2023

December
- Four Endowed Positions Created at Drexel
  
  December 18, 2023
  Three different colleges and the Office of University Collections and Exhibitions received financial support to create new positions bolstering Drexel’s excellence and expertise in a variety of fields.
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- Partnerships and Projects: Drexel's Recent Industry and Civic Engagement Connections
  
  December 14, 2023
  This update offers a snapshot of activity courtesy of the Office of the Provost and the Office of University and Community Partnerships.
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November
- Dr. Hasan Ayaz’s Recent Works - Global Cutting-Edge Research Recognized by the Scientific Community & Valued by Industry Partners
  
  November 22, 2023
  
  Our ongoing collaborative DSI project (monitoring brain on the go during navigation in a botanical museum) was featured with a cover story in Chimes magazine that can be accessed online.
  
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- Highlights of Dr. Kara Spiller’s Global Reach in Recent Years
  
  November 20, 2023
  
  Read more about Dr. Kara Spiller's Remarkable Global Contributions: A Spotlight on Recent Achievements
  
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- Students Create Mock Livers, Kidneys Used for Training Across the World
  
  November 20, 2023
  
  Our ongoing collaborative DSI project (monitoring brain on the go during navigation in a botanical museum) was featured with a cover story in Chimes magazine that can be accessed online.
  
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- Professor Ozlem Yesil Celiktas Receives Ege University’s “Science and Engineering” Award
  
  November 02, 2023
  
  Congratulations to Professor Ozlem Yesil-Celiktas for receiving the Ege University’s “Science and Engineering” award.
  
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October
- Professor Banu Onaral Receives TUSEB Special Award
  
  October 31, 2023
  
  Professor Banu Onaral receives the 2023 TUSEB Special Award for her work in the fields of functional brain imaging and in recognition of major national and global initiatives that she spearheaded.
  
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- Faculty Highlights: Recent Awards and Grants
  
  October 27, 2023
  Last term, Drexel University professors were recognized for their scholarly research and prolific academic and professional contributions. This update offers a snapshot of activity courtesy of the Office of the Provost.
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September
- Coulter-Drexel Program Hosts Young Researchers From Japan
  
  September 29, 2023
  
  The Coulter-Drexel Translational Research Program was honored to host researchers from the Mansfield Foundation's Mansfield-PhRMA Research Scholars Program.
  
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- Dov Jaron Is Elected to the Fellowship of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia
  
  September 18, 2023
  Dov Jaron, PhD, professor emeritus, Calhoun Distinguished Professor of Engineering in Medicine, School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems, was nominated and elected to the prestigious Fellowship of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia for his contributions to medical and biomedical research through his extensive work in the field of biomedical engineering.
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- Advice for Incoming Graduate Students at Drexel
  
  September 13, 2023
  How can you best connect with peers and mentors? What are some good places to eat, study and relax — on or off campus? Current graduate students shared tips for Dragons who are just starting at the University this year.
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August
- Drexel Develops New Innovative Model For Cell And Gene Therapy Education
  
  August 25, 2023
  The funding provided close to $1 million to support the creation of a new Cell and Gene Therapy Technology, Engineering, Analytics, Manufacturing, & Science academic program, known as CGT-TEAMS, that launched this summer for undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in the School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems and the College of Medicine at Drexel.
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- Mark Schafer & Colleagues Receive an NIH R21 Grant for Their Continuous Cardiac Output Monitoring Project
  
  August 02, 2023
  Mark E. Schafer, PhD, research professor, School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems, and colleagues received a 1-year $454,049 NIH National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB) R21 grant for the project titled, “Continuous Cardiac Output Monitoring with a Central Venous Catheter Ultrasound Sensor.”
  
