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PhD Research Proposal Modulating Neutrophil-Macrophage Crosstalk To Treat Volumetric Muscle Loss (VML) Derived Fibrosis June 14, 2023
Master's Thesis Defense Evaluation of Cognitive Function Using Time-Domain Optical Neuroimaging June 14, 2023
PhD Thesis Defense Investigation of Cerebrovascular Reactivity Using Hypercapnia and Optical Brain Imaging June 07, 2023
PhD Thesis Defense Multi-omics Characterization of the Loss of Transcriptomic Modulators BAP1 and SOX10 in Uveal and Cutaneous Melanomas June 02, 2023
Master's Thesis Defense Development of a Finite Element Model of the Thoracic and Lumbar Spine with Ribs for Idiopathic Early Onset Scoliosis (EOS) June 02, 2023
Master's Thesis Defense Acoustic Coupling Pads for the Control of Ultrasound Neuromodulation Exposure June 01, 2023
Seminar Mapping Neural Circuits and Moderators of Risk for Psychopathology in Adolescents May 31, 2023
Master's Thesis Defense Development and Characterization of Covalently Crosslinked Hydrogels for Use in Geometrically Tunable Blood Shunts May 31, 2023
Seminar Empowering Healthcare Consumers with Timely Insights to Their Diagnostic Test Results May 24, 2023
Seminar Mechanobiological Optimization of Vascular Grafts May 10, 2023
PhD Research Proposal An Integrated, Scalable Platform for rAAV Vector Development with Translational Success May 08, 2023
Seminar Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) in Ophthalmic Imaging May 03, 2023
PhD Research Proposal Interaction of Lipid Nanoparticles with Pulmonary Innate Immune Cells in the Context of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) May 02, 2023
PhD Research Proposal Modifying Low-frequency (20-30 kHz), Low-intensity (100 mW/cm2) Utrasound Device for the Treatment of Chronic Wounds to be Used in the Home – A Holistic Approach April 28, 2023
Seminar Experiential Robotics for Health: From Prosthetics to Avatars April 26, 2023
PhD Research Proposal Machine Learning-based Classification and Automated Measurement of Pre-operative Clinical Indices in Early Onset Scoliosis (EOS) Patients April 24, 2023
Seminar Biological Rhythms: In Life, Timing Really is Everything April 19, 2023
Seminar Chemokine-based Approaches to Treat Immunologically "Cold Tumors” April 05, 2023
PhD Research Proposal Modulating Macrophage Response to Biomaterials by Leveraging Biotin-Avidin Interactions March 31, 2023
PhD Thesis Defense Regulatory Roles of Fibril-Forming Collagens in Cartilaginous Tissue Biomechanics and Mechanobiology March 27, 2023
Seminar The Value of Modeling and Simulation for the Biomedical Industry March 15, 2023
PhD Thesis Defense Ultrasound-Sensitive Microbubble Approaches for Overcoming Tumor Hypoxia in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma March 15, 2023
PhD Thesis Defense A Single-Molecule DNA Analysis Device for Optical Mapping and Sequencing March 15, 2023
Seminar Practicing Natural Language Processing (NLP) in Healthcare March 08, 2023
Seminar The Zeen® Mobility Invention: An 'Elevating Walker Chair' from the Inventor of Steadicam March 01, 2023
Seminar Ear, Knee, Throat: How One Cartilage Leads to Another February 22, 2023
Special Seminar 2023 British Orthopaedic Research Society (BORS) / Bone & Joint Research (BJR) Traveling Fellows: Advances in Orthopaedic and Musculoskeletal Research Across the UK February 21, 2023
Special Seminar Merck Global Vaccines and Analytics Panel Discussion February 15, 2023
Seminar Mechanistic Drug Delivery Models February 08, 2023
PhD Research Proposal Ultrasound Nano-scale Phase-Change Contrast Agents for Tumor Radiosensitization February 08, 2023
Seminar Non-invasive Assessment of Tissue Hemodynamics and Metabolism with Optical Imaging February 01, 2023
PhD Research Proposal Molecular Insights of Developing Primitive Matrix in Articular Cartilage and Meniscus January 26, 2023
Seminar Articular Cartilage Injury and Repair January 25, 2023
Seminar Allosteric Modulation of Glutamate Transporters: A Possible Avenue for Neuropsychiatric Therapies January 18, 2023
Seminar Faculty Introduction: Dr. Valentina Graci on Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) Technology and Its Effect on Human Physiology and Kinematics January 11, 2023
PhD Thesis Defense Collagen Nanoyarns: Hierarchical Three-Dimensional Biomaterial Constructs for Tendon Fiber Reconstruction December 16, 2022
PhD Thesis Defense Understanding Molecular Differences Between Healing Outcomes in Tissue Repair and Regeneration December 12, 2022
PhD Research Proposal Pathogenicity Classification of Somatic Mutations in Precision Medicine December 07, 2022
PhD Research Proposal Alternative Lengthening of Telomeres in Cancer December 05, 2022
Seminar Parallax: A Whimsical Perspective of the Biopharmaceutical Industry November 30, 2022
Seminar Predictive Modeling in Healthcare Informatics November 16, 2022
PhD Thesis Defense High Conjugation Efficiency CdPbS Near-infrared Molecular Probe Toward Intraoperative Breast Cancer Margin Assessment November 11, 2022
Seminar An Overview of Biopharmaceutical and Biologic Drug Development and Its Complexities November 09, 2022
PhD Research Proposal Computational Approaches To Elucidate Genome Topology Mechanisms That Control Antigen Receptor Gene Diversification November 03, 2022
Seminar Pathway to Intellectual Property (IP) November 02, 2022
PhD Thesis Defense Novel Integrated Pediatric Total Artificial Heart October 28, 2022
Seminar Understanding the Benefit-Risk Calculus of Digital Health Interventions October 26, 2022
PhD Thesis Defense Modulating Macrophage Phenotype for the Promotion of Angiogenesis in an Ischemic Environment October 26, 2022
PhD Thesis Defense Development, Adaptation, and Stimulus-independent Neural Activity in a Sensorimotor Circuit in Drosophila Melanogaster October 25, 2022
Seminar Digital Health and Innovation: From Lab to IPO October 19, 2022
Seminar Recent Advances in Diagnostic and Therapeutic Contrast-enhanced Ultrasound October 12, 2022
PhD Thesis Defense The Role of Endothelial Cell Morphology and Alignment in the Coordinated Regulation of AKT-mediated and Calcium-mediated eNOS Activation October 11, 2022
Seminar Life Science Innovation Ecosystems: Collaboration and Connections October 05, 2022
Seminar Biomedical Ethics and Faculty Introductions September 28, 2022
PhD Thesis Defense Novel Integrated Pediatric Total Artificial Heart September 28, 2022
PhD Research Proposal Complex Structural Variant Characterization for Construction of Population-based Reference Genomes September 27, 2022
PhD Research Proposal Developing an Arduino-based Functional Near Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS) and Two Clinical Studies August 05, 2022
Master's Thesis Defense Local Delivery of Polycations From a Hydrogel Scaffold for Treating Spinal Cord Injury July 21, 2022
PhD Thesis Defense Understanding the Biological Effects of Non-thermal, Non-cavitational Therapeutic Ultrasound in Chronic Wound Healing July 07, 2022
PhD Thesis Defense Coordinated Regulation of Shear Stress-Induced Nitric Oxide Production by TRPC Channel-derived Calcium Fluxes and PKC Modulation in Endothelial Cells July 01, 2022
Master's Thesis Defense A Pipeline for the Creation of Biophysically Realistic Multicompartment Models of Drosophila Melanogaster Descending Neurons (MDN) June 22, 2022
Master's Thesis Defense Implementation of a Home-Use Virtual Environment Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) for People with ALS Using Different Facial Stimuli June 17, 2022
Master's Thesis Defense Quantifying Lung, Diaphragm, and Thoracospinal Radiographic Parameters to Predict Lung Volume and Function in Pediatric Normative and Early Onset Scoliosis Subjects June 16, 2022
