February 2024 - Bmegradstudents-list

[Bmeroundtable-list] Two MJIS reminders
by Gelfand, Johanna K 13 Feb '24

13 Feb '24

MJIS Freight Elevator DOWN, Wed., Feb. 14 and Thurs., Feb. 15 for critical repairs and maintenance. Researchers will need to make sure that any and all lab materials that need to be moved via elevator are completely covered. Safety protocols prohibit the transfer of any lab materials via stairwells. When using elevators these two days to transfer lab materials between floors, you must alert any and all passengers that there are lab materials (and possible allergens) on the elevator. If you have any questions, contact Susan Hardy. We will alert everyone when the repairs are complete, and the prohibition of moving lab materials via the passenger elevator returns to enforcement. MJIS Building Phone Access: We are aware that many of you are anxiously awaiting the installation of the hardware that will allow you to use your phones to access the building, graduate offices, and lab spaces. We have been informed that we are still currently looking at a time frame of 6-12 months before we will have this option installed here in our building. Thank you in advance for your patience. Until then, you will need to use your old-school Purdue ID card. -- Bmeroundtable-list mailing list Bmeroundtable-list(a)ecn.purdue.edu https://engineering.purdue.edu/ECN/mailman/listinfo/bmeroundtable-list

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BME PhD Defense Announcement for Neal Patel (V. Rayz, Chair)
by May, Sandra M 13 Feb '24

13 Feb '24

BME PhD Defense Announcement for Neal Patel (V. Rayz, Chair) Everyone is invited to attend the public presentation beginning at 10:30 am. Title: Characterization of Neurofluid Flow using Physics-Guided Enhancement of 4D flow MRI Date: February 22, 2024 Time: 10:30 am Location: MJIS 2001 and via Zoom https://iu.zoom.us/j/88597603864<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fiu.zoom.u…> Thesis Committee: Dr. Vitaliy Rayz (Chair), Dr. Edward Delp, Dr. A.J. Schwichtenberg, and Dr. Michael Markl Abstract: Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) plays a diverse role within the skull including cushioning the brain, regulating intracranial pressure, and clearing metabolic waste via the glymphatic system. Disruptions in CSF flow have long been investigated for hydrocephalus-related diseases such as idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH). Recently, changes in CSF flow have been implicated in neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's disease (AD) and Parkinson's disease. It remains difficult to obtain in vivo measurements of CSF flow which contribute to disease initiation, progression, and treatment. Three-directional phase-contrast MR imaging (4D flow MRI) has been used to measure CSF velocities within the cerebral ventricles. However, there remain challenges in balancing acquisition time, spatiotemporal resolution, and velocity-to-noise ratio. This is complicated by the low velocities and long relaxation times associated with CSF flow. Additionally, flow-derived metrics associated with cellular adaptations and transport rely on near-wall velocities which are poorly resolved and noisy. To address these challenges, we have applied physics-guided neural networks (PGNN) to super-resolve and denoise synthetic 4D flow MRI of CSF flow within the 3rd and 4th ventricles using novel physics-based loss functions. These loss functions are specifically designed to ensure that high-resolution estimations of flow fields are physically consistent and temporarily coherent. We apply these PGNN to various test cases including synthetically generated 4D flow MRI in the cerebral ventricles and vasculature, in vitro 4D flow MRI acquired at two resolutions in 3D printed phantoms of the 3rd and 4th ventricles, and in vivo 4D flow MRI in a healthy subject. Lastly, we apply these physics-guided networks to investigate blood flow through cerebral aneurysms. These techniques can empower larger studies investigating the coupling between arterial blood flow and CSF flow in conditions such as iNPH and AD.

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[Bmeroundtable-list] Engineering in Medicine Pediatrics Research Symposium
by Gelfand, Johanna K 13 Feb '24

13 Feb '24

(Sent on behalf of Craig Goergen) Everyone is welcome to attend and present a poster at this Engineering + Medicine symposium focused on pediatrics. See attached flyer for registration information. Thanks, Craig ------------------------------------------- Craig J. Goergen, PhD, FAHA (he/him/his) Leslie A. Geddes Professor Co-Director of Purdue Engineering Initiative in Engineering-Medicine Director of Clinical Programs, Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering Purdue University 206 S. Martin Jischke Drive, Room 3025 West Lafayette, IN 47907 office: (765) 494-1517 https://engineering.purdue.edu/cvirl -- Bmeroundtable-list mailing list Bmeroundtable-list(a)ecn.purdue.edu https://engineering.purdue.edu/ECN/mailman/listinfo/bmeroundtable-list

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DONATIONS NEEDED: Professional Masters Community Service Project--Sack Lunches for the Homeless
by Siemers, Tammy R 12 Feb '24

12 Feb '24

Happy Monday! The Professional Master's students will once again be providing sack lunches for the homeless in our community this spring. We are reaching out to the BME family to help this project be a success. We are looking for donations for the items needed for the lunches and will be providing 40 sack lunches for our local community in need. The PMP students will take the donated items, put the lunches together and decorate the bags for distribution. Below is a list of items we are looking to be donated. Please feel free to sign up if you are interested and able by using the link below. Donate Items: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C44AFAA22A7FE3-47932119-pmpwinter<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.signu…> Delivery to Tammy's Office: March 1st * Sandwich that doesn't need refrigeration (prepared, individually wrapped) - Peanut butter & jelly, ham & cheese, turkey & cheese, peanut butter & honey -OR- Other ideas: Ready-to-eat TUNA packs -OR- Vienna sausages (small can) * Salty snack - chips, pretzels, cracker packs with cheese or peanut butter * Sweet snack - Dessert snacks, Twinkie, rice treat, cookies * "Later" Snack - Chewy Granola bar, Cereal bars, Soft snack bars (avoid nuts and crunchy granola bars) * Fruit/veggie - apple, orange, mandarin orange, fruit cup (with plastic spoon), carrots, apple-sauce cups * Drink - (do NOT place in the bag) - Bottled water - OR- Pouch/box drink (Capri Sun) * Utensils - Napkin, Plastic fork and spoon * Paper Bags Thanks in advance for your consideration! Tammy 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:image001.png@01DA5DBB.D1F1E750]<https://www.purdue.edu/?utm_source=signature&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=…>

