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Weldon Graduate Program Announcements December 4th, 2024
by Siemers, Tammy R 04 Dec '24

04 Dec '24

[4,354 Breaking News Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images] Weldon Graduate Program Announcements December 4th, 2024 * Career and Internship Opportunities * Postdoc Fellowship Opportunity for all Disciplines – Branco Weiss Fellowship * Biomedical Data Science Innovation Lab-Now Accepting Applications! * Vanderbilt Biomaterials Day 2025: Register by January 3rd! * Rutgers Postdoc Peek – Application due January 8th * Science/Engineering Postdoc Fellowship Opportunity for US Citizens * BME COVID Vaccine Clinic – Dec. 11th * Calling all innovators working on precision medicine approaches for Immune-Mediated Diseases! * Workshops and Deadlines * News from You Career and Internship Opportunities Internship Positions * Biomedical Engineering Co-op, Clarapath<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.simpl…> * Cook Medical Summer 2025 R&D Engineering Co-op<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.simpl…> * 2025 Fall Co-op, Purification Process Development, Sanofi<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.simpl…> * 2025 Spring Engineering Co-op, Abbott<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.simpl…> * 2025 Tissue Materials Sciences Intern, Biomedical Engineering, AbbVie<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linke…> * Biomedical Engineering Intern, PhD, Analog Devices<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linke…> Postdoctoral Positions * NPA Website: https://careers.nationalpostdoc.org/jobs/<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcareers.n…> Full Time Positions * Biomedical Engineer I (one year term position), Case Western<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.simpl…> * Biomedical Scientist, Boston Micro Fabrication<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.simpl…> * Assistant Professor, Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering, Boise State University<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fjobs.bois…> * 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 Postdoc Fellowship Opportunity for all Disciplines – Branco Weiss Fellowship The Branco Weiss Fellowship Summary Branco Weiss, a renowned Swiss entrepreneur and supporter of science, has dedicated nearly his entire fortune to supporting exceptional postdoctoral researchers with a generous 5-year grant (more information available at https://brancoweissfellowship.org<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbrancowei…>). Since 2002, the Branco Weiss Fellowship – Society in Science has supported more than 150 early-career researchers. Fellows are free to carry out their projects at any academic institution worldwide, allowing them to choose the environment that best suits their research needs. The fellowship is open to researchers at postdoctoral level in all disciplines (including natural sciences, engineering, social sciences, and humanities). Eligibility You are eligible for the 2025 intake if: · You officially hold a PhD on January 15, 2025 · You have obtained your PhD a maximum of five years prior to January 15, 2025 · You do not hold/have not held a faculty-equivalent position (e.g. assistant professor or lecturer) · Your project departs from the mainstream of research in your discipline · You have a record of outstanding scientific achievement · You demonstrate in the proposal a willingness to engage in a dialog on relevant social, cultural, political or economic issues beyond the frontiers of your particular discipline Please note that we typically do not fund mainstream research projects that could also be funded by other scientific organizations. Duration Research projects should be conceived to last five years. The first two and a half years of a project are called the pioneer phase. Before the end of the second year, a site visit will take place and a review will be conducted. At this point, the project, its continued originality, and the productivity of the fellow will be evaluated. If the results of the evaluation and site visit are satisfactory, the fellow enters the exploitation phase for the remaining two and a half years of the fellowship. Branco Weiss Fellows are encouraged to seek faculty positions during their exploitation phase. Fellows can start a faculty position/professorship after the first year of the fellowship. Assuming an academic position will not result in termination of the fellowship. Funding A Branco Weiss Fellowship amounts to max. CHF 600,000 (currently $678,560 US) for up to five years. It may be used to cover all legitimate costs of research (i.e. salary and/or equipment, travel expenses, consumables, personnel, etc.). Application Applications for the 2025 fellowship are now open and close January 15th, 2025. Apply here<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Feresearch…>. Before applying, please read the Frequently Asked