PhD Research Proposal Developing an Arduino-based Functional Near Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS) and Two Clinical Studies June 13, 2022
PhD Thesis Defense Quantification of Variations in Thoracic Vertebral Morphology and Prediction of Curve Progression and Correction in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) June 08, 2022
Master's Thesis Defense Development of a Next Generation Human Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell-derived CNS Model for the Study of Tauopathy June 08, 2022	Simeon Kofman, Master’s Candidate School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University Advisors: Liang Oscar Qiang, MD, PhD Assistant Professor Department of Neurobiology and Anatomy Drexel University College of Medicine Fred Allen, PhD Teaching Professor Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University
PhD Research Proposal Investigation of Cerebrovascular Reactivity Using Hypercapnia and Optical Brain Imaging June 08, 2022
Master's Thesis Defense Investigating the Performance of Sensor-driven Biometrics in the Assessment of Cognitive Workload June 06, 2022	Emma Katherine MacNeil, Master's Candidate School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University Advisor: Kurtulus Izzetoglu, PhD Associate Professor School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University
PhD Thesis Defense Circuits for Bilateral Looming Feature Integration in Drosophila June 03, 2022	HyoJong Jang, PhD Candidate School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University Advisor: Catherine von Reyn, PhD Assistant Professor School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University
Master's Thesis Defense The Role of DIPs and Dprs in Synaptic Connection Specificity June 01, 2022	Pratishtha Guckhool, Master's Candidate School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University Advisor: Catherine von Reyn, PhD Assistant Professor School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University
PhD Thesis Defense Inactivation of HIV-1 and SARS-CoV-2 viruses by Targeting Metastable Virus Spike Proteins June 01, 2022	Aakansha Nangarlia, PhD Candidate School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University Advisors: Irwin Chaiken, PhD Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology College of Medicine Drexel University Ken Barbee, PhD Professor, Senior Associate Dean, and Associate Dean for Research School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University
Master's Thesis Defense Identification of Astrocyte Subtypes in the Drosophila Melanogaster Visual System May 26, 2022	Jillian Clare Saunders, Master's Candidate School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University Advisors: Catherine von Reyn, PhD Assistant Professor School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University Denise Garcia, PhD Associate Professor Department of Biology College of Arts and Sciences Drexel University
Seminar Ethics of Consumer Neurotechnology May 25, 2022
Master's Thesis Defense Mathematical Dynamic Modeling (MADYMO) of Shoulder Dystocia and Delivery Maneuvers May 25, 2022	Joy Anita Iaconianni, Master's Candidate School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University Advisors: Sriram Balasubramanian, PhD Associate Professor School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University Anita Singh, PhD Chair of Biomedical Engineering Associate Professor Department of Biomedical Engineering School of Engineering Widener University
Master's Thesis Defense Photoresponsive Hydrogels Enable Geometrically Tunable Blood Shunts for Pediatric Use May 25, 2022	Victor Mishin, Master's Candidate School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University Advisors: Christopher B. Rodell, PhD Assistant Professor School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University Amy L. Throckmorton, PhD Associate Professor School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University
Seminar Intracranial Pressure: Mechanisms and Monitoring May 18, 2022
Special Seminar Control and Enhance Immune Cells with Precision Biomaterials May 12, 2022
Seminar Engineering Perspectives on Eye-Brain Research: Methodology, Recent Developments, and Challenges May 11, 2022
Seminar How Brains Add Vectors May 04, 2022
Master's Thesis Defense Investigating Biomechanical Properties and Structural Changes Post-Stretch in Neonatal Brachial Plexus April 29, 2022	Virginia Orozco, PhD Candidate School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University Advisors: Sriram Balasubramanian, PhD Associate Professor School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University Anita Singh, PhD Chair of Biomedical Engineering Associate Professor Department of Biomedical Engineering School of Engineering Widener University
Seminar Opportunities and Challenges in Applying Systems Pathology Approaches to Study Alcohol-associated (AA) Liver Disease April 27, 2022
Seminar Portable Radar Systems for Life Activity Sensing and Human Tracking April 20, 2022
Seminar Commercialization of Products in Pharmaceutical, Biotech, and Medical Devices: How Science and External Affairs Drive Policy and Access April 06, 2022
Seminar Democratizing Cell Therapies March 30, 2022
PhD Research Proposal Intraoperative Breast Cancer Tumor Margin Assessment Using Near Infrared (NIR) Quantum Dot Molecular Probes March 15, 2022
Master's Thesis Defense Exploring the Responses of Acute Aortic Regurgitation (AR) Through the Design of a Novel Benchtop Physiological Model March 10, 2022	Alison Kane, Master's Candidate School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University Advisors: Janarthanan (Janar) Sathananthan, BHB, MBChB, MPH, FRACP Interventional and Structural Cardiologist University of British Columbia (UBC) St Paul’s Hospital and Vancouver General Hospital Amy Throckmorton, PhD Associate Professor School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University
Seminar Non-text Based Smart Learning Using Near Real-time Multimodal Analysis March 09, 2022
PhD Research Proposal Ultrasound-Sensitive Microbubble Approaches for Overcoming Tumor Hypoxia in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) March 04, 2022
Special Seminar Hypothesis Testing for Connectome Comparisons: A Statistical Analysis of Bilateral Symmetry in an Insect Brain Connectome March 03, 2022
Seminar Imaging of Elastic Properties of Cardiovascular and Cancerous Tissues, and Brain Therapies Using Ultrasound (US) March 02, 2022
Special Seminar Engineering Living Tissue for Nervous System and Neuromuscular Reconstruction February 24, 2022
Seminar Sex Differences in the Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM) Immune Response, Opportunity for Next Generation Precision Medicine Approaches February 23, 2022
PhD Research Proposal Ultrasound Contrast Agent for Amplified Drug Delivery February 23, 2022
Seminar From Sensation to Action February 16, 2022
Special Seminar Restoring Function Using Implantable Brain Computer Interfaces February 10, 2022
Seminar Multimodal Monitoring in Traumatic Brain Injury February 09, 2022
PhD Research Proposal Proteogenomic Discovery of Immunotherapeutic Targets in Rhabdomyosarcoma February 07, 2022
Special Seminar When Nano Meets Neuro: Engineering High-Resolution Neuroelectronics From Nanoscale Soft Conductors February 03, 2022
Special Seminar Self-Assembling Nanotechnologies for Precision Biomaterials February 02, 2022
PhD Thesis Defense Understanding How Time and Memory Interact with Network Topology in Real-World Systems with Selected Applications January 28, 2022	Adam George Craig, PhD Candidate School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University Advisors: Andres Kriete, PhD Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Teaching Professor School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University Uri Hershberg, PhD Associate Professor Department of Human Biology University of Haifa School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University
