A Nanocomposite Sensor Neck Sleeve For Tracking In Vivo Spine Kinematics In The Alpaca,
2017
Brigham Young University
A Nanocomposite Sensor Neck Sleeve For Tracking In Vivo Spine Kinematics In The Alpaca, Colton Porter Graham, Anton Bowden
Biomedical Engineering Western Regional Conference
Chronic low back pain in the US is often attributed to intervertebral disc degeneration. Camelids, particularly alpacas, pose a potential model for spinal treatment due to similarity of the spinal structure and vertical loading. Alpacas also exhibit a high rate of natural disc degeneration. To gain more understanding about how disc degeneration is caused in alpacas it is necessary to understand the loading and motion of the alpaca cervical spine. The goal of the present work was to incorporate nanocomposite sensors into a custom-designed neck sleeve to track the daily in-vivo neck motion of an alpaca in its natural environment.
Structural Mrsa Resistance Through Carbon-Infiltrated Carbon Nanotube Coating Of External Fixator Pins,
2017
Brigham Young University
Structural Mrsa Resistance Through Carbon-Infiltrated Carbon Nanotube Coating Of External Fixator Pins, Jaclyn Larsen, Stephanie Morco, Brian Jensen, Anton Bowden
Biomedical Engineering Western Regional Conference
No abstract provided.
Design Of A Device For Measuring Bulk Fluid Flow In Spine Segments Under Tensile Loads,
2017
Brigham Young University
Design Of A Device For Measuring Bulk Fluid Flow In Spine Segments Under Tensile Loads, Tysum Ruchti, Anton Bowden
Biomedical Engineering Western Regional Conference
No abstract provided.
Separation Of Bacteria From Blood For Rapid Sepsis Diagnosis,
2017
Brigham Young University - Provo
Separation Of Bacteria From Blood For Rapid Sepsis Diagnosis, Mahsa Alizadeh, Daniel Scott Mc Clellan, Colin Grant Bledsoe, Rae Blanco, Madison Melville, William G. Pitt
Biomedical Engineering Western Regional Conference
No abstract provided.
Resorption Rate Of Bioresorbable Materials For Possible Use In Self-Expanding Stents,
2017
Brigham Young University
Resorption Rate Of Bioresorbable Materials For Possible Use In Self-Expanding Stents, Jared R. Park, Jason Porter, Anton Bowden
Biomedical Engineering Western Regional Conference
This study investigates the mechanical behavior of various polymers after a period of degradation from exposure to a Saline Solution. The study found that PLA and PDLLA do not have significant degradation over a period of 2 months, while PLA has a sharp decrease in strength after 7 days.
Cancer Therapeutic Onconase And Lyophilized Cell-Free Protein Expression Systems,
2017
Brigham Young University
Cancer Therapeutic Onconase And Lyophilized Cell-Free Protein Expression Systems, Porter Hunt, Bradley C. Bundy, Amin Salehi, Mark Thomas Smith, Jacob Williams, William G. Pitt, Anthony Bennett
Biomedical Engineering Western Regional Conference
Recently reported high-yield synthesis of cytotoxic protein Onconase from lyophilized E. coli extract preparations demonstrates the utility of lyophilized cell-free protein expression and its potential for creating on-demand biotherapeutics, vaccines, biosensors, biocatalysts, and high throughput protein synthesis.
