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Optimal Transfer Point Locations in Two-Stage Distribution Systems
(2017-12-07)Limited range of emerging delivery vehicles, speci cally unmanned aerial systems, creates gaps in last mile retail distribution networks and excludes signi cant numbers of potential customers. Implementing a two-stage ... -
PEGDA Pouches to Prevent Adhesions with in vivo Bioreactor- based Vascular Graft Strategies
(2017-05)Different strategies have been investigated for the fabrication of vascular grafts. Using the peritoneal cavity of the patient as an “in vivo bioreactor” to recruit autologous cells to the implanted vascular conduit is ... -
Phospho1 deficiency transiently modifies bone architecture yet produces consistent modification in osteocyte differentiation and vascular porosity with ageing
(2015-12-01)PHOSPHO1 is one of principal proteins involved in initiating bone matrix mineralisation. Recent studies have found that Phospho1 KO mice ( Phospho1-R74X) display multiple skeletal abnormalities with spontaneous fractures, ... -
Photochemical Crosslinking of Methacrylated Collagen Hydrogels: Effect of I2959 vs. VA086 on Mechanics and Cellular Response
(2018-07)Irgacure 2959 (I2959) is widely used for photochemical crosslinking of a variety of different hydrogels. However, the free radicals generated from I2959 have been reported to be highly cytotoxic. Previous work has shown ... -
PriMA prosthetics –3D printed myoelectric prosthetic arm
Develop an innovative 3D printable prosthetic arm solution which is strong and life-like in appearance and function. The device should meet all FDA standards and be designed for commercialization. -
The Quantum Biology of Reactive Oxygen Species Partitioning Impacts Cellular Bioenergetics
(2016-12-20)Quantum biology is the study of quantum effects on biochemical mechanisms and biological function. We show that the biological production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in live cells can be influenced by coherent electron ... -
Rapid Generation of 3D Microchannels Using a Multiphoton Laser System in Blended Hydrogels to Serve as Templates for Microvascular Generation
(2016-09)Lack of scaffold microvascularization is one of the biggest problems facing graft survival and success within current tissue engineering applications. Fortunately, techniques aiming to form microchannels within ... -
Reference point indentation is not indicative of whole mouse bone measures of stress intensity fracture toughness
(2014-10-14)Bone fragility is a concern for aged and diseased bone. Measuring bone toughness and understanding fracture properties of the bone are critical for predicting fracture risk associated with age and disease and for preclinical ... -
A Review of the Potential Therapeutic Application of Vagus Nerve Stimulation During Childbirth
(2017-03)The goal of this research is to show that transcutaneous Vagus nerve stimulation (tVNS) should be investigated as a possible modality for increasing endogenous release of oxytocin during childbirth. There have been many ... -
Short pulse laser propagation through tissues
(2003-07-22)An experimental and numerical study is performed to analyze short pulse laser propagation through tissue phantoms without and with inhomogeneities/tumors imbedded in it. Short pulse laser probing techniques has distinct ... -
Short-pulse laser propagation through tissue medium for tumor detection
(2006-02-25)The objective of this paper is to perform a comprehensive experimental and numerical analysis of the short pulse laser interaction with tissue medium with the goal of tumor / cancer diagnostics. For short pulse laser source, ... -
Solarizer
In developing countries and following natural disasters, there is a need for a portable solar powered autoclave to properly sterilize surgical equipment because there is often no access to electricity or natural gas. Without ... -
Synthesis and Characterization of 3-D Tissue Engineered Tumor Models for Melanoma Study and Extracellular Matrix Investigation
(2017-05)Introduction: Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer, projected to claim over 9,700 American lives and necessitate $3.3 billion in care and treatment costs in 2017. In order to reduce the socioeconomic burdens and ... -
Testing methods to mitigate Caribbean yellow-band disease on Orbicella faveolata
(2018-05-11)Outbreaks of coral diseases continue to reduce global coral populations. In the Caribbean, yellow band is a severe and wide-spread disease that commonly affects corals of the Orbicella spp. complex, significantly impeding ... -
Theranostic oxygen delivery using Ultrasound and microbubbles
(2012-12-23)Means to overcome tumor hypoxia have been the subject of clinical investigations since the 1960’s; however these studies have yet to find a treatment which is widely accepted. It has been known for nearly a century that ... -
Theranostic oxygen delivery using ultrasound and microbubbles
(2012)Means to overcome tumor hypoxia have been the subject of clinical investigations since the 1960's; however these studies have yet to find a treatment which is widely accepted. It has been known for nearly a century that ... -
Transmission characteristics of an all-optical-waveguide biomedical system for x-ray delivery
(2002-03-26)We have investigated the transmission characteristics of an alternative all-optical-waveguide system for x-ray delivery to a precise tissue area. The delivery system includes two basic optical elements: a funnel-shaped ... -
Using Dispersive Raman Spectroscopy to Assess Remodeling in Vascular Constructs used in Tissue Engineering
(2018-05)Tissue engineered vascular grafts (TEVGs) are a promising alternative to surgery for the treatment of thrombotic occlusion of small diameter (< 6 mm) arteries. It is important that TEVG composition prevent compliance ... -
Vasreactor
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. There are numerous issues with finding healthy blood vessels in such patients, with them often having to return to surgery due to bypass failure. Bioreactors ... -
Wheelchair-Mounted Exercise Equipment for Paraplegics
According to the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center (NSCISC) there are over 276,000 people living with a spinal cord injury in the United States, and 41% of these injuries are classified as paraplegia. Since ...