UW Bioengineering eNews – Fall/Winter 2015
In this issue: Innovation and Impact | Featured Publications | Bioengineers in the news Welcome to UW Bioengineering's Fall/Winter 2015 [...]
New Master of Applied Bioengineering program to prepare students for translational research
This month, UW Bioengineering will begin accepting applications for its newest master’s degree program, the [...]
BioE alumna & Fulbright/Whitaker recipient Sharon Newman checks in from Germany
UW Bioengineering alumna and recipient of 2015-16 Fulbright Student and Whitaker fellowships Sharon Newman is investigating ways to design and build durable, longer lasting neuroprosthetic electrodes. She is also learning German and exploring Europe in her free time.
Uniting the brain with technology: Ph.D. Student Nile Wilson leads 2015 CSNE Hackathon
UW’s CSNE (Center for Sensorimotor Neural Engineering) hosted its 2015 Hackathon November 6-9. At this [...]
Lael Wentland and Jamie Nunez receive UW EIP Presidential Scholarships
The Presidential Scholarship supports UW students who demonstrate scholastic achievement, an interest in research and motivation to pursue graduate study in their field.
2015-16 Distinguished Lecturer Series
UW Bioengineering's Distinguished Lecturer Series invites internationally recognized leaders in the field of bioengineering to present their work and to engage with our faculty, students and trainees.
UW Bioengineering: Building World Leadership in Heart Regeneration
UW Bioengineering and Pathology announce new assistant professors Jennifer Davis and Kelly Stevens. They will be part of the UW heart regeneration program.
UW Bioengineering 2015 eNews Year in Review for Peers
Learn about advances in research made by UW Bioengineering faculty and students in 2015, as well as the many awards and honors they have received in the past year.
3-D printing techniques help surgeons carve new ears
BioE alumna Sharon Newman and UW otolaryngology resident Angelique Berens teamed up to use 3D printing to create a pediatric rib cage model that aspiring surgeons can use to practice making new ears.
Deok-Ho Kim named 2015 Young Innovator of Cellular and Molecular Bioengineering
Assistant Professor Deok-Ho Kim has been named a 2015 Young Innovator of Cellular and Molecular Bioengineering (CMBE) by the Biomedical Engineering Society. Dr. Kim was recognized for the development of a nanopatterned human induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived model of a dystrophin-null cardiomyopathic phenotype.
Eric Chudler hosts BrainWorks: Kids & Sports-Related Concussions
A recent episode of Eric Chudler's TV program BrainWorks presents the issue of sports-related concussions, and demonstrates to kids and parents how to prevent and protect growing brains from injury
Suzie Pun selected as 2015-16 AAAS-Lemelson Invention Ambassador
UW Bioengineering Robert F. Rushmer Professor Suzie Pun has been selected as a 2015-16 AAAS-Lemelson Invention Ambassador in recognition of her contributions to and innovation in the field of biomaterials and drug delivery. The AAAS-Lemelson Invention Ambassador Program seeks to cultivate a new and diverse generation of inventors who promote global understanding of the critical role of invention and innovation.
Paul Yager receives over $4M to continue developing paper-based diagnostic device, amongst top Q2 2015 UW Medicine research award recipients
UW Bioengineering Professor Paul Yager has received $4,197,407 to continue developing a highly sensitive, inexpensive and simple paper-based device for diagnosing infectious disease in low-resource environments. With this new funding, Dr. Yager is the third-highest recipient of funding amongst UW Medicine faculty in Q2 2015.
Kim Woodrow to present UW Medicine 2015 New Investigator Lecture
UW Bioengineering Assistant Professor Kim Woodrow has been selected to present a UW Medicine 2015 New Investigator Lecture, part of the Science in Medicine Lecture Series. Dr. Woodrow will present her talk on Wednesday, October 28, 1-2 p.m. at Health Sciences Building's Turner Auditorium (D-209).
nanoDDS 2015 – 13th International Nanomedicine & Drug Delivery Symposium, Sept. 16-18
nanoDDS is the key annual event for researchers developing next-generation delivery vehicles - targeted, responsive, biodegradable nanomaterials - to make diagnostics more sensitive and drugs more effective.
UW nanofabrication lab to receive $37M to expand work on tiny chips, sensors
The Seattle Times reported on UW's efforts to expand its Washington Nanofabrication Facility, a national user facility [...]
Bioengineers Without Borders team receives Global WACh – Coulter Foundation seed grant
UW Bioengineering's Bioengineers without Borders (BWB) has received $30,000 UW's Global WACh-Coulter Foundation partnership to develop a portable, affordable anesthetic delivery device for use in low-resource settings.