Special Seminar Tumor Immune Microenvironment Modulation via Drug Delivery January 28, 2022
Special Seminar A New Tool for Restoring Disrupted Neuronal Circuits January 27, 2022
Seminar Pediatric Concussion: Insights from Epidemiology, Biomechanics and Clinical Medicine January 26, 2022
Special Seminar Engineered Nanoparticles for Gene Therapy January 26, 2022
Special Seminar Self-Assembling Nanofiber Peptide Vaccine Platform: Design, Immunogenicity, and Cancer Vaccine Therapy January 21, 2022
Special Seminar Amyloid and Tau in Alzheimer’s Disease: From Pathomechanistic Studies Using Super Resolution Microscopy to Therapeutic Ultrasound as a Treatment Modality January 20, 2022
Seminar Cell-specific Gene Therapy in Central Nervous System (CNS) Autoimmunity January 19, 2022
Seminar At the Heart of the Matter: Design Solutions for Childhood Cardiovascular Diseases January 12, 2022
PhD Research Proposal Neuroadaptive Training Approaches to Enhance Skill Acquisition in Flight Simulators December 19, 2021
PhD Research Proposal Collagen Nanoyarns: Hierarchical Three-Dimensional Biomaterial Constructs December 17, 2021
PhD Research Proposal Multi-omics Characterization of the Loss of Transcriptomic Modulators BAP1 and SOX10 in Uveal and Cutaneous Melanoma December 15, 2021
PhD Research Proposal Biomimetic Proteoglycans Augment the Cellular Microniche in Cartilage and Serve as a Drug Delivery Platform for Potential Disease Modifying Osteoarthritis Drugs December 15, 2021
Seminar The Neurobiology of Visually-Guided Collision Avoidance Behaviors December 01, 2021
Seminar Footprints, Fairness, and the Future of Humanity: Environmental Justice and Enhanced Evolution November 17, 2021
Special Seminar The Calcium-sensing Receptor (CaSR) is a Key Regulator of Sensorimotor Decision-making in Hindbrain Neurons November 17, 2021
Seminar Alcohol-induced Changes in Neural Substrates of Behavioral Flexibility November 10, 2021
Seminar Emerging Neurobusiness Applications Using Mobile Neuroimaging November 03, 2021
Seminar Deformable Multimodal Sensors for Biomedicine October 27, 2021
PhD Research Proposal Mechanism of Cholesterol Induced Impairment of Capacitative Calcium Entry in Endothelial Cells October 21, 2021
Seminar Using Light for Functional Brain Imaging: Techniques and Applications to Advance Human Health and Performance October 20, 2021
Seminar "Pardon Me, Is That a Neuroprosthetic You Are Wearing?” A Neurosurgeon’s Perspective on the Brain–Body–Machine Interface October 13, 2021
PhD Thesis Defense Development and Characterization of 3D Printed Porous Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) for Orthopaedic Applications September 30, 2021	Hannah Spece, PhD Candidate School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University Advisors: Steven Kurtz, PhD Research Professor School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University Joseph Sarver, PhD Teaching Professor School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University
Seminar The Next Generation of Inventors: The Case for Combining Medical Education and Engineering Education at Microscopic and Macroscopic Scales September 29, 2021
Seminar Biomedical Ethics in Research: Rights and Responsibilities September 22, 2021
PhD Thesis Defense Impact of HIV-1 Genetic Variation on Tat-RNA Binding, Anti-HIV-1 gRNA Design, and HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Impairment (NI) September 10, 2021	Robert William Link, PhD Candidate School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University Advisors: Will Dampier, PhD Assistant Professor Department of Microbiology and Immunology College of Medicine Drexel University Brian Wigdahl, PhD Professor and Chair Department of Microbiology and Immunology Director Institute for Molecular Medicine and Infectious Disease Drexel University College of Medicine
PhD Research Proposal Circuits for Looming Feature Integration in Drosophila August 25, 2021
Master's Thesis Defense Poroelasticity of Fibrocartilage is Governed by the Collagen Fibrillar Structure and Proteoglycan Content of the Extracellular Matrix August 20, 2021	Kevt’her Hoxha, Master's Candidate School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University Advisor: Lin Han, PhD Associate Professor School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University
PhD Thesis Defense Somatosensory Cortex Undergoes Maladaptive Reorganization with Neuropathic Pain Development After Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) August 19, 2021
PhD Thesis Defense A Local Accumulation Connected Spread Model of Neurofibrillary Tangle Propagation in the Human Neocortex August 12, 2021
PhD Research Proposal Wiring an Escape: Competition and Refinement in a Developing Sensorimotor Circuit August 10, 2021
PhD Research Proposal Irreversible Inactivation of HIV-1 and SARS-CoV-2 by Targeting Metastable Virus Spike Proteins June 18, 2021	Aakansha Nangarlia, PhD Candidate School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University Advisor: Irwin Chaiken, PhD Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology College of Medicine Drexel University
PhD Thesis Defense Characterization of Neuropathology and Neuroinflammatory Cascades After Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) in Swine June 14, 2021	Mike Grovola, PhD Candidate School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University Advisors: Catherine von Reyn, PhD Assistant Professor School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University D. Kacy Cullen, PhD Associate Professor of Neurosurgery Department of Neurosurgery Perelman School of Medicine University of Pennsylvania
Master's Thesis Defense A Computational Approach To Explore the Link Between Serum Biomarkers and Clinical Outcomes in Psoriasis June 10, 2021	Aakankschit Nandkeolyar, Master's Candidate School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University Advisor: Hasan Ayaz, PhD Associate Professor School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University
Master's Thesis Defense Personalized Rebreathing Device for Hypercapnia Administration June 09, 2021	Kimtee Dahari Ramsagur, Master's Candidate School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University Advisor: Kurtulus Izzetoglu, PhD Associate Professor School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University
Master's Thesis Defense Development of a Co-loaded Lonidamine and Paclitaxel Ultrasound Contrast Agent for Treatment of Multi-Drug Resistant Tumors June 08, 2021	Raj Patel, MS Candidate School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University Advisor: Margaret A. Wheatley, PhD John M. Reid Professor School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University
Master's Thesis Defense Fabrication of a Novel Filtration Device for Circulating Tumor Cells June 04, 2021	Marina Korinne Lilieholm, MS Candidate School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University Advisor: Alessandro Fatatis, MD, PhD Professor Department of Pharmacology and Physiology College of Medicine Drexel University
Master's Thesis Defense A Comparison of Drosophila Melanogaster RNA-seq Data Sets June 02, 2021	Roze Alzabey, MS Candidate School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University Advisor: Catherine von Reyn, PhD Assistant Professor School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University
