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Innovator - Spring 2023
Innovator
03 - The President’s Column
06 - Time Machine: Fabric of the Heart
10 - The Nexus: News at Jefferson
20 - Student to #Philebrity: Influenced by Jefferson
24 - The Light Fantastic
30 - We Are One Jefferson
34 - Question & Innovate
36 - Reimagine
40 - Ram Roundup
44 - Class Notes
56 - In Memory
58 - Trivia
Innovator - Summer 2022
Innovator
05 - The Provost’s Column
08 - Time Machine: John K. Mitchell’s Automaton Chess Player
12 - The Nexus: News at Jefferson
22 - Empowering Amputees to Conquer the Seas
26 - The Legend: Coach Herb Magee ’63, HOF ’11
34 - Common Threads
38 - Pitch Please
44 - Question & Innovate: Natasha A. Trice ’14
48 - The Future is Now Farewell to Dr. Stephen K. Klasko
52 - A Father’s Life Inspires a Son’s Giving
54 - Reimagine
60 - Ram Roundup
64 - Class Notes
72 - In Memory
Ez Reach From Cabinets, Dabrina Konowal, Ots, Michelle Schlechtweg, Ots, Ryan Beenders, Ids
Ez Reach From Cabinets, Dabrina Konowal, Ots, Michelle Schlechtweg, Ots, Ryan Beenders, Ids
Program of Industrial Design Posters
Poster is of the "EZ Reach from Cabinets" that allows those with limited range of motion in shoulders to reach objects from the top shelf of the kitchen cabinet.
Innovator - Fall 2021
Innovator
05 - Message from the President
09 - The Provost's Column
10 - Time Machine: A Glorious Stride
14 - The Nexus: News at Jefferson
22 - Fabric Wins
28 - Mind Over Matter
36 - A Designing Woman
42 - Celebration of Innovation
48 - Question & Innovate: Tracy Durkin, Esq. '83
52 - New Curriculum Nurtures Students' Creative Side
56 - Answering the Call (of Duty)
58 - Reimagine
60 - An Extraordinary Everywoman
62 - Ram Roundup
64 - Class Notes
72 - In Memory
74 - Trivia
Innovator - Fall 2020
Innovator
05 - Message from the President
09 - An Inflection Point for Higher Education
10 - Time Machine: Heart and Lung
16 - The Nexus: News at Jefferson
24 - Newest American Girl Doll
28 - Establishing a Global Classroom
30 - Textile Professionals Answer a Looming Need
34 - Getting Physics-al
38 - The Global Studio
44 - Houston, We Have a Solution
50 - Question & Innovate
54 - The Weave of Possibility
60 - Reimagine
64 - Ram Roundup
68 - Class Notes
72 - In Memory
74 - Trivia
Innovator - Spring 2020
Innovator
05 - Message from the President
08 - The Past is a Prologue
15 - Shrinking World/Expanding Horizons
16 - The Nexus: News at Jefferson
20 - Jefferson Hits the Runway at NYFW
22 - A Game Changer
26 - Binge Swatching
30 - Breaking Down the Walls
38 - Coming Full Circle
44 - Question and Innovate
46 - Designer Health
50 - The Site is the Star
54 - Transcend and Include
60 - Reimagine
64 - Ram Roundup
68 - Class Notes
74 - In Memory
78 - Triva
Innovator - Winter 2020
Innovator
8 - A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
10 - WHAT’S HAPPENING AT JEFFERSON
16 - DEFINING THE FUTURE OF LEARNING AND WORK
How well are institutions of higher education preparing their graduates for the realities of work in the 21st century?
26 - IT’S IN OUR DNA
Innovative partnership leads to Jefferson Institute for Bioprocessing.
32 - JEFFERSON IS GLOBAL
Jefferson’s study away program provides life-changing experiences for students.
36 - PURSUING KNOWLEDGE AND IMPACT
Provost Mark L. Tykocinski, MD, explores the different research initiatives happening across Jefferson.
