Intracortical braincomputer interfaces (iBCIs) that record from microelectrode arrays (MEAs) provide high spatial and temporal resolution access to human cortical activity. Current iBCIs for human …
Abstract of A Novel NearInfrared Diffuse Optical Spectroscopy System for Stroke Prediction and Diagnosis on the Neck, by Ning Zhang, Degree ScM, Brown University, May …
Neuroprosthesis research aims to enable communication between the brain and external assistive devices while restoring lost functionality such as occurs from stroke, spinal cord injury …
This dissertation describes translational research conducted to develop a rapid diagnostic for the detection of endotoxin using liquid crystal sensor technology. Due to the elastic …
Molecular diagnostic testing provides critical information to patients that can lead to earlier detection and disease prevention, specific treatment options, and personalized medicine. The workflow …
The overarching goal of this project is to utilize modulated differential scanning calorimetry and hot-stage x-ray diffraction to characterize and quantify the formation of oriented …
Ischemic heart disease (IHD) is a global health burden responsible for the death of millions of people each year. The primary mechanism that drives myocardial …
Leukemic cells evade treatment and host defenses through a multitude of methods that include the impairment of the immune system. Immunotherapeutic protocols have focused on …
This work aimed to identify the morphological effects of heat and pressure on high molecular weight (300,000 kDa) polyethylene oxide, with a specific focus on …
The field of computer assisted radiology has recently seen an explosion of novel techniques that have been made possible due to advancements in computer algorithms. …
We worked to develop an analysis system that can process and classify large data sets of audio, specifically infant cries. This clinical project focuses on …
The ability to move magnetic particles at a distance through the use of external magnetic fields has broad implications in drug delivery, soft robotics and …
The revolutionization of capillary electrophoresis (CE) technology has increased research into CE-related issues on long read and ultra-long read lengths for next-generation sequencing (NGS). An …
Acute adult hydrocephalus is a buildup of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the ventricles of the brain, and it requires timely, precise, and accurate treatment. In …
Many diagnostic tests are dependent on the effective capture and amplification of nucleic acids. However, the biological samples which contain the target molecules (blood, urine, …
The studies presented in this dissertation describe and apply methods for using biplanar videoradiography to study dynamic in vivo knee motion. The techniques presented in …
The conversion of epithelial cells to mesenchymal cells, or the epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT), is a phenotypic program critical to embryonic development and wound healing, however, …
Abstract of “The Role of Mechanical Properties in Stem Cell Adipogenesis” by Nicholas R. Labriola, Ph.D., Brown University, May 2017 The mechanical properties of cells …
