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[Bmeroundtable-list] BME 3rd year PhD Seminar Series: Friday 9-20
by Rowen, Elizabeth Pearl 16 Sep '24

16 Sep '24

[cid:image001.jpg@01DB05C3.B4BD0650] BME 3rd Year Seminar Series Friday, September 20th, 2024 1:30 - 2:30 PM EST MJIS 1001 Evaluation links: Sayeh Jalali Dowlatshahi: https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9uZc5YCxKVBPVsy<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpurdue.ca…> Jeffrey Coulter: https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4UDdcU7Dnqx6CVw<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. Quantification and Validation of Cervical Cancer-Associated Protein Biomarkers for Point-of-Care Early Cervical Cancer Detection Sayeh Jalali Dowlatshahi (Jaqueline Linnes, advisor) [cid:image002.jpg@01DB05C3.B4BD0650] Abstract: Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women and the fourth leading cause of cancer-related deaths among them globally. Current gold-standard cervical cancer screening techniques are expensive and time-consuming, possess low sensitivity or specificity, and require trained personnel and sophisticated instrumentation, limiting their implementation in low-resource settings. Therefore, a low-cost, rapid, sensitive, and specific point-of-care (POC) early-stage cervical cancer diagnostic assay is urgently needed. This research develops a complete workflow for cervical sample collection, processing, testing, and result interpretation, for a POC cervical cancer screening test based on a paper-based lateral flow immunoassay (LFIA). Common cervical samplers were compared to identify the one with optimal cellular recovery. Subsequently, a simplified cell lysis technique using radioimmunoprecipitation assay lysis buffer was developed for specimen processing. The LFIA's target biomarker is topoisomerase II alpha (TOP2A), an enzyme innately involved in DNA replication that tends to be overexpressed in cervical cancer patients. The test's colorimetric labels are 40-nm gold nanoparticles conjugated to mouse anti-TOP2A detector antibody (dAb) molecules. Conjugation efficiency was assessed through commercial quality control dipstick tests and dynamic light scattering. The chosen conjugate was then used with in-house dipstick assays to determine the control line's optimal goat anti-mouse immunoglobulin G antibody concentration. The test line's performance is being evaluated by testing various dAb:protein molar ratios using in-house dipstick tests. Once optimized, all these parameters will be incorporated into the TOP2A LFIA design. The device performance will be evaluated with lysates of clinical cervical swab specimens. Furthermore, the feasibility of multiplexing TOP2A with other known cervical cancer protein biomarkers and machine learning-assisted result interpretation will be investigated. This low-cost rapid test will enable sensitive and specific cervical cancer screening in resource-limited regions, leading to more timely diagnosis and earlier effective treatment. A hybrid discrete-continuum model for simulating multiscale biological systems Jeffery Coulter (Taeyoon Kim/David Umulis, advisors) [cid:image003.jpg@01DB05C3.B4BD0650] Abstract: Biological systems often consist of constituent elements operating at distinct temporal and spatial scales. For example, calcium is a small ion that diffuses quickly throughout the cell and its signaling is known to interact with the actin cytoskeleton to regulate cell-scale morphology and function. It has been suggested that a relationship between calcium and actin is involved in diverse phenomena ranging from fertilization to long-term potentiation. However, due to the differences in length and time scales at which these components operate, attempts to model such systems must make sacrifices regarding information loss or computational effort. Biochemical reactions are often modeled as continuous systems using differential equations while discrete models more accurately capture the dynamics and structure of actin filaments. Here, we present a method that combines discrete and continuum approaches to model filament networks coupled with biochemistry. 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 PhD Preliminary Exam Announcement for Madison Howard (Luis Solorio, advisor)
by May, Sandra M 13 Sep '24

