/engineering/news/Recent posts from USF College of Engineering Newsen-usWed, 18 Sep 2024 22:01:18 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/news/2024/usf-researcher-unlocking-mysteries-of-brain-development-with-advanced-imaging-and-virtual-reality.aspxThrough high-tech imaging and virtual reality, medical engineering professor George Spirou is creating a detailed map of the brain that can be used to better understand developmental disorders, such as autism, and provide earlier, more effective treatments for brain injuries and diseases.External ArticleThu, 01 Aug 2024 09:47:27 Spirou unlocking mysteries of brain development with advanced imaging and virtual realityThrough high-tech imaging and virtual reality, medical engineering professor George Spirou is creating a detailed map of the brain that can be used to better understand developmental disorders, such as autism, and provide earlier, more effective treatments for brain injuries and diseases.George Spirou, medical engineering professor, using syGlass VR software to study images of neurons through an immersive experience that allows them to see the brain in great detail. | Photo by: Cassidy Delamarter/news/2024/usf-researcher-unlocking-mysteries-of-brain-development-with-advanced-imaging-and-virtual-reality.aspxFaculty,Medical/news/2024/chemo-drug-may-cause-significant-hearing-loss-in-longtime-cancer-survivors.aspxAn interdisciplinary study led by Medical Engineering researchers at the 91社区 and Indiana University has uncovered significant findings on the long-term effects of one of the most common forms of chemotherapy on cancer survivors.External ArticleThu, 01 Aug 2024 09:41:05 Frisina seeks to discover how chemo drug may cause significant hearing loss in longtime cancer survivorsAn interdisciplinary study led by Medical Engineering researchers at the 91社区 and Indiana University has uncovered significant findings on the long-term effects of one of the most common forms of chemotherapy on cancer survivors.Chemotherapy drug vial/news/2024/chemo-drug-may-cause-significant-hearing-loss-in-longtime-cancer-survivors.aspxMedical/engineering/news/2024/passagliatacklesglaucoma.aspxDr. Passaglia and his lab published two papers related to intraocular pressure: "Characterization of intraocular pressure variability in conscious rats" and "Simulation of gravity- and pump-driven perfusion techniques for measuring outflow facility of ex vivo and in vivo eyes."Wed, 20 Mar 2024 16:35:39 Dr. Passaglia Tackles Glaucoma with Novel TechnologyDr. Passaglia and his lab published two papers related to intraocular pressure: "Characterization of intraocular pressure variability in conscious rats" and "Simulation of gravity- and pump-driven perfusion techniques for measuring outflow facility of ex vivo and in vivo eyes."91社区: A Preeminent Research University/engineering/news/2024/passagliatacklesglaucoma.aspxFaculty,Medical/engineering/news/archive/2-23-23-grant-will-fund-hearing-loss-research.aspxThe AHRF has awarded $62,970 to Research Assistant Professor Parveen Bazard of USF鈥檚 Global Center for Hearing and Speech Research as a recipient of its Richard G. Muench Chairman鈥檚 Grant.聽Tue, 28 Feb 2023 10:21:06 Grant Will Fund Hearing Loss ResearchThe AHRF has awarded $62,970 to Research Assistant Professor Parveen Bazard of USF鈥檚 Global Center for Hearing and Speech Research as a recipient of its Richard G. Muench Chairman鈥檚 Grant.聽91社区: A Preeminent Research University/engineering/news/archive/2-23-23-grant-will-fund-hearing-loss-research.aspxMedical/engineering/news/archive/09132022-asee-faculty-feature.aspxNearly a dozen USF College of Engineering faculty members presented research at the 129th American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) annual conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota held June 26 to June 29. Each year, nearly 4000 educators, exhibitors, and presenters gather and collaborate at ASEE's annual conference to share best practices on improving the way the next generation of engineers is taught.Tue, 13 Sep 2022 11:03:16 USF Faculty Members Present Research at ASEE 2022Nearly a dozen USF College of Engineering faculty members presented research at the 129th American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) annual conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota held June 26 to June 29. Each year, nearly 4000 educators, exhibitors, and presenters gather and collaborate at ASEE's annual conference to share best practices on improving the