BME Research Seminar: 9:30 a.m., MJIS 1001 and via Zoom. Kennedy O. Okeyo, PhD, TIS/Project Manager, Jackson Laboratory Japan will present "Microengineering Approaches for Biofunction Design in the Era of Personalized Medicine." Wed., Oct. 25: Seminar for Neurotrauma and Diseases, 4:00 p.m., DLR 131. Wenjing Sun, Assistant Professor of Neuroscience, The Ohio State University will present "Unraveling the Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms Controlling Activity-dependent Myelin Formation and Restoration in the Central Nervous System." This seminar series is organized by the Center for Paralysis Research and supported by Plexon, the Purdue Institute for Integrative Neuroscience, and Purdue Institute for Drug Discovery. The Zoom link is: https://bit.ly/441Dllq<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F…>. For additional information, see https://vet.purdue.edu/cpr/ Wed., Oct. 25: Advancing Discovery in Antimicrobial Resistance Seminar, 12:00 p.m., Purdue DRUG, Lobby Conference Room. Dr. Daniel P. Flaherty, Associate Professor of Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology and PI4D-PIIN-PICR-PIDD at Purdue will present "Evaluation of bacterial carbonic anhydrases as antibiotic therapeutic targets." These seminars are supported by Purdue's College of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Basic Medical Sciences and Institute for Drug Discovery. Thurs., Oct. 26: Seminars in Hearing Research, 12:00 p.m., Nelson Hall - Room 1215. Meredith Christine Ziliak, PhD Candidate, SLHS will present "The Effects of Small Arms Fire Like Noise on Hearing Loss and Thalamocortical Processing." Thurs., Oct. 26: BMS 692/CPB 697 Graduate Seminar, 12:30 p.m., LYNN 1136. Three graduate students will present their current research: Yueyi Chen - Graduate RA, BMS - will present "Modulation of vIPAG GABAergic Neurons in Fentanyl Withdrawal Induced Hyperplasia and Excessive Intake." Alec Daniels - Resident, CPB/ADDL - will present "Necropsy Case: Spooky the Cat." Madeline Coffey - Graduate Student - will present "Identification of a Locus Associated with Angular Limb Deformity in Standard Poodles." The seminar series is sponsored by the College of Veterinary Medicine. Thurs., Oct. 26: School of Industrial Engineering Fall 2023 Seminar Series, 1:30 p.m., Krannert G016. Dr. Paul Wach, Research Assistant Faculty, Intelligent Systems Division of Virginia Tech National Security Institute will present "The Discipline of Systems Engineering." MJIS ALERT The MJIS passenger elevator will be DOWN on Wednesday, November 1st from 7:00 am - 11:00 am for preventative maintenance/part replacement. The analog stairways will still be functioning normally. Graduate Programs Update Are you interested in establishing and implementing your own approaches to teaching undergraduates? Are you looking for a meaningful teaching experience to put on your resume/CV? If so, please consider applying for the College of Engineering Dean's Teaching Fellowship! What: Be the Instructor for a Course in your School When: Two Semesters | Spring/Summer 2024 apprenticeship followed by Summer/Fall 2024 Instructorship Deadline: Applications are due by Wednesday, November 1st, 2023. Applicants must include an endorsement form from their School/Division (details in attached .pdf) and should allow time to secure this before the deadline! Apply here: https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cCuy9sXBciXIiuW<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpurdue.ca…> Details: * Scholarship of $5,000 split across two semesters (Spring, Summer, and/or Fall 2024) * Half-time TA for one semester (typically Fall 2024) * $750 for personal purchase of technology/equipment for the classroom, and more! Who: Eligibility is listed in the attached document. Must be a College of Engineering PhD student from a participating school (see attached). Must be perceived by the student's advisory committee chair as having high potential to be successful in academia. Please note: Your School may have its own specific Teaching Fellowship with a similar deadline, and the College Dean's Teaching Fellowship cannot be awarded in the same year to a graduate student who has received a Teaching Fellowship through their own School. Please see the attached announcement for additional details. The goal of this College of Engineering Dean's Teaching Fellowship is to provide additional opportunities for you to teach during your senior graduate school years, which can also be excellent training for graduate students planning to pursue faculty careers. The 2024 Dean's Teaching Fellows will be selected by the College of Engineering's review committee, and applicants will be notified by December 15, 2023. We highly encourage students from all backgrounds to apply for this opportunity. Please let me know what questions you have! Stephen M. McBride, Ph.D. Assistant Director, Graduate Student Success College of Engineering - Graduate Education Purdue University Neil Armstrong Hall of Engineering ARMS 