BME WEEKLY ROUNDTABLE

February 5, 2024

INTERIM HEAD’S NOTE

After an important deadline on 1/19, we have received additional information on the BME site of Purdue University Indianapolis. Here is an up-to-date summary. The Weldon School has seen two PEP, one TT AP, one lecturer, two staff members join us. We are in the process of offering courtesy appointments to six members (4 Full and 2 Assoc.) who have accepted the University Tenure. Two of the six are currently under Tenure Review with eventual tenure home being the Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering. Dr. Joseph Wallace has become the Site Director for BME at PU Indy. The offer letters are expected to be sent out by the end of this week, together with those for cases we discussed in the first faculty meeting of the semester.
At the end of last month, we had a series of special seminars. I want to use this opportunity to thank all of you again for spending time with the visitors, introducing our wonderful school and its continuing growth and great potentials. We want to see valuable additions to our faculty even in a year when we do not have a regular faculty search line. In this regard, the college and the university are the same page with us. They want to see a continuing improving Biomedical Engineering at Purdue University. We are moving to the next phase on these cases. I expect to see the closure of some this month.
We will have our second faculty meeting of the semester this Friday. Dr. Ali Shakouri, our new Associate Dean for Research, will come to talk about his vision and plans.
This is the first Roundtable in February. We are committed to celebrating Black excellence, especially the giant leaps made by Purdue BME’s outstanding Black students, alumni, faculty and staff. We honor the individuals from our BME Boilermaker history who have made significant impact on our department, and those who are continuing to do so. Please check out how Purdue is celebrating Black History month: https://stories.purdue.edu/purdue-celebrates-black-excellence/?utm_source=sfmcPT&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=240205PurdueToday&utm_term=https%3a%2f%2fstories.purdue.edu%2fpurdue-celebrates-black-excellence%2f&utm_id=857430
This year’s Lunar New Year is this coming Saturday. So I want to use this opportunity to wish all of you, especially those who have the tradition to celebrate Lunar New Year (Weldon members with heritage of Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, etc.). This is the year of Dragon according to the Chinese zodiac.
I am delighted to introduce Dr. Matt Waninger. He is the newest member of our Weldon family. He has joined the Weldon School as the Managing Director of the Crossroads Medical Device Consortium. He is very excited to get started with George, Aaron, Craig, and the rest of the team, and all of us, to move the consortium forward. As a former Geddes & Wodicka student, he feels special to "come home" to Purdue and to the biomedical engineering family.
I am pleased to let you know that BME made 16 nominations for the Purdue Engineering 38 by 38 Awards (CoE received 144 in total). I tied with ECE for the number of nominations, and only trailed ME and AAE. I want to thank those of you who submitted your nominations.
BMEGSA is excited to announce the 2024 BME Research Symposium in April. More information can be found in the following. I want to give a special shoutout to the officers on BMEGSA and those who are actively organizing this event. This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase our students’ excellent research and to forge collaborations between our students and those from other academic units. All of our faculty have stories about us starting life-long friendships, and/or research partnerships with someone we bumped into randomly at conferences when we were graduate students.

UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES

Week of February 5

Mon., Feb. 5: Center for Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases Research Seminar Series, 12:00 p.m., R4-101 (Indianapolis) and via Zoom. Kathryn D. Fischer, PhD, Assistant Research Professor in Pharmacology & Toxicology, Director of Behavioral Phenotyping Core, IU School of Medicine, will present “The IUSM Behavioral Phenotyping Core: Applications for Facilitating Diabetes and Metabolic Research.” This seminar series is sponsored by the IU School of Medicine’s Center for Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases. Zoom link: https://iu.zoom.us/j/87501979533#success

Wed., Feb. 7: BME Distinguished Seminar Series, 9:30 a.m., MRGN 121 and via Zoom. Jennifer Wayne, PhD, Department of Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University will present “Modeling, Design, and Virtual Reality for BME.”

Wed., Feb. 7, Environmental and Ecological Engineering Faculty Candidate Seminar, 10:30 a.m., POTR 234 (Fu Room). John Mulrow, Visiting Assistant Professor, Purdue EEE, will present “Degrowth Praxis, Engineering Practice: Research and Teaching for True Sustainability.”

Wed., Feb. 7: Seminar for Neurotrauma and Diseases, 4:00 p.m., DLR 131 and via Zoom. Dr. Shihuan Kuang, Cancer Center Chair in Stem Cell Biology, Professor of Animal Sciences, Purdue will present “Unexpected new animal models of neuromuscular diseases.” Zoom link: http://bit.ly/42hhhJG The seminar series is sponsored by the Center for Paralysis Research and Plexon.