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[Bmeroundtable-list] MJIS Freight Elevator next week
by Gelfand, Johanna K 09 Feb '24

09 Feb '24

MJIS Freight Elevator DOWN, Wed., Feb. 14 and Thurs., Feb. 15 for critical repairs and maintenance. Researchers will need to make sure that any and all lab materials that need to be moved via elevator are completely covered. Safety protocols prohibit the transfer of any lab materials via stairwells. When using elevators these two days to transfer lab materials between floors, you must alert any and all passengers that there are lab materials (and possible allergens) on the elevator. If you have any questions, contact Susan Hardy. We will alert everyone when the repairs are complete, and the prohibition of moving lab materials via the passenger elevator returns to enforcement. -- Bmeroundtable-list mailing list Bmeroundtable-list(a)ecn.purdue.edu https://engineering.purdue.edu/ECN/mailman/listinfo/bmeroundtable-list

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FW: Apply today! Internships and fellowships with DoD through ORISE
by Siemers, Tammy R 09 Feb '24

09 Feb '24

FYI From: orisedodrecruiting(a)orise.orau.gov <orisedodrecruiting(a)orise.orau.gov> Sent: Thursday, February 8, 2024 11:02 AM To: Siemers, Tammy R <tsiemers(a)purdue.edu> Subject: Apply today! Internships and fellowships with DoD through ORISE You don't often get email from orisedodrecruiting(a)orise.orau.gov<mailto:orisedodrecruiting@orise.orau.gov>. Learn why this is important<https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification> ---- External Email: Use caution with attachments, links, or sharing data ---- [https://mcusercontent.com/44959e11342b10cd6967812a8/images/15c0d255-14b2-f1…] The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) is accepting applications for paid internship and fellowship opportunities<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Forau.us12…> at the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). Apply now! WRAIR Immunology and mRNA Vaccines Malaria Research Opportunity <https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Forau.us12…> Location: Silver Spring, MD Degree: Doctoral Degree received within the last 60 months Citizenship: U.S. Citizen or LPR Musculoskeletal Injury Research Fellow with the Military Performance Division<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Forau.us12…> Location: Natick, Massachusetts Degree: Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree received within the last 60 months or anticipated to be received by 6/30/2024 Citizenship: U.S. Citizen ERDC-CERL Summer 2024 Internship in Architectural Engineering <https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Forau.us12…> Location: Champaign, Illinois Degree: Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree received within the last 60 months or currently pursuing Citizenship: U.S. Citizen, LPR, or foreign nationals USAMRICD Summer 2024 Research Opportunity <https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Forau.us12…> Location: Edgewood, Maryland Degree: Currently pursuing a High School Diploma/GED, Associate's Degree, or Bachelor's Degree Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Data Science Internship at U.S. Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency <https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Forau.us12…> Location: Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska Degree: Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, or Doctoral Degree received within the last 60 months or currently pursuing Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Low Back Pain Research (Remote-participation Optional) - Faculty <https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Forau.us12…> Location: Remote participation possible Degree: Master's Degree or Doctoral Degree received within the last 60 months Citizenship: U.S. Citizen ERDC Environmental Laboratory- 2024 Summer Research: Graduate Students, Post-Master's, & Post-Doctoral <https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Forau.us12…> Location: Varies Degree: Master's Degree or Doctoral Degree received within the last 60 months or currently pursuing Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Natural Resources Specialist Internship <https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Forau.us12…> Location: Watertown, New York Degree: Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree received within the last 60 months or currently pursuing Citizenship: U.S. Citizen VIEW MORE OPPORTUNITIES WITH DoD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Forau.us12…> [Facebook]<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Forau.us12…> [Twitter]<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Forau.us12…> [Instagram]<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Forau.us12…> [LinkedIn]<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Forau.us12…> [Website]<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Forau.us12…> --- If you received this mailing from a colleague and would like to receive future mailings directly in your inbox then please send a blank email to: subscribe-dodinternships(a)listserv.orau.org<mailto:subscribe-dodinternships@listserv.orau.org> ? ? You received this e-mail due to your institutional or organizational affiliation. If we sent this e-mail to you in error, and you wish not to receive any further e-mails from us, please send a blank email to leave-109198-2862850.884bf76079cfa0dcee4c6597339ce304(a)listserv.orau.org<mailto:leave-109198-2862850.884bf76079cfa0dcee4c6597339ce304@listserv.orau.org>

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Weldon Graduate Program Announcements February 7, 2023
by Siemers, Tammy R 07 Feb '24