13 Sep '24

BME PhD Preliminary Exam Announcement for Madison Howard (Luis Solorio, advisor) Everyone is invited to attend the public presentation beginning at 10 am. Title: Stretching the Limits: Unveiling Key Matrix Factors and Survival Mechanisms in the Metastatic Tumor Microenvironment Date: 9/24/24 Time: 10 am Location: MJIS 2001 or Zoom: https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/j/94733656803<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpurdue-ed…> Committee Members: Luis Solorio (chair), Adrian Buganza Tepole, Brittany Allen-Peterson, Loran Solorio Abstract: Breast cancer (BC) often metastasizes to organs experiencing high mechanical stress, including the lungs. Despite this knowledge, the effect that dynamic forces native to the lungs have on early disseminated tumor cells is a currently under explored area of the metastatic cascade. Recent in vitro findings suggest BC cells enter a dormant state in response to tensile stress, yet the mechanisms by which these cells adapt to the dynamic conditions at metastatic sites remain unclear. In vitro cell stretching experiments and ex vivo tissue characterization could help uncover the mechanisms behind this mechanical adaptation, but the capabilities of existing testing platforms are limited. In vitro systems often do not recapitulate the tensile forces encountered at the metastatic site, and it is difficult to test tissue samples on existing tensile testing machines. Here, we developed a simple and cost-effective in-plane actuation platform with high-resolution force sensing and simultaneous imaging capabilities. This system is capable of: 1) characterizing the mechanical properties of biological substrates, including tissues and 2) performing live cell mechanotransduction experiments. We will demonstrate the device utility for ex vivo tissue characterization by analyzing transient mechanical changes in rat metastatic lung tissue. Given that the extracellular matrix (ECM) is a main driver of tissue stiffness, this study will be paired with a proteomic analysis to identify transient changes in ECM composition throughout disease progression. To further investigate BC dormancy at the cellular level, the in-plane actuation system will also be used to investigate how tensile stress affects DNA damage accumulation in BC cells, revealing a potential mechanism behind their dormancy. Together, these aims will address gaps in current testing systems and provide insight into the mechanical adaptation mechanisms driving metastatic BC at both the tissue and cellular levels. -- Bmeroundtable-list mailing list Bmeroundtable-list(a)ecn.purdue.edu https://engineering.purdue.edu/ECN/mailman/listinfo/bmeroundtable-list

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Purdue BME Travel Guidelines
by Gelfand, Johanna K 13 Sep '24

13 Sep '24

(Sent to BME faculty, staff, graduate students, post docs, and undergraduate students) With BMES fast approaching, we thought you would benefit from the following guidelines and links to additional information you will need to know. Hello Team, All questions regarding travel and reimbursements should be directed to purduetravel(a)purdue.edu<mailto:purduetravel@purdue.edu>. Purdue's travel expense reports are now centralized through the West Lafayette Purdue Travel department. Please note, the guidelines within this email are for faculty, staff, and graduate students employed by Purdue University. For undergraduate students and non-employees (including fellowships), the reimbursement process is handled directly by the business office outside of Concur. These meetings will be handled by appointment only. Please contact Dylon Chase chase16(a)purdue.edu<mailto:chase16@purdue.edu> or the bmebo(a)purdue.edu<mailto:bmebo@purdue.edu> to schedule. To familiarize yourself with Concur<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fus2.concu…> and the travel process, we recommend taking the travel training course offered by Purdue located here<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fperforman…>. If you have additional questions there are also several reference guides and cheat sheets located here.<https://www.purdue.edu/procurement/travel/resources/concur.php> For faculty that plan to travel, we recommend obtaining a travel card to avoid out-of-pocket costs. For graduate students or staff employed by the University, it is recommended to obtain a travel card if they plan to travel more than 3 times per year. To apply for a travel card, please see here<https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/AboutUs/Administration/BusinessOffice/C…>. Expenses prior to travel: Please see here<https://www.purdue.edu/procurement/travel/regulations/index.php> for travel regulations prior to booking travel to determine what is allowable. This is broken down by category including airfare, personal travel, lodging, rental cars, meals, and other allowable expenses. All expenses must have a clear business purpose and be reasonable and appropriate for the circumstances. When incurring charges during your travel, please be sure to obtain itemized receipts for any expenses over $75. Itemized receipts are required for airfare, lodging, rental vehicles, and hospitality meals regardless of the cost. Effective July 1, 2024, meal expenses by receipt will not be reimbursed. Purdue pays per diem per IRS guidelines. It is recommended to either book travel within Concur or work with AAA Corporate Travel. When utilizing those resources, you can take advantage of already established partner discounts, as well as immediate support for travel issues that may occur before, during, and after travel. Purdue Travel Contact Information: * Phone: 765-494-7354 * Email: purduetravel(a)purdue.edu<mailto:purduetravel@purdue.edu> AAA Corporate Travel Contact Information: * Domestic reservations: 877-379-0299, purduetravel(a)aca.aaa.com<mailto:purduetravel@aca.aaa.com> * If international, listen for the "Press 2" prompt. * Group air travel: 844-696-6370, groupair(a)aca.aaa.com<mailto:groupair@aca.aaa.com> * Booking travel beyond 72 hours: Purdue University Travel Reservation Form<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpurdue.ca…> * AAA online support (issues with flights and hotels): 877-463-0543 Reimbursement for travel expenses after travel has occurred: Upon return from business travel, if travel was booked in Concur, Purdue Travel will reach out to the traveler one week after the trip ends to start the travel expense reimbursement process. If Concur or the University's travel agency was not utilized to book, upon returning from the business travel, the traveler should submit the receipts within 30 days from end of trip and the expense report submitted within 60 days from end of trip. Should you prefer, you may submit your receipts directly to Purdue Travel here<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpurdue.ca…> to compile the expense report on your behalf. Effective July 1, 2024, personal reimbursement will not be allowable after 180 days after the last day of official business travel. If you have additional questions regarding the process, you may email purduetravel(a)purdue.edu<mailto:purduetravel@purdue.edu> for further assistance. Further resources can also be found here<https://www.purdue.edu/procurement/travel/resources/index.php>. Dylon Chase Business Manager Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering & LORRE MJIS, 206 S Martin Jishcke Dr, West Lafayette, IN 47907 o: 765-494-2980 chase16(a)purdue.edu<mailto:chase16@purdue.edu> LinkedIn<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linke…> [Purdue University, 150 years of Purdue Engineering]