Thurs., Feb. 8: John Martinson Honors College Lead Forward Luminary Series, 6:00-7:00 p.m., Honors Hall. Dr. Mark Brennan, UNESCO Chair for Community, Leadership and Youth Development will present “Bringing Together Youth, Community & Empathy: Achieving Stable, Civil Societies. An open meet and greet with Dr. Brennan will be held on Feb. 7 from 4:30 to 5:30pm in the Reading Room (rm 1060) of the Honors College and Residences south building. Some additional opportunities for meeting with Dr. Brennan may be available, please contact Adam Watkins (aewatkin@purdue.edu) if interested.

2024 BME Research Symposium: Innovations in Biomedical Engineering

BMEGSA is excited to announce the 2024 BME Research Symposium to be held on April 16th, 2024 in the Hall for Discovery Learning Research (DLR) in Room 131!

Abstracts submissions are now open! All BME-affiliated undergraduate, post-bacs, and graduate students are welcomed to submit an abstract. The submission is open to both West Lafayette and Indianapolis campus. All abstract submissions are due by March 19th at 11:59pm on the submission portal. We encourage all students to apply, and please ensure your abstract follows the directions provided in this email. There will be cash prizes and awards for the top oral and poster presentations!

For all attendees, please complete the registration form for the BME Symposium, which can be found here. There is no cost to register for the symposium.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Brendan (bbkazu@purdue.edu) or Lizzy (frazie34@purdue.edu) via email.

Graduate Recruiting

Purdue’s College of Engineering Graduate Recruitment office will be recruiting in Colombia from February 18th to March 1st. Colleen Coulter, Assistant Director of Graduate Recruitment, plans to visit Bucaramanga, Pereira, and Bogota with a group from EducationUSA. She will connect with Purdue-specific partners in Barranquilla (U. Del Norte), Cali (ICESI U.), and Medellín (U. EAFIT). If you have faculty and/or students in Colombia that you want Colleen to connect with during this trip, please alert her by email: clc@purdue.edu.

Virtual Workshop Series on Mastering Grant Writing

Tommy Sors, Director of Scientific Strategy and Relations, invites you to elevate your research potential by registering to be part of our exclusive workshop series, meticulously designed to guide you through the competitive landscape of NIH funding and the art of grant writing. Each session builds on the next, so you want to make sure to catch all sessions because they offer the knowledge and tools to craft winning proposals. Sessions ran on Thursdays from 2:00-3:00 p.m. November 30 – December 14 and will continue Tuesdays 10:00-11:00 a.m. January 9-Feb. 13. Register at https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/ife/form/SV_01WMuhATStggQOW

Career Resources: Purdue Lecture Hall Series and Pathfinder Podcasts

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Purdue Lecture Hall Series: A Global Scientific Journey

What's Inside: This series showcases the diverse and fascinating journeys of graduate students and postdocs at Purdue University as they navigate the world of scientific research.

Why Watch: Each lecture is not just a story of scientific inquiry, but a tale of personal and cultural enrichment, highlighting the global nature of our scientific community.

Share with Students: These narratives offer invaluable insights and inspiration for anyone embarking on a career in science.

Explore the Series: With over 30 lectures already available and many more to come, there’s a wealth of knowledge to be discovered.

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Pathfinder Podcast: Navigating Careers Beyond Academia

What's Inside: In our Pathfinder series, we delve into the lives of individuals working in life sciences companies, exploring the various career paths and successes achievable beyond the academic realm.

Why Listen: These interviews provide rare insights into industry careers, offering guidance and motivation for those considering or preparing for a transition from academia to industry.

A Resource for Aspiring Scientists: Many of our interviewees express wishing they had access to such insights during their graduate studies. This series is a perfect tool to broaden your students' understanding of potential career trajectories in life sciences.

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Upcoming important deadlines and information

Wed., Feb. 14: BME Distinguished Seminar Series, 9:30 a.m., MRGN 121 and via Zoom. Donny Hanjaya-Putra, Assistant Professor of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, University of Notre Dame will present “Designing Biomaterials to Deliver Stem Cells and Therapeutics.”

Wed., Feb. 21: BME Distinguished Seminar Series: 9:30 a.m., MRGN 121 and via Zoom. Leonardo A. Rivera-Rivera, PhD, Associate Scientist, Department of Medicine and Medical Physics, Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, University of Wisconsin – Madison will present “Elucidating cerebrovascular disease pathways to cognitive decline with neurofluid imaging.”

