[cid:image001.jpg@01DA539E.EFE5E490] BME WEEKLY ROUNDTABLE January 29, 2024 INTERIM HEAD’S NOTE * I went to the 2nd NIH Sounding Board meeting of this semester last Friday afternoon. I saw a sizeable audience. We all helped each other, especially the junior colleagues. Thanks to Young and Krishna for organizing. Thanks to all who participated. Let us keep this up. * Jo, Young, and I have interviewed 3 candidates for the Administrative Assistant position in the Head’s suite. We have settled with one excellent candidate. We are about to make an offer. Having this person in place will help us a lot in planning several key events in the horizon. * We had an AHPA-H proposal submitted to its REACT program last weekend led by Hugh. Congratulations and fingers crossed. Let us keep going. AHPA-H has recently released a few more programs. For example, PARADIGM (Platform Accelerating Rural Access to Distributed and Integrated Medical Care), proposer’s day 2/15, abstract due 2/27/2024; HEROES (Health Care Rewards to Achieve Improved Outcomes), proposer’s day 2/13 – 14, DC/virtually. * As you know, BME in partnership with PEI – Engineering Medicine will organize an event in the Purdue Engineering 150 Celebration. Tentatively, it is set to be a one-day event on 11/15 (Friday). Rhonda will start to solicit your suggestions and ideas. * https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/People/Awards/Institutional/38-38, is coming to an end. I happily report to you that with your great effort, we have seen a large number of nominations (15 unique nominees) submitted from BME. Tomorrow is the deadline. So the PIs, if you see deserving PhD students from your lab turning into high-caliber academics, please submit your nominees. * For those of you who are interested in how CTSI can aid you in preparing your NIH proposals, you may check out their Research Service Cores and Resources, https://indianactsi.org/servicecores/<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Findianactsi.org%2Fservicecores%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cbmeroundtable-list%40ecn.purdue.edu%7C4c56ef64f4bf46e770fe08dc21dffc2b%7C4130bd397c53419cb1e58758d6d63f21%7C0%7C0%7C638422493114281096%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=oNduLiTEOp8xwRD2LkrKHX6i%2FTVQDfh9pNJiSy7spWo%3D&reserved=0> in general, and https://indianactsi.org/servicecores/?sc_institutions=PU<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Findianactsi.org%2Fservicecores%2F%3Fsc_institutions%3DPU&data=05%7C02%7Cbmeroundtable-list%40ecn.purdue.edu%7C4c56ef64f4bf46e770fe08dc21dffc2b%7C4130bd397c53419cb1e58758d6d63f21%7C0%7C0%7C638422493114281096%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Tiu4rEeQ4nt5cZPYsOB77aeh2NiLQMHeFb%2F50oVpQIk%3D&reserved=0>, for the services you may receive at Purdue. * You are encouraged to take a look at All IN for Health (https://allinforhealth.info/), which is dedicated to improving the health of Indiana residents by promoting health resources and research and clinical study opportunities. If you see appropriateness, advertise this among your students. * Several of our faculty submitted research projects to the Purdue for the 2024-2025 cycle for the PONTES Brazil initiative for undergraduate researchers. Thank you! BME may have more submitted projects than any other academic units. 😊 I am glad that this program has come out from the pandemic nicely and gained steam recently. These PONTES students can be very talented for undergraduate research and some of them are recruitable to your lab for graduate studies. So have this program on your radar. If not this cycle, coming cycles. For more information, please contact Rhonda von Werder at vonwerde@purdue.edu<mailto:vonwerde@purdue.edu>. Of course, there are a few other programs, e.g., see the later section on Graduate Recruiting. UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES Week of January 29 Wed., Jan. 31: BME Distinguished Seminar Series, 9:30 a.m., MRGN 121 and via Zoom. Cherie Stabler, PhD, Professor and Department Chair, J. Crayton Pruitt Family & UF Foundation Preeminence Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Florida will present “Engineering biomaterials for improving cell therapy in Type 1 Diabetes.” Thurs., Feb. 1: Seminars in Hearing Research, 12:00 noon, via Zoom. Jessica Lewis, AUD, CCC-A, Department of Speech and Hearing Science, The Ohio State