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Show us your creative side!
by Gelfand, Johanna K 13 Sep '24

13 Sep '24

Science is an art. BME's Art in Research (AiR) program will return this Fall! AiR is an opportunity to share your creative side in art. The Art in Research program allows you to showcase your research in an art form - photography, micrographs, illustrations, visualizations and renderings. Your Art in Research submission will be voted on by faculty and staff. The winner's art will be framed and hung on the walls of MJIS and featured in social media posts. The Top 20 submissions will be featured at the 50th Anniversary of BME celebration on Friday, Nov. 15 at Convergence. Each artist will have the opportunity to join the celebration and share their art submission with distinguished guests and alums. Mark your calendar: * Friday, Oct. 4 - Art in Research submissions are due * Monday, Oct. 14 - Friday, Oct. 18 - Voting * Friday, Nov. 15 - Winners announced at BME's 50th Anniversary Celebration SUBMIT HERE<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpurdue.ca…> West Lafayette and Indianapolis faculty - please encourage your students to submit their best research images to this creative program. If you have questions, please contact Rhonda Jones (rwjones(a)purdue.edu<mailto:rwjones@purdue.edu>) or Jo Gelfand (jo(a)purdue.edu<mailto:jo@purdue.edu>). 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:image001.jpg@01DB05C4.B9BB7280]

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[Bmeroundtable-list] BME 3rd year PhD Seminar Series: Friday 9-13
by Rowen, Elizabeth Pearl 12 Sep '24

