March 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] Save the Date for Senior Design Day
by Rhonda Wolf Jones 11 Apr '25

11 Apr '25

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[Bmeroundtable-list] Seminar speaker, Euisik Yoon Wednesday at 9:30 am
by Rhonda Wolf Jones 31 Mar '25

31 Mar '25

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[Bmeroundtable-list] IBSC-BME PhD Defense Announcement for Timothy Brock Beauclair (R. Shi, advisor)
by May, Sandra M 31 Mar '25

31 Mar '25

IBSC-BME PhD Defense Announcement for Timothy Brock Beauclair (R. Shi, advisor) Everyone is invited to attend the public presentation beginning at 2:00 PM. Title: Multimodal Insights into the Cellular Consequences of Traumatic Brain Injury Date: April 14th Time: 2:00 PM Location: Burton Morgan (MRGN) 121 and Zoom - https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/j/91293585224<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpurdue-ed…> Committee: Dr. Riyi Shi (Chair), Dr. Edward Bartlett, Dr. Scott Pluta, Dr. Yunjie Tong Abstract: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) significantly increases the likelihood of developing neurodegeneration and other pathological conditions later in life. However, the mechanisms linking TBI to neurodegeneration remain unclear. A growing body of evidence demonstrates that chronic oxidative stress, neuroinflammation, and dysfunctional neuronal communication likely contribute to poor long-term post-TBI outcomes. These consequences arise at the cellular and subcellular level immediately following injury. However, experimental systems that facilitate studies on how these sequalae arise and interact after injury at the cellular level are often subject to a multitude of confounding variables and offer limited cellular and subcellular resolution of these mechanisms. This dissertation describes the development of the TBI-on-a-Chip model, an in vitro injury platform to deliver impact and blast-induced TBIs to neuronal networks and study the resulting changes at the cellular and subcellular level. Using immunocytochemical analysis and electrophysiological recording before, during, and after injury, I demonstrate the capabilities and strengths of the novel TBI-on-a-Chip in vitro system to study the cellular and subcellular effects of injury. I use TBI-on-a-Chip to quantify key biochemical consequences of TBI and how these consequences interact to promote progressive damage and pathology long after injury. In particular, I relate changes in oxidative stress, inflammation, neurodegeneration, and synaptic function to one another and across two different injury types. The results in this thesis show that in vitro biochemical changes at the cellular level are synergistic and similar between impact injury and mild blast injury, supporting the notion that treatment approaches targeting biochemical cascades could be universal in improving outcomes of all types of TBI. Additionally, pathological changes arise in cells within 6-24 hours after injury, suggesting that limiting biochemical cascades shortly after injury is sustained might reduce functional and pathological changes more effectively than treatments administered later. The results in this thesis also suggest that combination therapies designed to target multiple post-injury biochemical cascades will be more effective than targeting individual components alone, and that restoring synaptic function by limiting both oxidative stress and neuroinflammation will likely improve TBI outcomes. Together, the results in this thesis offer insights, not only into the mechanisms of TBI trauma and associated neurodegeneration, but also diagnosis and treatment strategies for TBI. -- 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: BME Socials Correction
by Rhonda Wolf Jones 31 Mar '25

31 Mar '25

It is spirit week! Today is Guess the number of... game * Indy campus (SL 220): 9 AM to 12 PM * WL campus (outside MJIS 3001): 2 PM to 5 PM [cid:image001.png@01DBA22F.51198070][cid:image002.jpg@01DBA22F.60DEAC10] -- 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 Defense Announcement for Michael Zimmerman (A. Chubykin and K. Jayant, advisors)
by May, Sandra M 28 Mar '25