Seminar Neuromodulation Technologies and Transcranial Ultrasound Brain Stimulation June 02, 2021	Shanbao Tong, PhD Professor School of Biomedical Engineering Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Seminar 1. Z-Genome Biosynthetic Pathway Discovery / 2. Regulating Cell Bioactivities for Wound Healing Using Subcellular-sized, Crosslinkable Microfibers of Tunable Size, Stiffness, and Biochemical Properties May 26, 2021	Suwen Zhao, PhD Assistant Professor iHuman Institute School of Life Science and Technology ShanghaiTech University Li-Hsin (Leo) Han Assistant Professor Department of Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics College of Engineering Drexel University
Seminar Out of the Lab: How Neurotech Will Finally Reach a Consumer Audience May 19, 2021	Ramses Alcaide, PhD President and CEO Neurable
Seminar Point-of-Care Design and Additive Manufacturing of Polyaryletherketone (PAEK) Implants May 12, 2021	Steven M. Kurtz, PhD Research Professor Director Implant Research Center School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University
Seminar The Investigation of Automated Emergency Braking (AEB) Technology and the Implications for Vehicle Occupant Safety May 05, 2021	Valentina Graci, PhD Research Scientist I Center for Injury Research and Prevention Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)
Seminar 1. Discover Novel AAVs for Deafness Gene Therapy and Precise Hair Cell Regeneration / 2. Pivotal Roles of Pericellular Microniche in Cell-Matrix Cross-talk and Disease Initiation April 28, 2021	Guisheng Zhong, PhD Associate Professor School of Life Science Technology ShanghaiTech University Lin Han, PhD Associate Professor School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University
Seminar Smart Biomaterials for Regenerative Engineering April 21, 2021	Peter I. Lelkes, PhD Laura H. Carnell Professor and Chair Department of Bioengineering College of Engineering Temple University
Seminar Muscle Adaptation Following Injury and Disease April 14, 2021	Benjamin Binder-Markey, PT, DPT, PhD Assistant Professor Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences College of Nursing and Health Professions School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University
Special Seminar Science Unscripted with Robert Langer April 07, 2021	Robert S. Langer, ScD David H. Koch Institute Professor Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
PhD Thesis Defense Cognitive Workload Assessment During Complex Coordinated Motor Tasks in Real-world Environments with Both Healthy and Clinical Populations April 01, 2021	Shawn Joshi, MD/PhD Candidate School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University Advisor: Hasan Ayaz, PhD Associate Professor School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University
Seminar 1. Neural Control of Energy Balance 2. Immunomodulatory Biomaterials for Limb Salvage March 31, 2021	Wei L. Shen, PhD Associate Professor and Investigator School of Life Science and Technology ShanghaiTech University Kara Spiller PhD Associate Professor Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine Laboratory School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University
Seminar Ultrasound Technology: Applications and Research Efforts at Drexel March 10, 2021	Mark E. Schafer, PhD Research Professor School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University
PhD Thesis Defense Protein-coding Hotspots in the Human Genome: Annotation, Significance, and Their Conservation in Animal Models March 10, 2021	Debra V. Klopfenstein, PhD Candidate School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University Advisor: Will Dampier, PhD Assistant Professor Department of Microbiology and Immunology College of Medicine Drexel University
Seminar The Art of Menteeship: Lessons from the Telemachy March 03, 2021	Raymond Sze, MD, MAMS Associate Professor Associate Radiologist-in-Chief Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)
Seminar Bioinformatics Research at Drexel Biomed February 24, 2021	Ming Xiao, PhD Associate Professor School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University Ahmet Sacan, PhD Associate Teaching Professor School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University Andres Kriete, PhD Teaching Professor Associate Dean for Academic Affairs School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University
PhD Thesis Defense Detection of Clinically Relevant Copy-number Variants From Short-read Sequencing (SRS) Data for Genomic Diagnostics February 22, 2021	Ramakrishnan Rajagopalan, PhD Candidate School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University Advisors: Laura K. Conlin, PhD, FACMG Assistant Professor Division of Genomic Diagnostics Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) Perelman School of Medicine University of Pennsylvania Ming Xiao, PhD Associate Professor School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University
Seminar Engineering Neural Circuits to Understand Sensorimotor Transformations February 17, 2021	Catherine von Reyn, PhD Assistant Professor School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University
Seminar Neuroergonomics: Observing “Brain at Work” in Everyday Life February 10, 2021	Hasan Ayaz, PhD Associate Professor School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University
Seminar 1. Immunomodulatory Biomaterials for Limb Salvage / 2. Local Drug Delivery for Spinal Cord Repair February 03, 2021	Kara L. Spiller, PhD Associate Professor Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine Laboratory School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University Yinghui Zhong, PhD Associate Professor Therapeutic Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Laboratory School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University
PhD Thesis Defense Investigating the Interfacial Bonding Strength of Additively Manufactured Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) Intervertebral Devices January 28, 2021	Cemile Basgul, PhD Candidate School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University Advisors: Steven M. Kurtz, PhD Research Professor School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University Kenneth Barbee, PhD Professor Senior Associate Dean and Associate Dean for Research School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University
Seminar Imaging-based Experiments and Modeling for Bone-implant Biomechanics January 27, 2021	Jing Du, PhD Assistant Professor Department of Mechanical Engineering College of Engineering Penn State University
Seminar Resolving Manufacturing Challenges in Gene Therapy and Advanced Vaccine Production January 20, 2021	Cameron L. Bardliving, PhD Director of Process Development and Operations Jefferson Institute for Bioprocessing (JIB) Jefferson University
Seminar 1. NanoBioMechanics / Orthopedic Biomechanics 2. Decorin: A Central Regulator of Cartilage Extracellular Matrix Health and Disease January 13, 2021	1. Sriram Balasubramanian, PhD Associate Professor School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University 2. Lin Han, PhD Associate Professor School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University
PhD Research Proposal Characterization of Neuropathology and Neuroinflammatory Cascades After Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) in Swine December 09, 2020
Seminar 1. Structure of Mpro from SARS-CoV-2 and Discovery of Its Inhibitors / 2. Instructing Biosystems through Supramolecular Drug Delivery December 02, 2020	Haitao Yang, PhD Associate Professor Shanghai Institute for Advanced Immunochemical Studies School of Life Science and Technology ShanghaiTech University Christopher B. Rodell, PhD Assistant Professor School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University
Seminar Medical Device R&D: Innovation, Making a Difference for People, and Having Fun While Doing It November 11, 2020	David Toub, MD, MBA, FACOG Medical Director Gynesonics, Inc.