12 Sep '24

Could this please be sent out tomorrow, Friday September 13th as a stand-alone announcement (with this sentence removed)? Thank you! [cid:image001.jpg@01DAFDDF.F388BCD0] BME 3rd Year Seminar Series Friday, September 13th, 2024 1:30 - 2:30 PM EST MJIS 1001 Evaluation links: Brianna Kish: https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e3rLIK7MPC49ghg<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpurdue.ca…> Thejas Vishnu Ramesh: https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2rjLH98fNs0uc7Q<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. Novel identifications of cerebral hemodynamics using BOLD fMRI in patients with sickle cell disease Brianna Kish (Yunjie Tong/Riyi Shi, advisors) [cid:image004.jpg@01DB006C.9C834C40] Abstract: Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a genetic blood disorder characterized by the production of abnormal hemoglobin known as hemoglobin S, which leads to reduced oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood. This reduced blood oxygenation can trigger cerebrovascular remodeling, leading to a higher risk of cerebrovascular disease and cognitive impairment. Despite growing evidence of the importance of cerebrovascular health in managing SCD, the lack of specific diagnostic tools makes this area an underutilized target in clinical care. In this study, we aimed to investigate the hemodynamic mechanisms of SCD through functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and their relationship with hematological parameters. We utilized the patterns of systemic low-frequency oscillations within the blood oxygen level-dependent fMRI signal to discern oxygen levels in the brain and characterize distinct blood flow patterns in patients with SCD. We formulated a unique model that revealed two blood flow patterns in SCD patients: firstly, an abnormal rapid flow pattern through arterio-venous shunting, where highly oxygenated blood reaches the superior sagittal sinus prematurely, circumventing most capillaries; secondly, a normal flow pattern, wherein normally oxygenated blood reaches the superior sagittal sinus after traversing through the capillaries. Our findings indicate that both flow patterns coexist in SCD patients, but in those with more severe blood abnormalities, the rapid flow pattern predominates. This study marks the first instance of employing fMRI to investigate the rich hemodynamic information in SCD patients. The results hold significant potential for the development of non-invasive hemodynamic biomarkers to gauge cerebrovascular health in SCD. Conformable RF Coils using Conductive Thread and Conductive Fabric Thejas Vishnu Ramesh (Joseph Rispoli, advisor) [cid:image005.jpg@01DB006C.9C834C40] Abstract: MRI is a non-ionizing, non-invasive imaging modality that provides superior soft tissue contrast. Radiofrequency (RF) coils are the antennas through which images are obtained in MRI. Volume coils provide a homogeneous field around the region of interest (ROI) while surface coils help obtain the maximum signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) for high resolution images. Receive arrays are made of multiple surface coils for concomitant acquisition of spatial information from the anatomy, thus enabling parallel imaging. MR angiography (MRA) techniques such as time-of-flight (TOF) MRI and phase contrast (PC) angiography take advantage of parallel imaging to visualize the vasculature and understand the underlying hemodynamics that can lead to cardiovascular diseases, especially in the carotid arteries. A rigid whole neck array that contains coils that extend to the cervical spine are often used to image the carotid arteries. However, the rigid neck array lacks adaptability to varying neck sizes, thus limiting the SNR. Wearable coils that tightly conform around the anatomy of interest developed using techniques such as screen printing, conductive elastomer, and conductive thread reduce coil setup time while ensuring maximum SNR in the final image. However, current wearable coil fabrication methods require specialized manufacturing practices, which render coil development an expensive process. Therefore, a wearable array developed using commercially available conductive fabric is proposed for simultaneous bilateral carotid arteries and cervical spine imaging at 3T. The conductive fabric method eliminates specialized manufacturing needs for developing wearable coils, thus enhancing RF coil accessibility without compromising patient comfort and image quality. 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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Weldon Graduate Program Announcements September 11th, 2024
by Siemers, Tammy R 11 Sep '24