Analysis Of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Of Peripheral Nerve Regeneration,
2017
Brigham Young University - Provo
Analysis Of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Of Peripheral Nerve Regeneration, Jaron J. Lundwall, Alonzo Cook
Biomedical Engineering Western Regional Conference
Due to accident related neural damage, many people’s lives are impaired or limited in what they can do. Current medical practices are limited at helping distal and proximal nerve stubs regenerate. Many recent research studies have focused on trying to improve this problem by understanding how cut or crushed nerves heal. Our study hopes to help these efforts by improving non-invasive analysis techniques of nerve growth. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is one possible solution to creating a reliable analysis technique that in the future could be used on humans. However, current methods of taking MRI scans involve toxic resolving fluid …
Developing A Renal Cell Carcinoma Kidney-Tumor-On-A-Chip To Mimic Tumor-Induced Angiogenesis,
2017
University of Washington - Seattle Campus
Developing A Renal Cell Carcinoma Kidney-Tumor-On-A-Chip To Mimic Tumor-Induced Angiogenesis, Connor Tsuchida, Chris Miller, Ying Zheng
Biomedical Engineering Western Regional Conference
Currently, models for testing developing cancer therapeutics are inaccurate. To address this issue, the Zheng Lab is developing a kidney-tumor-on-a-chip to mimic tumor-induced angiogenesis. Initial steps were taken toward this ultimate goal by creating an in vitro study between human kidney microvascular endothelial cells and renal cell carcinoma spheroids. The experiments showed an increase in endothelial sprouts in the presence of renal cell carcinoma spheroids vs. normal kidney cortex spheroids.
Effect Of Multiple Confined Compression/Stress Relaxation Cycles On Cross-Linked Alginate Pore Size.,
2017
Santa Clara University
Effect Of Multiple Confined Compression/Stress Relaxation Cycles On Cross-Linked Alginate Pore Size., Sindhu Kolar Venkat, Erik L. Risa, Bergren Antell, Maryam Mobed-Miremadi
Biomedical Engineering Western Regional Conference
No abstract provided.
Ex Vivo Bio-Orthogonal Mri Imaging – A Novel Method Proposed For Metastatic Cancer Detection,
2017
Brigham Young University - Provo
Ex Vivo Bio-Orthogonal Mri Imaging – A Novel Method Proposed For Metastatic Cancer Detection, Tanner Ravsten, William G. Pitt, Neal K. Bangerter, Randy Hartley, Forrest Howell, Jessica Doud
Biomedical Engineering Western Regional Conference
Bio-orthogonal detection of metastatic cancer using MRI, Gd Iron-oxide contrast agents using T1 T2* scans
Design And Evaluation Of 3d Printed Features To Improve Stability Of Plasma-Cell Pack Interface In Bacteria Separating Hollow Spinning Disk,
2017
Brigham Young University - Provo
Design And Evaluation Of 3d Printed Features To Improve Stability Of Plasma-Cell Pack Interface In Bacteria Separating Hollow Spinning Disk, Colin G. Bledsoe, Ryan L. Wood, Daneil S. Mcclellan, Dr. William G. Pitt
Biomedical Engineering Western Regional Conference
PDF submission of abstract.
Mri Field Mapping Using Bssfp Elliptical Signal Model,
2017
Brigham Young University
Mri Field Mapping Using Bssfp Elliptical Signal Model, Joseph Valentine, Meredith Taylor, Steven Whitaker, Michael Hoff, Neal Bangerter
Biomedical Engineering Western Regional Conference
MRI, Field Mapping, bSSFP, ssfp, Elliptical Signal model, ellipse, phase unwrapping
Engineering Fret Biosensors For Microrna Presence/Absence Analysis,
2017
Oregon State University
Engineering Fret Biosensors For Microrna Presence/Absence Analysis, Nicholas E. Larkey, Sean M. Burrows
Biomedical Engineering Western Regional Conference
No abstract provided.
Towards A Bioselective Surface For Treatment Of Sepsis In A Hemoperfusion Device,
2017
Oregon State University
Towards A Bioselective Surface For Treatment Of Sepsis In A Hemoperfusion Device, Karl F. Schilke, Ramya Raman, Bonan Yu, Erik Hahn, Jonathan Su
Biomedical Engineering Western Regional Conference
Sepsis is a dysregulated immune response to circulating bacteria/endotoxin. Hemoperfusion is a promising treatment, but is not universally effective and can unacceptable blood damage. We are developing protein-repellent hydrogel nanofilms that can be grown on a variety of surfaces, and functionalized with “click-ready” pathogen-binding proteins expressed by Genetic Code Expansion (GCE). The extremely rapid, bioorthogonal “click” immobilization chemistry eliminates prior purification, maximizes surface loading, and guarantees spatial orientation of the immobilized proteins. We have demonstrated pathogen binding and blood protein repulsion by these layers, suggesting that they may be part of effective treatments for sepsis and other applications.