38 - LIVING THE DREAM
Jefferson grad orbits among the stars like …
Innovator - Fall 2016
Innovator
4 - What’s Now: Impact Edition
6 - Building the Futures Center
9 - Snapshots of Impact
12 - The Six Steps to Success
16 - On Common Ground
18 - Opening the Door of Opportunity
20 - A Team Effort
24 - The Clash of Tradition and Technology
26 - Enriching the Student Experience
27 - Who Named the Rams?
27 - Financial Information
Innovator - Winter 2015
Innovator
4 - What’s Now: Impact Edition
6 - Athletics
8 - W. W. Smith Scholarship
12 - A Full Embrace
18 - Donor Honor Roll
23 - Financial Information
Innovator - Fall 2014
Innovator
4 - What’s Now: Impact Edition
6 - Scholarships
8 - Term Chairs
10 - Power to Innovate Campaign
20 - Donor Profile: Handsel Minyard
23 - Financial Information
Innovator - Fall/Winter 2013
Innovator
1 - THE BIG PICTURE
8 - WHAT’S NOW
16 - PINBOARD
17 - MIKE MADE THAT
Mike Leonard, academic dean of the School of Design and Engineering, gives us the inside story about his role in the invention of just about everything.
20 - MEET THE NEW BOARD CHAIR
Entrepreneur and education advocate, Eileen Martinson ’86, brings her passion and expertise for smart technology and education to her new role as Board Chair.
24 - THE DEC CENTER
Built to evolve as curricula changes, the DEC Center has quickly become the campus’ new academic hub.
26 - CHARTING THE …
Innovator - Fall 2012
Innovator
02 - A TRANSFORMATIVE GIFT
With his donation of $15 million, the largest single gift in University history, in support of the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, Maurice Kanbar ’52, H’03 continues his unwavering support of his alma mater.
06 - PRESIDENT SPINEELI COMMENTARY
President Spinelli, a leading authority in entrepreneurship, describes the experience of teaching innovation to freshmen.
08 - WHAT'S THE PROBLEM?
Freshmen in the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce become professionals and learn how to turn problems into opportunities by working in real-world settings right from the start of their college careers.
12 …
Innovator - Summer 2011
Innovator
02 - LIVING IN YOUR GENES
Through its nationally ranked physician assistant studies program — led by insightful faculty and an award-winning champion of genetic literacy education — PhilaU is transforming a generation to “think genetically.”
06 - PRESIDENT SPINELLI COMMENTARY
New College structure maximizes students’ experiences
08 - QUIET ON THE SET
Emmy-nominated alumna Kim Wannop ’99 dresses six or more sets each week for Fox’s hit TV show Bones.
12 - MEET RON KANDER, PH.D.
The executive dean of the College of Design, Engineering and Commerce leads a revolutionary, transdisciplinary curriculum.