11 Sep '24

[4,354 Breaking News Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images] Weldon Graduate Program Announcements September 11th, 2024 * Career and Internship Opportunities * Info Session Announcement: BD's Technology Leadership Development Program * ESE Symposium-Oct 2 and 3 * Graduate BME Programs at RPI * Graduate Professional Development Newsletter (September 6) * 09/25 Statehouse Internship Info Session & Reception * NIH F31/F30 Workshop Series Registration Closes Next Monday! * Johnson & Johnson QuickFire Challenge: Don't miss the chance to apply! * Workshops and Deadlines * News from You Career and Internship Opportunities Internship Positions * 2025 Intern, Biomolecular Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Intern, Merck<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linke…> * Regulatory Affairs Summer Intern, Johnson and Johnson<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linke…> * Summer 2025 Intern, Biomedical Engineering, Regeneron<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linke…> * EEG AI Vision Intern, Boston Scientific<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linke…> * Intern, R&D Graduate Summer, Computer Science Research Institute (mathematical modeling), Sandia<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linke…> * Mechanical Engineering Intern, Noah Medical<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linke…> * 2025 Research & Development Intern, Thermo Fisher Scientific<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linke…> * Intern II, Thermo Fisher Scientific<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linke…> * Intern, Research, Drug Metabolism, Gilead Sciences<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linke…> * Applied Technologies Co-op, Technical Development, Moderna<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fjobs.bios…> * Intern, Technical Development, Moderna<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fjobs.bios…> Postdoctoral Positions * Postdoctoral Appointee, Protein Engineering, Sandia<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcg.sandia…> * Postdoctoral Fellow, Membrane Protein Structure and Function, Amgen<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fjobs.bios…> * NPA Website: https://careers.nationalpostdoc.org/jobs/<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcareers.n…> Full Time Positions * Research Investigator, Bristol Myers Squibb<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fjobs.bios…> * Associate Design Quality Engineer, Atricure<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linke…> * Manufacturing Engineer II, Medtronic<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linke…> * Quality Engineer I, Abbott<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linke…> * Continuous Improvement Engineer, AbbVie<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linke…> * Biomedical Engineer, mPower<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.simpl…> * Quality Engineer, Baxter<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linke…> * Regulatory Affairs Co-op/Intern, Nova Biomedical<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linke…> * Engineer I, Quality, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linke…> * Engineer II, Quality Design and Development, Cirtec Medical<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linke…> * Human Factors Engineer II, Fresenius Kabi<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fjobs.fmcn…> * 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 Info Session Announcement: BD's Technology Leadership Development Program See attached [cid:image002.png@01DB0493.AC675B80] RSVP for Info Sessions at September 12th at 2 pm ET<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbd.yello.…>, September 18th at 5 pm ET<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbd.yello.…>, September 24th at 7 pm ET<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbd.yello.…>. Apply at Careers (myworkdayjobs.com)<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fjobs.bd.c…> Application closes September 30th at 11:59 PM PST for this cycle Please note that we encourage you to apply for the program 6 months - 1 year prior to your intended start date for optimal timing. ESE Symposium-Oct 2 and 3 See attached This year will be the 18th annual ESE Symposium, which is planned and organized by the 2023 cohort of ESE graduate students. This year they will be hosting Dan Egan, a New York Times bestselling author. Then on the second day, they will have a panel discussion followed by a poster session. The attached flyers are for Dan Egan and a call for posters. [cid:image003.png@01DB0493.AC675B80] Graduate BME Programs at RPI See attached Students considering a graduate degree in Biomedical Engineering are encouraged to apply to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. We specialize in: * Biofabrication and Biomanufacturing * Biomedical Imaging and Image Analytics * Biomolecular Science and Engineering * Musculoskeletal Biomechanics and Mechanobiology * Systems Biology and Healthcare Analytics * Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Our doctoral students are fully funded via direct match with a lab. We also have merit scholarships available for master's students, including for our new M.Eng. in Biomedical Data Science. Check out our labs<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flinktr.ee…> or see the attached flyer for more information. Information sessions will be held on October 9<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapply.rpi…> at 10:00am EST and October 30<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapply.rpi…> at 8:00pm EST. Information session attendees will be eligible for an application fee waiver. Students attending the BMES conference may also stop by booth #836 for an application fee waiver. PhD Application Deadline: Jan 1 MS/MEng Application Deadline: March 1 Please reach out to bme(a)rpi.edu<mailto:bme@rpi.edu> if you have any questions. Links: 1: https://linktr.ee/rpi_bme<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flinktr.ee…> 2: https://apply.rpi.edu/register/?id=f669315c-57e1-46a1-bc3e-07a955cbd0d1<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapply.rpi…> 3: https://apply.rpi.edu/register/?id=2d319665-0a49-4945-a216-12927f6ad2e0<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapply.rpi…> Graduate Professional Development Newsletter (September 6) Graduate Professional Development Newsletter (September 6)<https://mailimages.purdue.edu/vo/?FileID=6a3bf109-bb63-4536-80c3-1d7cc44a45…> 09/25 Statehouse Internship Info Session & Reception This informal event will provide an opportunity for undergraduates (sophomore and above), graduate students, and recent grads to meet the Statehouse Internship Directors, gain information, and obtain answers to questions. Faculty and Staff are also welcome to attend. Indiana Statehouse Internship Info Session & Reception Monday, September 25th 5:30-7:00 p.m. PMU, East Faculty Lounge The Statehouse employs college students as interns in Indianapolis during the spring semester in these areas: Communications/Media Relations, Indiana Black Legislative Caucus, Information Technology, Legal, Legislative, Multimedia, Policy, Press Secretary, Publications, and Ways & Means. The spring 2025 semester internships are paid (yes, paid!) and they are fantastic experience for students from all majors, backgrounds, and interests, and can be a great foundation for any career! The application is open now and the deadline for spring 2025 internships is October 31, 2024. For internship descriptions, specific areas offered, and online applications, use these links or copy the path into your browser: House Democrats https://indianahousedemocrats.org/student-opportunities/internships<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Findianaho…> House Republicans https://www.indianahouserepublicans.com/2023-house-republican-internship-pr…<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.india…> Senate Democrats https://www.indianasenatedemocrats.org/opportunities/internships/<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.india…> Senate Republicans https://www.indianasenaterepublicans.com/intern-program<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.india…> Please feel free to contact me at cshines(a)purdue.edu<mailto:cshines@purdue.edu> with any questions. NIH F31/F30 Workshop Series Registration Closes Next Monday! The Purdue Institute for Cancer Research and Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars (OGSPS) are launching a writing-intensive NIH F31/F30 Award Workshop for PhD students or MD/PhD students interested in applying for F31 or F30 awards. Four out of the ten students who completed this workshop series in the past were awarded the fellowship. This year, we extend the workshop to MD/PhD students interested in F30 awards and hope to help more students in their grant applications and achieve their career goals in health-related research. Why apply for the F31 award? * Receive a stipend and have your tuition covered * Improve critical grant writing and communication skills early on in your career * Establish new collaborations * Align with the development of thesis projects Who should attend? * 2nd or 3rd-year PhD students (for the F31 award), MD/PhD students within 1-1.5 years into their PhD studies (for the F30 award), U.S. citizen or permanent resident. * Eligible students who can meet in-person on Mondays from 10-11 AM on the dates listed below. What will the workshop series cover, and when and where does it meet? * The workshop will provide one introductory lecture and 5 main lectures covering different sections of the application. Each main lecture will be followed by a Q&A session. Participants will have a complete ready-for-submission application at the end of the workshop. * The workshop will run from September 23, 2024 to February 10, 2025, aiming for the submission deadline of April 8, 2025. * Lectures and accompanying Q&A sessions will be on Mondays from 10-11 am at Peirce Hall (PRCE) 277. Topic Lecture Q&A Session Fellowship and Workshop Series Overview September 23, 2024 None Specific Aims and Review Criteria September 30, 2024 October 14, 2024 Background and Training Goals October 28, 2024 November 11, 2024 Research Strategy: Significance/Motivation December 2, 2024 December 16, 2024 Research Strategy: Approach January 13, 2025 January 27, 2025 Biosketch and Other Documents February 10, 2025 None Why attend this workshop? * Expert instructors. The workshop will be taught by Dr. Perry Kirkham (Coordinator of NIH Research Development, Office of Research), Dr. Lisa Nielsen (Associate Director, Research Development, College of Engineering) and Rachel Gehr (NSF Graduate Research Fellow, PhD student in Engineering Education). They will also be present at the Q&A sessions. Guest speakers who have been awarded with F31/F30 fellowships will also be invited to give presentations and answer questions. * Ample writing time. Participants will have at least one-month writing/editing time for each major section. * Multiple reviews. Drafts after each lecture will be reviewed by peer participants, instructors, and by each participant's mentor(s). Final application packages will be reviewed by additional faculty members before submission. * $500 from OVPGSPS will be awarded to students who submit their F31 or F30 applications after the workshop. Register for the workshop before September 16, 2024 at https://redcap.link/F31Workshop<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fredcap.li…> If you have any questions, please email trainee-funding(a)purdue.edu<mailto:trainee-funding@purdue.edu> Johnson & Johnson QuickFire Challenge: Don't miss the chance to apply! Johnson & Johnson QuickFire Challenge - Apply Now!<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fjlabs-jnj…> 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. 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[Bmeroundtable-list] BME Distinguished Research Seminar - Wed., Sept. 18
by Gelfand, Johanna K 11 Sep '24