Wed., Feb. 21: Purdue Engineering Distinguished Lecture Series. Russell Allgor, Vice President and Chief Scientist, Worldwide Operations at Amazon.com will present “Logistics and Fulfillment Systems for E-Commerce.” This seminar is hosted by the College of Engineering, and School of Industrial Engineering. Register at bit.ly/pedls-allgor

Fri., March 1: Indiana Human-Centered Design for Health Seminar Series, 12:00 p.m. via Zoom. Lean about research and best practices in HCD and health, promote the diverse HCD expertise in Indiana, and build a community of HCD researchers and practitioners focused on health, in Indiana and beyond. The speaker will be Andrew Miller, Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Hunan-Centered Computing, IUPUI. Register and learn about upcoming seminars at healthtechquitylab.org/hcd-seminar

Wed., March 6: Purdue Engineering Distinguished Lecture Series. Karen Willcox, Director, Oden Institute for Computational Engineering and Sciences, Associate Vice President for Research, and Professor of Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics, The University of Texas at Austin will present “From Reduced-Order Modeling to Scientific Machine Learning: How Computational Science is Enabling the Design of Next-Generation Engineering Systems.” This seminar is hosted by the College of Engineering, and School of Mechanical Engineering. Register at bit.ly/pedls-willcox

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

Contact Aaron Lottes (lottes@purdue.edu) or Craig Goergen (cgoergen@purdue.edu) for questions about the program.

Tues., March 19: Abstracts submissions for the 2024 BME Research Symposium: Innovations in Biomedical Engineering are due by March 19th at 11:59pm on the submission portal. All BME-affiliated undergraduate, post-bacs, and graduate students are welcomed to submit an abstract. The submission is open to both West Lafayette and Indianapolis campuses. We encourage all students to apply, and please ensure your abstract follows the directions provided in this email. There will be cash prizes and awards for the top oral and poster presentations! The Symposium will take place on April 16 in the Hall for Discovery Learning, Room 131. If you have any questions, please reach out to Brendan (bbkazu@purdue.edu) or Lizzy (frazie34@purdue.edu) via email.

Thurs., April 4: 19^th Annual Garnet E. Peck Symposium, France A. Cordova Recreational Sports Center. Registration now open: www.purdue.edu/conferences/Peck2024 . The Peck Symposium will showcase the digital transformations occurring in the pharmaceutical industry. Presentations include the latest developments in discovery, data analysis, process development and the application of AI in the pharmaceutical industry, as well as a poster session and 3-minute student thesis competition. Chaired by Dr. Nathaniel Milton, Professor of Practice. Questions? Email Cindy Everhart, IMPH Communications & Events Coordinator, ceverha1@purdue.edu

Wed., April 10: Purdue Engineering Distinguished Lecture Series. Jeffrey Dean, Google Senior Fellow and SVP of Google Research and Google Health, Google Research will present “Machine Learning, AI and Applications of AI.” This seminar is hosted by the College of Engineering, and Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Register at bit.ly/pedls-dean

Fri., June 7: Indiana Human-Centered Design for Health Seminar Series, 12:00 p.m. via Zoom. Lean about research and best practices in HCD and health, promote the diverse HCD expertise in Indiana, and build a community of HCD researchers and practitioners focused on health, in Indiana and beyond. The speaker will be Youngbok Hon, Professor, Herron School of Art and Design, IUPUI. Register and learn about upcoming seminars at healthtechquitylab.org/hcd-seminar

Resources and further information

Abstract: Leveraging the expertise of biomedical engineering, foundational mechanics, and sciences permits solving significant health and technological challenges. The work of my laboratory has merged these fields in multiple ways. Diarthrodial joints function as an intricate interplay of multiple structures to permit activities of daily living. Injuries or structural abnormalities impair this function while surgical procedures attempt to restore function. Our large, computationally intensive kinematic simulations of the joints of the extremities help to understand the contributions of different structures to joint behavior as well as efficacy of reparative techniques. This approach has been taken to examine foot/ankle, hand/wrist, elbow, and shoulder biomechanics. We have further developed automated analyses of the pelvis and hip to determine common clinical measures of biomechanical function without user intervention. Other work designs medical devices with clinical translational goals while also developing virtual reality for training purposes.