07 Feb '24

[4,354 Breaking News Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images] Weldon Graduate Program Announcements February 7, 2023 * Career and Internship Opportunities * Graduate Professional Development Newsletter (February 2) * PICR Career Development Seminar 2/9/24 * Transition to Industry: February 21-22, 2024 * Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Graduate Assistant (1/2 Time) - Limited Term * Workshops and Deadlines * News from You Career and Internship Opportunities Internship Positions * Pharmacokinetic/Pharmacodynamics Modeling Intern, CFD Research<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linke…> * 2024 Summer Intern, BxP Quality Assurance Internship, Ionis Pharmaceuticals<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linke…> * Intern, R&D, Stryker<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linke…> * Internships, Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linke…> * Intern, Preclinical, United Therapeutics<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linke…> * Manufacturing Test Engineering Intern, Intuitive<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linke…> * Biomedical Quality Intern, dsm-firmenich<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linke…> * Pharmacokinetic/Pharmacodynamics Modeling Intern, CFD Research<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linke…> * Process Excellence Co-op, Johnson & Johnson<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linke…> * Pharmacometrics Intern, Neurocrine Biosciences<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linke…> * Intern, Global Value & Access, Biogen<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linke…> * Biostatistics Intern, ClinChoice<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linke…> * Quality Engineer Intern, Tactile Medical<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linke…> * Product Engineer Intern, Tactile Medical<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linke…> Postdoctoral Positions * Salk Fellows Program, Immunobiology and Microbial Pathogenesis<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapply.int…> * Administrative Post Doc Fellow, MD Anderson Cancer Center<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fjobs.mdan…> * NPA Website: https://careers.nationalpostdoc.org/jobs/<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcareers.n…> Full Time Positions * Research Biomedical Engineer, Moffitt Cancer Center<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmoffitt-c…> * Biomedical Engineer, Oakwood Labs<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.simpl…> * Quality Engineer I/II, Medical Instrument Development Laboratories<February%2012th-Abbott%20Industry%20Day%20(hosted%20by%20undergrads)> * Medical Device, Quality Assurance (contract), MedLance<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.simpl…> * Advanced Manufacturing Engineer, Medical Devices, Medical Murray<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linke…> * 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 (February 2) Graduate Professional Development Newsletter (February 2)<https://mailimages.purdue.edu/vo/?FileID=362a96d3-a4ad-4fb2-9421-13f7981772…> PICR Career Development Seminar 2/9/24 See attached This is a reminder that the Career Development Series will be holding this month's seminar on Friday, February 9th. Title: Empowering Translational Research: Unleashing the Potential of Indiana CTSI and Mastering Grant Writing for Effective Impact Speaker: Thomas Sors, Ph.D. Date and time: Friday, February 9th from 12-1 PM 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_1IiwCJfkqb4GYm2<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>). Transition to Industry: February 21-22, 2024 See attached The Torrey Pines Training Consortium has developed this course for early career scientists who are considering transitioning to a career in industry. Instructors and panelists with extensive industry experience will share their insights and provide guidance to help clarify the pathway to establishing a successful career in industry from academia. Participants will gain an understanding of corporate culture and practice and of industry priorities and operational areas. While this course is designed for postdoctoral scholars, graduate students and research staff may also find this training informative and may attend. Agenda Session will take place on February 21 and 22, 2024 from 10:00 am-2:00pm (PT) via Zoom with an optional in-person networking reception (for TPTC registrants only) from 4:00 - 5:30pm (PT) on 2/22. * Denotes panel discussions. All other sessions will be traditional presentations followed by Q&A February 21, 2024 10:00 - 11:00 am: PhD Careers & Culture in Industry 11:30 am- 12:30 pm: Team Dynamics: Communicating in a Matrixed Team Environment* 1:00 - 2:00 pm: Communicating Across Organizations February 22, 2024 10:00 - 11:00 am: Job Search Success & LinkedIn 11:30 am- 12:30 pm: Applying, Interviewing and Hiring: An Insiders Perspective 1:00 - 2:00 pm: Transitioning to and Succeeding in Industry* Register at https://t2i-2024.eventbrite.com<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ft2i-2024.…> Fees: Early Registration (by February 5th) - $75 Regular Registration (February 6th or later) - $100 Learn more about this event at https://tptc.wordpress.com/transition-to-industry-t2i-2/<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftptc.word…> Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Graduate Assistant (1/2 Time) - Limited Term EURO is Hiring summer GAs! Apply here: https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e573HY7rbSsrQSa<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpurdue.ca…> More info will be posted on this page in the coming days: https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/Research/EURO/programs/openPositions Overview: The Engineering Undergraduate Research Office at Purdue University is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Graduate Assistant (GA) to support the Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship program. This is a 1/2 time GAship with a focus on mentoring undergraduate students. The position is limited to the summer of 2024, with the possibility of fall renewal based on performance and skillsets. Responsibilities: -Mentor undergraduate students participating in the Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship program. -Assist in the coordination and execution of program activities. -Engage with students from diverse backgrounds and foster a supportive and inclusive research environment. -Collaborate with program coordinators to ensure a smooth and impactful experience for participants. Qualifications: -Graduate student in a STEM discipline pursuing either a PhD or master's thesis program. -Prior mentoring experience is essential. -Passion for mentoring and commitment to student success. -Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Term: Summer 2024 (with the option for fall renewal based on performance and skillsets). Application Deadline: February 19th To Apply: Please submit a resume, cover letter, and contact information for two professional references to the Qualtrics form above. A third reference for a current or former mentee would also be appreciated, but not required. 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. Feb. 8th International Student Workshop: Interview Prep (CCO<https://www.cco.purdue.edu/Calendar/Event/328>) Feb. 8th Business Databases: Ace Your Job Interview, Find Investors for Your Research or Idea (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) Feb. 8th Interviewing for Industry Positions (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) Feb. 8th Introduction to Multi-model in Machine Learning (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) Feb. 8th Time Management (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) Feb. 9th Planning to Graduate On-Time (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) Feb. 9th Deadline to submit 3MT Three Minute Thesis entry (3MT<https://www.purdue.edu/gradschool/professional-development/competitions/3mt…>) Feb. 9th CMTI Career Chat: Raiem Smith (Register<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Frochester…>) Feb. 9th PICR Career Development Seminar: Speaker Thomas Sors, PhD (Register Here<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpurdue.ca…>) Feb. 11th Application Deadline for UCLA Postdoc Recruitment Program (Apply<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.biome…>) Feb. 12th Weldon Industry Day with Abbott Structural Heard Manufacturing Division Feb. 13th 2024 Grad WiE Network Symposium (GWEN<https://www.purdue.edu/wiep/CurrentStudents/Graduate%20Women%20in%20Enginee…>) Feb. 13th Conference Paper Writing and Presenting: Strategies for Success (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) Feb. 13th Mindfulness (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) Feb. 14th Success Over Stress (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) Feb. 15th Experimental Design (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) Feb. 15th Improv Techniques for the Researcher (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) Feb. 15th Mentoring Dialogues (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) Feb. 15th RCR: Authorship and Publishing (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) Feb. 15th Yale University Virtual Postdoc Recruitment Event (Yale<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fyalesurve…>) Feb. 15th Job Search Strategies for Master's Students (CCO<https://www.cco.purdue.edu/Calendar/Event/351>) Feb. 16th LinkedIn (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) Feb. 16th CMTI Career Chat: James Melton (Register<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Frochester…>) Feb. 19th Fellowship Office 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[Bmeroundtable-list] BME Roundtable - Monday, February 5, 2024
by Gelfand, Johanna K 05 Feb '24