Questions<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbrancowei…> and Guidelines<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbrancowei…> on this website carefully. To avoid server-overload, submit your application at least 1 to 2 days before the deadline. Please have the following documents (pdf files) ready for uploading: · Letter of motivation including a statement explaining why your research differs from the mainstream (max. 1 page) · Your proposed research project (max. 5 pages, including abstract, timelines, tentative milestones and references) · Your CV (max. 4 pages) · An invitation letter by your prospective host, stating why you are invited to the host group and why your research project is supported · Copies of your three best publications (no doctoral theses, no books, only peer-reviewed journal articles or individual book chapters) · 5 reviewer suggestions (to be entered directly in the online application) Biomedical Data Science Innovation Lab-Now Accepting Applications! On behalf of the integrated Translational Health Research Institute of Virginia (iTHRIV), the Biomedical Data Science Innovation Lab and Seminar Series is now accepting applications for the 2025 event! The theme for this year is “Quantitative Approaches in Spatial Multi-Omics for Guiding Personalized Medicine”<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.innov…> and the in-person lab will be June 16 - 20, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. Selected candidates will have their travel and lodging expenses fully covered, with the expectation that they engage in all virtual microlabs and remain for the entire five-day event in June 2025. The goal of the 2025 Biomedical Data Science Innovation Lab (BDSIL) is to foster the formation of new interdisciplinary collaborations to generate creative strategies focused on the use of data science approaches in spatial multi-omics, particularly as applied to understanding cancer and rare diseases. This is a great opportunity for early career researchers (biomedical researchers and / or data science researchers) to build networks and learn! The virtual Seminar Series open to all – See the flyer for details of upcoming topics. More information is included within the flyers or on the website: Biomedical Data Science Innovation Lab and Seminar Series<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.innov…>. The BDSIL is supported in part by iTHRIV (UL1TR003015) , NIH R25GM139080, the University of Virginia (UVA) School of Data Science, and the UVA Department of Psychology. Vanderbilt Biomaterials Day 2025: Register by January 3rd! My name is Zach Lamantia and I am a BME graduate student at Vanderbilt University and the Secretary of the Vanderbilt Chapter of Society For Biomaterials (SFB). We would like to invite you to the 2025 Mid-South Regional Biomaterials Day, hosted at Vanderbilt University! This conference's theme will be Biomaterials at All Scales: Nano, Micro, and Macro. All researchers who have an interest in biomaterials are invited to register to attend and present a poster. To do so, please complete this Google form<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.goog…>. Abstract submissions are open until Friday, January 3rd, 2025. Those who register for the event or submit an abstract before the deadline will be entered into a raffle we will have on the day of the event. This raffle will include travel awards! The Biomaterials Day will be held on Friday, March 28th, 2025, at the Student Life Center at Vanderbilt University. For more information about the conference, we have set up this website<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsites.goo…>. There, you'll find information on registration, schedule, speakers, travel/directions, and sponsors. Dr. Andrés García from Georgia Tech will be our keynote speaker. Please let us know if you have any questions - you can email me at zachary.lamantia(a)vanderbilt.edu<mailto:zachary.lamantia@vanderbilt.edu>. Best, Zach Lamantia BME PhD Student || Duvall Lab Rutgers Postdoc Peek – Application due January 8th See attached Announcing the Rutgers Postdoc Peek · Are you looking for a fantastic postdoc experience to launch your career? Apply to attend our in-person recruitment event to learn what makes Rutgers Health New Brunswick/Piscataway campus an exceptional environment to be a postdoc! · Up to 20 candidates will be selected to attend the all-expenses-paid event at Rutgers from April 3-4, 2025. · Invited candidates will give 10 min platform talks, network with faculty and current postdocs, as well as tour Rutgers campus and the area. · Applicants may indicate interest in up to 3 Rutgers Health New Brunswick/Piscataway faculty from a list of those recruiting postdocs to start in the coming 12 months. · The schools and institutes at this location that are seeking postdocs include the Cancer Institute of New Jersey, the Child Health Institute, the School of Public Health, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, the Institute for Health, the Waksman Institute, the Center for Advanced Biotechnology and Medicine, and Genetics. · New Brunswick/Piscataway faculty are experts in metabolism, biochemistry, neuroscience, development, cancer, molecular biology, bioinformatics, primary pediatric care, nicotine and tobacco studies, and substance use among other areas. · You can also live in a vibrant area close to NYC. · Applications welcomed from talented and motivated senior PhD and MD/PhD students or current postdocs currently at a U.S. institution. · To see a list of faculty recruiting postdocs and to APPLY to participate in the Postdoc Peek click link here or scan QR code on attached flyer. · https://rutgers.