18 - NEWS
22 - PROFILES
24 …
Innovator - Fall 2010
Innovator
2 - TEXTILE LEGACY LEADING TO BIOMEDICAL BREAKTHROUGHS
PhilaU researchers developing a cardiac patch
6 - PRESIDENT SPINELLI COMMENTARY
A Great Return on Investment
8 - THE BUSINESS OF FASHION
Fashion thinking zeros in on bottom line
14 - MEN IN FLIGHT
Guggenheim Fellow chronicles history of male flight attendants
18 - PHILAU NEWS
22 - Q&A WITH NATHAN VANHOOK ’03
Alumnus designs new Nike shoe “Aina Chukka”
24 - PROFILES
28 - PHILAU AROUND THE WORLD
Alumni, faculty and students’ global impact
33 - AWARDS AND HONORS
34 - A THIRD DIMENSION TO THE INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS EXPERIENCE
Faculty commentary …
Innovator - Winter 2010
Innovator
2 - STEPPING FORWARD AS A NATIONAL MODEL
PhilaU takes a leadership role in green education
6 - 125 THINGS THAT MAKE PHILAU GREAT
Celebrating our 125th Anniversary
12 - PRESIDENT SPINELLI COMMENTARY
A Solid Foundation for the 21st Century
14 - NEW VISION FOR THE ACADEMY
A day in the life of Provost Randy Swearer
18 - STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
Developing the model for professional education in the 21st century
22 - PROFILES
24 - TRUSTEE UPDATE
26 - PHILAU NEWS
31 - AWARDS AND HONORS
32 - EMBRACING THE NEW WORLD OF PERSONALIZED MEDICINE
Faculty commentary by Michael A. …
Design Thinking For Community-Provider Collaboration: Designing A Culture- And User-Friendly Refugee Wellness Center, Ellen Solomon, Oluwatoni Okuboyejo, Shandon Coffman, Brandon Joa, Bon Ku, Md, Mpp
Design Thinking For Community-Provider Collaboration: Designing A Culture- And User-Friendly Refugee Wellness Center, Ellen Solomon, Oluwatoni Okuboyejo, Shandon Coffman, Brandon Joa, Bon Ku, Md, Mpp
Phase 1
Background: Designing South Philadelphia’s first permanent healthcare facility dedicated to refugee health presents a unique opportunity to integrate cultural sensitivity with principles of community health. Design thinking (human-centered design) is a promising strategy to address health and social justice concerns through the development of innovative products and services that prioritize population needs. This project utilized design thinking to inform suggestions to the design of Hansjörg Wyss Wellness Center that promote a culturally sensitive and welcoming environment in order to improve healthcare outcomes for the refugee population in Philadelphia.
Methods: Standard qualitative data gathering methods were used to gather insight into …
Improvements On The Inhaler, Jesse Evensky, Bradley Freid, Kabir Malkani, Alex Reibstein, Gregory C. Kane, Md
Improvements On The Inhaler, Jesse Evensky, Bradley Freid, Kabir Malkani, Alex Reibstein, Gregory C. Kane, Md
Phase 1
Background: Inhalers are a commonplace in American health care and deliver crucial drugs to patients with COPD and asthma. Inhaler use has been shown to be unsatisfactory among patients resulting in ineffective medication delivery. The goal of this project was to improve the inhaler design for increased effectiveness and ease of use.
Methods: Our team first interviewed a Pulmonologist regarding patient inhaler use. Dr. Harry Kane demonstrated the proper use of an inhaler as well and described errors in inhaler use are due to patient technique. A variety of inhalers currently available were examined and were compared for ease of …
Color-Changing Device To Improve Adherence To Foley Catheter Replacement Protocols And Reduce Urinary Tract Infection Frequency, Kurt Hill, Alexander Straus, Ms, Bryn Cross, Jason M. Fields, Md
Color-Changing Device To Improve Adherence To Foley Catheter Replacement Protocols And Reduce Urinary Tract Infection Frequency, Kurt Hill, Alexander Straus, Ms, Bryn Cross, Jason M. Fields, Md
Phase 1
Background: Foley catheter-associated UTI’s (CAUTI’s) represent a driving cause of cystitis, bacteremia and sepsis in the hospital setting. Accordingly, the CDC has identified prolonged indwelling time as the foremost risk factor for CAUTI’s. However, the fundamental design of the Foley has remained unchanged for over eighty years. Hospital-specific protocols do currently exist for the removal of infection-prone catheters; however, in practice it remains commonplace for catheters to be ignored, increasing the risk of life-threatening infection. Our design process addressed this by creating a color-changing alarm device that would alert providers when a catheter has been left in beyond protocol, is …
Applying Design Thinking For Community-Provider Collaboration: Designing A Culture- And User-Friendly Refugee Wellness Center, Brandon Joa, Ellen Solomon, Oluwatoni Okuboyejo, Shandon Coffman, Bon Ku, Md, Mpp
Applying Design Thinking For Community-Provider Collaboration: Designing A Culture- And User-Friendly Refugee Wellness Center, Brandon Joa, Ellen Solomon, Oluwatoni Okuboyejo, Shandon Coffman, Bon Ku, Md, Mpp
Phase 1
Purpose: This case study demonstrates the application of design thinking to the process of building a culturally sensitive health center for refugees and immigrants.