University, will present “Using a Mixed Methods Approach to Investigate Patient-Reported Benefits of Cochlear Implant Listening Configurations.” Fri., Feb. 2: Exploring Intellectual Property with USPTO, NASA, ISBDC, and Purdue, 9:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., STEW 214. Learn all about intellectual property (IP), innovation, and tech transfer with experts from Purdue, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), NASA, and the Hoosier Heartland Small Business Development Center. MJIS Alerts We are aware that many of you are anxiously awaiting the installation of the hardware that will allow you to use your phones to access the building, graduate offices, and lab spaces. We have been informed that we are still currently looking at a time frame of 6-12 months before we will have this option installed here in our building. Thank you in advance for your patience. 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<mailto: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<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpurdue.ca1.qualtrics.com%2Fife%2Fform%2FSV_01WMuhATStggQOW&data=05%7C02%7Cbmeroundtable-list%40ecn.purdue.edu%7C4c56ef64f4bf46e770fe08dc21dffc2b%7C4130bd397c53419cb1e58758d6d63f21%7C0%7C0%7C638422493114281096%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=drqlSrlCRtMyu7PRdz93o0pMbwP2rHAXbnVKv6Vjpyo%3D&reserved=0> NIH Office of Intramural Training & Education RAISING A RESILIENT SCIENTIST Series The NIH OITE is pleased to offer the RAISING A RESILIENT SCIENTIST <https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.training.nih.gov%2Fraising-a-resilient-scientist%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cbmeroundtable-list%40ecn.purdue.edu%7C4c56ef64f4bf46e770fe08dc21dffc2b%7C4130bd397c53419cb1e58758d6d63f21%7C0%7C0%7C638422493114281096%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=ImNGWZk8SAmwGHNEyarH%2Fwuhqxv57U5Cm%2BQegoL56Ik%3D&reserved=0> (RRS) series for faculty, staff scientists, and administrators who mentor students and postdoctoral fellows in the biomedical, behavioral, and social sciences. A variety of topics will be covered with a specific focus on communication and shared problem-solving to help trainees deal with the inevitable setbacks experienced in high knowledge environments. The goal of the Raising a Resilient Scientist series is to promote the mental health and well-being of the academic research community by supporting faculty and administrators to develop self-management, relationship-management, and mentoring skills. There will be five units in the series and start on February 1st, 2024; each unit will consist of a 75-minute lecture followed by a 1-hour facilitated discussion with peers. Previous participants found participation very valuable, and the tools presented practical and actionable. Here is what those who participated in series have to say: * “Informative workshop that I think all faculty should be required to attend. Making this a requirement for mentoring teams for fellowship and training grants would be a great approach! They need to be invested in mentoring and training, as much as training fellows.” * “Thank you! I've done a lot of mentoring workshops/training but feel like this one is already taking things to another level.” * “This course needs to be offered again and again, such an important resource in any academic curriculum.” There is no charge for participation, but advanced registration is required. For more information, and to register, please visit our webpage<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.training.nih.gov%2Fraising-a-resilient-scientist%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cbmeroundtable-list%40ecn.purdue.edu%7C4c56ef64f4bf46e770fe08dc21dffc2b%7C4130bd397c53419cb1e58758d6d63f21%7C0%7C0%7C638422493114281096%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=ImNGWZk8SAmwGHNEyarH%2Fwuhqxv57U5Cm%2BQegoL56Ik%3D&reserved=0>. Participation in the entire series is recommended but is not required. 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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. 