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_enaS7zhHrFYCAKi<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Frutgers.c…> · Please complete the application for the Rutgers Postdoc Peek by January 8, 2025 at 5pm ET. · 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> · To learn more about biomedical postdoc life at Rutgers Health, click here<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Frutgershe…> Science/Engineering Postdoc Fellowship Opportunity for US Citizens The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine maintain a database of more than 300 research opportunities<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fpull.xmr3.…> and administer postdoctoral and senior fellowship awards at the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), the U.S. Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA), and the U.S. Space Force (USSF) under the Air Force Science & Technology Fellowship Program (AF STFP)<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fpull.xmr3.…>. We are seeking highly qualified candidates who are U.S. citizens and hold, or anticipate earning, a doctorate in a variety of fields of science or engineering. BOTH PhD Candidates (must hold degree before starting the fellowship) and postdocs with 5 or less years since PhD attainment are eligible. Application deadline dates (four annual review cycles): · February 1* · May 1 · August 1 · November 1 *If a deadline falls on a weekend or federal holiday, the deadline is moved to the next business day.  Research Fellows have the opportunity to: · Conduct independent research in an area compatible with the interests of the Air Force laboratories · Devote full-time effort to research and publication · Access the excellent and often unique Air Force research facilities · Collaborate with leading scientists and engineers Award benefits include: · Base stipend starting at $95,000/year; may be higher based on experience · Health insurance (including dental and vision) · Relocation assistance for Research Fellows who will be on tenure for at least six months and who at the time of award reside more than 50 miles from the host laboratory · Professional travel allowance Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, creed, color, age, gender identity, or national origin. For detailed program information, to search for AFRL, AFIT, USAFA, and USSF Research Opportunities, and to contact prospective Research Adviser(s), visit www.nas.edu/afstfp<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fpull.xmr3.…>. Please email trainee-funding(a)purdue.edu<mailto:trainee-funding@purdue.edu> if you would like help applying for this fellowship. BME COVID Vaccine Clinic – Dec. 11th BME GSA is pleased to announce that we will be hosting another vaccine clinic, this one for the latest COVID booster. This clinic will be hosted on Wednesday 12/11/24 in MJIS 2001 from 1:00-2:30 pm and BME GSA will be set up outside the room if you have any questions. All students, graduate students, faculty, and staff are welcome to come and get their vaccines. The event is in partnership with Purdue Pharmacy so Purdue's Health Insurance plans will cover the vaccine. You can reserve your spot using this link: https://bme-clinic.intend.io<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbme-clini…> We are also welcoming walk-in patients if you do not wish to make a reservation. If you have already got your vaccine, feel free to stop by and chat with our members and grab some swag. Calling all innovators working on precision medicine approaches for Immune-Mediated Diseases! Johnson & Johnson Singapore QuickFire Challenge<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fjji.jnjin…> 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. Dec. 5th Indianapolis CoE Holiday Community Sing (COE<https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/Academics/Graduate/Events/coe-holiday-c…>) Dec. 6th Postdoc Power Session: First Friday in December (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) Dec. 11th Experiences in Epidemiology and Biostatistics (CCO<https://www.cco.purdue.edu/Calendar/Event/481>) Dec. 11th BME GSA COVID Vaccine Clinic – Open to Walk-ins (MJIS 2001 @ 1 pm) (Reserve a Time<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbme-clini…>) Dec. 13th Virtual Postdoc Expo at MSU (RSVP Here<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpostdocs.