October 2025 - Bmegradstudents-list

[Bmeroundtable-list] Donations Needed: LUM Winter Warm Up Sack Lunches - BME PMP Community Service Project
by Siemers, Tammy R 09 Feb '26

09 Feb '26

Good Morning, The BME PMP students will be putting together sack lunches on March 25th in MJIS for the LUM Winter Warming Station as their community service event for this spring. We are reaching out to see if anyone would be willing to donate any items that are needed. We will be providing 80 sack lunches for those in the area that are in need. Donate an Item: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094BA8AF2EA5F9C43-55490163-supplies#/<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.signu…> * 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 cup or squeeze pouch * Drink - Bottled water - OR- Pouch/box drink (Capri Sun) * Utensils - Napkin, Plastic fork and spoon, if needed Items Due: - bring items to MJIS 1021E by March 21st (if donating fresh fruit, please bring it closer to March 25th) More information about the LUM Winter Warming Station is described here: https://www.lumserve.org/programs/homeless-services/winter-warming-station/<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lumse…> Thanks for helping our PMP students help the community. Tammy -- 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 Hong-Anh Alexandria Nguyen (D. Chan, advisor)
by Sandra M May 31 Oct '25

31 Oct '25

BME PhD Preliminary Exam Announcement for Hong-Anh Alexandria Nguyen (D. Chan, advisor) Everyone is invited to attend the public presentation beginning at 11:00am. Title: Comparing Effects of Mechanical and Electrical Stimulation on Chondrocyte ECM Remodeling Date: November 13, 2025 Time: 11:00am Location: DLR 221 and Zoom https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/j/99660054936?pwd=nTc0GG9BnJS6mHUfF0WKGwse6GFQyD…<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpurdue-ed…> Committee members: Deva Chan (PI), Luis Solorio, Alex Chortos, Sungsoo Na Abstract: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disorder that affects more than 528 million individuals worldwide. One characteristic of OA is the degradation of the articular cartilage, the smooth, compressible tissue lining the ends of bones to cushion everyday motion. Microfracture and matrix-assisted cartilage implant procedures have been used to treat OA by encouraging production of cartilage extracellular matrix (ECM) components (collagen II, proteoglycans, and glycosaminoglycans). These procedures often fail due to fibrocartilage formation or delamination of implants due to insufficient ECM remodeling. Mechanical loading can be applied to increase production of healthy cartilage ECM but is not accessible for all patients, especially in the weeks following the procedure. Electrical stimulation has been shown to increase ECM production in in vitro explant studies, demonstrating potential to reproduce mechanical loading effects. However, optimal parameters to mimic mechanical loading effects have yet to be determined. One barrier in connecting mechanical and electrical stimulation effects is the need for a model that is suitable for both loading modalities, has known composition, and accurately recapitulates the chondrocyte microenvironment in situ. The aim of this project is to benchmark the effects of mechanical and electrical loading in a gel suitable for both applications and to optimize electrical stimulation parameters to reproduce mechanical loading effects on chondrocyte ECM production. Our approach focuses on the design and validation of custom bioreactors for mechanical and electrical stimulation and using agarose-collagen I gels to mimic the mechanics and interactions within the chondrocyte microenvironment. Successful completion of this work will provide insights into how electrical stimulation can be integrated into the clinical workflow to treat osteoarthritis. -- 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 Tammy R Siemers 30 Oct '25