Biography: Dr. Jennifer S. Wayne received her BS degree in Engineering Mechanics (summa cum laude) from Virginia Tech, MS degree in Biomedical Engineering from Tulane University, and PhD degree in Bioengineering from the University of California at San Diego. She began her faculty career at Virginia Commonwealth University in a joint appointment with Biomedical Engineering and Orthopaedic Surgery. She directed the VCU Orthopaedic Research Laboratory and served as Associate Chair and Graduate Program Director of Biomedical Engineering. She mentored over 125 residents, fellows, and medical students in basic research as well as over 30 senior capstone projects and 30 graduate theses. She came full circle in 2019, returning to her alma mater as Professor and Department Head of Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics (BEAM) at Virginia Tech. She currently works in the College of Engineering and BEAM.

Dr. Wayne served ASME in multiple capacities including the first female chair of the Bioengineering Division. She received the prestigious ASME H.R. Lissner Medal in June 2019, the first female to receive this honor in its 42-year history. She was further honored by ASME with the Dedicated Service Award in 2023. Dr. Wayne is chair of the Academic Council of AIMBE. She is a Program Evaluator for ABET, the international accrediting body for engineering, technology, and applied science and an ABET Commissioner to the Engineering Accreditation Commission. She is a member of the BMES Accreditation Activities Committee. In addition, she served on the Board of Directors of the Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS) and was a member of the World Council of Biomechanics, an Associate Editor for JBME, and an Academic Editor for PLOS ONE. Dr. Wayne is a Fellow of ASME, of AIMBE, of ORS, and of BMES.

~ BME Host: Deva Chan ~

Zoom link: https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/j/95124789878?pwd=S0x0VW5Vd3VaMVc1LytlL0NJU1FYUT09

Note: Students registered for the seminar are expected to attend in-person.

Abstract: Engineers are in the practice of making technological systems more efficient. That means designing products and equipment that deliver more services with less resource inputs. Engineers have been improving productivity and designing out waste for centuries, but it is only now – as society faces climate change and other ecological crises – that this role takes on a global scope. How can the practice of engineering help to address the problem of reducing ecological impacts at a planetary scale?

In this talk, I will discuss how engineering has generally approached the problem of sustainability through traditional tools of product-level efficiency improvement. We have more efficient cars, light bulbs, HVAC systems, and recycling schemes all designed in the name of a clean, green, and circular economy. But these efforts do not add up to global-scale reductions in ecological impacts such as climate change because the global economy is constantly growing. Thus, resources freed up by efficiency improvements will not actually be “saved”, they will be reutilized elsewhere in the economy.

I will argue for engineers to consider degrowth – a deliberate reduction in the size of the economy – as the context in which more efficient technologies will deliver true and lasting reductions in ecological impact. This shift in perspective will require an evolutionary process (a praxis) of updating terms, methods, and analytical frameworks; ideally starting in the fields of environmental and ecological engineering. I will support my argument with research findings, personal stories from a career in sustainability, and the collective experience of Degrowth Coffee Hour, an effort to pursue degrowth praxis within the engineering practice, right here at Purdue.

Bio: John Mulrow (he/him) is a Visiting Assistant Professor of Environmental and Ecological Engineering. Read about his research group, teaching activities, and environmental advocacy work at www.jmulrow.org.

How do we tackle community challenges at home and across the globe? Now, as in the past, youth are the answer. In his talk, Dr. Brennan will explore how empowering youth voices and fostering youth leadership – with a focus on empathy and self-efficacy – are keys to sustainable community action. During the Q&A, Brennan will be joined by Jason Ware and Casey Mull for a discussion on the future of youth development.

An open meet and greet with Dr. Brennan will be held on Feb. 7 from 4:30 to 5:30pm in the Reading Room (rm 1060) of the Honors College and Residences south building. Some additional opportunities for meeting with Dr. Brennan may be available, please contact Adam Watkins (aewatkin@purdue.edu) if interested.

This talk is sponsored by the John Martinson Honors College in conjunction with Extension – 4H Youth Development and Agricultural Sciences, Education & Communication. Register at:

Abstract: Stem cells respond to many cues from their microenvironment, which may include chemical and mechanical signals. These important cues can be incorporated into biomaterials to control stem cell differentiation and morphogenesis. Here, we discuss our recent efforts to design synthetic biomaterials as a modular platform to direct stem cell fate and morphogenesis into the blood and lymphatic vasculatures. First, we have used multilamellar lipid nanoparticles to rejuvenate vascular progenitor cells and improve their therapeutic potential. By controlling the release kinetic of various bioactive molecules to the surface of vascular progenitor cells, we not only improve cell migration, but also augment their angiogenic potential in vitro and in vivo. Second, we have used hyaluronic acid (HA)-based hydrogels to promote lymphatic network formation. By tuning the mechanical properties of the hydrogels, we have demonstrated that HA-hydrogels preserve key lymphatic phenotypes and matrix stiffness primes lymphatic tube formation directed by VEGF-C. Finally, we have utilized alternating current (AC) electrospray to encapsulate stem cells and produce granular hydrogels. The electrically induced “tip streaming” mode has enabled high-throughput encapsulation of stem cells with high efficiency and universality. Collectively, these recent advances in biomaterials design and fabrication provides us the opportunity to control stem cell differentiation and morphogenesis for a range of biomedical applications.

Biography: Donny Hanjaya-Putra is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, Bioengineering Graduate Program, and member of the Harper Cancer Research Institute at the University of Notre Dame. His research focuses on the study of thrombosis and hemostasis, stem cell engineering, vascular and lymphatic morphogenesis, as well as synthesis of bio-inspired materials and tissue-engineered constructs. His lab is interested to understand what governs the formation of blood and lymphatic vessels from stem cells and how these insights can be used to develop novel therapies. He has received numerous awards, including NIH Maximizing Investigator’s Research Award R35, NSF CAREER Award, Career Development Award from American Heart Association, CMBE Young Innovator Award, and Siebel Scholar Award. Research projects in his lab are currently being supported by both federal and private funding agencies, including NSF, NIH, American Cancer Society, DoD Advanced Regenerative Manufacturing Institute (ARMI) / BioFab USA, and American Heart Association.

~ BME Host: Taimoor H. Qazi ~

ZOOM LINK: https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/j/95943871353?pwd=eUdrd1pxVzRhTUlsdzM5ZGJma2o4UT09

Students registered for the seminar are expected to attend in-person.

Abstract: While Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most prevalent cause of dementia, postmortem examinations reveal that at least half of clinically diagnosed AD patients exhibit cerebrovascular disease (CVD), potentially contributing to cognitive impairment and dementia. Despite this association, the mediation pathways between AD, related dementias, and vascular disease remain poorly understood, and treatments often overlook the multi-etiological nature of dementia. To provide insights into AD and CVD relationships, non-invasive Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is being utilized in longitudinal studies involving AD risk-enriched populations. However, current clinically available MRI techniques lack sensitivity and specificity to address key vascular hypotheses in such studies. MRI methods commonly employed today, such as fluid attenuation and susceptibility imaging only indirectly characterize CVD and cannot inform on the dynamic neurofluid flow and vascular motion phenomena that are hypothesized to interact with AD related pathology. This presentation will introduce a variety of MRI strategies designed to improve the characterization of CVD in the context of aging and AD, including a description of challenges associated with technical and physiological variability. Findings from risk-enriched populations and biomarker-confirmed AD patients will also be presented.

Biography: I obtained a Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics from the University of Puerto Rico – Humacao. Subsequently, I completed my Ph.D. in Physics at UW-Madison, focusing on the optimization of MRI methods for assessing cerebrovascular hemodynamics under the guidance of Dr. Oliver Wieben. Following my doctoral studies, I pursued a post-doctoral fellowship at the same institution, where I worked on accelerated Non-Cartesian sampling acquisition and constrained image reconstruction methods for neuroimaging. This included work on motion-encoded pulse sequences and contrast-enhanced MRI, supervised by Dr. Kevin M. Johnson. Currently, I serve as an Associate Scientist at the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center at UW-Madison. In this role, I collaborate closely with investigators from the Departments of Medical Physics, Radiology, Medicine, and Kinesiology. My research interests revolve around the development of sensitive markers for the characterization of cerebrovascular health, employing innovative MRI methods across various stages from data acquisition and image reconstruction to post-processing strategies.

~ BME Host: Vitaliy Rayz ~

Zoom link: https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/j/98045041653?pwd=S3E4czF3d2RWNkdybUtWbzJ5MHpZQT09

Note: Students registered for the seminar are expected to attend in-person.

Thurs., Feb. 29: Purdue University 3^rd Annual Health Equity Summit, 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, PMU North and South Ballrooms. Hosted by Dr. Jerome Adams and Purdue’s Health Equity Initiatives Team with Indiana CTSI. The event will feature Francis S. Collins, MD, PhD, Senior Investigator at the National Human Genome Research Institute and former Director of the National Institutes of Health. What to expect: Lunch and collaborative opportunities at NO cost, innovative health equity topics, and poster session with awards ceremony. Register for the event today at https://web.cvent.com/event/aa2fe096-8206-4093-85f2-6c22e8baad1c/summary

BME Distinguished Seminar Series, 9:30 a.m., MRGN 121 (NOTE LOCATION CHANGE) or via Zoom.