…>) Dec. 13th Postdoc Coffee Chat (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) Dec. 16th F31/F30 Workshop Series Topic 3: "Research Strategy--Significance & Motivation" Q&A Session (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) Jan. 2nd Deadline to Apply for McClintock Bioscience Postdoctoral Fellowship (Apply Here<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcg.sandia…>) Jan. 3rd Deadline for Vanderbilt Biomaterials Day Registration & Abstract Submission (Register<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.goog…>) Jan. 8th HDR Open House/Expo During Winter Break (CCO<https://www.cco.purdue.edu/Calendar/Event/692>) Jan. 8th Deadline to apply for Rutgers Postdoc Peek (Apply Here<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Frutgers.c…>) Jan. 13th F31/F30 Workshop Series Topic 4: “Research Strategy Approach” Presentation (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) Jan. 14th Managing Uncertainty During Graduate School (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) Jan. 15th AI Tools for Lit Reviews (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) Jan. 15th Convert Your CV to a Resume (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) Jan. 15th Credit – Understanding Cards & Scores (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) Jan. 15th Getting the Mentoring You Need (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) Jan. 15th Deadline to apply for Branco Weiss Postdoctoral Fellowship (Apply Here<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbrancowei…>) Jan. 16th The Cover Letter (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) Jan. 17th Budgeting and Saving Money (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) Jan. 17th Navigating the IRB Process and Submitting Your Study (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) Jan. 21st Boiler Up & Intervene (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) Jan. 21st Preparing for Academic Interviews (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) Jan. 22nd Discovering the Treasures of Federal Legal, Legislative, and Regulatory Resources (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) Jan. 22nd Personal Branding (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) Jan. 23rd Debt Management (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) Jan. 24th Business Databases: Ace Your Job Interview, Find Investors for Your Research/Idea (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) Jan. 27th F31/F30 Workshop Series Topic 4: “Research Strategy Approach” Q&A Session (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) Jan. 27th Healthy Financial Habits (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) Jan. 28th Best Practices in Research Data Management (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) Jan. 28th Eating Right When Your Budget is Tight (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) Jan. 28th The A-Z of the Job Search (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) Jan. 28th 2024 Co-op Days Recruiting Event (CCO<https://www.cco.purdue.edu/Calendar/Event/528>) Jan. 30th Citation Management with Zotero (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) Jan. 30th Interviewing Skills (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) Jan. 31st Application deadline for Johnson & Johnson Japan Smart Healthy Aging QuickFire Challenge (Apply<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fjnjinnova…>) Jan. 31st Let’s Talk Taxes (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) Jan. 31st RCR: Discipline-Specific Training (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) Feb. 3rd Healthy Relationships (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) Feb. 5th Conducting a Literature Review (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) Feb. 5th Healthy Financial Habits (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) Feb. 7th Credit – Understanding Cards & Scores (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) Feb. 10th Research with Scite.ai (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) Feb. 10th F31/F30 Workshop 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20th Healthy Eating on the Run (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) Feb. 21st RCR: Discipline-Specific Training (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) Feb. 24th Patent Agent Careers in Life Sciences (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) Feb. 25th 4th Annual Grad WiE Network Symposium (WiE<https://www.purdue.edu/wiep/CurrentStudents/Graduate%20Women%20in%20Enginee…>) Mar. 12th Experiences in Healthcare and Public Health (CCO<https://www.cco.purdue.edu/Calendar/Event/484>) 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 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@01DB466C.3133EB20]<https://www.purdue.edu/?utm_source=signature&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=…>

