BE Doctoral Dissertation Defense: “Molecular Imaging Biomarkers and Regulation Approaches for Next-Generation Cellular Therapies” (Iris Lee)

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The Department of Bioengineering at the University of Pennsylvania and Dr. Mark Sellmeyer are pleased to announce the Doctoral Dissertation Defense of Iris Lee.   Title: Molecular Imaging Biomarkers and Regulation Approaches for Next-Generation Cellular Therapies Date: Tuesday, August 23rd, 2022 Time: 3 PM ET Location: Biomedical Research Building (BRB) 0252 The public is welcome to attend.

BE Doctoral Dissertation Defense: “Sex differences in head impact biomechanics and quantitative functional deficits due to repetitive head loading in high school sports” (Colin Huber)

Room 1120B, Roberts Center for Pediatric Research 2716 South Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The Department of Bioengineering at the University of Pennsylvania and Dr. Kristy Arbogast are pleased to announce the Doctoral Dissertation Defense of Colin Huber.   Title: Sex differences in head impact biomechanics and quantitative functional deficits due to repetitive head loading in high school sports Date: Thursday, September 8th, 2022 Time: 2:00 PM ET Location: Roberts […]

BE Doctoral Dissertation: “Biomechanical Evaluation of the Role of Decorin and Biglycan during Neonatal Tendon Development and Healing” (Zak Beach)

JMB Reunion Auditorium 3620 Hamilton Walk, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The Department of Bioengineering at the University of Pennsylvania and Dr. Lou Soslowsky are pleased to announce the Doctoral Dissertation Defense of Zak Beach. Title:  Biomechanical Evaluation of the Role of Decorin and Biglycan during Neonatal Tendon Development and Healing Date: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 Time:  2pm-3pm Location: JMB Class of 62 Auditorium

BE Doctoral Dissertation Defense: “Multibreath Hyperpolarized Gas Imaging of Lung Ventilation and Gas Exchange in Humans for Diagnosis and Treatment Response Monitoring” (Hooman Hamedani)

Donner-Grice Auditorium

The Department of Bioengineering at the University of Pennsylvania and Dr. Rahim Rizi are pleased to announce the Doctoral Dissertation Defense of Hooman Hamedani. Title: Multibreath Hyperpolarized Gas Imaging of Lung Ventilation and Gas Exchange in Humans for Diagnosis and Treatment Response Monitoring Date: November 11th, 2022 Time: 1:00 PM-3:00 PM Location: Donner - Grice Auditorium, 2 Dulles […]

BE Doctoral Dissertation Defense: “High Throughput Microfluidics for Ultrasensitive Blood-Based Diagnostics” (Nishal Shah)

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The Department of Bioengineering at the University of Pennsylvania and Dr. David Issadore are pleased to announce the Doctoral Dissertation Defense of Nishal Shah. Title:  High Throughput Microfluidics for Ultrasensitive Blood-Based Diagnostics. Date:  November 18, 2022 Time: 2:00 pm Location:  Towne 217 ALC or via Zoom, link below https://upenn.zoom.us/j/93933189939 The public is welcome to attend.

BE Doctoral Dissertation Defense of Christopher Olm: “In vivo MRI perfusion and structural correlates of pathology in frontotemporal lobar degeneration”

The Department of Bioengineering at the University of Pennsylvania and Drs. Murray Grossman and Jim Gee are pleased to announce the Doctoral Dissertation Defense of Christopher Olm. Title: In vivo MRI perfusion and structural correlates of pathology in frontotemporal lobar degeneration Date: December 16, 2022 Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: TBD Zoom: https://upenn.zoom.us/j/7372154022 The public is […]

BE Doctoral Dissertation Defense of Margaret Billingsley: “Ionizable Lipid Nanoparticles for mRNA CAR T Cell Engineering”

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The Department of Bioengineering at the University of Pennsylvania and Dr. Mike Mitchell are pleased to announce the Doctoral Dissertation Defense of Margaret Billingsley. Title: Ionizable Lipid Nanoparticles for mRNA CAR T Cell Engineering  Date: December 16, 2022 Time: 2:00 PM Location: Towne 337 Zoom option: https://upenn.zoom.us/j/95255561059?pwd=cnNhYVBCUnBNQWF6bTU5ZTF3eUMxdz09 Meeting ID: 952 5556 1059 Passcode: mmbilli22 The public […]

BE Doctoral Dissertation Defense: “Quantitative Methods for Improving Neurostimulation Therapy in Epilepsy” (Brittany Scheid)

Glandt Forum, Singh Center for Nanotechnology 3205 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The Department of Bioengineering at the University of Pennsylvania and Dr. Brian Litt are pleased to announce the Doctoral Dissertation Defense of Brittany Scheid. Title: QUANTITATIVE METHODS FOR IMPROVING NEUROSTIMULATION THERAPY IN EPILEPSY Date:  January 26th, 2023 Time:  10am Location: Glandt Forum, Singh Center Zoom Link: https://upenn.zoom.us/j/92066299273 The public is welcome to attend.

CEMB Panel: Recruiting and Supporting URM PhD students

Wu and Chen Auditorium (Room 101), Levine Hall 3330 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join the discussion on challenges and strategies in the recruitment of URM PhD students and supporting them in graduate study. Invited panelists will provide their perspectives at the graduate program, research center, and laboratory levels. Join in person or via Zoom. Please contact annjeong@seas.upenn.edu at least one day prior for Zoom link.

BE Master’s Student Focus Group

Attention BE Master's Students! We want your thoughts on the job search! Sign up for this upcoming focus group to give us your opinion on industries of interest, employers & recruiting events. Register now: http://tinyurl.com/bdzz8cna. Contact Lauren Kemp with any questions: laurem@seas.upenn.edu