March 2026 - Bmegradstudents-list

[Bmeroundtable-list] You are missing a great seminar
by Rhonda Wolf Jones 05 Mar '26

05 Mar '26

BME Seminar Thursday, March 5, 2026 9:30 am - 10:30 am MJIS 2001/Teams Microsoft Teams meeting Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/22942636379349?p=siTordGUmNprGW2Agx Meeting ID: 229 426 363 793 49 Passcode: cd2oz96o "Decoding Brain Aging: Where Nanoscale Imaging Meets Petascale Intelligence" Xiongtao Ruan, PhD Assistant Project Scientist Department of Molecular & Cell Biology UC Berkely -- Bmeroundtable-list mailing list Bmeroundtable-list(a)ecn.purdue.edu https://engineering.purdue.edu/ECN/mailman/listinfo/bmeroundtable-list

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Seminar speaker next week is Jessica Hsu
by Rhonda Wolf Jones 04 Mar '26

04 Mar '26

[cid:image001.jpg@01DCABC0.364033C0] BME Distinguished Seminar Wednesday, March 11, 2026 9:30 - 10:30 am, MJIS 1001 Students registered for the seminar are expected to attend in person. Teams Meeting<https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3apuAnSNBmZ68PGu3udYUlVyzt7ogF…> ID: 211 123 896 292 8 Passcode: Uh9qs2pf "Advancing Nanomedicine with Molecular Imaging" [cid:image002.jpg@01DCABC0.364033C0] Jessica Hsu, PhD Assistant Professor of Health Science Purdue University Abstract: Molecular imaging, which empowers the detection of physiological and pathological processes within living subjects, has a vital role in both preclinical and clinical diagnostics. Many newly emerging imaging agents are based on nanomaterials as their high payloads, unique physicochemical properties, improved sensitivity, multimodality capacity, and therapeutic functionality are highly desired for many advanced forms of bioimaging techniques and disease therapies. In this seminar, I will discuss the development of a multimodal contrast agent that can improve the detection of lesions in dense breasts and the considerations for designing translatable nanomaterial platforms. I will also highlight advances in tunable polymeric technologies that enhance the performance of cancer nanotheranostics. Additionally, I will present the latest work on bioactive nanoparticles for the imaging and treatment of acute kidney injury. Therefore, these findings provide insights into improving disease detection and therapy through the integration of nanomedicine and molecular imaging. Biography: Dr. Jessica Hsu is an Assistant Professor in the School of Health Sciences at Purdue University. She received her BS in Nuclear Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and her PhD in Bioengineering from the University of Pennsylvania. She completed her postdoctoral training at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She has authored >60 peer-reviewed publications and received numerous honors, including the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship, Philadelphia Foundation Brody Postdoctoral Fellowship, and MRS Best Oral Presentation Award. She is also a strong advocate for women in science and is deeply committed to creating a diverse, collaborative, and dynamic lab that prioritizes teaching and mentoring to empower all members to achieve excellence in research.

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May in Indy
by Rhonda Wolf Jones 02 Mar '26

02 Mar '26

Macromolecule Delivery * A rare opportunity to build real-world, industry-aligned skills in just one week while residing in Indy with your peers and earning a digital badge. * May 11-15, Purdue University Indianapolis. * Housing provided for all students. * For students interested in - Biologics & pharmaceutical sciences - Drug delivery & development - Engineering for human health - Careers in the pharmaceutical industry. * Lead by Prof. Luis Solorio, Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, Eli Lilly and Company and Purdue University Research Alliance Center (LPRC). * See flyer for more information. Do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. Best, Laura [cid:image001.png@01DCA7E8.D00A75F0] Laura Cayon Academic-Industry Research Coordinator Eli Lilly and Company and Purdue University Research Alliance Center (LPRC)

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FW: Relevant Course for Next Semester
by Rhonda Wolf Jones 02 Mar '26

02 Mar '26

I am planning to teach my 500-level Introduction to Bioelectrics course (NUCL 597...also cross-listed with ABE, although I need to wait until it is formally in the schedule tool before I request it) in Fall 2026. Given the interests in my research area (intense electromagnetic radiation interactions with cells, particularly high-power microwave interactions), I think there could be potential cross-over to BME. Do you have advice on how I could advertise this course to your students? Thanks! Allen Allen L. Garner, PhD, PE Professor, Graduate Program Chair, School of Nuclear Engineering Professor (By Courtesy), Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering Professor (By Courtesy), Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering Purdue University LMBS 5242 363 N Grant Street West Lafayette, IN 47907 T: 765-494-0618 E: algarner(a)purdue.edu<mailto:algarner@purdue.edu>

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FW: TEDxPurdueU Event
by Rhonda Wolf Jones 02 Mar '26

02 Mar '26

We're TEDxPurdueU - the official TEDx chapter at Purdue University. We're organizing an official TEDx conference this March 7, where we're inviting accomplished individuals from around the world to speak on their journey. Attendees get a chance to hear from these speakers and network with them afterwards. We would really appreciate it if you could share the below message and this flyer<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdrive.goo…> with your students - An odyssey is a transformative journey shaped by challenge and triumph. At TEDxPurdueU 2026, we're bringing visionary founders and changemakers to campus-including a YC founder at $75M valuation, a physician who restored sight to 10,000+ patients, and other accomplished speakers who've forged remarkable paths. Join us to hear their stories and connect with them in person. Date & Time: Saturday, March 7, 2026, 2:00 PM Venue: Loeb Playhouse, Stewart Center Get your spot: https://convocations.purdue.edu/event/tedxpurdue-odyssey/ If you're interested in having your students attend this event as a group, please let us know and we can arrange a group discount. Thank you! TEDxPurdueU Ideas Worth Spreading

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