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[Bmeroundtable-list] BME PhD Preliminary Exam Announcement for Shen Chang (N. Kong, advisor)
by May, Sandra M 03 Dec '24

03 Dec '24

BME PhD Preliminary Exam Announcement for Shen Chang (N. Kong, advisor) Everyone is invited to attend the public presentation beginning at 11:00 AM. Title: Advancing Human Behavior Assessment in Medical Interventions: Real-time Analysis and Enhancement Date: Thursday, December 12, 2024 Time: 11:00 AM Location: MJIS 1083, Purdue University Zoom link: https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/j/7534143634<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpurdue-ed…> Advisory Committee: Nan Kong, Chair; Fang Huang; Xiaoqian (Joy) Wang; Renran Tian Abstract: In medical responses, effective behavioral assessment is crucial for optimizing performance in high-stakes situations. Our research develops a comprehensive framework for real-time behavioral assessment, emphasizing situational awareness (SA) as a key component. This framework quantifies bystander awareness during drone-mediated naloxone delivery, utilizing multimodal data such as visual cues, body key points, and contextual interactions to enhance emergency response outcomes. To deepen the understanding of behavioral performance, we introduce an expert-guided behavioral variation quantification model that benchmarks nursing procedures based on learned confidence intervals. By categorizing deviations into acceptable variations and atypical patterns, we aim to integrate an Adaptive Video-LLM to provide actionable insights for performance improvement. This model generates structured prompts for targeted feedback, focusing on segments with significant deviations and associated uncertainty levels to deliver precise coaching. Our integrated approach not only advances theoretical understanding of behavioral assessment in emergency medical contexts but also seeks to transform training and healthcare delivery. By enhancing the safety and effectiveness of human-technology interactions in life-critical situations, our work aspires to improve emergency response capabilities and ultimately save lives. -- 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] Join us tomorrow - 9:15 a.m., MJIS Atrium
by Gelfand, Johanna K 03 Dec '24

03 Dec '24

[cid:image001.jpg@01DB4599.1CB07200] Jo Gelfand Intra/Extramural Relations Administrator Purdue University Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering 206 S. Martin Jischke Drive West Lafayette, IN 47907-2032 765-494-2996 jo(a)purdue.edu<mailto:jo@purdue.edu> [cid:image002.jpg@01DB4599.1CB07200] -- 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] Have you found a Weldon yet?
by Gelfand, Johanna K 03 Dec '24

03 Dec '24

Once you discover a hidden Weldon, he's yours to keep! All we ask is that you let us know by snapping a picture and sharing it on social media. Be sure to tag us on Instagram, X (Twitter), Facebook, or LinkedIn, and use the hashtag #WheresWeldon. Take Weldon on adventures! He loves exploring new places and trying new things. Share his journey with us by tagging us and using #WheresWeldon. Let's see where Weldon goes next! [cid:image001.jpg@01DB44C5.62F0B5B0] Boiler Up! Rhonda Jones (she/her/hers) Senior Marketing and Communications Professional Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering O 765.494.3940 | C 765.427.2065 rwjones(a)purdue.edu<mailto:rwjones@purdue.edu> [cid:image002.jpg@01DB44C5.62F0B5B0] -- 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 COVID Vaccine Clinic
by Siemers, Tammy R 03 Dec '24

03 Dec '24

Hi All, BME GSA is pleased to announce that we will be hosting another vaccine clinic, this one for the latest COVID booster. This clinic will be hosted on Wednesday 12/11/24 in MJIS 2001 from 1:00-2:30 pm and BME GSA will be set up outside the room if you have any questions. All students, graduate students, faculty, and staff are welcome to come and get their vaccines. The event is in partnership with Purdue Pharmacy so Purdue's Health Insurance plans will cover the vaccine. You can reserve your spot using this link: https://bme-clinic.intend.io<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbme-clini…> We are also welcoming walk-in patients if you do not wish to make a reservation. If you have already got your vaccine, feel free to stop by and chat with our members and grab some swag. Best, Julia Walsh Graduate Student, Biomedical Engineering Purdue University -- Bmeroundtable-list mailing list Bmeroundtable-list(a)ecn.purdue.edu https://engineering.purdue.edu/ECN/mailman/listinfo/bmeroundtable-list

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Spring 2025 open registration update
by May, Sandra M 03 Dec '24

03 Dec '24

Dear BME and IBSC graduate students, Although it was advertised that open registration would begin again on December 2 for all students, the Registrar is now saying that Spring 2025 registration access will roll out over several days to alleviate crashing the system with too many users at once. You can look up your specific time ticket in myPurdue from the 'Register for Classes' card - see instructions below. Apologies for the confusion - this change in procedure was not communicated in advance to advisors or students. Sandy Login to myPurdue and locate the "Register for Classes" card. On this card, click on 'Registration Status & Time Ticket' to find the specific date and time you will be able to register. [cid:image002.png@01DB457F.B0E98A20] Sandy May she / her Senior Graduate Program Assistant Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering smmay(a)purdue.edu<mailto:smmay@purdue.edu> Weldon BME/IBSC Graduate Students (ONLY): Schedule appointments with me via BoilerConnect here<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpurdue.ca…> myStrengths: Developer, Discipline, Consistency, Belief, Responsibility [Purdue University, 150 years of Purdue Engineering]

