Unraveling the mysteries of malaria: A breakthrough study in 3D brain microvessel models
Malaria, a mosquito-borne disease caused by Plasmodium parasites, is a global health concern, with [...]
Imaging method captures deep layers of collagen in 3D
Non-invasive method may help detect heart attacks, improve image-guided surgery.
New approach builds capillaries in full 3D complexity
Researchers created a structure mimicking the glomerulus, a kidney component.
Blood vessel twists-and-turns cause cell changes
New 3D model reveals that curvature gives rise to a range of vascular shapes and [...]
UW Bioengineers pivot to develop coronavirus solutions
A number of UW Bioengineering faculty members quickly pivoted and are adapting their research to addressing the needs created by the coronavirus pandemic. From developing rapid at-home tests and protective masks to vaccines and treatments, here is a sampling of some of the ways UW BioE faculty, staff and students are stepping up to help.
Engineered capillaries model traffic in tiny blood vessels
University of Washington bioengineers Ying Zheng and Cole DeForest, working with Seattle Children’s infectious disease researchers, have engineered tiny blood vessels and shed light on how severe malaria infection causes red blood cells to get stuck in the bloodstream’s narrowest passageways. Their paper is published in the Jan. 17 issue of Science Advances.
UW Bioengineers design tiny vascular networks, study clotting
UW bioengineers have engineered tiny blood vessels to study blood clotting disorders and blood flow in kidneys and other organs, and are also getting to an understanding of how mechanical forces affect blood clotting, which may one day help prevent heart disease and stroke.
Winter 2014 UW Bioengineering eNews
Winter 2014 UW Bioengineering eNews. Updates on our research in technologies for global health, student profiles, news briefs and more.
UW Bioengineering welcomes BMES to Seattle, Hosts Lab Tours
Seattle hosted the 2013 BMES Annual Meeting, and UW Bioengineering student, faculty and staff volunteers were present in force to welcome, engage and educate over 4,000 conference attendees.
Ying Zheng receives NIH Director’s New Innovator Award
UW Bioengineering assistant professor Ying Zheng has received an NIH Director's New Innovator Award to recognize her work creating organ-specific microenvironments for regenerative medicine and therapeutic development.