📺 Watch Here: Purdue Lecture Hall Series on YouTube<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutube.com%2Fplaylist%3Flist%3DPLf9Gk4Qp10iOFkQdQ8T2peLTzszyI9EGD%26si%3DuTukf6lpNKFmcO8P&data=05%7C02%7Cbmeroundtable-list%40ecn.purdue.edu%7C4c56ef64f4bf46e770fe08dc21dffc2b%7C4130bd397c53419cb1e58758d6d63f21%7C0%7C0%7C638422493114437429%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=kz2PeKPVpKl8iT1Megvgu6iPFnp1Axy27IaLWebRSj4%3D&reserved=0> [A qr code on a white background Description automatically generated] 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. 📺 Watch Here: Pathfinder on YouTube<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutube.com%2Fplaylist%3Flist%3DPLf9Gk4Qp10iNdt_FmjM4AR_evvr95yTrw%26si%3DX6Fk1L94Gdqi-ypb&data=05%7C02%7Cbmeroundtable-list%40ecn.purdue.edu%7C4c56ef64f4bf46e770fe08dc21dffc2b%7C4130bd397c53419cb1e58758d6d63f21%7C0%7C0%7C638422493114437429%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=uCiYg%2BbsEbtLRNA4y0usOQsBdr2pTUhZWnz6EzLWh%2F4%3D&reserved=0> Upcoming important deadlines and information 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.” 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<mailto:aewatkin@purdue.edu>) if interested. 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 Thurs., Feb. 29: Purdue University 3rd 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. 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 Thurs., April 4: 19th Annual Garnet E. Peck Symposium, France A. Cordova Recreational Sports Center. Registration now open: www.purdue.edu/conferences/Peck2024<http://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<mailto: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 Wed., Jan. 31: BME Distinguished Seminar Series, 9:30 a.m., MRGN 121 and via Zoom. Cherie Stabler, PhD, Professor and Department Chair, J. Crayton Pruitt Family & UF Foundation Preeminence Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Florida will present “Engineering biomaterials for improving cell therapy in Type 1 Diabetes.” Abstract: Clinical islet transplantation, the intrahepatic infusion of allogeneic islets, has the potential to provide physiological blood glucose control for insulin-dependent diabetics. The success of clinical islet transplantation, however, is hindered by the location of the implant site, which is prone to mechanical stresses, inflammatory responses, and exposure to high drug and toxin loads, as well as the strong inflammatory and immunological responses to the transplant in spite of systemic immunosuppression. To address these challenges, our research has focused on three primary strategies: the development of scaffolds to house islets at alternative transplant sites; the fabrication of encapsulation protocols for the immuno-camouflage of the transplant; and the production of bioactive biomaterials for the local delivery of oxygen and immunomodulatory drugs and/or cells. Three-dimensional scaffolds can serve to create a more favorable islet engraftment site, by ensuring optimal distribution of the transplanted cells, creating a desirable niche for the islets, and promoting vascularization. Encapsulation can substantially decrease the need for systemic immunosuppression of the recipient, by preventing host recognition of surface antigens. Finally, localization of supportive agents to the site of the transplant can serve to enhance efficacy, while minimizing the side effects commonly observed with systemic delivery. Success in these strategies should increase the efficacy of islet transplantation for the treatment of Type 1 Diabetes, whereby the long-term survival and engraftment of the transplanted islets are significantly improved. Biography: Dr. Cherie Stabler is the J. Crayton Pruitt Family & UF Foundation Preeminence Term Professor and Departmental Chair in the Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering at the University of Florida. She also is an Affiliate Member of the UF Diabetes Institute. Dr. Stabler has established an internationally recognized research and educational program focused on the generation of translational biomaterial platforms for cellular implants, with a particular emphasis on cell-based therapies for Type 1 diabetes. Her novel bioactive materials are targeted at enhancing graft survival and utilizing local and translational approaches to dampen host immunological responses. Her work spans from designing new biomaterials to seeking FDA clearance for combinatory products. She is an inducted fellow of the Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) and the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) and is the recipient of the NIH NIDDK Type 1 