11 Sep '24

[cid:image001.png@01DB0467.32341BE0] BME DISTINGUISHED RESEARCH SEMINAR SERIES September 18, 2024 9:30-10:20 am, MJIS 1001 and via ZOOM Zoom link: https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/j/5593290378?omn=91337572863<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpurdue-ed…> *Students registered for the seminar are expected to attend in-person Reflectance confocal microscopy of skin cancers: technology, clinical advances, early impact on patient care [A person smiling at the camera Description automatically generated] Milind Rajadhyaksha Professor, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Professor, Department of Dermatology, Weill Cornell Medicine Abstract: Reflectance confocal microscopy (RCM) images nuclear and cellular patterns and morphology in human skin in vivo and detects skin lesions and cancers with sensitivity of ~90% and specificity of ~70%. When RCM imaging is combined with dermoscopy to noninvasively guide the diagnosis of melanoma and basal cell carcinoma skin cancers, the specificity increases by ~2-3X and, consequently, the benign-to-malignant biopsy ratio decreases by ~50-70%, compared to that with dermoscopy alone. Following more than two decades of technology development and clinical research, RCM imaging in combination with dermoscopy is now advancing into routine practice in clinical settings worldwide, to rule out malignancy and biopsy, sparing patients from biopsies of benign lesions. The success of RCM, notwithstanding, our past remains prologue for what we have yet to accomplish. Yet to be solved problems - shallow depth, blind navigation, qualitative image reading - are being addressed by combining RCM with optical coherence tomography (OCT), widefield imaging and machine learning. Emerging clinical advances are in combined RCM-OCT imaging to guide diagnosis-and-treatment and follow up management. In this seminar, we will look at the past, present and future state of the field. Bio: Dr. Milind Rajadhyaksha develops and translates confocal microscopes for imaging-guided noninvasive diagnosis, treatment and management of skin and oral/head-neck cancers. He is a Member of the faculty in the Dermatology Service, Department of Medicine at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and a Professor at Weill Cornell Medicine (New York, NY). His work spans the entire spectrum from bench to bedside: laboratory research through commercialization through clinical studies to clinical implementation, and he enjoys working in the "valley of death" - and living through frequent near-death experiences - between laboratory and clinic and between academia and industry. Two of his microscopes have been commercialized (VivaScopes, Caliber Imaging and Diagnostics, Rochester, NY), translated through clinical trials and are now in routine clinical use at the bedside to noninvasively guide diagnosis, treatment and management of skin cancers. He wildly fantasizes about a future in which a multimodal optical imaging approach may routinely guide integrated diagnosis-and-treatment in a single patient visit - a "one stop shop" noninvasive "see-and-treat and then manage" patient care paradigm - in skin, oral/head-neck and other clinical settings. He is a very proud Boilermaker with MS (1988) and PhD (1991) degrees in mechanical engineering from Purdue University. ~ BME Host: Young Kim ~ -- 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 10 Sep '24