05 Feb '24

[cid:image001.jpg@01DA5816.0A9EB930] BME WEEKLY ROUNDTABLE February 5, 2024 INTERIM HEAD’S NOTE * After an important deadline on 1/19, we have received additional information on the BME site of Purdue University Indianapolis. Here is an up-to-date summary. The Weldon School has seen two PEP, one TT AP, one lecturer, two staff members join us. We are in the process of offering courtesy appointments to six members (4 Full and 2 Assoc.) who have accepted the University Tenure. Two of the six are currently under Tenure Review with eventual tenure home being the Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering. Dr. Joseph Wallace has become the Site Director for BME at PU Indy. The offer letters are expected to be sent out by the end of this week, together with those for cases we discussed in the first faculty meeting of the semester. * At the end of last month, we had a series of special seminars. I want to use this opportunity to thank all of you again for spending time with the visitors, introducing our wonderful school and its continuing growth and great potentials. We want to see valuable additions to our faculty even in a year when we do not have a regular faculty search line. In this regard, the college and the university are the same page with us. They want to see a continuing improving Biomedical Engineering at Purdue University. We are moving to the next phase on these cases. I expect to see the closure of some this month. * We will have our second faculty meeting of the semester this Friday. Dr. Ali Shakouri, our new Associate Dean for Research, will come to talk about his vision and plans. * This is the first Roundtable in February. We are committed to celebrating Black excellence, especially the giant leaps made by Purdue BME’s outstanding Black students, alumni, faculty and staff. We honor the individuals from our BME Boilermaker history who have made significant impact on our department, and those who are continuing to do so. Please check out how Purdue is celebrating Black History month: https://stories.purdue.edu/purdue-celebrates-black-excellence/?utm_source=s… * This year’s Lunar New Year is this coming Saturday. So I want to use this opportunity to wish all of you, especially those who have the tradition to celebrate Lunar New Year (Weldon members with heritage of Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, etc.). This is the year of Dragon according to the Chinese zodiac. * I am delighted to introduce Dr. Matt Waninger. He is the newest member of our Weldon family. He has joined the Weldon School as the Managing Director of the Crossroads Medical Device Consortium. He is very excited to get started with George, Aaron, Craig, and the rest of the team, and all of us, to move the consortium forward. As a former Geddes & Wodicka student, he feels special to "come home" to Purdue and to the biomedical engineering family. * I am pleased to let you know that BME made 16 nominations for the Purdue Engineering 38 by 38 Awards (CoE received 144 in total). I tied with ECE for the number of nominations, and only trailed ME and AAE. I want to thank those of you who submitted your nominations. * BMEGSA is excited to announce the 2024 BME Research Symposium in April. More information can be found in the following. I want to give a special shoutout to the officers on BMEGSA and those who are actively organizing this event. This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase our students’ excellent research and to forge collaborations between our students and those from other academic units. All of our faculty have stories about us starting life-long friendships, and/or research partnerships with someone we bumped into randomly at conferences when we were graduate students. UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES Week of February 5 Mon., Feb. 5: Center for Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases Research Seminar Series, 12:00 p.m., R4-101 (Indianapolis) and via Zoom. Kathryn D. Fischer, PhD, Assistant Research Professor in Pharmacology & Toxicology, Director of Behavioral Phenotyping Core, IU School of Medicine, will present “The IUSM Behavioral Phenotyping Core: Applications for Facilitating Diabetes and Metabolic Research.” This seminar series is sponsored by the IU School of Medicine’s Center for Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases. Zoom link: https://iu.zoom.us/j/87501979533#success<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fiu.zoom.u…> Wed., Feb. 7: BME Distinguished Seminar Series, 9:30 a.m., MRGN 121 and via Zoom. Jennifer Wayne, PhD, Department of Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University will present “Modeling, Design, and Virtual Reality for BME.” Wed., Feb. 7, Environmental and Ecological Engineering Faculty Candidate Seminar, 10:30 a.m., POTR 234 (Fu Room). John Mulrow, Visiting Assistant Professor, Purdue EEE, will present “Degrowth Praxis, Engineering Practice: Research and Teaching for True Sustainability.” Wed., Feb. 7: Seminar for Neurotrauma and Diseases, 4:00 p.m., DLR 131 and via Zoom. Dr. Shihuan Kuang, Cancer Center Chair in Stem Cell Biology, Professor of Animal Sciences, Purdue will present “Unexpected new animal models of neuromuscular diseases.” Zoom link: http://bit.ly/42hhhJG<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F4…> The seminar series is sponsored by the Center for Paralysis Research and Plexon. Thurs., Feb. 8: John Martinson Honors College Lead Forward Luminary Series, 6:00-7:00 p.m., Honors Hall. Dr. Mark Brennan, UNESCO Chair for Community, Leadership and Youth Development will present “Bringing Together Youth, Community & Empathy: Achieving Stable, Civil Societies. An open meet and greet with Dr. Brennan will be held on Feb. 7 from 4:30 to 5:30pm in the Reading Room (rm 1060) of the Honors College and Residences south building. Some additional opportunities for meeting with Dr. Brennan may be available, please contact Adam Watkins (aewatkin(a)purdue.edu<mailto:aewatkin@purdue.edu>) if interested. 2024 BME Research Symposium: Innovations in Biomedical Engineering BMEGSA is excited to announce the 2024 BME Research Symposium to be held on April 16th, 2024 in the Hall for Discovery Learning Research (DLR) in Room 131! Abstracts submissions are now open! All BME-affiliated undergraduate, post-bacs, and graduate students are welcomed to submit an abstract. The submission is open to both West Lafayette and Indianapolis campus. All abstract submissions are due by March 19th at 11:59pm on the submission portal<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.goog…>. We encourage all students to apply, and please ensure your abstract follows the directions provided in this email. There will be cash prizes and awards for the top oral and poster presentations! For all attendees, please complete the registration form for the BME Symposium, which can be found here<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.goog…>. There is no cost to register for the symposium. If you have any questions, please reach out to Brendan (bbkazu(a)purdue.edu<mailto:bbkazu@purdue.edu>) or Lizzy (frazie34(a)purdue.edu<mailto:frazie34@purdue.edu>) via email. Graduate Recruiting Purdue’s College of Engineering Graduate Recruitment office will be recruiting in Colombia from February 18th to March 1st. Colleen Coulter, Assistant Director of Graduate Recruitment, plans to visit Bucaramanga, Pereira, and Bogota with a group from EducationUSA. She will connect with Purdue-specific partners in Barranquilla (U. Del Norte), Cali (ICESI U.), and Medellín (U. EAFIT). If you have faculty and/or students in Colombia that you want Colleen to connect with during this trip, please alert her by email: clc(a)purdue.edu<mailto:clc@purdue.edu>. Virtual Workshop Series on Mastering Grant Writing Tommy Sors, Director of Scientific Strategy and Relations, invites you to elevate your research potential by registering to be part of our exclusive workshop series, meticulously designed to guide you through the competitive landscape of NIH funding and the art of grant writing. Each session builds on the next, so you want to make sure to catch all sessions because they offer the knowledge and tools to craft winning proposals. Sessions ran on Thursdays from 2:00-3:00 p.m. November 30 – December 14 and will continue Tuesdays 10:00-11:00 a.m. January 9-Feb. 13. Register at https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/ife/form/SV_01WMuhATStggQOW<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpurdue.ca…> Career Resources: Purdue Lecture Hall Series and Pathfinder Podcasts [A white and black logo Description automatically generated] Purdue Lecture Hall Series: A Global Scientific Journey What's Inside: This series showcases the diverse and fascinating journeys of graduate students and postdocs at Purdue University as they navigate the world of scientific research. Why Watch: Each lecture is not just a story of scientific inquiry, but a tale of personal and cultural enrichment, highlighting the global nature of our scientific community. Share with Students: These narratives offer invaluable insights and inspiration for anyone embarking on a career in science. Explore the Series: With over 30 lectures already available and many more to come, there’s a wealth of knowledge to be discovered. 