30 Oct '25

From: orisedodrecruiting(a)orise.orau.gov <orisedodrecruiting(a)orise.orau.gov> Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2025 4:28 PM To: Tammy R Siemers <tsiemers(a)purdue.edu> Subject: Apply today! Internships and fellowships with DoD through ORISE ---- External Email: Use caution with attachments, links, or sharing data ---- ZjQcmQRYFpfptBannerEnd [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%2Furldefens…> at the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). Apply now! Undergraduate Molecular Toxicology and Ecotoxicology Research Internship<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefens…> Location: Edgewood, MD Degree: Currently pursuing an Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree Citizenship: U.S. Citizen ERDC-CRREL: Computer Scientist/Geographer Fellowship<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefens…> Location: Hanover, NH Degree: Doctoral Degree received within the last 60 months or currently pursuing Citizenship: U.S. Citizen WRAIR - Antibacterial Drug Discovery Research Opportunity<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefens…> Location: Silver Spring, MD Degree: Master's Degree received within the last 60 months Citizenship: U.S. Citizen WRAIR - Science Communications Fellowship<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefens…> Location: Silver Spring, MD Degree: Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, or Doctoral Degree received within the last 60 months Citizenship: U.S. Citizen or LPR NSA 2026 Future Computing Summer Internship (FCSI)<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefens…> APPLICATION DEADLINE NOV. 16, 2025 Location: Cantonsville, MD Degree: Currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree Citizenship: U.S. Citizen WRAIR - Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Quality Control Internship<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefens…> Location: Silver Spring, MD Degree: Currently pursuing a Master's Degree Citizenship: U.S. Citizen VIEW MORE OPPORTUNITIES WITH DoD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefens…> [https://mcusercontent.com/44959e11342b10cd6967812a8/images/31300522-e3db-c2…]<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefens…> [Facebook]<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefens…> [Twitter]<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefens…> [Instagram]<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefens…> [LinkedIn]<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefens…> [Website]<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefens…> --- 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-121769-2862850.884bf76079cfa0dcee4c6597339ce304(a)listserv.orau.org<mailto:leave-121769-2862850.884bf76079cfa0dcee4c6597339ce304@listserv.orau.org>

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[Bmeroundtable-list] Trick or treat tomorrow
by Rhonda Wolf Jones 30 Oct '25

30 Oct '25

Don't forget to grab the kiddos and do some trick or treating at MJIS. It's fun for kids of all ages! [cid:image001.png@01DC4978.96C8AFB0] Boiler Up! Rhonda Jones (she/her/hers) Senior Marketing and Communications Professional Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering O 765.494.3940 | C 765.427.2065 rwjones(a)purdue.edu [cid:image002.png@01DC4978.96C8AFB0] -- Bmeroundtable-list mailing list Bmeroundtable-list(a)ecn.purdue.edu https://engineering.purdue.edu/ECN/mailman/listinfo/bmeroundtable-list

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Weldon Graduate Program Announcements October 29th, 2025
by Tammy R Siemers 29 Oct '25