Background: Refugee communities present a growing underserved population. Designing South Philadelphia’s first permanent healthcare facility dedicated to immigrant and refugee health presents a unique opportunity to integrate cultural sensitivity with principles of community health. Design thinking is a promising yet underutilized strategy for addressing health and social justice concerns in an efficient way that improves both provider and patient satisfaction. A project was conducted to utilize design thinking to make suggestions to the design of Hansjörg …
Scavenger Of Waste Anesthetic, Cary Hess, Jonathan Karp, Delara Kiani, Corey Jameson, Michael E. Mahla, Mary Herman, Dietrich Gravenstein, Robert S. Pugliese
Scavenger Of Waste Anesthetic, Cary Hess, Jonathan Karp, Delara Kiani, Corey Jameson, Michael E. Mahla, Mary Herman, Dietrich Gravenstein, Robert S. Pugliese
Phase 1
Waste anesthetic gases (WAGs) are associated with spontaneous miscarriages in pregnant persons, an increased risk of congenital abnormalities, hepatotoxicity, neurotoxicity, and cognitive impairment. Through monitoring anesthesiologists we found levels of WAGs to be 5-10x the current standard inside the OR. Currently, no solutions exist for the mitigation of WAG release. Remora is a solution to removing WAGs that fits on top of existing anesthesia masks. A flexible skirt is joined to a rigid ring, which deforms under hand pressure to facilitate effective hand-to-mask placement. The suction system is plugged into an unused suction port to create an area under the …
3d Printing Of Bone Spurs Before Surgical Removal, Katelyn Koons, John Paul Prodoehl, Matthew Chadwick, Chris Li, Lauren Schlegel, Jeffrey Henstenburg, Md
3d Printing Of Bone Spurs Before Surgical Removal, Katelyn Koons, John Paul Prodoehl, Matthew Chadwick, Chris Li, Lauren Schlegel, Jeffrey Henstenburg, Md
Phase 1
Project Background: In the United States, 2% of the population will experience bone spurs, which will not resolve on their own.1 Of people over 60 who experience a bone spur, 40% will require medical attention.2 The soft tissue visualization appears to be difficult with imaging, leaving increased chance of poor balancing of the knee replacement. Osteophyte structure continues to be difficult to visualize in a 3D way and without their proper removal, can lead to increased rate of revision surgery. Having a 3D model of the bone spur may decrease risk of complication and enhance soft tissue modification …
Creating A Noise-Reducing, Wearable Intervention For Newborns In The Nicu, Mohammad Rasool, Alexandra A. Mccullough, Alison Romisher, Robert S. Pugliese, Pharmd, Bcps, Bon Ku, Md, Mpp
Creating A Noise-Reducing, Wearable Intervention For Newborns In The Nicu, Mohammad Rasool, Alexandra A. Mccullough, Alison Romisher, Robert S. Pugliese, Pharmd, Bcps, Bon Ku, Md, Mpp
Phase 1
Background: Excessive auditory stimulation can have negative effects on the growth and development of newborn babies. The American Academy of Pediatrics states that newborns should not be exposed to sounds in excess of 45dB while they are in the hospital, however noise levels in NICUs across the country are often between 50-100dB. A design project was conducted to develop an intervention that could reduce infant exposure to excessive noise.