📺 Watch Here: Purdue Lecture Hall Series on YouTube<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutube.c…> [A qr code on a white background Description automatically generated] Pathfinder Podcast: Navigating Careers Beyond Academia What's Inside: In our Pathfinder series, we delve into the lives of individuals working in life sciences companies, exploring the various career paths and successes achievable beyond the academic realm. Why Listen: These interviews provide rare insights into industry careers, offering guidance and motivation for those considering or preparing for a transition from academia to industry. A Resource for Aspiring Scientists: Many of our interviewees express wishing they had access to such insights during their graduate studies. This series is a perfect tool to broaden your students' understanding of potential career trajectories in life sciences. 📺 Watch Here: Pathfinder on YouTube<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutube.c…> Upcoming important deadlines and information Wed., Feb. 14: BME Distinguished Seminar Series, 9:30 a.m., MRGN 121 and via Zoom. Donny Hanjaya-Putra, Assistant Professor of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, University of Notre Dame will present “Designing Biomaterials to Deliver Stem Cells and Therapeutics.” Wed., Feb. 21: BME Distinguished Seminar Series: 9:30 a.m., MRGN 121 and via Zoom. Leonardo A. Rivera-Rivera, PhD, Associate Scientist, Department of Medicine and Medical Physics, Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, University of Wisconsin – Madison will present “Elucidating cerebrovascular disease pathways to cognitive decline with neurofluid imaging.” Wed., Feb. 21: Purdue Engineering Distinguished Lecture Series. Russell Allgor, Vice President and Chief Scientist, Worldwide Operations at Amazon.com will present “Logistics and Fulfillment Systems for E-Commerce.” This seminar is hosted by the College of Engineering, and School of Industrial Engineering. Register at bit.ly/pedls-allgor Thurs., Feb. 29: Purdue University 3rd Annual Health Equity Summit, 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, PMU North and South Ballrooms. Hosted by Dr. Jerome Adams and Purdue’s Health Equity Initiatives Team with Indiana CTSI. 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 Wed., March 6: Purdue Engineering Distinguished Lecture Series. Karen Willcox, Director, Oden Institute for Computational Engineering and Sciences, Associate Vice President for Research, and Professor of Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics, The University of Texas at Austin will present “From Reduced-Order Modeling to Scientific Machine Learning: How Computational Science is Enabling the Design of Next-Generation Engineering Systems.” This seminar is hosted by the College of Engineering, and School of Mechanical Engineering. Register at bit.ly/pedls-willcox Fri., March 8: Bottorff Graduate Fellowship Program Applications due. Please see the attached Bottorff Fellowship application form for Summer 2024. The Bottorff Graduate Fellowship Program is designed to increase the number of Purdue doctoral engineering students focused on medical technology innovation and clinical translation. Funds to support a summer clinical immersion experience are available to help students gain clinical exposure at the Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM). This full-time 8-week summer clinical immersion experience will be followed by a fall class focused on biomedical product translation (BME 56100 Preclinical and Clinical Study Design or BME 59500 Biomedship). Finally, a spring Regulatory class will help fellows understand the workings of the US FDA and other regulatory agencies and the steps needed for clinical translation. Applications are due by Friday, March 8th. Contact Aaron Lottes (lottes(a)purdue.edu<mailto:lottes@purdue.edu>) or Craig Goergen (cgoergen(a)purdue.edu<mailto:cgoergen@purdue.edu>) for questions about the program. Tues., March 19: Abstracts submissions for the 2024 BME Research Symposium: Innovations in Biomedical Engineering are due by March 19th at 11:59pm on the submission portal<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.goog…>. All BME-affiliated undergraduate, post-bacs, and graduate students are welcomed to submit an abstract. The submission is open to both West Lafayette and Indianapolis campuses. We encourage all students to apply, and please ensure your abstract follows the directions provided in this email. There will be cash prizes and awards for the top oral and poster presentations! The Symposium will take place on April 16 in the Hall for Discovery Learning, Room 131. If you have any questions, please reach out to Brendan (bbkazu(a)purdue.edu<mailto:bbkazu@purdue.edu>) or Lizzy (frazie34(a)purdue.edu<mailto:frazie34@purdue.edu>) via email. Thurs., April 4: 19th Annual Garnet E. Peck Symposium, France A. Cordova Recreational Sports Center. Registration now open: www.purdue.edu/conferences/Peck2024<http://www.purdue.edu/conferences/Peck2024> . The Peck Symposium will showcase the digital transformations occurring in the pharmaceutical industry. Presentations include the latest developments in discovery, data analysis, process development and the application of AI in the pharmaceutical industry, as well as a poster session and 3-minute student thesis competition. Chaired by Dr. Nathaniel Milton, Professor of Practice. Questions? Email Cindy Everhart, IMPH Communications & Events Coordinator, ceverha1(a)purdue.edu<mailto:ceverha1@purdue.edu> Wed., April 10: Purdue Engineering Distinguished Lecture Series. Jeffrey Dean, Google Senior Fellow and SVP of Google Research and Google Health, Google Research will present “Machine Learning, AI and Applications of AI.” This seminar is hosted by the College of Engineering, and Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Register at bit.ly/pedls-dean 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., Feb. 7: BME Distinguished Seminar Series, 9:30 a.m., MRGN 121 and via Zoom. Jennifer Wayne, PhD, Department of Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University will present “Modeling, Design, and Virtual Reality for BME.” Abstract: Leveraging the expertise of biomedical engineering, foundational mechanics, and sciences permits solving significant health and technological challenges. The work of my laboratory has merged these fields in multiple ways. Diarthrodial joints function as an intricate interplay of multiple structures to permit activities of daily living. Injuries or structural abnormalities impair this function while surgical procedures attempt to restore function. Our large, computationally intensive kinematic simulations of the joints of the extremities help to understand the contributions of different structures to joint behavior as well as efficacy of reparative techniques. This approach has been taken to examine foot/ankle, hand/wrist, elbow, and shoulder biomechanics. We have