1233 701 West Stadium Avenue West Lafayette, IN 47907 mcbrid44(a)purdue.edu<mailto:mcbrid44@purdue.edu> www.engr.purdue.edu/grad<http://www.engr.purdue.edu/grad> Upcoming important deadlines and information Thurs., Nov. 2: Institute for Cancer Research Seminar, 11:30 a.m., Drug Discovery (DD) Conference Room. Juhun Lee, Associate Professor of Radiology, University of Pittsburgh, will present "Advancing Breast Cancer Detection with AI: Leveraging Bilateral Asymmetry, Simulated Mammograms Using GANs, and Cautionary Considerations." Wed., Nov. 29: Seminar for Neurotrauma and Diseases, 4:00 p.m., DLR 131. Koji Uchida, Professor of Food Chemistry, University of Tokyo will present "Conversion of Proteins into DNA Mimetics by Reactive Aldehydes." This seminar series is organized by the Center for Paralysis Research and supported by Plexon, the Purdue Institute for Integrative Neuroscience, and Purdue Institute for Drug Discovery. The Zoom link is: https://bit.ly/441Dllq<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F…>. For additional information, see https://vet.purdue.edu/cpr/ Fri., Dec. 1: Indiana Human-Centered Design for Health Seminar Series, 12:00 p.m. via Zoom. Lean about research and best practices in HCD and health, promote the diverse HCD expertise in Indiana, and build a community of HCD researchers and practitioners focused on health, in Indiana and beyond. The speaker will be Jackie Linnes, Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Purdue. Register and learn about upcoming seminars at healthtechquitylab.org/hcd-seminar Fri., Dec. 1: Indiana Life Sciences Conference - "Closing the Gap[ of Health Inequalities," 8:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m., Roche Diagnostics, Indianapolis. See below for details. Fri., March 1: Indiana Human-Centered Design for Health Seminar Series, 12:00 p.m. via Zoom. Lean about research and best practices in HCD and health, promote the diverse HCD expertise in Indiana, and build a community of HCD researchers and practitioners focused on health, in Indiana and beyond. The speaker will be Andrew Miller, Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Hunan-Centered Computing, IUPUI. Register and learn about upcoming seminars at healthtechquitylab.org/hcd-seminar Fri., June 7: Indiana Human-Centered Design for Health Seminar Series, 12:00 p.m. via Zoom. Lean about research and best practices in HCD and health, promote the diverse HCD expertise in Indiana, and build a community of HCD researchers and practitioners focused on health, in Indiana and beyond. The speaker will be Youngbok Hon, Professor, Herron School of Art and Design, IUPUI. Register and learn about upcoming seminars at healthtechquitylab.org/hcd-seminar Resources and further information Wed., Oct. 25: BME Research Seminar: 9:30 a.m., MJIS 1001 and via Zoom. Kennedy O. Okeyo, PhD, TIS/Project Manager, Jackson Laboratory Japan will present "Microengineering Approaches for Biofunction Design in the Era of Personalized Medicine." Abstract: We are witnessing the dawn of an era of personalized medicine, driven by technological advances in cell therapy, immunotherapy, and regenerative medicine. In this era, bioengineering capabilities that enable precise control and biofunction design, both at the cellular and tissue levels are increasingly becoming important, especially with regards to supporting patient-specific therapeutics and drug development. This talk will highlight our past and ongoing research efforts to develop enabling microengineering technologies for biofunction design at the cellular and tissue levels, and will showcase potential biomedical applications in cancer immunotherapy, regenerative medicine, and drug development. Biography: Dr. Okeyo is currently a technical information scientist (TIS) and a project manager at Jackson Laboratory Japan. He obtained his PhD degrees in mechanical engineering from Kyoto University, Japan, in 2010 and thereafter worked for two years as a researcher at the Central Research Laboratory of Hitachi Ltd, Japan. He then became an assistant professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering of the university of Tokyo in Japan before moving to Kyoto University as a senior lecturer in charge of teaching and research supervision. Most recently he was a visiting scholar at Prof. Paul Robinson's lab affiliated with the Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University. ~ BME Host: Young Kim ~ NOTE: Students registered for the seminar are expected to attend in-person. Zoom link: https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/j/97556297644?pwd=SEJQOWMySnkzQWhGRlF4SW1XYjViZz…<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpurdue-ed…> Wed., Oct. 25: Seminar for Neurotrauma and Diseases, 4:00 p.m., DLR 131. Wenjing Sun, Assistant Professor of Neuroscience, The Ohio State University will present "Unraveling the Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms Controlling Activity-dependent Myelin Formation and Restoration in the Central Nervous