Methods: Neonatologists, nurses, audiologists, music therapists, sound designers, soft materials experts, and medical device designers were interviewed and consulted throughout the design process. A 24-hour sound recording using a REED-SD-4023 meter …
Improving The Inhaler, Kabir Malkani, Jesse Evensky, Bradley Freid, Alex Reibstein, Gregory C. Kane, Md
Improving The Inhaler, Kabir Malkani, Jesse Evensky, Bradley Freid, Alex Reibstein, Gregory C. Kane, Md
Phase 1
Background: It is estimated that about 1 in 10 Americans use inhalers to deliver inhaled drugs for respiratory disease such as COPD and asthma. Some studies have shown that up to 84% of people use their inhaler incorrectly, which can cause long term problems and acute flareups. Therefore, improving the inhaler design to allow for ease of use was the main focus of our project.
Methods: We had a discussion with a pulmonary critical care attending who provided information on proper patient inhaler use and common user errors. He also gave us a sample of different inhalers on the market …
Applying Design Thinking For Community-Provider Collaboration: Designing A Culture- And User-Friendly Refugee Wellness Center, Oluwatoni Okuboyejo, Ellen Solomon, Shandon Coffman, Brandon Joa, Bon Ku, Md, Mpp
Applying Design Thinking For Community-Provider Collaboration: Designing A Culture- And User-Friendly Refugee Wellness Center, Oluwatoni Okuboyejo, Ellen Solomon, Shandon Coffman, Brandon Joa, Bon Ku, Md, Mpp
Phase 1
Background: Designing South Philadelphia’s first permanent healthcare facility dedicated to immigrant and refugee health presents a unique opportunity to integrate cultural sensitivity with principles of community health. Philadelphia is a city saturated with many medical institutions and hospitals, yet there are large health disparities within miles of each other. Bringing together healthcare providers with a common goal of improving community health needs from a cultural standpoint can be tasking, even when all are on the same page. Design thinking is an underexplored perspective that has the potential to address these concerns in an efficient way that improves both provider and …
3d Printed Liver Models As A Tool To Improve Pre-Surgical Consultation And Enhance Patient Consent, Miranda Sill, Nathan Ott, Robert S. Pugliese, Pharmd, Bcps
3d Printed Liver Models As A Tool To Improve Pre-Surgical Consultation And Enhance Patient Consent, Miranda Sill, Nathan Ott, Robert S. Pugliese, Pharmd, Bcps
Phase 1
Background: 3D printing has recently emerged as an effective, cost-efficient tool for healthcare innovation. We propose the fabrication of 3D printed, patient-specific liver models as a pre-surgical planning and communication tool for liver resection surgery.
Methods: Creation of the model began with the segmentation of the patient's abdominal CT scan, where specific sections of their anatomy, including the blood vessels (portal and hepatic systems), gallbladder, and tumor (when applicable), were digitally segmented. Each structure was then printed in a unique color using polylactic acid (PLA) plastic filament on an Ultimaker 5s printer. Once printed the components were arranged anatomically and …
Color-Changing Device To Improve Adherence To Foley Catheter Replacement Protocols And Reduce Urinary Tract Infection Frequency, Alexander Straus, Ms, Kurt Hill, Bryn Cross, Jason M. Fields, Md
Color-Changing Device To Improve Adherence To Foley Catheter Replacement Protocols And Reduce Urinary Tract Infection Frequency, Alexander Straus, Ms, Kurt Hill, Bryn Cross, Jason M. Fields, Md
Phase 1
Background: Catheter associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) are a major source of patient morbidity and mortality in healthcare settings and have a significant financial impact on the healthcare system. Many hospitals have clinical protocols in place to continually reassess the necessity of indwelling foley catheters and remove them if their use is no longer warranted. However, it is still common for indwelling foley catheters to be overlooked and remain in place, even after meeting criteria for removal. A design project was conducted that sought to improve adherence to clinical protocols, and reduce frequency of CAUTIs, by creating a color-changing device …