further developed automated analyses of the pelvis and hip to determine common clinical measures of biomechanical function without user intervention. Other work designs medical devices with clinical translational goals while also developing virtual reality for training purposes. Biography: Dr. Jennifer S. Wayne received her BS degree in Engineering Mechanics (summa cum laude) from Virginia Tech, MS degree in Biomedical Engineering from Tulane University, and PhD degree in Bioengineering from the University of California at San Diego. She began her faculty career at Virginia Commonwealth University in a joint appointment with Biomedical Engineering and Orthopaedic Surgery. She directed the VCU Orthopaedic Research Laboratory and served as Associate Chair and Graduate Program Director of Biomedical Engineering. She mentored over 125 residents, fellows, and medical students in basic research as well as over 30 senior capstone projects and 30 graduate theses. She came full circle in 2019, returning to her alma mater as Professor and Department Head of Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics (BEAM) at Virginia Tech. She currently works in the College of Engineering and BEAM. Dr. Wayne served ASME in multiple capacities including the first female chair of the Bioengineering Division. She received the prestigious ASME H.R. Lissner Medal in June 2019, the first female to receive this honor in its 42-year history. She was further honored by ASME with the Dedicated Service Award in 2023. Dr. Wayne is chair of the Academic Council of AIMBE. She is a Program Evaluator for ABET, the international accrediting body for engineering, technology, and applied science and an ABET Commissioner to the Engineering Accreditation Commission. She is a member of the BMES Accreditation Activities Committee. In addition, she served on the Board of Directors of the Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS) and was a member of the World Council of Biomechanics, an Associate Editor for JBME, and an Academic Editor for PLOS ONE. Dr. Wayne is a Fellow of ASME, of AIMBE, of ORS, and of BMES. ~ BME Host: Deva Chan ~ Zoom link: https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/j/95124789878?pwd=S0x0VW5Vd3VaMVc1LytlL0NJU1FYUT…<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpurdue-ed…> Note: Students registered for the seminar are expected to attend in-person. Wed., Feb. 7, Environmental and Ecological Engineering Faculty Candidate Seminar, 10:30 a.m., POTR 234 (Fu Room). John Mulrow, Visiting Assistant Professor, Purdue EEE, will present “Degrowth Praxis, Engineering Practice: Research and Teaching for True Sustainability.” Abstract: Engineers are in the practice of making technological systems more efficient. That means designing products and equipment that deliver more services with less resource inputs. Engineers have been improving productivity and designing out waste for centuries, but it is only now – as society faces climate change and other ecological crises – that this role takes on a global scope. How can the practice of engineering help to address the problem of reducing ecological impacts at a planetary scale? In this talk, I will discuss how engineering has generally approached the problem of sustainability through traditional tools of product-level efficiency improvement. We have more efficient cars, light bulbs, HVAC systems, and recycling schemes all designed in the name of a clean, green, and circular economy. But these efforts do not add up to global-scale reductions in ecological impacts such as climate change because the global economy is constantly growing. Thus, resources freed up by efficiency improvements will not actually be “saved”, they will be reutilized elsewhere in the economy. I will argue for engineers to consider degrowth – a deliberate reduction in the size of the economy – as the context in which more efficient technologies will deliver true and lasting reductions in ecological impact. This shift in perspective will require an evolutionary process (a praxis) of updating terms, methods, and analytical frameworks; ideally starting in the fields of environmental and ecological engineering. I will support my argument with research findings, personal stories from a career in sustainability, and the collective experience of Degrowth Coffee Hour, an effort to pursue degrowth praxis within the engineering practice, right here at Purdue. Bio: John Mulrow (he/him) is a Visiting Assistant Professor of Environmental and Ecological Engineering. Read about his research group, teaching activities, and environmental advocacy work at www.jmulrow.org. Thurs., Feb. 8: John Martinson Honors College Lead Forward Luminary Series, 6:00-7:00 p.m., Honors Hall. Dr. Mark Brennan, UNESCO Chair for Community, Leadership and Youth Development will present “Bringing Together Youth, Community & Empathy: Achieving Stable, Civil Societies. How do we tackle community challenges at home and across the globe? Now, as in the past, youth are the answer. In his talk, Dr. Brennan will explore how empowering youth voices and fostering youth leadership – with a focus on empathy and self-efficacy – are keys to sustainable community action. During the Q&A, Brennan will be joined by Jason Ware and Casey Mull for a discussion on the future of youth development. An open meet and greet with Dr. Brennan will be held on Feb. 7 from 4:30 to 5:30pm in the Reading Room (rm 1060) of the Honors College and Residences south building. Some additional opportunities for meeting with Dr. Brennan may be available, please contact Adam Watkins (aewatkin(a)purdue.edu<mailto:aewatkin@purdue.edu>) if interested. This talk is sponsored by the John Martinson Honors College in conjunction with Extension – 4H Youth Development and Agricultural Sciences, Education & Communication. Register at: [cid:image004.jpg@01DA5816.0A9EB930] Wed., Feb. 14: BME Distinguished Seminar Series, 9:30 a.m., MRGN 121 and via Zoom. Donny Hanjaya-Putra, Assistant Professor of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, University of Notre Dame will present “Designing Biomaterials to Deliver Stem Cells and Therapeutics.” Abstract: Stem cells respond to many cues from their microenvironment, which may include chemical and mechanical signals. These important cues can be incorporated into biomaterials to control stem cell differentiation and morphogenesis. Here, we discuss our recent efforts to design synthetic biomaterials as a modular platform to direct stem cell fate and morphogenesis into the blood and lymphatic vasculatures. First, we have used multilamellar lipid nanoparticles to rejuvenate vascular progenitor cells and improve their therapeutic potential. By controlling the release kinetic of various bioactive molecules to the surface of vascular progenitor cells, we not only improve cell migration, but also augment their angiogenic potential in vitro and in vivo. Second, we have used hyaluronic acid (HA)-based hydrogels to promote lymphatic network formation. By tuning the mechanical properties of the hydrogels, we have demonstrated that HA-hydrogels preserve key lymphatic phenotypes and matrix stiffness primes lymphatic tube formation directed by VEGF-C. Finally, we have utilized alternating current (AC) electrospray to encapsulate stem cells and produce granular hydrogels. The electrically induced “tip streaming” mode has enabled high-throughput encapsulation of stem cells with high efficiency and universality. Collectively, these recent advances in biomaterials design and fabrication provides us the opportunity to control stem cell differentiation and morphogenesis for a range of biomedical applications. Biography: Donny Hanjaya-Putra is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, Bioengineering Graduate Program, and member of the Harper Cancer Research Institute at the University of Notre Dame. His research focuses on the study of thrombosis and hemostasis, stem cell engineering, vascular and lymphatic morphogenesis, as well as synthesis of bio-inspired materials and tissue-engineered constructs. His lab is interested to understand what governs the formation of blood and lymphatic