Diabetes Pathfinder DP2 Award. Other awards include the 2022 UF Foundation Preeminence Term Professor, the 2022 HWCOE Doctoral Dissertation Advisor/Mentor of the Year, 2019 UF HWCOE Faculty-Scholar of the Year, and a UF Term Professor (2019-2022). She is the President of the international Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine (TERMIS) Americas Chapter. ~ BME Host: Taimoor H. Qazi ~ Zoom link: https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/j/96081777247?pwd=OElHaUE5UHVDMjU1KzhES1JiZXM4UT09<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpurdue-edu.zoom.us%2Fj%2F96081777247%3Fpwd%3DOElHaUE5UHVDMjU1KzhES1JiZXM4UT09&data=05%7C02%7Cbmeroundtable-list%40ecn.purdue.edu%7C4c56ef64f4bf46e770fe08dc21dffc2b%7C4130bd397c53419cb1e58758d6d63f21%7C0%7C0%7C638422493114437429%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=bn6JtACUnwi50ZJ%2BvfZw22WRlI%2FRkfYO67ZFCAjVrL0%3D&reserved=0> Note: Students registered for the seminar are expected to attend in-person. Thurs., Feb. 1: Seminars in Hearing Research, 12:00 noon, via Zoom. Jessica Lewis, AUD, CCC-A, Department of Speech and Hearing Science, The Ohio State University, will present “Using a Mixed Methods Approach to Investigate Patient-Reported Benefits of Cochlear Implant Listening Configurations.” Abstract: Despite significant advances in cochlear implants (CIs), there is no widely accepted criterion for when to recommend a second CI to adult patients. Clinical experience indicates that an informal evaluation of patient needs and preferences are often used to guide whether a patient should continue to use bimodal hearing or consider a second CI, suggesting that an in-depth comparison of self-reported outcomes in bimodal and bilateral CI users is warranted. Jessica Lewis, AuD (current NIH NIDCD F32 fellow at The Ohio State University) will present preliminary data that compares the patient-reported benefits of bimodal hearing and bilateral CIs using qualitative interviews, clinical questionnaires, and subjective ratings of listening effort during speech recognition. Zoom Link: https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/j/4326340458 This year’s SHRP schedule is available here: https://purdue.edu/TPAN/hearing/shrp_schedule<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fogww.mj.am%2Flnk%2FAU8AAEukm7AAAchk2HAAALFJlZgAAYCsFQMAnDnUAATD7ABh_T90ybQipdUVQZ20y9CAzjYFPgAEkSo%2F5%2FVzPUtXKo0Dowllp_TK_BrQ%2FaHR0cHM6Ly9wdXJkdWUuZWR1L1RQQU4vaGVhcmluZy9zaHJwX3NjaGVkdWxl&data=05%7C02%7Cbmeroundtable-list%40ecn.purdue.edu%7C4c56ef64f4bf46e770fe08dc21dffc2b%7C4130bd397c53419cb1e58758d6d63f21%7C0%7C0%7C638422493114437429%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=UgATeuxChS4kQYhYg5SZflCzfpx3APO4ymfvrMXnKP4%3D&reserved=0> Titles and abstracts of all SHRP talks are here: https://purdue.edu/TPAN/hearing/shrp_abstracts<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fogww.mj.am%2Flnk%2FAU8AAEukm7AAAchk2HAAALFJlZgAAYCsFQMAnDnUAATD7ABh_T90ybQipdUVQZ20y9CAzjYFPgAEkSo%2F6%2Fa2vUEcd_J6SQbZdR8Ley5Q%2FaHR0cHM6Ly9wdXJkdWUuZWR1L1RQQU4vaGVhcmluZy9zaHJwX2Fic3RyYWN0cw&data=05%7C02%7Cbmeroundtable-list%40ecn.purdue.edu%7C4c56ef64f4bf46e770fe08dc21dffc2b%7C4130bd397c53419cb1e58758d6d63f21%7C0%7C0%7C638422493114437429%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=%2BFhgV31CQdoXSZV%2BFES7S%2BA%2FfgQC%2Fn0oK43Sg0rCY8M%3D&reserved=0> Fri., Feb. 2: Exploring Intellectual Property with USPTO, NASA, ISBDC, and Purdue, 9:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., STEW 214. Learn all about intellectual property (IP), innovation, and tech transfer with experts from Purdue, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), NASA, and the Hoosier Heartland Small Business Development Center. Explore the world of IP with an overview of intellectual property and trademarks, including an exclusive peek into NASA's IP portfolio and publicly available technology. Delve into the realm of IP business strategies and discover the pivotal role of tech transfer. Gain insights into why safeguarding IP is crucial for innovators and entrepreneurs, and understand the significance of tech transfer at Purdue University. The day, hosted by Libraries and School of Information Studies, will conclude with a focus on IP career paths in the federal government, with speakers from USPTO and NASA tailored for engineering, science, and design students, as well as a networking reception, offering attendees a unique opportunity to connect with professionals in the field. Preview the agenda<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/45707236/1619420938/99421019/0/67910/?x=11a995e6>. Feel free to join any session or attend multiple sessions throughout the day at your convenience—no registration is required for any of the conference sessions. Enjoy the flexibility to explore the topics that interest you as your schedule permits. Sponsored by Purdue University Libraries and School of Information Studies. 