3d Printing Of Knee Models To Decrease Or Time And Reduce Revisional Surgery In Total Knee Arthroplasty (Tka), Lauren Schlegel, John Paul Prodoehl, Matthew Chadwick, Chris Li, Katelyn Koons, Jeffrey Henstenburg, Md
3d Printing Of Knee Models To Decrease Or Time And Reduce Revisional Surgery In Total Knee Arthroplasty (Tka), Lauren Schlegel, John Paul Prodoehl, Matthew Chadwick, Chris Li, Katelyn Koons, Jeffrey Henstenburg, Md
Phase 1
Project Background: Osteophytes are a common problem, affecting 2% of the United States population. For many elderly people, these osteophytes will cause them to seek medical attention. Due to the 2-D nature of MRIs and CT scans, it can be difficult to gain a complete understanding of the complicated soft tissue structures surrounding the joint when performing a Total Knee Arthroplasty(TKA). Without proper removal of osteophytes and correct soft tissue balancing, there is an increased rate of revisional surgery. By utilizing a 3-D model preoperatively and within the OR, surgeons can visualize various aspects of the knee to determine what …
Improving The Inhaler, Alex Reibstein, Jesse Evensky, Bradley Freid, Kabir Malkani, Gregory C. Kane, Md
Improving The Inhaler, Alex Reibstein, Jesse Evensky, Bradley Freid, Kabir Malkani, Gregory C. Kane, Md
Phase 1
Background: Inhalers used to dispense various pharmacological agents play an important role in the care of patients with pulmonary disease. These pharmacological agents can be very effective, however, many patients that use inhalers often deliver these drugs incorrectly or in a sub-optimal manner. Our project aims to improve the design of the inhaler in order to increase the effectiveness of drug delivery and also ease of patient use.
Methods: We interviewed a critical care pulmonologist regarding patient inhaler use and compliance. This physician offered information about proper inhaler use and described common errors that patients encounter when attempting to dispense …
Patient-Specific 3d Printed Liver Models For Pre-Operative Planning And Improved Patient Adherence, Nathan Ott, Miranda Sill, Robert S. Pugliese, Pharmd, Bcps, Ashesh P. Shah, Md
Patient-Specific 3d Printed Liver Models For Pre-Operative Planning And Improved Patient Adherence, Nathan Ott, Miranda Sill, Robert S. Pugliese, Pharmd, Bcps, Ashesh P. Shah, Md
Phase 1
Project Background: 3D anatomical relationships in the liver are not always visually accessible for surgeons performing resections even with advanced imaging options. Firm understanding of these relationships is essential for timely procedures, which can improve patient outcomes and lower hospital expenses. Patient-specific 3D modeling has existed for some time, though it is costly. New cost-effective techniques have surfaced which may yield opportunities for more effective preoperative planning in liver surgery and improved patient adherence.
Methods: Digital patient-specific 3D reconstruction of a liver was completed by interpolating data from MRI scans using 3D Slicer, a segmenting program. The liver model was …
3d Printing Of Bone Spurs Before Surgical Removal During Total Knee Arthroplasty, Chris Li, Jeffrey Henstenburg, Md, Katelyn Koons, John Paul Prodoehl, Matthew Chadwick, Lauren Schlegel
3d Printing Of Bone Spurs Before Surgical Removal During Total Knee Arthroplasty, Chris Li, Jeffrey Henstenburg, Md, Katelyn Koons, John Paul Prodoehl, Matthew Chadwick, Lauren Schlegel
Phase 1
Background: In the United States, total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is the most common performed orthopedic surgery, with over 700,000 cases per year. Overall, 21-25% underwent revision due to instability. Incorrect soft tissue balancing during the procedure can lead to improper alignment, flexion, and extension. Visualization of osteophytes in a 3D manner prior to removal is difficult and poses significant risks for improper balancing on TKA. The purpose of the study is to determine whether the utilization of 3D osteophyte models is beneficial to Orthopaedic surgeons in the course of care, specifically with regard to improving outcomes, decreasing complication rates, and …