vessels from stem cells and how these insights can be used to develop novel therapies. He has received numerous awards, including NIH Maximizing Investigator’s Research Award R35, NSF CAREER Award, Career Development Award from American Heart Association, CMBE Young Innovator Award, and Siebel Scholar Award. Research projects in his lab are currently being supported by both federal and private funding agencies, including NSF, NIH, American Cancer Society, DoD Advanced Regenerative Manufacturing Institute (ARMI) / BioFab USA, and American Heart Association. ~ BME Host: Taimoor H. Qazi ~ ZOOM LINK: https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/j/95943871353?pwd=eUdrd1pxVzRhTUlsdzM5ZGJma2o4UT…<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpurdue-ed…> Students registered for the seminar are expected to attend in-person. Wed., Feb. 21: BME Distinguished Seminar Series: 9:30 a.m., MRGN 121 and via Zoom. Leonardo A. Rivera-Rivera, PhD, Associate Scientist, Department of Medicine and Medical Physics, Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, University of Wisconsin – Madison will present “Elucidating cerebrovascular disease pathways to cognitive decline with neurofluid imaging.” Abstract: While Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most prevalent cause of dementia, postmortem examinations reveal that at least half of clinically diagnosed AD patients exhibit cerebrovascular disease (CVD), potentially contributing to cognitive impairment and dementia. Despite this association, the mediation pathways between AD, related dementias, and vascular disease remain poorly understood, and treatments often overlook the multi-etiological nature of dementia. To provide insights into AD and CVD relationships, non-invasive Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is being utilized in longitudinal studies involving AD risk-enriched populations. However, current clinically available MRI techniques lack sensitivity and specificity to address key vascular hypotheses in such studies. MRI methods commonly employed today, such as fluid attenuation and susceptibility imaging only indirectly characterize CVD and cannot inform on the dynamic neurofluid flow and vascular motion phenomena that are hypothesized to interact with AD related pathology. This presentation will introduce a variety of MRI strategies designed to improve the characterization of CVD in the context of aging and AD, including a description of challenges associated with technical and physiological variability. Findings from risk-enriched populations and biomarker-confirmed AD patients will also be presented. Biography: I obtained a Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics from the University of Puerto Rico – Humacao. Subsequently, I completed my Ph.D. in Physics at UW-Madison, focusing on the optimization of MRI methods for assessing cerebrovascular hemodynamics under the guidance of Dr. Oliver Wieben. Following my doctoral studies, I pursued a post-doctoral fellowship at the same institution, where I worked on accelerated Non-Cartesian sampling acquisition and constrained image reconstruction methods for neuroimaging. This included work on motion-encoded pulse sequences and contrast-enhanced MRI, supervised by Dr. Kevin M. Johnson. Currently, I serve as an Associate Scientist at the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center at UW-Madison. In this role, I collaborate closely with investigators from the Departments of Medical Physics, Radiology, Medicine, and Kinesiology. My research interests revolve around the development of sensitive markers for the characterization of cerebrovascular health, employing innovative MRI methods across various stages from data acquisition and image reconstruction to post-processing strategies. ~ BME Host: Vitaliy Rayz ~ Zoom link: https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/j/98045041653?pwd=S3E4czF3d2RWNkdybUtWbzJ5MHpZQT…<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpurdue-ed…> Note: Students registered for the seminar are expected to attend in-person. Thurs., Feb. 29: Purdue University 3rd Annual Health Equity Summit, 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, PMU North and South Ballrooms. Hosted by Dr. Jerome Adams and Purdue’s Health Equity Initiatives Team with Indiana CTSI. The event will feature Francis S. Collins, MD, PhD, Senior Investigator at the National Human Genome Research Institute and former Director of the National Institutes of Health. What to expect: Lunch and collaborative opportunities at NO cost, innovative health equity topics, and poster session with awards ceremony. Register for the event today at https://web.cvent.com/event/aa2fe096-8206-4093-85f2-6c22e8baad1c/summary<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fweb.cvent…> BME Distinguished Seminar Series, 9:30 a.m., MRGN 121 (NOTE LOCATION CHANGE) or via Zoom. Zoom link: https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/j/5593290378?pwd=eFBOZFlNTU50ZDA2S2gwcnpyOWIwUT09<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpurdue-ed…> Note: Students registered for the seminar are expected to attend in-person. Week # Date Speaker Title Host Website 5 2/7/2024 Jennifer Wayne Professor and Head, Virginia Tech BEAM Deva Chan https://beam.vt.edu/people/faculty/wayne.html<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbeam.vt.e…> 6 2/14/2024 Donny Hanjaya-Putra Assistant Professor, Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, U of Notre Dame Taimoor Qazi https://dhplab.nd.edu/<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdhplab.nd…> 7 2/21/2024 Anne Robertson Distinguished Service Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, Swanson School of Engineering, University of Pittsburgh Vitaliy Rayz https://www.engineering.pitt.edu/people/faculty/anne-robertson/<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.engin…> 8 2/28/2024 John Oshinsk Professor in the Emory/Georgia Tech Department of Biomedical Engineering and Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Emory University School of Medicine Vitaliy Rayz https://www.cores.emory.edu/csic/about/faculty-staff/oshinski-john.html<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cores…> 9 3/6/2024 Melissa Kemp Carol Ann and David D. Flanagan Professor, Georgia Cancer Coalition Distinguished Cancer Scholar, Georgia Tech Elsje Pienaar https://bme.gatech.edu/bme/faculty/Melissa-Kemp<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbme.gatec…> 10 3/20/2024 Jerome Mertz Professor, Biomedical Engineering, Boston University Krishna Jayant https://www.bu.edu/csn/profile/jerome-mertz/<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bu.ed…> 11 3/27/2024 Mikhail G. Shaprio Professor of Chemical Engineering, Caltech Krishna Jayant https://cce.caltech.edu/people/mikhail-g-shapiro<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcce.calte…> 12 4/3/2024 Jennifer Linderman Pamela Raymond Collegiate Professor of Engineering, University of Michigan Kinzer-Ursem Pienaar https://che.engin.umich.edu/people/linderman-jennifer/<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fche.engin…> 13 4/10/2024 Victor Barocas Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Minnesota Deva Chan https://cse.umn.edu/bme/victor-barocas<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcse.umn.e…> 14 4/17/2024 Kim “Avrama” Blackwell Professor and DEO of Roy J. Carver Department of Biomedical Engineering Kinzer-Ursem https://ibi.gmu.edu/faculty-directory/kim-avrama-blackwell/<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fibi.gmu.e…> 15 4/24/2024 Stacey Finley Nichole A. and Thuan Q. Pham Professor and Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, and Quantitative and Computational Biology, USC Kinzer-Ursem Pienaar https://viterbi.usc.edu/directory/faculty/Finley/Stacey<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fviterbi.u…> [A close-up of a register Description automatically generated] 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…> -- Bmeroundtable-list mailing list Bmeroundtable-list(a)ecn.purdue.edu https://engineering.purdue.edu/ECN/mailman/listinfo/bmeroundtable-list