29 Oct '25

[4,354 Breaking News Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images] Weldon Graduate Program Announcements October 29th, 2025 * Career and Internship Opportunities * Upcoming Mental Health Screening Day for students * PICR-SRF Seminar: Monday Nov. 3rd * Workshops and Deadlines * News from You Career and Internship Opportunities Internship Positions Postdoctoral Positions * NPA Website: https://careers.nationalpostdoc.org/jobs/<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcareers.n…> Full Time Positions * BME Faculty Jobs List<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fericaprat…> * 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 Upcoming Mental Health Screening Day for students See attached This event is free! PICR-SRF Seminar: Monday Nov. 3rd See attached The Purdue Institute for Cancer Research Society of Research Fellows (PICR-SRF) invites anyone researching cancer related topics to join us on Monday, November 3, 2025, to explore the exciting research being conducted across departments within the Purdue Cancer Center. Learn how you can get involved in our community through networking events, collaborations, and professional development opportunities designed to support trainees in cancer research. Lunch and coffee will be provided for all who join! Workshops and Deadlines Here are some upcoming workshops and deadlines more detailed information about the workshops will be sent out separately closer to the event. Oct. 29th Conference Paper Writing and Presenting: Strategies for Success (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) Oct. 29th Indiana CTSI AI Workshop Series: AI in Qualitative Research (Register<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Findianact…>) Oct. 29th Deadline to apply for Mellon/ACLS Dissertation Innovation Fellowship (Apply<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.acls.…>) Oct. 29th Mentoring Dialogs (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) Oct. 30th Exploring Google Earth Engine for Spatial Analysis (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) Oct. 30th Mindfulness (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) Oct. 30th NSF GRFP/NDSEG Fellowship Help Session (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) Oct. 30th Preparing an Effective Lecture - Teaching (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) Oct. 31st Application Deadline for Hertz Foundation Fellowship (Apply<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hertz…>) Oct. 31st Abstract submission deadline for 5th Annual Grad WiE Workshop & Symposium (Submit<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpurdue.ca…>) Nov. 1st Deadline to apply for Newcombe Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship (Apply<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewcombef…>) Nov. 3rd Budgeting and Saving Money (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) Nov. 3rd How to Find and Prepare Fellowship Applications (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) Nov. 3rd NIH OITE Webinar Unit 3. Self-Advocacy and Assertiveness for Scientists (Register<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.train…>) Nov. 3rd Setting Yourself Up to Win in Grad School (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) Nov. 3rd First Day of NCFDD Winter 14-Day Writing Challenge (Register<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncfdd…>) Nov. 4th Redwire Space Industry Information Session & Lunch (Attendance may be limited! Email tsiemers(a)purdue.edu<mailto:tsiemers@purdue.edu>) Nov. 4th Durham, NC Biotech Innovation Summit: Big Data and AI in Drug Development (Register<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbenchtocl…>) Nov. 4th NSF GRFP/NDSEG Fellowship Help Session (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) Nov. 4th Purdue Libraries: Organizing Your Academic Job Search (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) Nov. 5th Purdue Libraries: Organizing Your Academic Job Search (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) Nov. 5th Postdoc Orientation: Employment Focus (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) Nov. 5th Postdoc Orientation: Success Focus (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) Nov. 5th Publishing for Impact (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) Nov. 5th Setting Yourself Up to Win in Grad School (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) Nov. 5th Mental Health Screening Day - Nursing Center for Family Health (Lyles-Porter Hall, 9a-3p) Nov. 6th Generative AI, Diffusion/LLM (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) Nov. 6th NSF GRFP/NDSEG Fellowship Help Session (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) Nov. 6th Retirement Planning (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) Nov. 7th RCR: Discipline-Specific Training (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) Nov. 10th NIH OITE Webinar Unit 4. Developing Feedback Resilience (Register<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.train…>) Nov. 11th Best Practices in Research Data Management (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) Nov. 11th Comparing Job Offers (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) Nov. 11th Success Over Stress (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) Nov. 11th Virtual Info Session on Tata Global Internships @ 9 am (Join Teams Meeting<https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZjYyMGQ0ODctNDRlYi00…>) Nov. 12th Successes, Surprises, and Pitfalls Workshop (1:30 - 2:30pm; WALC 1018) Nov. 12th Fellowship Coaching Hour (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) Nov. 13th Sleeping for Success (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) Nov. 13th Web Mapping for Beginners: Creating Interactive Maps with Leaflet and Mapbox (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) Nov. 14th Postdoc Power Session (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) Nov. 18th Indiana CTSI AI Workshop Series: Participant Messaging Using AI for Study Marketing (Register<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Findianact…>) Nov. 19th Navigating the IRB Process and Submitting Your Study (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) Nov. 19th Mindfulness (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) Nov. 19th Navigating the IRB Process and Submitting Your Study (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) Nov. 20th Exploring the Power of ArcGIS StoryMap for Research Communication (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) Nov. 20th NIH Fellowship Opportunities for PhD Candidates and Postdoctoral Scholars (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) Nov. 20th Staying Happy and Productive in Grad School (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) Nov. 24th NIH OITE Webinar Unit 5. Managing Up to Maximize Mentoring Relationships (Register<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.train…>) Dec. 2nd How to be a Good Reviewer (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) Dec. 2nd Mindfulness (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) Dec. 3rd How to Find and Prepare Fellowship Applications (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) Dec. 3rd Postdoc Orientation: Employment Focus (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) Dec. 3rd Postdoc Orientation: Success Focus (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) Dec. 3rd Success Over Stress (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) Dec. 4th Exploring Google Earth Engine for Spatial Analysis (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) Dec. 4th Healthy Financial Habits (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) Dec. 5th For Postdocs ONLY: Get to Know your Postdoc Office! 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Send the complete information - specific title and nature of the award, name of conference or event at which award was given, date of said event, photograph if available, etc. - to tsiemers(a)purdue.edu<mailto:tsiemers@purdue.edu>. Tammy Siemers She/Her Associate Director, Graduate Education BME Students (ONLY): Schedule appointments with me via BoilerConnect here<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpurdue.ca…>. Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering 206 S. Martin Jischke Drive, West Lafayette, IN 47907-2032 o: 765-496-0294 Achiever, Relator, Includer, Restorative, Developer [cid:image002.png@01DC48F5.36A28440]<https://www.purdue.edu/?utm_source=signature&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=…>