10 Sep '24

From: orisedodrecruiting(a)orise.orau.gov <orisedodrecruiting(a)orise.orau.gov> Sent: Monday, September 9, 2024 4:04 PM To: Siemers, Tammy R <tsiemers(a)purdue.edu> Subject: Apply today! Internships and fellowships with DoD through ORISE ---- 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! ERDC Coastal Hydraulics Laboratory: Post-Wildfire Impacts to Reservoirs <https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Forau.us12…> Location: Various Degree: Doctoral Degree received within the last 60 month Citizenship: U.S. Citizen or LPR Natural Resources Specialist <https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Forau.us12…> Location: Fort Huachuca, Arizona Degree: Bachelor's Degree received within the last 6 months or currently pursuing Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Readiness and Resiliency (R2) Research <https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Forau.us12…> Location: Vicenza, Italy Degree: Associate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree, or Master's Degree received within the last 60 months or currently pursuing Information Technology Intern <https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Forau.us12…> Location: Vicenza, Italy Degree: High School Diploma/GED, Associate's Degree, or Bachelor's Degree received within the last 60 months or anticipated to be received by 12/31/2024 Citizenship: U.S. Citizen ERDC Coastal Hydraulics Laboratory: Mountainous Cold Region to Sub-tropical Flood-plains Hydrological Analysis Under Climate Change Scenarios <https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Forau.us12…> Location: Various Degree: Master's Degree or Doctoral Degree received within the last 60 months or currently pursuing ERDC Coastal Hydraulics Laboratory: Development of Long-term & Regional Shoreline Evolution under Interacting Longshore & Cross-shore Processes <https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Forau.us12…> Location: Various Degree: Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, or Doctoral Degree received within the last 60 months or currently pursuing Citizenship: U.S. Citizen or LPR 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-115519-2862850.884bf76079cfa0dcee4c6597339ce304(a)listserv.orau.org<mailto:leave-115519-2862850.884bf76079cfa0dcee4c6597339ce304@listserv.orau.org>

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[Bmeroundtable-list] BME 3rd Year Seminar - Fri., Sept. 13
by Gelfand, Johanna K 10 Sep '24