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.” 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<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpurdue-edu.zoom.us%2Fj%2F95124789878%3Fpwd%3DS0x0VW5Vd3VaMVc1LytlL0NJU1FYUT09&data=05%7C02%7Cbmeroundtable-list%40ecn.purdue.edu%7C4c56ef64f4bf46e770fe08dc21dffc2b%7C4130bd397c53419cb1e58758d6d63f21%7C0%7C0%7C638422493114437429%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=O3ssDkJaTMP6p8sOOiIlgSEoKoiisOEO5tR46NQtPjU%3D&reserved=0> Note: Students registered for the seminar are expected to attend in-person. 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. 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<mailto: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: [cid:image004.jpg@01DA539E.EFE5E490] Thurs., Feb. 29: Purdue University 3rd 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<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fweb.cvent.com%2Fevent%2Faa2fe096-8206-4093-85f2-6c22e8baad1c%2Fsummary&data=05%7C02%7Cbmeroundtable-list%40ecn.purdue.edu%7C4c56ef64f4bf46e770fe08dc21dffc2b%7C4130bd397c53419cb1e58758d6d63f21%7C0%7C0%7C638422493114437429%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=aQKEujmugr%2FSE87WPOe%2FTHrNg6j3WNeX5jZM8oN8l2Y%3D&reserved=0> 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<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpurdue-edu.zoom.us%2Fj%2F5593290378%3Fpwd%3DeFBOZFlNTU50ZDA2S2gwcnpyOWIwUT09&data=05%7C02%7Cbmeroundtable-list%40ecn.purdue.edu%7C4c56ef64f4bf46e770fe08dc21dffc2b%7C4130bd397c53419cb1e58758d6d63f21%7C0%7C0%7C638422493114437429%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=hKgC5dOKKq%2Bjk8%2BkSTx6KANdIYho5OWEgckiuCB%2BJZQ%3D&reserved=0> Note: Students registered for the seminar are expected to attend in-person. Week # Date Speaker Title Host Website 4 1/31/2024 Cheri Stabler Professor and Chair of the J. Crayton Pruitt Family Department of Biomedical Engineering Taimoor Qazi https://www.bme.ufl.edu/labs/stabler/personnel-2/cherie-stabler/<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bme.ufl.edu%2Flabs%2Fstabler%2Fpersonnel-2%2Fcherie-stabler%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cbmeroundtable-list%40ecn.purdue.edu%7C4c56ef64f4bf46e770fe08dc21dffc2b%7C4130bd397c53419cb1e58758d6d63f21%7C0%7C0%7C638422493114437429%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Br3Fir7z7hkssgP2sjQeZro%2FHibAaLFs8IAtLUOrPuY%3D&reserved=0> 5 2/7/2024 Jennifer Wayne Professor and Head, Virginia Tech BEAM Deva Chan https://beam.vt.edu/people/faculty/wayne.html<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbeam.vt.edu%2Fpeople%2Ffaculty%2Fwayne.html&data=05%7C02%7Cbmeroundtable-list%40ecn.purdue.edu%7C4c56ef64f4bf46e770fe08dc21dffc2b%7C4130bd397c53419cb1e58758d6d63f21%7C0%7C0%7C638422493114437429%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=rdr%2FQUQ2%2B3mfgzD6YM2fZ7NnNMz92zUD3ikgyYiqAds%3D&reserved=0> 6 2/14/2024 Donny Hanjaya-Putra Assistant Professor, Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, U of Notre Dame Taimoor Qazi https://dhplab.nd.edu/<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdhplab.nd.edu%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cbmeroundtable-list%40ecn.purdue.edu%7C4c56ef64f4bf46e770fe08dc21dffc2b%7C4130bd397c53419cb1e58758d6d63f21%7C0%7C0%7C638422493114437429%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=a9i7cke3NlRhMvOTYQBUdGw3nlJ5fdJ2%2BQ1hNApRX6Q%3D&reserved=0> 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/<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.engineering.pitt.edu%2Fpeople%2Ffaculty%2Fanne-robertson%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cbmeroundtable-list%40ecn.purdue.edu%7C4c56ef64f4bf46e770fe08dc21dffc2b%7C4130bd397c53419cb1e58758d6d63f21%7C0%7C0%7C638422493114593693%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=2kXdfoSJ5G%2Bs96sSx97F3u2NcXUttM2HQ%2BnYDgoMZGg%3D&reserved=0> 