28 Mar '25

BME PhD Defense Announcement for Michael Zimmerman (A. Chubykin and K. Jayant, advisors) Everyone is invited to attend the public presentation beginning at 10:00 AM. Title: Understanding Learning and Memory: the Role of Theta Oscillations across the Brain Date: April 11th, 2025 Time: 10:00 AM Location: PGSC, Room 105 and Zoom - https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/j/93447913063<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpurdue-ed…> Committee Members: Dr. Alexander Chubykin (Chair), Dr. Krishna Jayant (Co-Chair), Dr. Maria Dadarlat, Dr. Edward Bartlett Abstract: "Learning and memory are complex cognitive processes that help the brain understand and respond to the world around us. They are dynamic and constantly adapting as new sensory information is perceived and interpreted to make an appropriate response. However, the precise mechanisms underlying these processes, and how they are disrupted in learning disabilities, remain unknown. Recently, theta oscillations have been identified as a potential hallmark of visual familiarity encoding, as they emerge following passive exposure to a stimulus and are impaired in Fragile X syndrome (FX), a genetic form of autism spectrum disorder. Using acute in-vivo electrophysiological recordings with the Neuropixels probe, active learning paradigms, and multiple mouse strains, this dissertation further investigates the relationship between theta oscillations and these processes. First, we found that theta oscillations in the primary visual cortex and hippocampus emerge independently following passive familiarity, with temporal delays observed in a downstream region, the retrosplenial cortex. Second, FX mice exhibited impaired learning in a Go/No-Go visual discrimination task, which correlated with diminished theta oscillations. Third, increased theta power in wild-type mice was significantly associated with correct behavioral responses. Finally, we demonstrated that controlled neural plasticity is essential for theta oscillations to emerge following familiarity, as they are absent in histone deacetylase 4, 5 double knockout mice which lack this control. Overall, this work further links theta oscillations to the processes of learning and memory, providing new insights into the underlying mechanisms of these complex cognitive functions." -- Bmeroundtable-list mailing list Bmeroundtable-list(a)ecn.purdue.edu https://engineering.purdue.edu/ECN/mailman/listinfo/bmeroundtable-list

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FW: Seminar/Chalk Talk Monday 31st
by Rhonda Wolf Jones 28 Mar '25

28 Mar '25

Please join BMS on Monday 31st for our next candidates seminar. [cid:image001.png@01DB9F2C.E0D7D460] Thank you, Joy Nix she/her/hers Administrative Assistant Basic Medical Sciences & Office of Research College of Veterinary Medicine PREP Program Coordinator o: 765-494-8632 [FB7607B]<https://www.purdue.edu/?utm_source=signature&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=…>

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Weldon Graduate Program Announcements March 26th, 2025
by Siemers, Tammy R 27 Mar '25