System." This seminar series is organized by the Center for Paralysis Research and supported by Plexon, the Purdue Institute for Integrative Neuroscience, and Purdue Institute for Drug Discovery. The Zoom link is: https://bit.ly/441Dllq<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F…>. For additional information, see https://vet.purdue.edu/cpr/ Abstract: Most axons in the central nervous system (CNS) are wrapped with compact layers of myelin sheaths to ensure the rapid transmission of neuronal signals over long distances. As myelin thickness and sheath length profoundly affect conduction velocity, myelination is also crucial to precisely controlling spatiotemporal activity patterns in the CNS. Neuronal activity is known to positively regulate myelin development and induce adaptive myelin plasticity in adulthood, although the underlying mechanisms remain poorly understood. In the CNS, myelin sheaths are exclusively formed by oligodendrocytes, which are differentiated from oligodendrocyte precursor cells (OPCs). Neurons make bona fide synaptic contacts with OPCs in both grey and white matter, and OPCs lose those synaptic contacts once they differentiate into oligodendrocytes. These point-to-point synaptic contacts enable neuron-OPC communication with temporal and spatial precision, and genetically deleting or manipulating OPC-expressed neurotransmitter receptors negatively impacted the OPC proliferation, differentiation, and subsequent myelination. Therefore, it is believed that neuron-OPC synaptic transmission provides instructive cues for oligodendrocyte lineage cells, and is an important regulator for activity-dependent myelination. In this talk, I will discuss how OPCs integrate neuronal synaptic inputs. I will also discuss our unpublished data on identifying novel molecular mediators that promote myelin. Our findings provide new insights into the mechanisms underlying activity-dependent myelination and shed light on myelin repair after CNS trauma and diseases. Bio: Dr. Wenjing Sun is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurosciences at The Ohio State University. Her research interests focus on deciphering mechanisms controlling myelin formation and repair in the central nervous system. Dr. Sun's fascination with myelin biology was ignited during her graduate study at Purdue University, where she studied the strategies to restore axonal conduction along demyelinated axons after CNS trauma. During her postdoctoral training at the University of Bonn in Germany, Dr. Sun's research horizon was expanded to investigating the interaction between neurons and oligodendrocyte lineage cells, and she made important contributions to our understanding of how oligodendrocyte precursor cells integrate synaptic inputs from neurons. Throughout her academic journey, Dr. Sun's dedication to this captivating field has taken her across borders. She has cultivated a multi-disciplinary research expertise where she combines a number of cutting-edge techniques. In her laboratory at OSU, her team utilizes in vivo gene delivery, opto- and chemogenetic techniques, together with multi-modal electrophysiology recording and advanced imaging approaches to investigate how neuronal activity regulate myelin development and adaptation during adulthood. Thurs., Oct. 26: Seminars in Hearing Research, 12:00 p.m., Nelson Hall - Room 1215. Meredith Christine Ziliak, PhD Candidate, SLHS will present "The Effects of Small Arms Fire Like Noise on Hearing Loss and Thalamocortical Processing." Abstract: Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is a prevalent issue among military personnel, primarily attributed to environmental auditory stressors in their environment, notably firearm noise, which consists of repeated, high-intensity bursts of sound. While previous research has investigated the impact of firearm noise on the peripheral auditory system, its influence on the central auditory system (CAS) is still unknown. Therefore, our study aims to identify how firearm-like sounds affects cochlear and CAS structures and processes, specifically within the thalamocortical region. Our hypothesis posits that firearm induced NIHL will elevate auditory thresholds and lead to an overall reduction in middle latency response (MLR) component amplitudes, indicated compromised functionality within the inferior colliculus and medial geniculate body. We exposed subjects to a simulated small arms fire (SAF) noise, and subsequently employed a modified click train to assess the effects of noise exposure on thalamocortical processing over a 56-day period. Our preliminary findings reveal a reduction in all MLR component amplitudes and a loss of peak distinctiveness. Intriguingly, we observed a non-monotonic progression of thalamocortical dysfunction, characterized by phases of initial damage, temporary recovery, and chronic degradation. Future analyses will enable us to compare the progression of thalamocortical processing in response to both NIHL and metabolic-induced hearing loss as we examine