10 Sep '24

[cid:image001.jpg@01DAFDDF.F388BCD0] BME 3rd Year Seminar Series Friday, September 13th, 2024 1:30 - 2:30 PM EST MJIS 1001 Evaluation links: Brianna Kish: https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e3rLIK7MPC49ghg<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpurdue.ca…> Thejas Vishnu Ramesh: https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2rjLH98fNs0uc7Q<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. Novel identifications of cerebral hemodynamics using BOLD fMRI in patients with sickle cell disease Brianna Kish (Yunjie Tong/Riyi Shi, advisors) [cid:image004.jpg@01DB006C.9C834C40] Abstract: Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a genetic blood disorder characterized by the production of abnormal hemoglobin known as hemoglobin S, which leads to reduced oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood. This reduced blood oxygenation can trigger cerebrovascular remodeling, leading to a higher risk of cerebrovascular disease and cognitive impairment. Despite growing evidence of the importance of cerebrovascular health in managing SCD, the lack of specific diagnostic tools makes this area an underutilized target in clinical care. In this study, we aimed to investigate the hemodynamic mechanisms of SCD through functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and their relationship with hematological parameters. We utilized the patterns of systemic low-frequency oscillations within the blood oxygen level-dependent fMRI signal to discern oxygen levels in the brain and characterize distinct blood flow patterns in patients with SCD. We formulated a unique model that revealed two blood flow patterns in SCD patients: firstly, an abnormal rapid flow pattern through arterio-venous shunting, where highly oxygenated blood reaches the superior sagittal sinus prematurely, circumventing most capillaries; secondly, a normal flow pattern, wherein normally oxygenated blood reaches the superior sagittal sinus after traversing through the capillaries. Our findings indicate that both flow patterns coexist in SCD patients, but in those with more severe blood abnormalities, the rapid flow pattern predominates. This study marks the first instance of employing fMRI to investigate the rich hemodynamic information in SCD patients. The results hold significant potential for the development of non-invasive hemodynamic biomarkers to gauge cerebrovascular health in SCD. Conformable RF Coils using Conductive Thread and Conductive Fabric Thejas Vishnu Ramesh (Joseph Rispoli, advisor) [cid:image005.jpg@01DB006C.9C834C40] Abstract: MRI is a non-ionizing, non-invasive imaging modality that provides superior soft tissue contrast. Radiofrequency (RF) coils are the antennas through which images are obtained in MRI. Volume coils provide a homogeneous field around the region of interest (ROI) while surface coils help obtain the maximum signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) for high resolution images. Receive arrays are made of multiple surface coils for concomitant acquisition of spatial information from the anatomy, thus enabling parallel imaging. MR angiography (MRA) techniques such as time-of-flight (TOF) MRI and phase contrast (PC) angiography take advantage of parallel imaging to visualize the vasculature and understand the underlying hemodynamics that can lead to cardiovascular diseases, especially in the carotid arteries. A rigid whole neck array that contains coils that extend to the cervical spine are often used to image the carotid arteries. However, the rigid neck array lacks adaptability to varying neck sizes, thus limiting the SNR. Wearable coils that tightly conform around the anatomy of interest developed using techniques such as screen printing, conductive elastomer, and conductive thread reduce coil setup time while ensuring maximum SNR in the final image. However, current wearable coil fabrication methods require specialized manufacturing practices, which render coil development an expensive process. Therefore, a wearable array developed using commercially available conductive fabric is proposed for simultaneous bilateral carotid arteries and cervical spine imaging at 3T. The conductive fabric method eliminates specialized manufacturing needs for developing wearable coils, thus enhancing RF coil accessibility without compromising patient comfort and image quality. 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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BME PhD Defense Announcement for Aditya Shanghavi (A. Sereno and B. Duerstock, co-advisors)
by May, Sandra M 06 Sep '24

06 Sep '24

BME PhD Defense Announcement for Aditya Shanghavi (A. Sereno and B. Duerstock, co-advisors) Everyone is invited to attend the public presentation beginning at 3pm. Title: A Study Of Tremor In Parkinsons Disease Using Signals From Wrist-Worn Inertial Measurement Sensors Date: 23rd September 2024 Time: 3pm Location: Burton Morgan (MRGN) 129 Virtual Link: https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/j/4520252995<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpurdue-ed…> Committee: Anne B. Sereno, Co-Chair; Bradley S. Duerstock, Co-Chair; Craig J. Goergen; Satyajit S. Ambike Abstract: Parkinson's Disease (PD) is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder with tremor being its primary motor symptom. Although the MS-UPDRS is the current clinical method for evaluating the severity of tremors in PD, it has several drawbacks resulting from the subjective, visual-based examination, and the ordinal scale used to rate the tremors. The MS-UPDRS is agnostic to the etiology of the tremor hence age related increase in naturally occurring physiological tremors may confound the precise rating of PD tremors. However, replacing the judgment of the neurologist in determining the holistic progression of PD and treatment protocol is neither feasible not advisable. This research used lightweight, wearable, non-invasive sensors to detect, analyze, and differentiate changes in wrist kinematics due to physiological and PD tremors. Findings reveal key differences and similarities in composition between these different types of tremors. Dominant frequency analysis using a data-based approach shows interesting parallels with the frequency range found in literature for these tremors. Finally, using features of tremor signal obtained from the sensors, a novel Tremor Severity Score rating scale was created that shows greater sensitivity in differentiating rest and postural tremors as well as medication effects on these tremors in PD patients compared to the MS-UPDRS. This study offers a simple method for objectively evaluating Parkinsonian tremors, identifying kinematic distinctions between rest and postural tremors, analyzing the effect of anti-parkinsonian medication on these tremors, and sensitively scoring tremors. These objective methods could be valuable for early diagnosis and distinguishing between different tremor causes in both clinical and telehealth settings, as well as for investigating the effects of various treatment methods on tremors.

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