27 Mar '25

[4,354 Breaking News Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images] Weldon Graduate Program Announcements March 26th, 2025 * Career and Internship Opportunities * CHE Elective for Fall 2025 * Pediatric Medical Devices Course - Fall 2025 * Reminder - Invitation to GLCACS 27th Annual Conference * Spring 2025 Funding: Laura Bassi Scholarship * The Transition from Grad Student to Postdoc * Deadline March 31 8am | Mentoring Circle to prepare for faculty positions - EACC * Purdue Autism Research Center (PARC) - Travel Award * Workshops and Deadlines * News from You Career and Internship Opportunities Internship Positions * Biomedical Modeling Intern, Solventum<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linke…> * R&D Quality Engineering Intern, Summer 2025, J&J<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linke…> * Internship, AI/ML Engineers, Biomedical AI, GSK<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linke…> * 2025 Summer Intern, Manufacturing Engineer, Zimmer Biomet<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linke…> * Biomedical Engineer Intern, Legend Biotech<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linke…> * Manufacturing Engineer Intern, CooperSurgical<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linke…> * Summer 2025 Package Development Co-op, Johnson & Johnson<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linke…> * Quality Systems Engineer II, Integer<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.simpl…> Postdoctoral Positions * NPA Website: https://careers.nationalpostdoc.org/jobs/<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcareers.n…> Full Time Positions * Assistant Professor, Human Physiology, Chicago State University<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchicagost…> * Lead Product Engineer, McKesson<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.simpl…> * Design Engineer, Medical Devices, Healthmark Industries<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.simpl…> * Senior Bioinformatics Engineer, Southern Research<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.simpl…> * Clinical Applications Engineer, OR Integration, Caresyntax<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.simpl…> * Engineering Support Lead, GeneDx<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.simpl…> * Senior/Principal R&D Engineer, Cordis<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.simpl…> * Internship AI/ML Engineers, Biomedical AI, GSK<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 CHE Elective for Fall 2025 See attached Note: The attached syllabus is from the Fall 2024 course, but the syllabus for the Fall 2025 course will be very similar. Pediatric Medical Devices Course - Fall 2025 See attached Reminder - Invitation to GLCACS 27th Annual Conference This is a reminder to register for the 27th Annual Conference, taking place on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Abbott's Conference Center in Abbott Park, IL. The conference will feature * Invited Plenary Speeches * Career development panel discussions * Career Networking (Career Fairs and Free Lunch). * Student Research Presentation Contest Free online registration<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.goog…> is open till April 21, 2025 and more details can be found in the attached flyer and on GLCACS website<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgreatlake…>. The Student Research Presentation Contest session will honor outstanding researchers with prestigious certificates and cash awards ($250 top prize)! This session provides young generation scientists and engineers the chance to engage in the professional exchanges and polish their presentation skills. Application is open to all undergraduate and graduate students, as well as postdocs in STEM fields. The contest guideline is posted online and the application<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.goog…> deadline is March 28, 2025. Don't miss this unique opportunity to expand your network and advance your research career! Please feel free to contact us through greatlakecacs(a)gmail.com<mailto:greatlakecacs@gmail.com> for any questions. 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. 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[Bmeroundtable-list] Breakfast with our Distinguished Engineering Alumni
by Rhonda Wolf Jones 26 Mar '25

26 Mar '25

[Image] Breakfast Meet-and-Greet: 2025 College of Engineering Distinguished Alumnae Award Recipients (from ENE/BME) Friday, April 11, 2025, from 8:30-10 a.m., at WANG Hall Commons, Suite 3500 Hosted by the School of Engineering Education and the Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University Catered by the Juniper Spoon r.s.v.p.: https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_emacJkVrcQSDbWm<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpurdue.ca…> Jennifer (Simon) Kerr (BSIDE, '93, Bioengineering; MS, '95, Physiology) Kerr is president of Cook Research Incorporated, a subsidiary of Cook Medical, where she leads the global Clinical Affairs organization and is an integral part of the executive leadership team. With a career spanning 30 years at Cook, Kerr has made significant contributions to the medical device industry, including her role on the board of directors for the Medical Device Manufacturers Association and as chair of the governing committee for the National Evaluation System for Health Technology. Her dedication to leadership and innovation is further demonstrated in her involvement as an advisor for the Purdue's Women's Global Health Institute and Indiana University's Tobias Fellows Leadership Program and Advisory Board. Leslie Bottorff (BSIDE, '79, Bioengineering) Bottorff is a strategic and operational leader with deep experience in coaching and mentoring entrepreneurs and start-up company teams that impact the healthcare industry with ground-breaking innovations. She has more than 45 years' experience in building companies as a venture capital investor, and as a key sales and marketing executive in both start-up and large medical companies. She serves as the principal of Bottorff Advisors and focuses on leveraging her experience in healthcare technology companies via consulting to mentor CEOs and teams, helping them to build new products and companies and accelerate growth. She is a founding member of the advisory board of the Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering at Purdue, and a mentor for Purdue's Leslie Bottorff Fellowship for Clinical Innovation and Translation, an educational and research partnership between the Purdue Weldon School and Indiana University School of Medicine. -- 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] Canceled: BME Beats featuring Vlad
by Rhonda Wolf Jones 26 Mar '25

26 Mar '25

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