Seminar 1. Probing the Synaptic Mechanisms for Learning 2. Myelin Debris-induced Inflammation and Potential Treatments for Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) November 04, 2020	1. Yang Yang, PhD Assistant Professor School of Life Science and Technology ShanghaiTech University 2. Yinghui Zhong, PhD Associate Professor School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Sciences Drexel University
Seminar Engineering Functional Adipose Tissue October 28, 2020	Evangelia Bellas, PhD Assistant Professor Temple University Department of BioEngineering Department of Surgery
Seminar Roles of the Axon Initial Segment in Mammalian Brain Function Under Physiological and Pathological Conditions / Nanomaterials for Inducing Antigen-Specific Immune Tolerance October 21, 2020	Shuijin He, PhD Assistant Professor School of Life Science and Technology ShanghaiTech University Hao Cheng, PhD Associate Professor, Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) Drexel University
Seminar Point of Care Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing) and the COVID Response October 14, 2020	Elizabeth Silvestro, MSE Additive Manufacturing Engineering Manager Department of Radiology Children's Hospital Additive Manufacturing for Pediatrics (CHAMP) 3D Labs Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)
Master's Thesis Defense NeuroHub Fog: Wireless Network Time Synchronization Device for Multimodal Brain Imaging and Hyperscanning Research October 14, 2020	Andrew G. Dai, PhD Candidate School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University Advisor: Hasan Ayaz, PhD Associate Professor School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University
Seminar Caenorhabditis Elegans Processes Sensory Information to Choose Between Freeloading and Self-defense Strategies October 07, 2020	Javier Apfeld, PhD Assistant Professor Department of Biology Northeastern University
PhD Thesis Defense Decorin Regulates the Structure and Biomechanical Functions of Articular Cartilage Extracellular Matrix (ECM) in Health and Disease October 01, 2020	Biao Han, PhD Candidate School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University Advisor: Lin Han, PhD Associate Professor School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University
Seminar Altering the Structural Physiology of the Chest Wall in Patients with Progressive Neuromuscular Disease (PND) September 30, 2020	Oscar Henry Mayer, MD Medical Director, Pulmonary Function Testing Laboratory Division of Pulmonology Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) Professor of Clinical Pediatrics Perelman School of Medicine University of Pennsylvania
Seminar Translational Neural Engineering: Design of Medical Devices that Convert Hypothesis into Treatment September 29, 2020	Marom Bikson, PhD Co-director of Neural Engineering at The City College of New York (CCNY), and New York Center for Biomedical Engineering
Seminar Design of a RECYCLABLE CAR with Durable Antitumor Function September 23, 2020	Haopeng Wang, PhD Assistant Professor School of Life Science and Technology ShanghaiTech University
Seminar Control of Cell Movement by Actomyosin Contractility and Cytoplasmic Pressure September 23, 2020	Ryan Petrie, PhD Assistant Professor Department of Biology College of Arts and Sciences Drexel University
Seminar Neuroengineering: From the Basics of Brain-Machine Interface to Frontiers of Neuroprosthetics September 22, 2020	Nitish V. Thakor, PhD Professor of Biomedical Eng, Electrical Eng, Neurology, Johns Hopkins University Fellow, IEEE, BMES, AIMBE, IFMBE Editor in Chief, Medical and Biological Engineering and Computing
GIP Conversations Global Innovation Partnership (GIP) Conversation with Yury Gogotsi September 17, 2020
PhD Thesis Defense Evaluating the Local Release, Systemic Transport, and Biological Significance of Cobalt-Chromium (CoCr) Debris in Total Knee Replacement (TKR) September 03, 2020	Christina M. Arnholt, PhD Candidate School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University Advisor: Steven M. Kurtz, PhD Research Professor School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University
PhD Research Proposal Promoting the M1-to-M2 Macrophage Transition to Enhance Angiogenesis August 28, 2020
PhD Research Proposal Cognitive Workload Assessment During Complex Coordinated Motor Tasks in Real-world Environments with Both Healthy and Clinical Populations August 25, 2020
Master's Thesis Defense Prediction of Anterior Vertebral Body Tethering Outcomes with Patient-Specific Finite Element (FE) Modeling August 21, 2020	Christian D’Andrea, Master’s Candidate School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University Advisor: Sriram Balasubramanian, PhD Associate Professor School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems
PhD Research Proposal Temporal Modulation of Macrophage Phenotype for Therapeutic Revascularization August 18, 2020
PhD Research Proposal Optical Mapping and Sequencing Platform for Ultra-long Single DNA Molecules July 29, 2020
PhD Thesis Defense Investigation of Modular Taper Material and Design Factors That Affect Mechanically-Assisted Crevice Corrosion at the Femoral Head-Stem Interfaces in Total Hip Arthroplasties June 25, 2020	Sevi Berna Kocagoz, PhD Candidate School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University Advisor: Steven M. Kurtz, PhD Research Professor School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University
PhD Thesis Defense Roles of Type V Collagen in the Joint Development and Osteoarthritis of Temporomandibular Joint June 22, 2020
Master's Thesis Defense Towards a Comprehensive Solution to Cartilage Repair: Combining Mechanotransduction with Drug Delivery June 08, 2020	Shubhra Rastogi, Master's Candidate School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University Advisor: Li-Hsin (Leo) Han, PhD Assistant Professor Department of Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics College of Engineering Drexel University
Master's Thesis Defense Investigating the Electrophysiological Response of Brachial Plexus Nerves When Subjected to Stretch June 08, 2020	Radhika Gangakhedkar, Master's Candidate School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University Advisor: Sriram Balasubramanian, PhD Associate Professor School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University
Master's Thesis Defense Automated Genomic Wide Variants Analysis and Reporting Pipeline June 04, 2020	Nhat Duong, Master's Candidate School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University Advisor: Michael Xie, PhD Supervisory Bioinformatics Scientist Department of Biomedical and Health Informatics Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)
PhD Thesis Defense Cell Surface Env Transformation and Membrane Disruption by HIV-1 Entry Inhibitors June 04, 2020	Charles G. Ang, PhD Candidate School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University Advisors: Irwin Chaiken, PhD Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology College of Medicine Drexel University Ken Barbee, PhD Professor, Senior Associate Dean, and Associate Dean for Research School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University
Master's Thesis Defense UV-Assisted Functionalization of 3D-Printed PEEK for Use in Spinal Fusion Cages June 02, 2020	Paul M. DeSantis, Master's Candidate School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University Advisor: Michele Marcolongo, PhD Department Head and Professor Department of Materials Science and Engineering College of Engineering Drexel University
Master's Thesis Defense eNOS O-GlcNAcylation in Endothelial Cell Dysfunction: The Restorative Effects of Fluvastatin May 28, 2020	Danika Meldrum, Master's Candidate School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University Advisor: Alisa Morss Clyne, PhD Research Associate Professor Department of Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics College of Engineering Drexel University
PhD Thesis Defense Noninvasive Intracardiac Pressure Estimation Utilizing Subharmonic Aided Pressure Estimation (SHAPE) May 28, 2020	Cara Esposito, PhD Candidate School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University Advisors: Jaydev Dave, PhD Associate Professor of Radiology Sidney Kimmel Medical College Thomas Jefferson University Peter Lewin, PhD Richard B. Beard Distinguished University Professor School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University