way the next generation of engineers is taught.91社区: A Preeminent Research University/engineering/news/archive/09132022-asee-faculty-feature.aspxBiological,Civil Environmental,Electrical,Industrial,Mechanical,Medical/engineering/news/archive/youssef-mohamed.aspxThe Biomedical Sciences bachelor鈥檚 degree that Youssef Mohamed received from the 91社区 in 2017, at age 18, is often considered a gateway degree to advanced study or work in health-related fields, such as medicine or dentistry. Mohamed added a new dimension to his pursuit of a Doctor of Medicine degree at the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine by adding the goal of a PhD in Biomedical Engineering, which he studied as a minor field in his undergraduate work.Wed, 07 Sep 2022 15:27:45 Combining Engineering And Medicine To Help OthersThe Biomedical Sciences bachelor鈥檚 degree that Youssef Mohamed received from the 91社区 in 2017, at age 18, is often considered a gateway degree to advanced study or work in health-related fields, such as medicine or dentistry. Mohamed added a new dimension to his pursuit of a Doctor of Medicine degree at the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine by adding the goal of a PhD in Biomedical Engineering, which he studied as a minor field in his undergraduate work.Youssef Mohamed/engineering/news/archive/youssef-mohamed.aspxMedical/engineering/news/archive/10-29-2021-mitchell-harrah.aspxBy the time he鈥檚 30, USF biomedical engineering Ph.D. student Mitchell Harrah told Tampa Bay Business Journal reporter Lauren Coffey in the journal鈥檚 2021 25 under 25 feature article that he plans to have both his Ph.D. in biomedical engineering at USF finished and a solid footing in a career of making disruptive business moves as co-founder of Baldr Medical.Fri, 29 Oct 2021 10:58:42 USF Biomedical Engineering Ph.D. Student Named To Tampa Bay Business Journal 25 Under 25 ListBy the time he鈥檚 30, USF biomedical engineering Ph.D. student Mitchell Harrah told Tampa Bay Business Journal reporter Lauren Coffey in the journal鈥檚 2021 25 under 25 feature article that he plans to have both his Ph.D. in biomedical engineering at USF finished and a solid footing in a career of making disruptive business moves as co-founder of Baldr Medical.The Harrahs/engineering/news/archive/10-29-2021-mitchell-harrah.aspxMedical/engineering/news/archive/09-28-2021-debut-challenge-usf-bme.aspxJust three months after attending their graduation commencement ceremony together, USF Department of Medical Engineering alums Abby Blocker, Carolyna Yamamoto Alves Pinto and Jacob Yarinsky learned their submission for a national student design competition 鈥� a device capable of ventilating two people attached to the same ventilator 鈥� had won first prize.Tue, 28 Sep 2021 11:05:08 Team Of Three USF Department of Medical Engineering Students Wins First Prize In 2021 Debut ChallengeJust three months after attending their graduation commencement ceremony together, USF Department of Medical Engineering alums Abby Blocker, Carolyna Yamamoto Alves Pinto and Jacob Yarinsky learned their submission for a national student design competition 鈥� a device capable of ventilating two people attached to the same ventilator 鈥� had won first prize.91社区: A Preeminent Research University/engineering/news/archive/09-28-2021-debut-challenge-usf-bme.aspxMedical/engineering/news/archive/10-08-2020-passaglia-nigms-grant.aspxDepartment of Medical Engineering Professor Chris Passaglia was recently sub-awarded a $282,335 R01 grant from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences within the National Institutes of Health to examine the effectiveness of different drug cocktails at promoting axon regeneration in the crushed rat optic nerve.Thu, 08 Oct 2020 14:27:49 Christopher Passaglia Receives NIH Grant聽Optic Nerve ResearchDepartment of Medical Engineering Professor Chris Passaglia was recently sub-awarded a $282,335 R01 grant from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences within the National Institutes of Health to examine the effectiveness of different drug cocktails at promoting axon regeneration in the crushed rat optic nerve.91社区: A Preeminent Research University/engineering/news/archive/10-08-2020-passaglia-nigms-grant.aspxMedical/engineering/news/archive/09292020-converging-covid-conference.aspxA total of 35 professors and experts, mainly from environmental engineering and science fields will present on six different topics related to COVID-19 from October 16 to November 20 as part of a virtual conference 鈥淐onverging COVID-19, environment, health, and equity.