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July
- Hasan Ayaz Presents Keynote Lecture on Observing the Brain at Work in Everyday Life at NeuroIS Retreat 2023
  
  July 27, 2023
  Hasan Ayaz, PhD, associate professor, School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems, was the keynote speaker at the NeuroIS Retreat 2023, held in Vienna, Austria. Dr. Ayaz’s keynote presentation was titled, "Observing the “Brain at Work” in Everyday Life Using Optical Brain Imaging: Challenges and Opportunities for NeuroIS.”
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June
- In Memory of Professor John M. Reid
  
  June 25, 2023
  In Loving Memory of Professor John M. Reid. A pioneer in Biomedical Engineering, his contributions to the field remain unparalleled. With his warm and friendly demeanor, Professor Reid's impact extended far beyond his research.
  
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- Dragons on Fire: Kudos for Student Achievements
  
  June 13, 2023
  Here's a snapshot of awards, scholarships, publications and fellowships Drexel University students have earned in the past term.
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- Pratusha Reddy Wins 2023 Graduate College Research Excellence Award: Most Original and Creative Work Category
  
  June 02, 2023
  Pratusha Reddy, PhD candidate, School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems (Advisor: K. Izzetoglu), received the 2023 Drexel Graduate College Research Excellence Award: Most Original and Creative Work Category, with a monetary value of $500 from the Drexel University Graduate College.
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May
- 2022-23 BIOMED Diversity Scholarship Program Scholars
  
  May 30, 2023
  
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- DREXEL BIOMED ALUMNI NETWORK: SENIOR SENDOFF AT SPEED RACEWAY
  
  May 24, 2023
  Join the Drexel Biomed Alumni Network for its annual senior sendoff as we honor the Class of 2023 and welcome them into the biomedical engineering alumni community!
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- Jesse Mark, Pratusha Reddy, Dharma Varapula & Chao Wang Receive 2023 BIOMED Outstanding Dissertation Awards
  
  May 15, 2023
  
  Jesse Mark, Pratusha Reddy, Dharmateja Varapula, and Chao Wang, all PhD candidates, School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems, each received the 2023 School of Biomed Outstanding Dissertation Award.
  
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April
- BIOMED Hosts the 49th Northeast Bioengineering Conference (NEBEC 2023)
  
  April 03, 2023
  The School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems successfully hosted the 2023 Northeast Bioengineering Conference (NEBEC 2023), which took place on the main campus of Drexel University, from March 30 through April 1, 2023. More than 450 participants attended the in-person three-day conference, with additional participants attending virtually, and consisted of keynote and faculty speakers, research and poster presentations, and a young scientist presentation session.
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March
- Felix Agbavor and Shreya Soni Win the 2023 BIOMED Student Best Paper Award
  
  March 22, 2023
  Felix Agbavor and Shreya Soni, both PhD candidates, School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems (Advisors: H. Liang and C. Rodell, respectively), won the 2023 BIOMED Student Best Paper Award for their outstanding work and publication as first authors of their respective papers.
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- Drexel University Professors Reflect on Potential of AI
  
  March 16, 2023
  Though technology is often prophesied to be the death of learning, some Drexel professors are largely optimistic about the ways artificial intelligence can change education.
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- Kara Spiller Leads New Biomed Course That Introduces First-Year Students to the Growing Field of Cell & Gene Therapy
  
  March 07, 2023
  
  Cell and gene therapy is taught in higher-level courses, but Kara Spiller, PhD designed an interdisciplinary course for first-year students — and it features industry partners.
  
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February
- Arjun Sharma Wins First Place at the Close School of Entrepreneurship 2023 Future Fest Fast Pitch Competition
  
  February 22, 2023
  Arjun Sharma, graduate student, School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems (Advisor: S. Kurtz), won First Place and $500 in the Fast Pitch competition at Drexel’s Close School of Entrepreneurship 2023 Future Fest, held February 21, 2023.
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January
- GIP MedTech Innovation Student Wins First Prize in techIES, an International Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition
  
  January 19, 2023
  
  GIP MedTech Innovation Student Wins First Prize in techIES, an International Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition
  
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