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[Bmeroundtable-list] 125k people helped! PEDLS Lecture & Panel | Christine E. Schmidt
by Kevin John Otto 29 Oct '25

29 Oct '25

125k! * That’s how many people have been directly affected by research from Christine Schmidt’s research. Technologies originating from Christine Schmidt’s lab have been implanted over 125,000 times in patients worldwide, including Axogen’s Avance Nerve Graft and Alafair’s VersaWrap. Please join us today at 1:30 in the Armstrong Atrium to hear the story of the journey from thought to impact. View as a Web page<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/48658493/1453176558/107116380/0/120588/?b44e…> [Purdue Engineering Distinguished Lecture Series - Engineering Materials for Clinical Nerve Repair and Other Applications Along the Way Christine E. Schmidt] [Ron Klemencic] Christine E. Schmidt, Distinguished Professor and J. Crayton Pruitt Family Endowed Chair, J. Crayton Pruitt Family Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Florida LECTURE: Engineering Materials for Clinical Nerve Repair and Other Applications Along the Way<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/48658493/1453176558/107088967/0/120588/?f5d6…> Time: 1:30-2:30 PM EDT Date: October 29, 2025 Location: ARMS Atrium PANEL: Medical Device Translation<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/48658493/1453176558/107088968/0/120588/?f5d6…> Time: 2:30-3:30 PM EDT Date: October 29, 2025 Location: ARMS Atrium Register<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/48658493/1453176558/107088975/0/120588/?f5d6…> Hosted by the College of Engineering and Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering [Co-brand: COE and COS] -- 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] Seminar speaker Wed., Nov 5
by Rhonda Wolf Jones 29 Oct '25

29 Oct '25

[cid:image001.png@01DC48C1.6F8027B0] Wednesday, November 5, 2025 | 9:30 - 10:20am, MJIS 1001 Students registered for the seminar are expected to attend in-person. Teams Meeting ID: 211 123 896 292 8 Passcode: Uh9qs2pf "Water dynamics in cells and tissues." [cid:image002.png@01DC48C1.6F8027B0] Sean X. Sun Department of Mechanical Engineering Center for Cell Dynamics (CCD) Institute of NanoBioTechnology Johns Hopkins University Abstract: Visible motion might be the most apparent feature of living cells. However, we are still grappling at the fundamental physical principles of cellular movement, especially for complex animal cells. This question underlies disease research, such as cancer metastasis, as well as fundamental biological questions in morphogenesis and organismal development. In this talk, we shall discuss physical origins of forces that drive cell movement. We will entertain the idea that mammalian cells understand fluid mechanics, take advantage of fluid physical cues to guide their movement, and also generate active fluid flows in physiological contexts. We will also discuss the role of active fluid flows in shaping tissues and developmental systems. Recent work is revealing that active fluid flows are controlled by a complex networked control system. This type of networked system is especially difficult to study using traditional biophysical tools. We speculate that AI may offer a new way to examine complex networked systems, provided that precision high dimensional data that link biological function with genetic/molecular components are made available. Biography: Sean Sun is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Biomedical Engineering at Johns Hopkins University. His research is centered on physical modeling of biological processes such as motility, division , growth, and cell shape change. He pioneered the study of water flows in cell mechanics and cell migration. He is a fellow of the American Physical Society (APS, DBIO) and a fellow of the American Institute of Medical and Biological Engineers (AIMBE). ~ BME Host: Taeyoon Kim ~ -- Bmeroundtable-list mailing list Bmeroundtable-list(a)ecn.purdue.edu https://engineering.purdue.edu/ECN/mailman/listinfo/bmeroundtable-list