鈥�Tue, 29 Sep 2020 11:02:09 Collaborating at the Crossroads of COVID-19 for a Healthy, Just and Equitable SocietyA total of 35 professors and experts, mainly from environmental engineering and science fields will present on six different topics related to COVID-19 from October 16 to November 20 as part of a virtual conference 鈥淐onverging COVID-19, environment, health, and equity.鈥�91社区: A Preeminent Research University/engineering/news/archive/09292020-converging-covid-conference.aspxMedical/engineering/news/archive/07-29-2020-usf-engineering-covid-projects.aspxThis April and May, nine projects led by USF engineering professors were funded during two rounds of the USF COVID-19 Rapid Response Grants program created by the USF Pandemic Response Research Network 鈥� an interdisciplinary initiative organized by university leadership and faculty researchers to quickly respond to current and future pandemics.Wed, 29 Jul 2020 11:07:28 Engineering Faculty Leading USF鈥檚 COVID-19 Response EffortsThis April and May, nine projects led by USF engineering professors were funded during two rounds of the USF COVID-19 Rapid Response Grants program created by the USF Pandemic Response Research Network 鈥� an interdisciplinary initiative organized by university leadership and faculty researchers to quickly respond to current and future pandemics.USF Covid Rapid Response Research Grants/engineering/news/archive/07-29-2020-usf-engineering-covid-projects.aspxBiological,Civil Environmental,Computer,Medicalhttps://www.insidescience.org/news/noise-exposure-may-cause-even-more-hearing-loss-doctors-thoughtStudy attributes age-related hearing loss to hair cells -- the same sense organs that are damaged by loud noises.External ArticleMon, 20 Jul 2020 09:06:13 Noise Exposure May Cause Even More Hearing Loss Than Doctors ThoughtStudy attributes age-related hearing loss to hair cells -- the same sense organs that are damaged by loud noises.Media credits Peakstock/Shutterstockhttps://www.insidescience.org/news/noise-exposure-may-cause-even-more-hearing-loss-doctors-thoughtMedical/engineering/news/archive/nih-grant-funds-new-optical-biosensor-technology.aspxThe two-year National Institutes of Health project researches how near-infrared light propagation and optical analysis can be used to measure blood flow in the brain. Investigators are Ashwin Parthasarathy, assistant professor in the 91社区 Department of Electrical Engineering and Ann Eddins, professor in the Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders and co-director of that department鈥檚 Auditory & Speech Sciences Laboratory.Wed, 15 Jul 2020 16:16:40 NIH Grant Funds New Optical Biosensor TechnologyThe two-year National Institutes of Health project researches how near-infrared light propagation and optical analysis can be used to measure blood flow in the brain. Investigators are Ashwin Parthasarathy, assistant professor in the 91社区 Department of Electrical Engineering and Ann Eddins, professor in the Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders and co-director of that department鈥檚 Auditory & Speech Sciences Laboratory.91社区: A Preeminent Research University/engineering/news/archive/nih-grant-funds-new-optical-biosensor-technology.aspxMedical/engineering/news/archive/story-musgrave.aspxBesides Tesla coils, electric cars and loud demonstrations of chemical combustion, highlights of annual USF Engineering Expos include presentations from notable STEM professionals, such as this year鈥檚 guest speaker, astronaut Franklin 鈥淪tory鈥� Musgrave, Ph.D., who flew aboard six space shuttle missions. In his case, adding an A to change the acronym to STEAM, is appropriate.Wed, 26 Feb 2020 15:44:33 Astronaut Gives Tips For Living On Earth Or In SpaceBesides Tesla coils, electric cars and loud demonstrations of chemical combustion, highlights of annual USF Engineering Expos include presentations from notable STEM professionals, such as this year鈥檚 guest speaker, astronaut Franklin 鈥淪tory鈥� Musgrave, Ph.D., who flew aboard six space shuttle missions. In his case, adding an A to change the acronym to STEAM, is appropriate.91社区: A Preeminent Research University/engineering/news/archive/story-musgrave.aspxMedical/engineering/news/archive/usf-biomed-projects-nih-support.aspxA pair of grants from the National Institutes of Health reflect the growing stature of the 91社区鈥檚 College of Engineering in the health-related research community. NIH-funded research has led