Abstract of A Bioengineering Approach to Develop New Technologies for Genomics-Based Healthcare, by Olivia Ott, Sc.M. Brown University, May 2023. Genomics-based healthcare is a rapidly …
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 …
Tendon and ligament injuries display poor healing capacities from the formation of scar-like tissue resulting in decreased mechanical properties. The application of biomechanics, the study …
Ceria nanoparticles have received a lot of notice in current research for their recyclable antioxidant properties. They are most commonly studied in biological practice for …
In recent years, there has been an exponential growth in biopharmaceutical development stemming from its ability to treat previously incurable diseases and to go from …
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 …
Despite the existence of metabolomics as a field for nearly two decades, challenges of sample preparation limit the large-scale application and throughput of targeted metabolomics …
Early tissue formation and regeneration is regulated by mechanical forces. However, few tools exist that can measure such forces in situ in cell-dense structures and …
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 …
Kidney image segmentation is an important task in medical imaging, as it plays a significant role in the detection and diagnosis of kidney cysts. Computer …
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 …
