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Engineering for the real world , articleLaunched this fall as an approved course and led by David Gray of engineering education, the Interdisciplinary Capstone is designed to bring together students from across the College of Engineering.
Date: Sep 13, 2022 -
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Finish up to start-up: Biomedical engineering alumna applies degree as vice president of local company , articleCytoRecovery, a local start-up co-founded by Rafael Davalos, the L. Preston Wade professor in biomedical engineering and mechanics, and Leo Harris, alumnus of Virginia Tech, has expanded its patented methods due to Alex Hyler's efforts.
Date: Sep 13, 2022 -
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Ratings for whitewater helmets help protect adventure-seeking athletes , articleFor the millions of Americans who climb into whitewater rafts and canoes every year, helmets are nonnegotiable equipment. Which ones will protect their heads from close encounters with rocky rapids? Virginia Tech engineers have the answers.
Date: Sep 13, 2022 -
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Bioinspiration: Applying nature’s solutions to complex engineering problems , articleAnne Staples, associate professor in Virginia Tech's Department of Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics, was one of the first researchers to use computational methods to study ocean flows through coral branches.
Date: Aug 25, 2022 -
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New study may inform chemotherapy approaches for breast cancer , articleIn a first-of-its-kind finding, Virginia Tech researchers have found platinum-based chemotherapy drugs may activate a breast cancer patient’s lymphatic system and affect how tumor cells spread. But the drugs might be made more effective if the changes to the lymphatic system can be blocked or even reversed by an additional therapy.
Date: Aug 08, 2022 -
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Virginia Tech researcher’s 3D model of brain tumor environment could aid personalized treatment , articleScientists have developed a novel 3D tissue-engineered model of the glioblastoma tumor microenvironment that can be used to learn why the tumors return and what treatments will be most effective at eradicating them – right down to a patient-specific level.
Date: Aug 02, 2022 -
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Publication by interdisciplinary team sheds light on interventions to prevent re-injury in athletes , articleRobin Queen, Virginia Tech colleagues, and collaborators with Carilion Clinic Orthopaedic Surgery, looked at the effectiveness of a novel biofeedback intervention to improve landing mechanics in patients following ACL reconstruction.
Date: Jul 20, 2022 -
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Biomechanics researcher uses artificial intelligence to detect injuries and improve treatment , articleVincent Wang conducts research in biomechanics, specifically related to musculoskeletal injuries. He knew early on he wanted to incorporate artificial intelligence into his research, so he pursued collaborations with experts in other fields.
Date: Jul 11, 2022 -
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Blasts and gaps: How a biomedical engineering doctoral student is solving gaps in treatment for blast-induced neurotrauma , articleAfter enduring head trauma as a teenager and going through a challenging recovery, Carly Norris knew she wanted to help address others with similar issues. Now, through her research in the Traumatic Nerve Technologies Lab, she examines each of the brain’s regions to determine which are more susceptible to blast-induced neurotrauma.
Date: Jul 05, 2022 -
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Six faculty win seed funding for new projects , articleThe Junior Faculty Program from the Institute for Critical Technology and Applied Science is one example of ways the university's investment institutes help build new research programs and nurture collaboration.
Date: Jul 01, 2022
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