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[Bmeroundtable-list] BME 3rd Year PhD Student Seminar Series: Friday 12-6
by Rowen, Elizabeth Pearl 02 Dec '24

02 Dec '24

[cid:image001.jpg@01DB05C3.B4BD0650] BME 3rd Year Seminar Series Friday, December 6th, 2024 1:30 - 2:30 PM EST MJIS 1001 Evaluation links: Jhon Martinez: https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_do6p6jpGVUVNIea<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpurdue.ca…> Nikita Krishnan: https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e8Qkmqbi8DiZc3A<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpurdue.ca…> Evaluation surveys should only be completed after the seminar has taken place, and only by those who attended the seminar. We appreciate those who are able to attend and provide feedback; These surveys will help us determine the recipient of the 2024 Fearnot Prize for the best presentation! Mechanistic Insights into Neuroprotective Strategies: Studying Neuronal Network Activity Changes in an In Vitro Model of Blast-Induced TBI Jhon Martinez (Riyi Shi, advisor) [cid:image003.jpg@01DB4021.524EB570] Abstract: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a significant global public health issue, affecting up to 74 million individuals each year. Blast-induced TBI (bTBI), common in war zones, results from explosive shockwaves and can lead to secondary injury through chemical cascades and brain inflammation Both primary and secondary injuries contribute to long-term behavioral and cognitive issues and elevate neurodegenerative disease risk, even in mild cases (mbTBI). Key aspects of secondary injury include oxidative stress, reactive oxygen species (ROS), and acrolein-a reactive aldehyde that exacerbates cellular damage. However, the link between cellular damage and brain pathology is not fully understood. This study investigates cellular-level changes due to mbTBI using a TBI-on-a-chip model, where primary murine cortical neurons are cultured on microelectrode arrays (MEAs) to record neuronal activity. Results indicate that mbTBI induces immediate functional disruptions, including reduced spike rate and altered burst patterns-reduced burst rate, shortened burst duration, and longer burst intervals. Cross-correlation analysis of MEA recordings showed disturbances in firing order dynamics, such as changes in firing hierarchy and correlogram peaks, suggesting disrupted neuron coordination. Additionally, using the acrolein-scavenging drug hydralazine helped restore some network functions, highlighting acrolein neutralization as a potential therapeutic strategy. These findings suggest mbTBI alters neuronal firing patterns, potentially contributing to neurodegeneration, and highlight the potential of targeting secondary injury mechanisms to protect neuronal function. An in vitro Model of the Blood-Brain Barrier after Blast Traumatic Brain Injury Nikita Krishnan (Riyi Shi, advisor) [cid:image002.jpg@01DB44AC.A552C3D0] Abstract: Blast traumatic brain injury (bTBI) is a highly-prevalent condition caused by shock waves from explosions. Even mild bTBI can increase the risk of developing neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's Disease (AD), making the high prevalence of bTBI and repetitive bTBI amongst military personnel an urgent concern. A key pathological feature seen after bTBI is disruption of the blood-brain barrier (BBB), which normally functions to restrict the passage of biomolecules between the brain tissue and the systemic vasculature. After bTBI, the permeability of the BBB is temporarily increased, and the tight junction proteins (TJPs) normally present between the endothelial cells (ECs) that make up the BBB are temporarily expressed at lower levels. The disruption of the BBB and subsequent recovery of permeability and TJP expression are mediated by secondary injury mechanisms, or biochemical cascades that initiate immediately after primary mechanical exposure. Specifically, the activation of innate immune cells in the brain called microglia, which can be pro- or anti-inflammatory, and the generation of toxic lipid peroxidation product acrolein may play a critical role in mediating BBB dysfunction and recovery after bTBI. However, the exact roles of activated microglia and acrolein in post-injury BBB dysfunction have not been identified. The purpose of this thesis is to identify the effects of microglial activation state and acrolein levels on temporal BBB dynamics after mild bTBI by leveraging an in vitro model system of the cells of the BBB (ECs, astrocytes, and pericytes) and microglia. Microglial activation and acrolein levels will then be therapeutically targeted by biochemically promoting the anti-inflammatory activated microglial phenotype and reducing acrolein levels. This therapeutic approach will be investigated immediately after a single mild bTBI, after a single mild bTBI followed by a subsequent bTBI, and after multiple consecutive bTBIs. Treatment is expected to promote a quicker recovery of BBB permeability, TJP expression, and vascular stability marker expression both after a single injury and after repetitive injury. Understanding and promoting BBB recovery mechanisms after bTBI has the potential to mitigate pathology initiated or exacerbated by BBB permeability, and this could be critical to preventing severe consequences of single and repetitive mild bTBI. Liz Rowen She/Her Graduate Program Assistant Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering Martin C. Jischke Hall of Biomedical Engineering 206 S. Martin Jischke Drive West Lafayette, IN 47907-2032 o: 765-494-1197 [7054E290]<https://www.purdue.edu/?utm_source=signature&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=…> -- 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 Distinguished Research Seminar, Wed., Dec. 4
by Gelfand, Johanna K 02 Dec '24