the effects of SAF exposure relative to D-galactose exposure. This year's SHRP schedule is available here: https://purdue.edu/TPAN/hearing/shrp_schedule<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fogww.mj.am…> Titles and abstracts of all SHRP talks are here: https://purdue.edu/TPAN/hearing/shrp_abstracts<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fogww.mj.am…> Thurs., Oct. 26: School of Industrial Engineering Fall 2023 Seminar Series, 1:30 p.m., Krannert G016. Dr. Paul Wach, Research Assistant Faculty, Intelligent Systems Division of Virginia Tech National Security Institute will present "The Discipline of Systems Engineering." Abstract: The discipline of systems engineering is simultaneously seeing a transformation of practice and reinvigorated calls for theoretical foundations, which bolsters the need for constructing a bridge between theory and practice. Despite rich theoretical history, the discipline of systems engineering has relatively low maturity compared to other engineering disciplines. For example, finite element analysis and computational fluid dynamics are used for the more mature mechanical, aerospace, and nuclear engineering disciplines. This seminar discusses some of the theoretical needs for systems engineering and the conduct of research toward unveiling practical implications. Specifically, this seminar focuses on the conditions for defining verification models, which exposes current heuristic assumptions through science-based approach that is grounded in the systems theoretic lineage of A. Wayne Wymore. The implications of this research strengthen the maturity of the discipline of systems engineering and go beyond verification to areas such as validation, cognition, and artificial intelligence as well as underpinning the digital transformation with rich theoretical foundations. Bio: Dr. Paul Wach is a Research Assistant Faculty with the Intelligent Systems Division of the Virginia Tech National Security Institute. His research interests include the intersection of theoretical foundations of systems engineering, digital transformation, and artificial intelligence. Dr. Wach was the President and Founder of the Virginia Tech student division of INCOSE. He is also associated with The Aerospace Corporation, serving as a subject matter expert on digital transformation. Dr. Wach has prior work experience is with the Department of Energy in lead engineering and management roles ranging in magnitude from $1-12B as well as work experience with two National Laboratories and the medical industry. He received a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from Georgia Tech, M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of South Carolina, and Ph.D. in Industrial & Systems Engineering from Virginia Tech. This seminar series is sponsored by Purdue's School of Industrial Engineering. Thurs., Nov. 2: Institute for Cancer Research Seminar, 11:30 a.m., Drug Discovery (DD) Conference Room. Juhun Lee, PhD, Associate Professor of Radiology, University of Pittsburgh, will present "Advancing Breast Cancer Detection with AI: Leveraging Bilateral Asymmetry, Simulated Mammograms Using GANs, and Cautionary Considerations." Abstract: Machine learning and artificial intelligence are driving forces in medical research, including radiology. These technologies heavily rely on data, often millions of meticulously curated medical images, for deep neural network development and optimization. Our lab focuses on innovative ways to maximize existing data for deep algorithm performance. In this seminar, we'll discuss recent studies from our lab. The first part explores using breast laterality features to improve breast cancer detection in mammograms through the Radon Cumulative Distribution Transform (RCDT), which can highlight subtle bilateral tissue differences in breast mammograms. We will then discuss how simulated mammograms via Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) could improve the performance of cancer detection algorithms. I will conclude the seminar with cautions on when to use GANs for simulating mammograms, as this can significantly affect the performance of the detection algorithm. This seminar is hosted by Purdue's Institute for Cancer Research and the Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering. Fri., Dec. 1: Indiana Life Sciences Conference - "Closing the Gap[ of Health Inequalities," 8:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m., Roche Diagnostics, Indianapolis. [cid:image002.jpg@01DA0660.CF615320] [cid:image003.jpg@01DA0660.CF615320] Closing the Gap of Health Inequalities Friday, December 1 Roche Diagnostics, Indianapolis Addressing the persistent disparities in health and wellness among different populations is an issue that can't be ignored. While the healthcare cost implications are significant, the societal and economic implications are even more so. This conference will examine ongoing efforts to improve both the delivery of healthcare and health-related social factors like access to healthy foods, access to transportation and safe neighborhoods, which influence health outcomes. 