to expanded knowledge and treatments that improve patients鈥� health and those are among the objectives of the grants received by USF investigators.Sat, 08 Feb 2020 15:27:48 USF Biomedical Engineering Projects Receive NIH SupportA pair of grants from the National Institutes of Health reflect the growing stature of the 91社区鈥檚 College of Engineering in the health-related research community. NIH-funded research has led to expanded knowledge and treatments that improve patients鈥� health and those are among the objectives of the grants received by USF investigators.91社区: A Preeminent Research University/engineering/news/archive/usf-biomed-projects-nih-support.aspxMedical/news/2020/neuroscientists-discover-brain-pressure-controls-eye-pressure.aspxResearchers at the 91社区 have discovered a novel feedback pathway from the brain to the eye that modulates eye pressure 鈥� a significant advancement in the effort to diagnose and treat glaucoma.External ArticleThu, 30 Jan 2020 09:09:27 Neuroscientists Discover Brain Pressure Controls Eye Pressure, Revealing New Avenues for Glaucoma TreatmentResearchers at the 91社区 have discovered a novel feedback pathway from the brain to the eye that modulates eye pressure 鈥� a significant advancement in the effort to diagnose and treat glaucoma.Brain Pressure eye control/news/2020/neuroscientists-discover-brain-pressure-controls-eye-pressure.aspxMedical/engineering/news/archive/lancor-story.aspxAs the Department of Medical Engineering transitions from newly-established to establishing a reputation in the biomedical engineering field, it is generating interest from College of Engineering graduates of other disciplines who learn about the program.Mon, 27 Jan 2020 16:27:13 Lancor Donation Supports Medical Engineering StudentsAs the Department of Medical Engineering transitions from newly-established to establishing a reputation in the biomedical engineering field, it is generating interest from College of Engineering graduates of other disciplines who learn about the program.91社区: A Preeminent Research University/engineering/news/archive/lancor-story.aspxMedicalhttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2019/01/18/preeminence-helps-usf-build-new-medical-engineering-department/Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.External ArticleFri, 18 Jan 2019 09:12:10 Preeminence helps USF build new medical engineering departmentLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.USF System President Judy Genshaft (center), USF Provost Ralph Wilcox; Robert Bishop, dean of the College of Engineering; Robert Frisina, chair of the Department of Medical Engineering; and Dr. Charles Lockwood, senior vice president of USF Health and MCOM dean; joined College of Engineering faculty and students to cut a ribbon to celebrating the new academic home of the medical engineering department.https://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2019/01/18/preeminence-helps-usf-build-new-medical-engineering-department/Medical/engineering/news/archive/carey-uni-award.aspxLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.Fri, 01 Jun 2018 09:20:52 Dr. Stephanie Carey Receives 91社区 UNI AwardLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.Stephanie Carey/engineering/news/archive/carey-uni-award.aspxMedical/engineering/news/archive/hearing-loss-chemotherapy.aspxThe researchers, Biomedical Engineering Professor Robert Frisina, Lois B. Travis, M.D., Sc.D., the Lawrence D. Einhorn Professor of Cancer Research at the IU School of Medicine and a researcher at the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center, studied for the first time the cumulative effects of cisplatin-based chemotherapy on hearing levels in testicular cancer survivors through comprehensive audiometry measurements.Mon, 17 Jul 2017 09:14:49 91社区 and Indiana University researchers find hearing loss after cisplatin-based chemotherapy in testicular cancer survivorsThe researchers, Biomedical Engineering Professor Robert Frisina, Lois B. Travis, M.D., Sc.D., the Lawrence D. Einhorn Professor of Cancer Research at the IU School of Medicine and a researcher at the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center, studied for the first time the cumulative effects of cisplatin-based chemotherapy on hearing levels in testicular cancer survivors through comprehensive audiometry measurements.Hearing ear/engineering/news/archive/hearing-loss-chemotherapy.aspxMedicalhttps://cloud.usf.edu/usf-news-archive/News/article/7674Venkat R. Bhethanabotla, Ph.D. - For