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Bottorff Fellowship
by Gelfand, Johanna K 02 Feb '24

02 Feb '24

Please see the attached Bottorff Fellowship application form for Summer 2024. The Bottorff Graduate Fellowship Program is designed to increase the number of Purdue doctoral engineering students focused on medical technology innovation and clinical translation. Funds to support a summer clinical immersion experience are available to help students gain clinical exposure at the Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM). This full-time 8-week summer clinical immersion experience will be followed by a fall class focused on biomedical product translation (BME 56100 Preclinical and Clinical Study Design or BME 59500 Biomedship). Finally, a spring Regulatory class will help fellows understand the workings of the US FDA and other regulatory agencies and the steps needed for clinical translation. Applications are due by Friday, March 8th. Contact Aaron Lottes (lottes(a)purdue.edu<mailto:lottes@purdue.edu>) or Craig Goergen (cgoergen(a)purdue.edu<mailto:cgoergen@purdue.edu>) for questions about the program.

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[Bmeroundtable-list] MJIS Room Reservations
by Gelfand, Johanna K 02 Feb '24

02 Feb '24

PLEASE NOTE: Outlook is NOT a viable system for reserving rooms in MJIS (MJIS 2041, 3041 or 2001). It is NOT connected in any way, shape or form to our reservation system. The ONLY system that is valid is the RAT system. If, for whatever reason you cannot connect to RAT (you have to be logged in with your career account on a computer or wireless network within the MJIS building), contact me directly. I need the date(s), time, length of meeting, faculty member host, and number of people attending. If you want a recurring meeting, I MUST have a specific end date. ("End of the semester" or "end of the year" are NOT specific enough.) If you think you have made a reservation through Outlook, please contact me immediately. You do NOT have a reservation if you requested it through Outlook! Jo -- Bmeroundtable-list mailing list Bmeroundtable-list(a)ecn.purdue.edu https://engineering.purdue.edu/ECN/mailman/listinfo/bmeroundtable-list

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