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<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cores.emory.edu%2Fcsic%2Fabout%2Ffaculty-staff%2Foshinski-john.html&data=05%7C02%7Cbmeroundtable-list%40ecn.purdue.edu%7C4c56ef64f4bf46e770fe08dc21dffc2b%7C4130bd397c53419cb1e58758d6d63f21%7C0%7C0%7C638422493114593693%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=BEqOTUFl6uF8XFha%2B91hPEZ7zJ%2F37ZJgtO8qVafNEVM%3D&reserved=0> 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<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbme.gatech.edu%2Fbme%2Ffaculty%2FMelissa-Kemp&data=05%7C02%7Cbmeroundtable-list%40ecn.purdue.edu%7C4c56ef64f4bf46e770fe08dc21dffc2b%7C4130bd397c53419cb1e58758d6d63f21%7C0%7C0%7C638422493114593693%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=d9ALzS4sqW8%2FapCBV%2Bgn4nVjkaPDuml55LRIu19L3QI%3D&reserved=0> 10 3/20/2024 Jerome Mertz Professor, Biomedical Engineering, Boston University Krishna Jayant https://www.bu.edu/csn/profile/jerome-mertz/<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bu.edu%2Fcsn%2Fprofile%2Fjerome-mertz%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cbmeroundtable-list%40ecn.purdue.edu%7C4c56ef64f4bf46e770fe08dc21dffc2b%7C4130bd397c53419cb1e58758d6d63f21%7C0%7C0%7C638422493114593693%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=liBa2gWpWU6sjEnHEtE5XkilRD%2Fs5F72ymy8%2FZyxsCM%3D&reserved=0> 11 3/27/2024 Mikhail G. Shaprio Professor of Chemical Engineering, Caltech Krishna Jayant https://cce.caltech.edu/people/mikhail-g-shapiro<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcce.caltech.edu%2Fpeople%2Fmikhail-g-shapiro&data=05%7C02%7Cbmeroundtable-list%40ecn.purdue.edu%7C4c56ef64f4bf46e770fe08dc21dffc2b%7C4130bd397c53419cb1e58758d6d63f21%7C0%7C0%7C638422493114593693%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=JN983V5rQHzWuDnzbIB%2BamaVbpdtipyYAZMbO6ftD7A%3D&reserved=0> 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/<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fche.engin.umich.edu%2Fpeople%2Flinderman-jennifer%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cbmeroundtable-list%40ecn.purdue.edu%7C4c56ef64f4bf46e770fe08dc21dffc2b%7C4130bd397c53419cb1e58758d6d63f21%7C0%7C0%7C638422493114593693%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=LCzvtT5btqRLopz2wSpzA1fKGFckwP3HyVn2ZEDca7M%3D&reserved=0> 13 4/10/2024 Victor Barocas Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Minnesota Deva Chan https://cse.umn.edu/bme/victor-barocas<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcse.umn.edu%2Fbme%2Fvictor-barocas&data=05%7C02%7Cbmeroundtable-list%40ecn.purdue.edu%7C4c56ef64f4bf46e770fe08dc21dffc2b%7C4130bd397c53419cb1e58758d6d63f21%7C0%7C0%7C638422493114593693%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=4q2BesioXuQk5STXWqXhMvCB66woPFG8LO%2Fm98O8mlg%3D&reserved=0> 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/<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fibi.gmu.edu%2Ffaculty-directory%2Fkim-avrama-blackwell%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cbmeroundtable-list%40ecn.purdue.edu%7C4c56ef64f4bf46e770fe08dc21dffc2b%7C4130bd397c53419cb1e58758d6d63f21%7C0%7C0%7C638422493114593693%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=XUUnwFtYFrR4jeO0aEEhYFmgJpAoYguamZ65wc0JN%2Bo%3D&reserved=0> 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<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fviterbi.usc.edu%2Fdirectory%2Ffaculty%2FFinley%2FStacey&data=05%7C02%7Cbmeroundtable-list%40ecn.purdue.edu%7C4c56ef64f4bf46e770fe08dc21dffc2b%7C4130bd397c53419cb1e58758d6d63f21%7C0%7C0%7C638422493114593693%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=g5PbL7JHAC7EZDrroER0h%2Fx5hsGUpPKooqBjAJusL78%3D&reserved=0> [A close-up of a register Description automatically generated] 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<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Findiana.peopleadmin.com%2Fpostings%2F19651&data=05%7C02%7Cbmeroundtable-list%40ecn.purdue.edu%7C4c56ef64f4bf46e770fe08dc21dffc2b%7C4130bd397c53419cb1e58758d6d63f21%7C0%7C0%7C638422493114593693%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=aeiZMoa2q5KkYWyw3irxjAuxEKIGUo0uK3u6nrIcMuk%3D&reserved=0> -- Bmeroundtable-list mailing list Bmeroundtable-list@ecn.purdue.edu https://engineering.purdue.edu/ECN/mailman/listinfo/bmeroundtable-list