Master's Thesis Defense The Design of an Apparatus for Creating a Model Drug Eluting Stent (DES) May 27, 2020	Rebecca L. Kitchmire, Master's Candidate School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University Advisor: Steven M. Kurtz, PhD Research Professor School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University
PhD Thesis Defense Integrated Switchable Ventricular Assist Devices (VADs) for Pediatric Patients May 22, 2020	Harutyun (Harut) Sarkisyan, PhD Candidate School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University Advisor: Amy Throckmorton, PhD Associate Professor School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University
Master's Thesis Defense Altering Metabolism Repolarizes Pro-Inflammatory Human Macrophages May 08, 2020	Bhavani Singh, Master's Candidate School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University Advisor: Kara Spiller, PhD Associate Professor School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University
PhD Thesis Defense Multiscale and Multimodal Structure-Function Analysis of Intervertebral Disc Degeneration and Regeneration May 05, 2020
PhD Thesis Defense Modulation of Spinal Shox2 Interneurons by Synaptic Input from Sensory Afferents and Local Locomotor Circuits April 24, 2020
PhD Thesis Defense A Modified Parallel Plate Flow Chamber to Study Local Endothelial Response to Recirculating Disturbed Flow March 31, 2020	Jason Sedlak, PhD Candidate School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University Advisors: Alisa Morss Clyne, PhD Associate Professor Department of Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics College of Engineering Drexel University Amy Throckmorton, PhD Associate Professor School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University
Special Seminar Neural Correlates of Human Performance in Operational Settings March 20, 2020
PhD Research Proposal A Multiscale Computational Platform in the Design of a Geometrically Tunable Blood Shunt for Norwood Recipients March 13, 2020
Seminar Using Modern Molecular Approaches to Combat Age-old Agricultural Problems March 11, 2020
PhD Research Proposal Hybrid Continuous Flow Dual-Support Pediatric Artificial Heart March 05, 2020
Seminar Targeting CD4 Helper Function in HIV Vaccine Development March 04, 2020
Seminar The Future of Entrepreneurship February 26, 2020
PhD Thesis Defense Assessment of Cognition and Neuromodulation Using Functional Near Infrared Spectroscopy in Mental Health February 21, 2020	Adrian Curtin, Dual PhD Candidate School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University School of Biomedical Engineering Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) Advisors: Hasan Ayaz, PhD Associate Professor School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University Shanbao Tong, PhD Professor School of Biomedical Engineering Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) Jijun Wang, PhD Professor Shanghai Mental Health Center School of Medicine Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU)
Seminar Footprints, Fairness, and the Future of the Planet February 19, 2020
Seminar A Road to Performance Improvement and Beyond: Optimizing Early Pregnancy Failure Management in Emergency Departments February 12, 2020
Seminar Technical Career Field Program (TCF): Biomedical Engineering February 05, 2020
PhD Research Proposal A Reaction-Diffusion Model of Neurofibrillary Tangle Propagation through the Neocortex as Represented by 18F Flortaucipir PET February 05, 2020
PhD Research Proposal Understanding how HIV-1 Tat Variation influences Transactivation Potential January 31, 2020
PhD Thesis Defense Neural Assessment of Consumer Preferences for Food Products January 31, 2020	Amanda Sargent, PhD Candidate School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University Advisors: Hasan Ayaz, PhD Associate Professor School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University Rajneesh Suri, PhD Vice Dean for Research and Strategic Partnerships LeBow College of Business Drexel University
Seminar Surface Property of Nanomaterials: A Critical Parameter for Nanomedicines January 29, 2020
Seminar Tracing Mitotic Division History with Genome-wide DNA Methylation Loss January 22, 2020
PhD Thesis Defense Chondroitin Sulfate Conjugated Nanofiber Shish Kebabs as Biomimetic Bone Templates January 22, 2020	Tony Yu, PhD Candidate School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University Advisors: Michele Marcolongo, PhD Department Head and Professor Department of Materials Science and Engineering Drexel University Christopher Li, PhD Professor Department of Materials Science and Engineering Drexel University
Seminar Game Changers in Training and Human Performance Research January 15, 2020
Seminar Technology Made Easy January 08, 2020
PhD Thesis Defense Next-generation Sequence Data Analysis for Dissecting Molecular Mechanisms in Late-onset Alzheimer’s Disease December 20, 2019	John Stephen Malamon, PhD Candidate School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University Advisor: Andres Kriete, PhD Associate Dean for Academic Affairs School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University
PhD Thesis Defense Long-Term Inhibition of Biofilm Formation on Silicone Urinary Catheters Utilizing Thin Film Coatings December 12, 2019	Camilla A. Nix, PhD Candidate School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University Advisor: Yinghui Zhong, PhD Associate Professor School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University
PhD Thesis Defense Piezoelectric Plate Sensor for Isolation-free and Amplification-free Detection Through an Innovative Combustion-free Aqueous Materials Synthesis Route December 06, 2019	Song Han, PhD Candidate School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University Advisors: Wan Y. Shih, PhD Professor School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University Wei-Heng Shih, PhD Professor Department of Materials Science and Engineering Drexel University
Seminar Engineering Innovation: From Idea to Market Through Concepts and Case Studies December 04, 2019
Special Seminar Effect of Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) on Mesenchymal Stem Cell (MSC) Chondrogenesis November 26, 2019
Seminar Visceral Pain: The Physiology and Management November 20, 2019
Seminar Application of Droplet Digital Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) to Improve Food Safety November 13, 2019
Seminar Using Bioengineering Approaches to Understand the Mechanism, Treatment, and Prevention of Nervous System Injuries November 06, 2019
PhD Thesis Defense Comprehensive Analysis of Subtelomeres by Genome Mapping and Sequencing November 04, 2019	Eleanor Young, PhD Candidate School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University Advisor: Ming Xiao, PhD Associate Professor School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University
Seminar Convergence of Single Cell Assays, Bioinformatics, and Simulation to Study Tissue Injury and Regeneration October 30, 2019
Seminar Their Strength Is Their Weakness: Targeting Cancer Cells With Their Own Weapon October 23, 2019
Seminar Ethics and Academic Integrity October 02, 2019
PhD Research Proposal Macrophage Phenotype Transition as the Biological Mechanism of Chronic Wound Healing Treated with Non-Thermal, Non-Cavitational, Therapeutic Ultrasound September 25, 2019
PhD Research Proposal Fused Filament Fabrication of Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) for Total Knee Arthroplasty: Development of a 3D Printed Antibiotic-Loaded Porous Bone Ingrowth Surface September 11, 2019
Master's Thesis Defense Characterizing the Macrophage Response to Immunomodulatory Biomaterials Through Gene Set Analyses September 09, 2019	Sarah Blatt, Master's Candidate School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University Advisor: Kara L. Spiller, PhD Associate Professor School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University
Master's Thesis Defense Development of Deformity Specific Finite Element Models for Surgical Simulation of Anterior Vertebral Body Tether for Treating Scoliosis in Pediatric Subjects September 05, 2019	Girish Viraraghavan, Master's Candidate School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University Advisor: Sriram Balasubramanian, PhD Associate Professor School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University