Matthew O’Donnell receives IEEE EMBS Award for Excellence in Biomedical Technology
UW Bioengineering Professor Matthew O'Donnell has received the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBS) Award for Excellence in Biomedical Technology.
Buddy Ratner receives Most Cited Article award from Annals of Biomedical Engineering
UW Bioengineering Professor Buddy Ratner has received one of two Most Cited Article awards from the Annals of Biomedical Engineering, the official journal of the Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES).
Student-led Hook, vHAB, miPS startups selected for 2015 Jones + Foster Accelerator Program
BioE student-led startups Hook, vHAB and miPS were selected to participate in the UW Buerk Center for Entrepreneurship's 2015 Jones + Foster Accelerator program.
Barry Lutz named 2015 CoMotion Presidential Innovation Fellow
Barry Lutz is one of 17 UW faculty to be named 2015 CoMotion Presidential Innovation Fellows recognized for initiating groundbreaking programs, fostering industry collaborations and sharing their ideas, knowledge and entrepreneurial thinking across UW.
Jia Jun Chia receives HHMI/Molecular Medicine Scholar Award
UW Bioengineering Ph.D. student Jia Jun Chia has received a HHMI/Molecular Medicine Scholar Award. This award recognizes commitment to research at the interface of basic science and medicine.
Alyssa Taylor elected ASEE officer
Lecturer Alyssa Taylor has been elected as Member-at-Large for the Biomedical Engineering Division of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE).
Lara Gamble named Fellow of AVS
Dr. Gamble is recognized for her continued development of novel biomedical surface analysis tools and methodology for advancing our understanding of diagnostic devices and biological materials.
2015-16 undergraduate scholarships announced
Ten UW Bioengineering undergraduates have received College of Engineering and Department of Bioengineering scholarships for [...]
UW Bioengineering eNews – Spring/Summer 2015
Read the Spring-Summer 2015 issue of UW Bioengineering eNews for the latest on how our students and faculty are inventing the future of medicine.
Lecturer Alyssa Taylor recognized for teaching excellence, promoting academic discovery
Instead of pursuing a tenure-track faculty position or a job in industry, UW Bioengineering Lecturer Alyssa Taylor decided to focus on her passion for undergraduate education and become a course lecturer. Today, Dr. Taylor is recognized for her work teaching and mentoring BioE students, and promoting academic discovery in the department community.
Coulter program helps launch BioE technologies toward clinical impact
Medical test and drug development technologies from UW Bioengineering have spun out into start-ups Nexgenia and Nanosurface Biomedical, with Coulter's help.
Alumnus Patrick Hsieh confronts challenges in cardiac stem cell therapy
UW Bioengineering alumnus Patrick Hsieh is confronting these challenges by developing stem cell therapy strategies for treating cardiovascular disease and preventing heart failure. Dr. Hsieh’s research focuses on developing drug delivery and biomaterials that promote the survival, retention and integration of cardiac stem cells.
Students win Second Place, Finalist, Best Idea Prizes at UW Business Plan Competition
Five UW Bioengineering student-led teams won over $30,000 of start-up funding at the 18th annual UW Business Plan Competition. The competition offers entrepreneurial students an opportunity to turn their ideas into compelling and viable startups. BioE teams won seven of the 14 prizes in the competition, including the second place and finalist prizes.
Natacha Comandante Lou to participate in MIT Summer Research Program
Natacha Lou Comandante will be participating in the 2015 MIT Summer Research Program (MSRP). She will work with Dr. Michael Mitchell in the Langer lab of MIT's Biological Engineering Department for two months.
2015 BioE Awards Recipient Profiles: Suzie Pun, Nuttada Panpradist, Ted Chen and Colleen Irvin
Profiles of the 2015 BioE Awards recipients: Suzie Pun (Outstanding Faculty Mentor), Nuttada Panpradist (Outstanding Graduate Student Mentor), Ted Chen (Outstanding Graduate Student TA) and Colleen Irvin (Outstanding Staff Member).
Senior Sharon Newman receives Fulbright, Whitaker fellowships, will travel to Europe to advance neuroprosthetics research
After she graduates in June 2015, Sharon will spend the next year applying her expertise in neuroprosthetics, robotics and engineering while building relationships with universities and hospitals in Germany, Switzerland and Italy.
Debobrato Das, Pakapreud Khumwan and Jonathan Tsui receive HHMI/Molecular Medicine Scholar Awards
UW Bioengineering PhD students Debobrato (Jojo) Das, Pakapreud Khumwan and Jonathan Tsui have received HHMI/Molecular Medicine Scholar Awards. These awards recognize these students' commitment to research at the interface of basic science and medicine.
Kim Woodrow receives 2015 UW Undergraduate Research Mentor Award
Kim Woodrow, assistant professor of bioengineering, has received a 2015 UW Undergraduate Research Mentor Award. This award recognizes her commitment to guiding undergraduates to achieve success as research scholars.