The Recovery Glove System- A Sensor Driven Glove With Interactive Games For Fine Motor Skill Disabilities,
2017
California State University, Los Angeles
The Recovery Glove System- A Sensor Driven Glove With Interactive Games For Fine Motor Skill Disabilities, Brian Lee, Oscar Ledezma, Jonathan Rey, Nicholas Alvarado, Deborah Won
Biomedical Engineering Western Regional Conference
Hand mobility is commonly impaired in stroke victims. Treatment for hand impairment range from therapist-guided physical exercises to robotically controlled exoskeletons. However, A more effective treatment which actually restores hand mobility is by encouraging patients to carry out hand movements themselves.We have designed an Arduino based hand therapy device in which the user interacts with a computer graphic interface (CGI) game controlled by a glove was embedded with a force sensing resistor (FSR) at each of the fingertips except for the thumb. The interactive therapy guides the user through exercises and provides live, quantitative information by which the stroke patient …
Portable, Powerless Automation Of Valve Actuation For Microfluidic Large-Scale Integration Technology,
2017
Santa Clara University
Portable, Powerless Automation Of Valve Actuation For Microfluidic Large-Scale Integration Technology, Andrew Schmidt Mr., Matt Fitzgerald Mr., Emre Araci Mr., Connor Mcloughlin Mr.
Biomedical Engineering Western Regional Conference
Portable, powerless automation of valve actuation for microfluidic large-scale integration technology
3d Printed Microfluidics,
2017
Brigham Young University
3d Printed Microfluidics, Hua Gong, Clayton Ramstedt, Adam T. Woolley, Gregory P. Nordin
Biomedical Engineering Western Regional Conference
3D printing for microfluidic (lab-on-a-chip) devices
Ultrasonic Power Transfer For Medical Implants,
2017
San Diego State University
Ultrasonic Power Transfer For Medical Implants, Kee S. Moon, Yusuf Ozturk, Sung Q. Lee, Woosub Youm, Guun Hwang, H. W. Park
Biomedical Engineering Western Regional Conference
Wireless power transmission is an attractive alternative to low-power biomedical implants to overcome the power limitation of the primary battery. In this paper, we are presenting an efficient ultrasonic wireless power transmission system for implantable medical devices. It is known that the ultrasonic wireless power transmission has a longer power transmission distance as well as free from electromagnetic interference and absorption in the human body. In this research, an ultrasonic resonance will be applied to improve the power transmission efficiency as well as the distance.
In Vitro Antioxidant Oxidative Stress Treatment Model In Microgravity,
2017
Utah State University
In Vitro Antioxidant Oxidative Stress Treatment Model In Microgravity, Matt Clegg, Charles P. Harding, Taylor Clegg, Jon Takemoto, Elizabeth Vargis
Biomedical Engineering Western Regional Conference
We propose that the use of individual or a combination of antioxidants (specifically DL-alpha tocopherol phosphate disodium salt, mesobiliverdin, and L-glutathione) with astronauts in microgravity will reduce the effects of oxidative stress caused by ionizing radiation and muscular atrophy.
Modeling The Combined Effect Of Convection And Diffusion In Cross-Linked Alginate Capsules,
2017
Santa Clara University
Modeling The Combined Effect Of Convection And Diffusion In Cross-Linked Alginate Capsules, Erik L. Risa, Sindhu Kolar Venkat, Bergren Antell, Maryam Mobed-Miremadi
Biomedical Engineering Western Regional Conference
No abstract provided.