PhD Research Proposal Total Knee Replacement: Evaluating the Local and Systemic Collection and Biological Impact of Cobalt and Other Metallic Debris September 04, 2019
Master's Thesis Defense Utilizing a Convolutional Neural Network To Predict HIV-1 Tat Biological Functions and the Impact of Tat Genetic Variation on Neurocognitive Impairment August 28, 2019	Angela Tomita, Master's Candidate School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University Advisor: Will Dampier, PhD Assistant Professor Department of Microbiology and Immunology Drexel University College of Medicine
Special Seminar Mechanotransduction Regulates Endothelial Cell Behavior in an In Vitro Blood Brain Barrier Model August 22, 2019
PhD Research Proposal Role of Decorin in the Structure and Mechanical Properties of Articular Cartilage August 22, 2019
Master's Thesis Defense Characterizing the Induction of Senescence by Tau and Beta-amyloid in Rat Astrocytes August 02, 2019	Shanmathi Sivakumar Pandian, Master's Candidate School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University Advisor: Claudio Torres, PhD Associate Professor of Microbiology and Immunology Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Drexel University College of Medicine
PhD Research Proposal Minor Fibril-Forming Collagens Are the Key Regulators of Collagen Fibrillar Structure and Biomechanics in Cartilaginous Tissues August 01, 2019
PhD Thesis Defense Investigation of Light Propagation and Detection in Human Head Under Healthy and Clinical Settings July 23, 2019	Lei Wang, Phd Candidate School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Healthy Systems Drexel University Advisors: Hasan Ayaz, PhD Associate Professor School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Healthy Systems Drexel University Meltem Izzetoglu, PhD Associate Research Professor College of Engineering Villanova University
PhD Research Proposal Additive Manufacturing of Polyetheretherketone for Intervertebral Devices: Evaluating the Impact of Process Parameters in Interfacial Bonding Strength for Fused Filament Fabricated PEEK July 18, 2019
PhD Thesis Defense Optogenetically Mediated Neuromodulation Paired with Exercised Based Rehabilitation in Adult Transected Rats Enhances Voluntary Control of Trunk Muscle Segments Below Injury Leading to Alterations in Spinal Circuitry June 28, 2019	Kendall Ankudovich Schmidt, PhD Candidate School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University Advisor: Simon F. Giszter, PhD Professor Neurobiology and Anatomy Drexel University College of Medicine
PhD Thesis Defense Total Hip Replacement: Insights in the Etiology of In Vivo Corrosion and an Electrochemical Framework for Quantitatively Evaluating its Impact on the Taper Connection June 12, 2019	Genymphas Higgs, PhD Candidate School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University Advisor: Steven Kurtz, PhD Research Professor School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University
Master's Thesis Defense Structural Characterization and Introduction of Biomimetic Proteoglycans in Painful Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Model June 11, 2019
PhD Research Proposal SnS Quantum Dot Molecular Imaging Probe and Piezoelectric Plate Sensor: Biomedical Engineering Through Innovative Aqueous Materials Synthesis June 07, 2019
PhD Thesis Defense Computational Models of Endothelial Cell Growth Factor Kinetics and Glucose Metabolism June 06, 2019
Master's Thesis Defense A Study of the Relationships Between Early Onset Scoliosis, Thoracic Deformity, and Pulmonary Function June 05, 2019
PhD Research Proposal Detection of Clinically-relevant Large-scale Genomic Variation from Short-read Sequencing Data June 05, 2019
PhD Thesis Defense Biomaterial-mediated Control over Macrophage Behavior for Tissue Regeneration June 05, 2019	Claire Witherel, PhD Candidate School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University Advisor: Kara Spiller, PhD Associate Professor School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University
Master's Thesis Defense Development of an Improved Fabrication Method for an Ultrasound-Sensitive Platform for Drug Delivery to Hypoxic Tumor Sites June 05, 2019
Seminar Long-Term Human-Robot Bonding June 05, 2019
PhD Thesis Defense Flow Effects on Endothelial Cell Glucose Metabolism: Glycolytic Flux and O-GlcNAcylation in Health and Disease June 03, 2019
Master's Thesis Defense Characterization of Testosterone-loaded Polydimethylsiloxane Pellets for a Mouse Model of Metastatic Prostate Cancer May 31, 2019
Seminar Modeling Epithelial-Effector Cell Crosstalk in the Pathogenesis of Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease May 29, 2019
PhD Thesis Defense Designing a Novel Immunomodulatory Surface Modification To Promote Biomaterial-tissue Integration May 23, 2019
PhD Thesis Defense New Continuous-flow Total Artificial Heart for Use in Smaller Sized Adults and Pediatric Patients May 23, 2019
Seminar The Developing Brain in Down Syndrome: Insights from Structural Neuroimaging May 22, 2019
Seminar Dopamine D3 Receptors and Parkinson’s Disease: Unraveling a Biased Story May 15, 2019	Sandhya Kortagere, PhD Associate Professor Department of Microbiology & Immunology Drexel University College of Medicine
PhD Thesis Defense Early Prediction of Pressure Injury Development Using Diffuse Correlation Spectroscopy May 15, 2019
Seminar Probing Brain Activation During Eating in Humans Using Functional Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS) May 08, 2019
PhD Thesis Defense Utilizing the Innate Immune System to Mitigate Secondary Injury Following Traumatic Brain Injury May 02, 2019
Seminar Diffusion MRI in Ultra-high Field May 01, 2019
PhD Research Proposal Multiscale and Multimodal Structure-Function Analysis of Intervertebral Disc Degeneration and Regeneration April 25, 2019
Seminar Medical Imaging for Both Developing and Developed Countries April 24, 2019
Seminar weServe “Service through Innovation” at Drexel University: Impact of the Program and Lessons Learned April 17, 2019
Seminar Harnessing the Inflammatory Response for Tissue Regeneration April 10, 2019
Seminar Therapeutic Ultrasound: Applications and Examples April 03, 2019
Master's Thesis Defense Contribution of Scaffold Crosslinking and Pro-inflammatory Signals to Vascularization of Biomaterials In Vivo March 21, 2019
PhD Thesis Defense Understanding the Effects of Age and Safety Countermeasures on Occupant Kinematics in Low-Acceleration, Time-Extended Events March 18, 2019
Master's Thesis Defense Optimization of a Physiology Based Pharmacokinetic Model for Drug Interaction Predictions with Application to Esketamine March 14, 2019
Seminar A "Thera-nostic" Approach to Improving Chronic Wound Outcomes with Optical and Acoustic Instrumentation March 13, 2019	Michael Neidrauer, PhD Assistant Professor School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems
Seminar Patient Centricity, Clinical Innovation and Real World Evidence March 06, 2019	Dalia El-Sherif, PhD Co-Founder and CEO iTakeControl Gul Serbest, PhD Director of Clinical Development
PhD Thesis Defense Suborbital Spaceflight Vehicle Analysis for Single Pilot Operations March 01, 2019	Scott Tyson Glaser, PhD Candidate School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University Advisor: Joseph Sarver, PhD Teaching Professor School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University
Seminar Human Brain Tumors: A Story of Molecules and Models February 13, 2019	Atom Sarkar, MD/PhD Global Neurosciences Institute, LLC Drexel Neurosciences Institute Drexel University College of Medicine Department of Neurosurgery Director of Stereotactic, Functional and Epilepsy Surgery
Seminar Targeting Neurocognitive Impairment in HIV Infection: HAND in HAND with Chemokines February 06, 2019	Olimpia Meucci, MD, PhD Professor and Chair, Department of Pharmacology and Physiology Professor, Department of Microbiology and Immunology Director, Center of Neuroimmunology and CNS Therapeutics Institute of Molecular Medicine and Infectious Diseases Drexel University College of Medicine
Seminar Crushing It with Exponential Technologies! January 30, 2019	Godfrey Nazareth President and CEO X-Biomedical, Inc.