Zoom link: https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/j/5593290378?pwd=eFBOZFlNTU50ZDA2S2gwcnpyOWIwUT09

Note: Students registered for the seminar are expected to attend in-person.

Week #	Date	Speaker	Title	Host	Website
5	2/7/2024	Jennifer Wayne	Professor and Head, Virginia Tech BEAM	Deva Chan	https://beam.vt.edu/people/faculty/wayne.html
6	2/14/2024	Donny Hanjaya-Putra	Assistant Professor, Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, U of Notre Dame	Taimoor Qazi	https://dhplab.nd.edu/
7	2/21/2024	Anne Robertson	Distinguished Service Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, Swanson School of Engineering, University of Pittsburgh	Vitaliy Rayz	https://www.engineering.pitt.edu/people/faculty/anne-robertson/
8	2/28/2024	John Oshinsk	Professor in the Emory/Georgia Tech Department of Biomedical Engineering and Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Emory University School of Medicine	Vitaliy Rayz	https://www.cores.emory.edu/csic/about/faculty-staff/oshinski-john.html
9	3/6/2024	Melissa Kemp	Carol Ann and David D. Flanagan Professor, Georgia Cancer Coalition Distinguished Cancer Scholar, Georgia Tech	Elsje Pienaar	https://bme.gatech.edu/bme/faculty/Melissa-Kemp
10	3/20/2024	Jerome Mertz	Professor, Biomedical Engineering, Boston University	Krishna Jayant	https://www.bu.edu/csn/profile/jerome-mertz/
11	3/27/2024	Mikhail G. Shaprio	Professor of Chemical Engineering, Caltech	Krishna Jayant	https://cce.caltech.edu/people/mikhail-g-shapiro
12	4/3/2024	Jennifer Linderman	Pamela Raymond Collegiate Professor of Engineering, University of Michigan	Kinzer-Ursem Pienaar	https://che.engin.umich.edu/people/linderman-jennifer/
13	4/10/2024	Victor Barocas	Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Minnesota	Deva Chan	https://cse.umn.edu/bme/victor-barocas
14	4/17/2024	Kim “Avrama” Blackwell	Professor and DEO of Roy J. Carver Department of Biomedical Engineering	Kinzer-Ursem	https://ibi.gmu.edu/faculty-directory/kim-avrama-blackwell/
15	4/24/2024	Stacey Finley	Nichole A. and Thuan Q. Pham Professor and Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, and Quantitative and Computational Biology, USC	Kinzer-Ursem Pienaar	https://viterbi.usc.edu/directory/faculty/Finley/Stacey

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Postdoctoral Fellow Opportunity – IUSM Emergency Medicine

The laboratory of Dr. Nathan J. Alves, PhD, within the Department of Emergency Medicine at the Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM), is seeking a highly motivated and independent post-doctoral research fellow. Dr. Alves is a Chemical and Biomolecular Engineer, Associate Professor and the Director of Translational Research for the Department of Emergency Medicine in addition to having an affiliate faculty appointment at Purdue University in Biomedical Engineering. The Alves Lab explores highly interdisciplinary research interests applying engineering and biophysical principles and designs to create translational technologies and treatments in the area of blood coagulation and fibrinolysis. The primary focus of research in the laboratory is to develop targeted clot digesting therapeutic agents to more safely digest clinically relevant blood clots to treat pulmonary embolism (PE, blood clots in the lungs), deep vein thrombosis (DVT), and ischemic stroke. This interdisciplinary research utilizes diverse enzyme assays, chemical synthesis, blood clot formation and digestion assays under shear, and other novel testing/delivery platforms that include multivalent branched molecules and nanoparticle drug delivery systems. Projects Include: (1) Leveraging multivalency to modulate enzyme activity and improve inhibitor selectivity (nanoparticle drug delivery and targeting). (2) Ex-vivo flowing models of clot digestion under shear using in-vivo like fluorescently labeled blood clots from human whole blood. (3) Development of novel fibrinolytic diagnostics tools to assess coagulation state. (4) Mouse models of clot formation/targeting/digestion utilizing intravital microscopy. (5) Study the effects of environmental microplastic exposure on coagulation/fibrinolysis. Projects are funded both externally and internally.

For additional information and to apply, go to: https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/19651