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Virginia Tech researchers discover how bacteria make pancreatic cancer cells grow and move , articlePancreatic cancer is the third-leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States. Several characteristics make the disease difficult to treat, including its ability to suppress the immune system and its complex location and structure, which complicate surgery and chemotherapy delivery.
Date: Oct 18, 2022 -
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Finish up to start-up: Biomedical engineering alumna applies degree as vice president of local company , articleCytoRecovery, a local start-up co-founded by Rafael Davalos, the L. Preston Wade professor in biomedical engineering and mechanics, and Leo Harris, alumnus of Virginia Tech, has expanded its patented methods due to Alex Hyler's efforts.
Date: Sep 13, 2022 -
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Bioinspiration: Applying nature’s solutions to complex engineering problems , articleAnne Staples, associate professor in Virginia Tech's Department of Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics, was one of the first researchers to use computational methods to study ocean flows through coral branches.
Date: Aug 25, 2022 -
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Publication by interdisciplinary team sheds light on interventions to prevent re-injury in athletes , articleRobin Queen, Virginia Tech colleagues, and collaborators with Carilion Clinic Orthopaedic Surgery, looked at the effectiveness of a novel biofeedback intervention to improve landing mechanics in patients following ACL reconstruction.
Date: Jul 20, 2022 -
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Biomechanics researcher uses artificial intelligence to detect injuries and improve treatment , articleVincent Wang conducts research in biomechanics, specifically related to musculoskeletal injuries. He knew early on he wanted to incorporate artificial intelligence into his research, so he pursued collaborations with experts in other fields.
Date: Jul 11, 2022 -
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Blasts and gaps: How a biomedical engineering doctoral student is solving gaps in treatment for blast-induced neurotrauma , articleAfter enduring head trauma as a teenager and going through a challenging recovery, Carly Norris knew she wanted to help address others with similar issues. Now, through her research in the Traumatic Nerve Technologies Lab, she examines each of the brain’s regions to determine which are more susceptible to blast-induced neurotrauma.
Date: Jul 05, 2022 -
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Scholar award helps doctoral student advance cancer treatment while enhancing representation , articleSabrina Campelo, a doctoral student in the Virginia Tech-Wake Forest University School of Biomedical Engineering and Sciences program, will continue her innovative work in translational cancer research with the help of the nonprofit Philanthropic Educational Organization Scholar Award for the 2022-23 academic year.
Date: Jun 02, 2022 -
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How much is too much? Researchers receive grant to study brain cells after trauma , articleResearchers Pamela VandeVord and Scott Verbridge of Virginia Tech's Department of Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics will use 3D gels, rather than flat, 2D models, to gain a more precise understanding of how brain cells respond to trauma such as blunt impacts from car crashes or blasts.
Date: May 25, 2022 -
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Class of 2022: Biomedical engineering student blends research experience with a service-minded outlook , articleJustin Laiti is graduating this spring with the first cohort of biomedical engineering majors in the College of Engineering. As a student, he quickly discovered the service component of his field of study.
Date: Apr 29, 2022 -
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First cohort of Virginia Tech undergraduate biomedical engineers set to graduate this spring , articleAccording to U.S. News and World Report, there are 175 schools in the United States with a biomedical engineering major. Virginia Tech’s program sets itself apart from others with its emphasis on foundational mechanics.
Date: Apr 25, 2022 -
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Jennifer S. Wayne elected chair of AIMBE Academic Council , articleWayne, professor and department head of Virginia Tech’s Department of Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics in the College of Engineering, has substantially contributed to the fields throughout her career, with a focus on experimental and computational simulation of musculoskeletal function.
Date: Mar 25, 2022 -
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Robin Queen elected fellow of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering , articleThe College of Fellows – which honors the top 2 percent of medical and biological engineers in the country – consists of 1,500 individuals who are outstanding leaders, engineers, entrepreneurs, and innovators in the field.
Date: Feb 20, 2022 -
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John Robertson named senior member of the National Academy of Inventors , articleAs part of the Cancer Engineering Team, Robertson and colleagues have developed the use of energy-based therapies for treating previously untreatable cancers, such as brain and liver tumors.
Date: Feb 11, 2022 -
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Transportation award for a first-generation Hokie could improve medical response training for vehicle collisions and save lives , articleJacob Valente, third-year doctoral student in the Virginia Tech–Wake Forest University School of Biomedical Engineering and Sciences program, received the Dwight David Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship Award. For more than 30 years, this award – given by the Federal Highway Administration – benefits the nation’s brightest minds in the field of transportation.