PhD Thesis Defense Biomechanics of the Pericellular Matrix: Roles in Cartilage Development and Osteoarthritis January 28, 2019	Daphney Chery, PhD Candidate School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University Advisor: Lin Han, PhD Associate Professor School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University
Special Seminar Decision-making and Learning Mechanisms in Parietal Cortex January 28, 2019	Vasileios Christopoulos, PhD Research Faculty Division of Biology and Biological Engineering Director of Neurotechnology Chen Brain-Machine Interface Center California Institute of Technology (Caltech)
Special Seminar A Molecular Switch That Controls Filopodia Target Selection January 24, 2019	Yuting Mao, PhD Research Fellow Department of Neuroscience Thomas Jefferson University
Seminar Finding the Time To Optimize Therapy January 23, 2019	Ron Anafi, MD, PhD Assistant Professor of Medicine Center for Sleep and Circadian Neurobiology Translational Research Laboratories University of Pennsylvania
PhD Thesis Defense Biomaterials-based Drug Delivery Systems for Attenuating Secondary Injury Mechanisms Following Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) January 23, 2019	Robert Shultz, PhD Candidate School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University Advisor: Yinghui Zhong, PhD Associate Professor School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University
Special Seminar From Sensation to Action January 17, 2019	Vikas Bhandawat, PhD Assistant Professor of Biology Assistant Professor in Neurobiology Duke University
Seminar Thalamic Modulation of Cognition and Social Behavior via Modulation of E/I Balance in the Prefrontal Cortex (PFC) January 16, 2019	Wen-Jun Gao, M.D., PhD Professor Department of Neurobiology and Anatomy Drexel University College of Medicine
Special Seminar Mapping Space in the Hippocampal Formation: External Inputs and Internal Dynamics January 14, 2019	Francesco Savelli, PhD Assistant Research Scientist Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine The Solomon H. Snyder Department of Neuroscience
PhD Thesis Defense Microbial Characteristics of Chronic Respiratory Disease December 17, 2018	Joshua Earl, PhD Candidate School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University Advisors: Garth Ehrlich, PhD Professor Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Otolaryngology Drexel University College of Medicine Andres Kriete, PhD Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Teaching Professor School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University
PhD Thesis Defense Role of Meniscus Micromechanics in Joint Function and Osteoarthritis December 07, 2018	Qing Li, PhD Candidate School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University Advisor: Lin Han, PhD Assistant Professor School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University
Seminar Engineering Personalized Neuromodulation December 05, 2018	Marom Bikson, PhD The Shames Professor of Biomedical Engineering Department of Biomedical Engineering City College of New York (CCNY) City University of New York (CUNY)
Master's Thesis Defense Single Telomere Length Measurement in a Single Cell December 05, 2018	Heba Zuhair Abid, MS Candidate School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University Advisor: Ming Xiao, PhD Associate Professor School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University
PhD Thesis Defense Potential of the Flavonoid Apigenin in Regulating Immune Cell Functions During Neuroinflammation in a RelB-dependent Manner December 04, 2018	Rashida Ginwala, PhD Candidate School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University Advisors: Pooja Jain, PhD Professor of Microbiology and Immunology Drexel University College of Medicine Adrian Shieh, PhD Associate Teaching Professor School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University
PhD Thesis Defense Analysis of Genomic Structures Involved in Chromosome 22q Deletion Syndrome December 03, 2018	Steven Pastor, PhD Candidate School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University Advisor: Ming Xiao, PhD Associate Professor School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Drexel University Drexel University
PhD Research Proposal Neural Assessment of Consumer Preferences for Food Products November 30, 2018	Amanda Sargent, PhD Candidate, School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems, Drexel University Advisors: Hasan Ayaz, PhD, Associate Professor, School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems, Drexel University Rajneesh Suri, PhD, Vice Dean for Research and Strategic Partnerships, LeBow College of Business, Drexel University
Special Seminar Intrinsic Functional Brain Dynamics and Brain Morphology Predict Individual Differences in Interpersonal Trust November 30, 2018	Frank Krueger, PhD Associate Professor of Systems Social Neuroscience School of Systems Biology Chief, Social Cognition and Interaction: Functional Imaging (SCI:FI) Lab George Mason University
Seminar The Story of The Axiom Anatomic™ Ankle Replacement System: A Novel Implant System Born from a Partnership Between Drexel University and Kinos Medical November 28, 2018	Sorin Siegler, PhD Professor Department of Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics (MEM) Drexel University Brian Garvey, MS CEO Kinos Medical, Inc.
Seminar Ultrasound-sensitive Microbubbles for Improving Diagnosis and Therapy November 14, 2018	John Eisenbrey, PhD Associate Professor Department of Radiology Thomas Jefferson University
PhD Research Proposal Noninvasive Intracardiac Pressure Estimation Utilizing Subharmonic Aided Pressure Estimation (SHAPE) November 14, 2018	Cara Esposito, PhD Candidate, School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems, Drexel University Advisors: Jaydev Dave, PhD, Assistant Professor of Radiology, Thomas Jefferson University Peter Lewin, PhD, Richard B. Beard Professor, School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems, Drexel University
Seminar Elucidating Transcriptome Isoform Complexity Using Massive RNA-sequence Data November 07, 2018	Yi Xing, PhD Francis West Lewis Chair Director, Center for Computational and Genomic Medicine, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Professor, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Pennsylvania
Seminar Endothelial Mechanobiology to Understand Cardiovascular Health and Disease October 31, 2018	B. Rita Alevriadou, PhD Associate Professor, Cardiovascular Medicine Associate Professor, Biomedical Engineering Department of Biomedical Engineering The Ohio State University
Seminar Functional Building Blocks to 3D Print Spatially Organized Biomaterials October 24, 2018	Lesley W. Chow, PhD Assistant Professor Department of Materials Science and Engineering Department of Bioengineering Lehigh University
Seminar Continued Introductions to Faculty and to Library Resources October 17, 2018	Hasan Ayaz, PhD, Associate Professor, School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems, Drexel University Lin Han, PhD, Assistant Professor, School of Biomedical Engineering, Science & Health Systems, Drexel University Jay Bhatt, Liaison Librarian, Engineering, W.W. Hagerty Library, Drexel University Kumru Kastro, Liaison Librarian for Life Sciences and Biodiversity, W.W. Hagerty Library, Drexel University
PhD Research Proposal Investigation of Light Propagation and Detection in a Human Head in Healthy and Clinical Settings October 16, 2018	Lei Wang, PhD Candidate, School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Healthy Systems, Drexel University Advisors: Hasan Ayaz, PhD, Associate Professor, School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Healthy Systems, Drexel University Meltem Izzetoglu, PhD, Research Professor, College of Engineering, Villanova University
Seminar Interdisciplinary Approaches to Precision Medicine October 10, 2018	Rose Ann DiMaria-Ghalili, PhD, RN, CNSC, FASPEN, FAAN Professor Drexel University College of Nursing and Health Professions
PhD Research Proposal Afferent Modulation of Rhythm-generating Neurons in the Spinal Locomotor Central Pattern Generator October 10, 2018	Erik Li, MD/PhD Candidate, School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems, Drexel University Advisors: Kimberly Dougherty, PhD, Assistant Professor, College of Medicine, Drexel University Ilya Rybak, PhD, Professor, College of Medicine, Drexel University Catherine von Reyn, PhD, Assistant Professor, School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems, Drexel University