BE Doctoral Dissertation Defense: “Proteome-seq: Sequencing-Based Readout of Proteomic Analytical Assay” (Mariia (Masha) Alibekova Long)

Smilow Center for Translational Research in SCTR 11-146AB

The Department of Bioengineering at the University of Pennsylvania and Dr. Alex Hughes are pleased to announce the Doctoral Dissertation Defense of Mariia (Masha) Alibekova Long. Title:  Proteome-seq: Sequencing-Based Readout of Proteomic Analytical Assay Date: April 18, 2024 Time: 1:00 PM Location: SCTR (Smilow Center for Translational Research) 11-146AB Zoom option: Topic: Mariia Alibekova Long's PhD Thesis Defense […]

BE Seminar: “Using Computers to Derive Protein Structure from Sparse Data – A Case Study for Mass Spectrometry” (Steffen Lindert, Ohio State)

Raisler Lounge (Room 225), Towne Building 220 South 33rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Mass spectrometry-based methods such as covalent labeling, surface induced dissociation (SID) or ion mobility (IM) are increasingly used to obtain information about protein structure. However, in contrast to other high-resolution structure determination methods, this information is not sufficient to deduce all atom coordinates and can only inform on certain elements of structure, such as solvent […]

Entrepreneurship Seminar Series: Pathways to Impact

Towne 327

Entrepreneurship Seminar Series: Pathways to Impact This session brings together a panel of current and former faculty and PhDs that have brought their technology to market and have worked in both academia and commerce. Panelists will discuss the opportunities and approaches they took to create companies, leverage experience in academia, and drive research into commercial […]

Celebrating Penn Engineers: Past, Present and Future

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

Penn Engineering invites all alumni, family and friends to join us for the dedication of two new hallway installations that honor the past while inspiring the future. Join Dean Kumar to reconnect with classmates and hear remarks from notable alumni. Breakfast will be provided at 9:00am, program begins at 9:45 a.m. Click to see the […]

Penn Engineering 2024 Commencement Open House

On Monday, May 20, 2024, from 12:15-2:15 p.m., Penn Engineering will host an Open House for the School’s returning graduates and their families throughout the first floors of the main Engineering complex, immediately following the University Ceremony. Included are photo booth opportunities, a t-shirt giveaway (including a live t-shirt press!), and light refreshments. Please join […]

BE Doctoral Dissertation: “Biologic Delivery to Preserve Joint Health and Promote Tissue Repair” (Elisabeth Lemmon)

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

The Department of Bioengineering at the University of Pennsylvania and Dr. Rob Mauck are pleased to announce the Doctoral Dissertation Defense of Elisabeth Lemmon. Title: Biologic Delivery to Preserve Joint Health and Promote Tissue Repair Date: May 28, 2024 Time: 10:00 AM Location: JMB Class of ’62 Auditorium Zoom link - https://upenn.zoom.us/j/93923840583?pwd=Tjl5bE1rMEFESlJKRm9ROEYzSU1VZz09 Please email elemmon@vet.upenn.edu for the zoom […]

BE Doctoral Dissertation Defense: “Goal-Directed Dynamics of Network Topology” (Shubhankar Patankar)

Heilmeier Hall (Room 100), Towne Building 220 South 33rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The Department of Bioengineering at the University of Pennsylvania and Dr. Dani Smith Bassett are pleased to announce the Doctoral Dissertation Defense of Shubhankar Patankar. Title: Goal-Directed Dynamics of Network Topology Date: June 7, 2024 Time: 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Location: Heilmeier Hall, Room 100 Towne Building Zoom: https://upenn.zoom.us/j/95495692170 The public is welcome to attend.

Community for Rigor Public Talk and Live Podcast Recording: “Rigor in Plain English”

Tedori Family Auditorium, Levin Building 425 S University Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

You’ve probably seen reports about reproducibility issues and science gone wrong due to lack of rigor. But what does it mean to do rigorous scientific research? If the word conjures up images of stiffness, strictness, and difficulty, the Community for Rigor is here to help! Join us for Rigor in Plain English, a live podcast […]

BE Doctoral Dissertation Defense: “Harnessing the Regenerative Characteristics of Meniscus Superficial Zone Cells” (Sereen Assi)

Berger Auditorium (Room 13), Skirkanich Hall 210 South 33rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The Department of Bioengineering at the University of Pennsylvania and Dr. Yale Cohen are pleased to announce the Doctoral Dissertation Defense of Sereen Assi. Title: Harnessing the Regenerative Characteristics of Meniscus Superficial Zone Cells Date: June 25, 2024 Time: 11:00 AM Location: Berger Auditorium, Skirkanich Hall Zoom option: https://upenn.zoom.us/j/93851147060?pwd=NEh0QmN4Z2sxVkhIb2l0d3c3cWlaZz09 The public is welcome to attend.

BE Doctoral Dissertation Defense: “Lipid Nanoparticles Allow Intracellular Protein Delivery for Modulation of Difficult Therapeutic Targets” (Rebecca Haley)

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

The Department of Bioengineering at the University of Pennsylvania and Dr. Mike Mitchell are pleased to announce the Doctoral Dissertation Defense of Rebecca Haley. Title: Lipid Nanoparticles allow Intracellular Protein Delivery for Modulation of Difficult Therapeutic Targets Date: June 26, 2024 Time: 11:30am Location: Levine Hall, Wu & Chen Auditorium Zoom option: https://upenn.zoom.us/j/93908532827, Meeting ID: 939 0853 2827 The […]