Dr. Rebecca Carrier presented at the MRS (Materials Research Society) Annual Meeting in Boston this past Fall. The MRS Fall Meeting showcases leading interdisciplinary research in both fundamental and applied areas presented by scientists around the world. This year, MRS celebrated it’s 50th year of advancing materials research and the careers of Members driving innovation…
Congratulating Dr. Ian Smith on his PhD Dissertation Defense!
Congratulations to Ian Smith on the successful completion of his dissertation, titled “A Primary Intestinal Model to Assay Lymphatic Drug Transport.” Ian’s research presents a novel approach by proposing the use of primary small intestinal epithelia as an alternative to the traditional Caco-2 cultures for assaying lymphatic drug transport. His work advances our understanding of…
Congratulations to Dr. Joshua Luchan on his Graduation!
Joshua’s work focused on the development of tissue engineered systems that incorporate the epithelium, immune system, and bacteria. His dissertation is titled “Development of in vitro models of the intestinal microbiota-epithelial-immune axis”. Abstract: The influence of the intestinal environment on the systemic health of the human body cannot be overstated, with effects seen in developmental,…
Shalom Fadullon selected for 2024 NSF GRFP Fellowship
The purpose of the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) is to help ensure the quality, vitality, and diversity of the scientific and engineering workforce of the United States. A goal of the program is to broaden participation of the full spectrum of diverse talents in STEM.. The program recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students…
Ronak Ansaripour’s Capstone Design Group wins Spring 2024 Bioengineering Showcase
The Department of Bioengineering has a 2 semester Capstone Design course sequence. Capstone Design 1 takes place during the Summer semesters and focuses on formalization of the design problem and the theoretical aspects of design. Students and faculty work closely together, with individualized guidance and frequent small-group meetings. Pictured: Cooper Konz, Joey Maichen, Rahul Mamtora,…
Shalom Fadullon wins Judge’s Choice Award at the Spring COE Research Expo
The College of Engineering hosted its sixth annual COE Research Expo Feb. 26 in the Curry Student Center Ballroom to give PhD students the opportunity to showcase their dedication to their research projects. Around 65 participants attended to display their projects, as well as several COE faculty members, many of whom served as judges for…