2015 BioE Awards Announced
The 2015 BIOE Awards for Faculty Teacher/Mentor, Graduate Student Mentor, Graduate Student TA and Staff were announced on Tuesday, May 19 during the annual Rushmer Lecture. This year's awardees are Suzie Pun, Nuttada Panpradist, Ted Chen and Colleen Irvin.
Alex Jiao receives NIH F31 Predoctoral Fellowship
Alex Jiao, a fifth year Ph.D. student in Assistant Professor Deok-Ho Kim's lab has received a NIH F31 Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award. Alex's research project is entitled "Nanoscale 3-D Cell Sheet Engineering: A Platform for Studying the Cardiac Microenvironment and Tissue-Level Heart Structure-Function Relationships."
BioE teams Hook and EcoStream receive top honors in 2015 Alaska Airlines Environmental Innovation Challenge
Student and staff researchers from BioE helped two teams take home top honors at April’s UW Foster School of Business 2015 Alaska Airlines Environmental Innovation Challenge. The teams pitched Hook, a home automation solution, and EcoStream, a water conservation system that aims to make saving water fun and easy.
Paul Yager, Leslie Chan and Christopher Adams receive 2015 College of Engineering Awards
uW Bioengineering Professor Paul Yager, Ph.D. candidate Leslie Chan and Molecular Engineering and Sciences Institute building coordinator Christopher Adams have been selected for 2015 College of Engineering (COE) Awards.
Daggett Lab’s Clare Towse named 2015 UW Postdoc Mentor of the Year
Clare Towse, a senior fellow in Valerie Daggett's lab, has received the 2015 UW Postdoc Mentor of the Year Award. This award recognizes and honors the tremendous role postdocs play in student research and training at UW.
2015 Bioengineering Capstone Design Symposium
Engineering Solutions for Life and Health June 1, 2015 W.H. Foege Bioengineering Building (Foege North) 3:00-6:00 p.m.
Shivani Gupta receives Society of Women Engineers scholarship
UW Bioengineering Ph.D. student has received the 2015 Ada I. Pressman Memorial Scholarship. This $5,000 scholarship recognizes Shivani's outstanding academic achievement and strong engineering potential.
UW’s BMES chapter announces 2015-16 student officers
UW Bioengineering's chapter of the Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) has announced its officers for the 2015-16 academic year. The new officers look forward to contributing to and further improving the BioE community.
BioE research intern David Yama defies stereotypes, selected for national award
BioE research intern David Yama defies all conventional stereotypes of a high school dropout. A drive to succeed has enabled him to return to school and discover bioengineering in Assistant Prof. Deok-Ho Kim's lab. Today, he's about to graduate with his AA degree and recently received one of the nation's top honors for community college students.
High-resolution imaging technique can detect vascular, structural changes caused by acne
Researchers in Professor Ruikang Wang's lab have demonstrated the capabilities of optical coherence tomography (OCT) -based microangiography in detecting high-resolution, three-dimensional structural and microvascular features of human skin affected by acne.
Buddy Ratner named 2015 Langmuir Lecturer
Buddy Ratner, UW professor of bioengineering and chemical engineering and the Michael L. & Myrna Darland Endowed Chair in Technology Commercialization, has been selected as a 2015 Langmuir Lecturer.
Three UW Bioengineering undergraduates receive Goldwater Scholarship Awards
UW Bioengineering undergraduates Ian Andrews, Alice Bosma-Moody and Gina Hansen have received Goldwater Scholarship Awards for the 2015-16 academic year. Earlier this year, four BioE students were nominated for the prestigious scholarship program. All Goldwater Scholar nominees from the University of Washington in 2015 were from BioE.
Undergraduate Abbi Helfer to participate in Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Summer Undergraduate Research Program
UW Bioengineering undergraduate Abbi Helfer was selected for the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP). Abbi will work in the lab of Dr. Hans-Peter Kiem, whose research focuses on stem cell biology, and stem cell gene transfer to treat patients with genetic and acquired diseases.
Undergraduate Kadin Brooks selected for Stanford Summer Research Program/Amgen Scholars Program
UW Bioengineering undergraduate Kadin Brooks has been selected as an Amgen Scholar and will participated in the 2015 Stanford Summer Research Program (SSRP)/Amgen Scholars Program. He'll live on-campus at Stanford University from June-August and work full-time on a research project focused on cell biology.
Undergraduate Lael Wentland to participate in Engineering World Health Summer Institute in Tanzania
UW Bioengineering undergraduate student and peer advisor Lael Wentland has been chosen to participate in the Engineering World Health (EWF) Summer Institute in Tanzania.