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This interdisciplinary research utilizes diverse enzyme assays, chemical synthesis, blood clot formation and digestion assays under shear, and other novel testing/delivery platforms that include multivalent branched molecules and nanoparticle drug delivery systems. Projects Include: (1) Leveraging multivalency to modulate enzyme activity and improve inhibitor selectivity (nanoparticle drug delivery and targeting). (2) Ex-vivo flowing models of clot digestion under shear using in-vivo like fluorescently labeled blood clots from human whole blood. (3) Development of novel fibrinolytic diagnostics tools to assess coagulation state. (4) Mouse models of clot formation/targeting/digestion utilizing intravital microscopy. (5) Study the effects of environmental microplastic exposure on coagulation/fibrinolysis. Projects are funded both externally and internally. 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FW: OCTOBER 25 in FRNY RightCycle program implementation in Che
by Gelfand, Johanna K 23 Oct '23

23 Oct '23

PLEASE NOTE: This event is this Wednesday! If you are interested in attending, please register using the QR code below: Hi Kerry, In the last CoE safety committee meeting I mentioned that ChE is officially launching participation in the RightCycle program. The launching event is on Wednesday, October 25th, from 12-1 pm in the atrium of Forney Building. This sustainability initiative is a joint effort of the ChE safety committee and the newly formed ChE sustainability committee. It just happens that the date we chose for the launching event falls on the week when Purdue has "Green Week", a week packed with events to promote sustainability on campus. The RightCycle program, run by Kimberly Clark Professional, allows for recycling of previously difficult to recycle items such as used, non-hazardous personal protective equipment (e.g.: nitrile gloves, safety glasses, respirators, coveralls, etc.) to be diverted from landfill and recycled into new plastic products such as flower pots, lawn furniture or playground equipment. Kimberly Clark Professional, Fisher Scientific, Purdue EHS (Hazardous waste management) and Purdue Sustainability Office representatives will also participate, along with ChE faculty, staff and graduate students. I attach the flyer for more information; could you please share with the CoE safety committee members? I hope they can participate to learn more about the program and celebrate with us. Thank you, Gaby __________________ Gabriela Nagy, PhD Industrial Education Director Davidson School of Chemical Engineering Room FRNY G051 Purdue University Tel: (765)-496-1710 E-mail: nagyg(a)purdue.edu<mailto:nagyg@purdue.edu> [cid:image001.jpg@01DA0286.23AF1180]

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FW: Screening of "Invisible Corps" and Panel Discussion | Nov. 7, 5-6pm, Fowler Hall - PLEASE SHARE
by Gelfand, Johanna K 19 Oct '23

19 Oct '23

(Sent on behalf of Nan Kong) Dear all - In conjunction with Vet Med, HHS, and the Honors College, the College of Pharmacy is hosting a special screening of "Invisible Corps<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Finvisible…>," a PBS documentary about the Commissioned Corps of the US Public Health Service (USPHS), the unsung heroes on the front lines of public health. Attendees will learn how the USPHS Commissioned Corps affects the lives of Americans in our most underserved communities, from ensuring safe drinking water to eradicating diseases. The screening will be held on November 7th from 5-6pm in Fowler Hall; no RSVP is required. Dr. Jerome Adams, Executive Director of Health Equity Initiatives and 20th Surgeon General of the United States, will provide opening remarks followed by the 30-minute "Invisible Corps" screening. After the screening, there will be a panel discussion moderated by Dr. Adams. Featured Panelists include: Eric Barker, PhD - Jeannie and Jim Chaney Dean of Pharmacy and Acting Associate Provost for Graduate Programs Michelle Garrison, PhD - Department Head, Public Health Greg Loomis, MD - Health Officer, Tippecanoe County Health Department Pamela Schweitzer, PharmD - Assistant Surgeon General and 10th Chief Pharmacist Officer, US Public Health Service Commissioned Corps (2014-2018) Please share this email and the attached invitation with your faculty, staff, and students. Please let me know if you have any questions. I appreciate your help advertising this event! Erica Erica L. Mitchell Executive Assistant to the Dean & Associate Provost for Graduate Programs (acting) College of Pharmacy Heine Pharmacy Building, RHPH 108 575 Stadium Mall Drive West Lafayette, IN 47907-2091 o: 765-494-1368 m: 765-404-8228 [cid:image001.png@01DA025E.6BBCD610]<https://www.purdue.edu/?utm_source=signature&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=…>

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