Date: Jan 28, 2022 -
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Biomedical engineering and mechanics professor aims to improve gender affirming surgery through research , articleRaffaella De Vita, professor and associate department head in the Department of Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics in the College of Engineering, has been awarded a National Science Foundation award to study the biomechanics of gender affirming surgery.
Date: Jan 24, 2022 -
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Alumnus and engineer collaborate on 3D printing to advance microfluidic systems , articleA collaborative project to 3D-print medical devices that was made possible by Virginia Tech’s network of trailblazers could open doors to bioinnovation now that it has received federal funding.
Date: Jan 03, 2022 -
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Class of 2021: Engineering graduate ready to launch thanks to applied learning , articleZach Kozar, a graduating senior in biomedical engineering and mechanics, said he chose Virginia Tech for its highly reputable engineering program. He credits the university with launching him toward his dream.
Date: Dec 07, 2021 -
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In memoriam: Robert Heller, professor emeritus of biomedical engineering and mechanics , articleHeller joined Virginia Tech’s faculty in 1967 and taught for three decades until his retirement. He served as the J. Frank Maher professor emeritus during his time at the university.
Date: Nov 22, 2021 -
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New NSF-funded research explores origins of blood feeding in mosquitoes , articleAn interdisciplinary team of Virginia Tech researchers is seeking to understand the physiological and biomechanical characteristics of blood feeding in mosquitoes and their evolutionary transition from sugar to blood feeding — knowledge that may help future work to stop disease transmission.
Date: Nov 12, 2021 -
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Biomedical engineering researchers to study knee re-injury risk using wearable sensors , articleSupported by a $2.9 million grant from the National Institutes of Health and led by Robin Queen, the Kevin P. Granata Faculty Fellow and professor of biomedical engineering and mechanics, a team of researchers from Virginia Tech and the University of Virginia will assess second anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries — a tear of the same ACL or of the ACL in the other knee — using wearable sensors.
Date: Oct 15, 2021 -
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Virginia Tech researcher teams with FDA to advance device safety through numerical modeling , articleRafael Davalos, the L. Preston Wade Professor in biomedical engineering and mechanics, is working with scientists at the Food and Drug Administration to develop a numerical heart model, as a regulatory science tool with applications in assessing cardiac ablation devices.
Date: Oct 04, 2021 -
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Weight or energy: Undergraduate student's research finds ACL recovery results and implications for returning to sport , articleIn a study published in Clinical Biomechanics, undergraduate biomedical engineering student Jenna Mesisca and Robin Queen, professor of biomedical engineering and mechanics in the College of Engineering, discovered the importance of factoring both weight and jump height into the tests that are used to clear athletes to resume physical activity following an ACL injury.
Date: Sep 28, 2021 -
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Robin Queen elected fellow of the American Society of Biomechanics , articleQueen is a professor of biomedical engineering and mechanics in the College of Engineering. Fellows are selected in recognition of their exceptional scientific and professional achievement in biomechanics and their service to the society.
Date: Aug 11, 2021 -
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Biomedical engineering graduate student receives grant to advance research in cancer treatment , articleJessica Gannon, a doctoral student in biomedical engineering through Virginia Tech - Wake Forest University’s School of Biomedical Engineering and Sciences, received a graduate research fellowship program award. She is one of six graduate students in the College of Engineering who received the prestigious fellowship this year.
Date: Jul 16, 2021 -
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Chasing solutions in renewable energy, engineering alumnus teams with former research mentor , articleIn 2003, Yeh-Hung Lai ’94 joined General Motors as a technical fellow to lead research on the mechanics of hydrogen fuel cell materials and structures, a new area at the time with promise for alternative energy solutions. His efforts led to a robust program for student experiential learning, empowering engineering students as next-generation industry leaders.
Date: Jul 06, 2021 -
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Rafael Davalos receives Van C. Mow Medal , articleDavalos, the L. Preston Wade Professor in biomedical engineering and mechanics in the College of Engineering, has been named the 2021 recipient of the Van C. Mow Medal by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
Date: Jun 21, 2021 -
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Doctoral student receives international NSF award to study blood vessels’ role in oxygen delivery , articleCora Esparza, a third-year doctoral student in biomedical engineering, is driven by work that fills a need, and she does this in her research. She has received a National Science Foundation IIE-Graduate International Research Experience award to pursue her research abroad.
Date: Aug 20, 2021