March 2023 - Bmegradstudents-list

Extended Deadline: OIGP Spring Reception-Poster and Award Applications
by Siemers, Tammy R 03 Mar '23

03 Mar '23

The OIGP Spring Reception deadline has been extended to Monday, March 6th by 11:59 p.m. Please see links below for details! You may email oigp(a)purdue.edu<mailto:oigp@purdue.edu> if you have any questions. Poster Presentation Application and Details<https://www.purdue.edu/gradschool/oigp/events/spring-reception/submission.h…> Most Outstanding Interdisciplinary Project Award Application and Details<https://www.purdue.edu/gradschool/oigp/events/spring-reception/award-applic…> Have a great weekend. All the best, Christal Christal Musser Director The Graduate School - Office of Interdisciplinary Graduate Programs Young Hall, B-40 155 S. Grant Street West Lafayette, IN 47907 o: 765-494-2102<tel:7654942102> Schedule a Meeting<https://calendly.com/oigp/15min> www.purdue.edu/gradschool/OIGP<http://www.purdue.edu/gradschool/OIGP> [cid:image001.png@01D94D55.1D79A2D0]<https://www.purdue.edu/>

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Networking Lunch: Dan Clarke, Linear Health Sciences
by Siemers, Tammy R 02 Mar '23

02 Mar '23

Good Afternoon-- We have another networking lunch opportunity for the students with Dan Clarke, CEO, Founder, and President of Linear Health Sciences. I will email you the location to confirm your attendance. We are changing our process for registering for these events. Instead of emailing me back, you will use the link below to register. There is also a new professional courtesy statement. We have had a lot of people not show up for these events without letting anyone know ahead of time (or at all). Not only could you potentially be taking a spot from someone else, you could leave a room empty for someone who is important to our school. If you are a habitual offender, most likely you will not be able to attend these networking lunches in the future. I completely understand that things come up and I am happy to accommodate those when you let me know. Guest: Dan Clarke Date: March 8th Time: 11:30-12:30 Capacity: 6 students https://www.linkedin.com/in/clarkdl/ https://linearsciences.com/about-us/ Link to register: https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_beE8MhIlzIsdlEG Tammy 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 Defense Announcement for Rashed Almousa (D. Xie and K. Park, Co-Chairs)
by May, Sandra M 01 Mar '23

01 Mar '23

BME PhD Defense Announcement for Rashed Almousa (D. Xie and K. Park, Co-Chairs) Everyone is invited to attend the public presentation beginning at 9:00 am. Research title: Surface Modification of PVC/PU for Enhanced Biofouling Resistance Thesis Committee members: Prof. Dong Xie (Co-Chair), Prof. Kinam Park (Co-Chair), Prof. Jiliang Li, Prof. Sungsoo Na Date: March 21, 2023 Time: 9:00 am Location: https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/j/99594936275 Abstract: Medical devices are at risk of biofouling within seconds after implantation, which can lead to thrombus formation and bacterial contamination. These issues can negatively impact the performance and reliability of the device. Poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) and polyurethane (PU) are popular synthetic polymers used in biomedical applications, but their hydrophobic nature makes them susceptible to biofouling. To improve their biocompatibility, their surfaces must be modified to be antifouling. However, achieving a thoroughly coated surface through homogeneous activation and effective modification with antifouling polymers remains a challenge, despite recent advancements in polymer surface modification. In this dissertation, we modified the surfaces of medical-grade PVC and PU using hydrophilic and biocompatible polymer brushes via wet chemistry approaches in an aqueous medium. Specifically, we activated the PVC surface with amino groups and then modified it with either modified or synthesized hydrophilic polymers end-capped with reactive groups. Additionally, we coupled a functionalized surface initiator to the activated PVC surface to allow the grafting of different hydrophilic polymers via conventional in situ free-radical polymerization. We followed a similar process to activate the PU surface with amino groups and then coupled a co-initiator derivative to allow the grafting of different hydrophilic polymers via conventional in situ free radical polymerization as a redox initiation system. All the modified surfaces of PVC and PU have exhibited a significant increase in wettability, as well as extremely effective antifouling effects against cell and bacterial adhesion. Overall, the findings of this work demonstrate the applicability of wet chemistry surface modification for PVC- or PU-based medical devices and supplies in biofouling-resistant applications.

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Purdue University College of Pharmacy 2023 Inaugural Tyler Symposium
by Gelfand, Johanna K 01 Mar '23

01 Mar '23

From: Graham, Delayne K <dkgraham(a)purdue.edu> Sent: Wednesday, March 1, 2023 9:16 AM Subject: Purdue University College of Pharmacy 2023 Inaugural Tyler Symposium Sent on behalf of Danzhou Yang, Associate Dean for Graduate Programs __________________________ Good morning, The Purdue College of Pharmacy would like to extend an invitation to the graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and faculty in Purdue Institute for Drug Discovery to attend the 2023 Inaugural Tyler Symposium: Honoring Leaders in Pharmaceutical Sciences to be held on Wednesday, April 19th, 2023. This symposium is organized by graduate students within the College of Pharmacy with full support form Dean Eric L. Barker. The Tyler Symposium highlights leading scientists in the pharmaceutical and biomedical sciences with keynote lectures from Drs. Benjamin Cravatt, Craig Lee, and Theodore Randolph. Those interested may register to attend this free event by following the link below. Registration link: https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0THM10ahPguLFbM. Additionally, there is a graduate student poster session that students may submit abstracts here https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0VNZ1eQB49A79zM. We hope to see you at the Inaugural Tyler Symposium! Danzhou Yang ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Delayne K. Graham Lead Administrative Assistant for Research and Graduate Programs College of Pharmacy Heine Pharmacy Building 575 Stadium Mall Drive, Room 104B West Lafayette, IN 47907-2094 o: 765-494-1362 f: 765-494-7880 [4172A85E]

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