02 Dec '24

[A screen shot of a computer screen Description automatically generated] BME DISTINGUISHED RESEARCH SEMINAR SERIES December 04, 2024 9:30-10:20 am, MJIS 1001 and via ZOOM ZOOM LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81438777812?pwd=VfUbYTUYnTdW3KDQ2JCAP08toFHE9A.1<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fus02web.z…> *Note: Students enrolled in the seminar course are expected to attend in person. "Illuminating neural codes across scales using light and sound" [cid:image002.jpg@01DB44A6.A2E2E400] Shy Shoham Professor of Neuroscience and Ophthalmology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, associated Professor of Biomedical Engineering at NYU Tandon School of Engineering Abstract: How are environmental stimuli encoded in neural activity and how does this activity translate into perception? These are key questions towards one of Neuroscience's fundamental goals: understanding how neural circuit activity mediates behavior. Recent experimental advances approaches are helping to shed light on the identity and timing of activated neurons that correlate with external sensory, as well as on which activity features are consequential for perception. In this talk, I will highlight recent advances in neurophotonics and in closely related acoustic techniques that can achieve highly precise manipulation and imaging of neural activity at different spatial scales: from single neurons to an entire brain. Together with 'synthetic perception' behavioral techniques these advances provide a new handle on this classical systems neuroscience problem. I will demonstrate how we use this strategy towards the dissection of computations underlying olfactory perception and the underlying circuit computations. Finally, I will show how we use state-of-the-art tools to better understand the nature of direct physical interactions with neural circuits. Bio: Shy Shoham is the co-director of NYU's Tech4Health Institute. He is a Professor of Neuroscience and Ophthalmology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, and an associated Professor of Biomedical Engineering at NYU Tandon School of Engineering. His lab develops and applies photonic, acoustic, and computational tools for bi-directional neural interfacing. He holds a Physics BSc from Tel-Aviv University, a Biomedical Engineering PhD from the University of Utah, and was a Lewis-Thomas postdoctoral fellow at Princeton University. He serves on the editorial boards of SPIE Neurophotonics, Journal of Neural Engineering, and Translational Vision Sci. & Technology, and has co-edited the Handbook of Neurophotonics. ~ BME Host: Krishna Jayant ~ Jo Gelfand Intra/Extramural Relations Administrator Purdue University Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering 206 S. Martin Jischke Drive West Lafayette, IN 47907-2032 765-494-2996 jo(a)purdue.edu<mailto:jo@purdue.edu> [cid:image003.jpg@01DB44A6.A2E2E400] -- Bmeroundtable-list mailing list Bmeroundtable-list(a)ecn.purdue.edu https://engineering.purdue.edu/ECN/mailman/listinfo/bmeroundtable-list

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