outstanding contributions and leadership in chemical and biomedical engineering, particularly for the development of acoustic wave biological sensors.External ArticleWed, 01 Feb 2017 09:30:42 Three 91社区 professors elected AIMBE fellowsVenkat R. Bhethanabotla, Ph.D. - For outstanding contributions and leadership in chemical and biomedical engineering, particularly for the development of acoustic wave biological sensors.Venkathttps://cloud.usf.edu/usf-news-archive/News/article/7674Medicalhttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2017/01/31/usf-unveils-preliminary-renderings-new-medical-school-cardiovascular-institute-downtown-tampa/The 91社区 today unveiled preliminary renderings of the future home of its USF Health Morsani College of Medicine and Heart Institute in downtown Tampa.External ArticleTue, 31 Jan 2017 09:39:38 USF unveils preliminary renderings for new medical school and cardiovascular institute in downtown TampaThe 91社区 today unveiled preliminary renderings of the future home of its USF Health Morsani College of Medicine and Heart Institute in downtown Tampa.Rendering HOKhttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2017/01/31/usf-unveils-preliminary-renderings-new-medical-school-cardiovascular-institute-downtown-tampa/Medicalhttps://cloud.usf.edu/usf-news-archive/News/article/7633The College of Engineering and the Morsani College of Medicine at the 91社区 have established the Department of Medical Engineering, a unique transdisciplinary concept that will combine the related aspects of engineering and medicine while providing access to real-world health care environments for education and research.External ArticleWed, 04 Jan 2017 09:46:50 USF College of Engineering and USF Health Morsani College of Medicine partner to create a Department of Medical EngineeringThe College of Engineering and the Morsani College of Medicine at the 91社区 have established the Department of Medical Engineering, a unique transdisciplinary concept that will combine the related aspects of engineering and medicine while providing access to real-world health care environments for education and research.Robert H. Bishop, PhD (left), dean of the USF College of Engineering, and Charles J. Lockwood, MD, senior vice president for USF Health and dean of the Morsani College of Medicine.https://cloud.usf.edu/usf-news-archive/News/article/7633Medical/engineering/news/archive/professor-chris-passaglia-awarded-nih-1-4m-ro1-grant-glaucoma-research.aspxProfessor Chris Passaglia awarded NIH RO1 Grant for Glaucoma Research. The awarded project will uses one-of-a-kind technology to study eye pressure variability, fluid outflow biomechanics, retinal structure and physiological function, and visual sensitivity in animals with and without pressure-induced glaucoma.Wed, 10 Aug 2016 09:49:51 Professor Chris Passaglia awarded NIH $1.4M RO1 Grant for Glaucoma ResearchProfessor Chris Passaglia awarded NIH RO1 Grant for Glaucoma Research. The awarded project will uses one-of-a-kind technology to study eye pressure variability, fluid outflow biomechanics, retinal structure and physiological function, and visual sensitivity in animals with and without pressure-induced glaucoma.91社区: A Preeminent Research University/engineering/news/archive/professor-chris-passaglia-awarded-nih-1-4m-ro1-grant-glaucoma-research.aspxMedical/engineering/news/archive/piyush-koria-nih-grant-therapies-chronic-wounds.aspxhe National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases of the National Institutes of Health has awarded a research grant to Piyush Koria, associate professor in the Chemical and Biomedical Engineering Department, to develop novel therapies for healing chronic wounds. The public health and economic impact of chronic wound care is staggering, with an estimated annual cost upwards of more than eight billion dollars.Thu, 21 Jul 2016 09:54:07 Piyush Koria Receives NIH Grant to Develop Therapies to Treat Chronic Woundshe National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases of the National Institutes of Health has awarded a research grant to Piyush Koria, associate professor in the Chemical and Biomedical Engineering Department, to develop novel therapies for healing chronic wounds. The public health and economic impact of chronic wound care is staggering, with an estimated annual cost upwards of more than eight billion dollars.91社区: A Preeminent Research University/engineering/news/archive/piyush-koria-nih-grant-therapies-chronic-wounds.aspxMedical