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Purdue Institute for Cancer Research Society of Research Fellows (PICR-SRF)--How to Get Involved
by Tammy R Siemers 29 Oct '25

29 Oct '25

The Purdue Institute for Cancer Research Society of Research Fellows (PICR-SRF) invites anyone researching cancer related topics to join us on Monday, November 3, 2025, to explore the exciting research being conducted across departments within the Purdue Cancer Center. Learn how you can get involved in our community through networking events, collaborations, and professional development opportunities designed to support trainees in cancer research. Lunch and coffee will be provided for all who join!

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[Bmeroundtable-list] BME PhD Preliminary Exam Announcement for Wikum Roshan Bandara Ranasinghe Mudiyanselage (R. Surowiec, advisor)
by Sandra M May 27 Oct '25

27 Oct '25

BME PhD Preliminary Exam Announcement for Wikum Roshan Bandara Ranasinghe Mudiyanselage (R. Surowiec, advisor) Everyone is invited to attend the public presentation beginning at 2:30 PM. Title: Bone Water as an Early Biomarker and Cortical Pore Network Dynamics as a Mechanistic Indicator of Skeletal Fragility in Chronic Kidney Disease Date: November 3, 2025 Time: 2:30 PM Location: SL 220A, SL Building, 723 W Michigan St, Indianapolis, IN 46202 and Zoom: https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/j/96685482564?pwd=MdJ4JHA9ger3nuG90mw7uSxuGNVzh9…<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpurdue-ed…> Committee members: · Dr. Rachel K. Surowiec (Major advisor) · Dr. Joseph M. Wallace · Dr. Taimoor Qazi · Dr. Stuart J. Warden · Dr. Christopher L. Newman Abstract: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) disrupts mineral metabolism and bone structure, leading to a fracture risk up to 17-fold higher than in the general population. Standard bone mineral density (BMD) measurements fail to detect early deterioration because they overlook key contributors to bone quality, hydration and microstructure. This research combines two complementary approaches to elaborate skeletal fragility: (1) quantifying bone water compartments using ultrashort echo time (UTE) MRI, Fourier-transform near-infrared (FT-NIR) spectral imaging and Thermogravimetry Analysis (TgA), and (2) tracking 3D cortical pore networks using high-resolution peripheral quantitative computed tomography (HR-pQCT) and graph-based modeling. We hypothesize that alterations in bone water early in CKD progression and we can detect these changes with MRI. Together we seek to understand the microstructural changes in the cortical bone as CKD progresses and develop a comprehensive methodology to support assessment of treatments and their impacts on porosity. This integrated approach will provide fundamental insights into hydration–structure interactions in bone and support the development of clinically translatable imaging biomarkers for early detection and monitoring of bone fragility in CKD and related metabolic diseases. Data collected to date suggest that loosely bound water can serve as an indicator of changes in bone hydration. The pore-tracking study demonstrates promising results in extracting the cortical pore network and quantifying key pore metrics. Together, these findings highlight the potential of combining hydration and pore network analyses to reveal early, mechanistic signatures of skeletal fragility in CKD. -- 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] FW: National Cat Day
by Rhonda Wolf Jones 27 Oct '25

27 Oct '25

Do you have a cat? Share your picture with Evyn (emangun(a)purdue.edu<mailto:emangun@purdue.edu>) by EOD Tuesday. From: Evyn Marie Mangun <emangun(a)purdue.edu> Sent: Monday, October 27, 2025 10:35 AM To: Rhonda Wolf Jones <rwjones(a)purdue.edu> Subject: National Cat Day Could you send out an email asking people to send me cat pictures for National Cat Day? Also include photos of your own cats! Evyn Mangun she/her Communications Intern Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering o: 574-527-7852 LinkedIn<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linke…> [Purdue University]<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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