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2022
2022 ISPO and J Yang Study Abroad Research Symposium
August 30th, 2022
The International Students Programs Office (ISPO) office along with the IEM hosted a research symposium Friday August 26, 2022 providing visiting international summer students an opportunity to present their research experience at UC San Diego. This cohesive group of undergrad students visiting from various universities in Taiwan presented a range of research areas including human performance physiology, machine learning, ophthalmology, electrical engineering, computer science, language sentiment assessment and quantum mechanics. This bright articulate group of young scientists teamed with leading researchers at UCSD to gain real world experience in ongoing STEM research. Partial support for this program was made possible by the J Yang foundation which helped fund the travel and lodging as part of the Undergraduate Research Abroad Program administered by IEM in collaboration with the ISPO.
2022 Galvanizing Engineering in Medicine Awardees
August 4th, 2022
Maya Rowell, Ph.D. Student, Bioengineering, has been awarded a 2022 GEMINI Fellowship Recipient. Dr. Daniela Valdez-Jasso, Associate Professor, Bioengineering, has been awarded a 2022 GEMINI Faculty Mentor Awardee.
Shaochen Chen Has Been Awarded a NSP BRITE Fellow Grant
March 31st, 2022
Shaochen Chen, co-director of Biometerials and Tissue Engineering Center at UCSD IEM, has been awarded a NSP BRITE Fellow Grant. Read more here.
Michael Berns Wins the 2022 SPIE Gold Medal
January 11th, 2022
Michael Berns, co-director of the Biophotonics Technology Center at UCSD IEM, has won the prestigious SPIE Gold Medal. Read more here.
2021
UC San Diego Leads a $12.25 Million Grant to Improve Epilepsy Treatment
September 9th, 2021
The National Institutes of Health has awarded a $12.25 million grant to the University of California San Diego to develop and enhance brain-sensing and brain-stimulating platform technologies to enable treatment of drug-resistant epilepsy. The project is led by UC San Diego electrical engineering professor Shadi Dayeh. Read more here.
UC San Diego Researchers Develop the First Steerable Catheter for Brain Surgery
August 23rd, 2021
A team of UC San Diego engineers and physicians has developed a catheter that for the first time will give neurosurgeons the ability to steer the device in any direction they want while navigating the brain's blood vessels. Read more here.
UC San Diego Announces Participation in New Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance
July 21st, 2021
UC San Diego is one of six universities invited to participate in the Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance, an initiative to research the biological principles underlying human performance. IEM Director Dr. Andrew McCulloch is leading the UC San Diego Alliance team. Read more here.
Titans of Industry, Academia Team Up to Advance Engineering in Medicine
June 10th, 2021
Renowned UCSD Bioengineer and IEM founder Shu Chien and Academy of Engineering member and ResMed founder Peter Farrell will be recognized through a named research collaboratory in Franklin Antonio Hall. Read the article from the UC San Diego News Center here.
FDA Authorizes PCR Quality, Over-the-Counter COVID-19 At-Home Test
April 12, 2021
The FDA has authorized the LUCIRA CHECK IT™ COVID-19 At-Home Test, the first single-use, PCR quality over-the-counter at-home COVID-19 test. Its development was led by LUCIRA CEO Erik Engelson, PhD, a UCSD Bioengineering alumnus. Read the article here.
Cardiac Arrhythmia Modeling Minisymposium
February 17, 2021
IEM hosted an online Minisymposium on "Cardiac Arrythmia Modeling" that fostered new research collaborations. Gordon Ho, MD, discussed current clinical methods used to model arrythmias. Nele Vandersickel, PhD, presented her research on cardiac modeling with the network theory. Read the article here.
Two Health Sensors Unite in One Powerful Gadget
February 17, 2021
A team at the UC San Diego Center for Wearable Sensors, which includes IEM member Sheng Xu and IEM CMSA director Joseph Wang, has created a stretchy skin patch that is the first wearable device to track heart signals and biochemical levels at the same time. Read the article here.
Racial Inequity in Grant Funding from the NIH
February 3, 2021
Grant applications submitted by African-American or Black scientists are less likely to be funded than applications submitted by white PIs, and efforts to narrow this funding gap have not been successful. Read the article here.
The NIH Racial Funding Disparity Prevents Black Scientists' Success
February 1, 2021
A nationwide network of Biomedical Engineering women faculty published a Cell article shedding light on the NIH's racial funding disparity and suggesting solutions to this problem. Read the article here.
$1.2 Million Grant Funds a New Generation of Healthcare Telemanipulation Robots
February 1, 2021
A multi-campus research group led by Dr. Laurel Riek of UC San Diego has been given the UC MRPI award. The award will fund their work developing advanced telehealth robots to protect healthcare workers and help isolated people connect with their communities. Read more here.
Bioengineering Diversity Council Winter Town Hall: Women in STEM
January 29, 2021
The UCSD Bioengineering Diversity Council held a town hall to discuss issues of gender parity in the STEM field. Six female panelists in different stages of their scientific careers shared their experiences, thoughts, and advice. Read more here.
UC San Diego Alumnus at Helm of Company Behind First At-Home COVID Test
January 21, 2021
In November 2020, the Lucira COVID-19 All-In-One Test Kit was the first COVID-19 diagnostic test for self-testing at home to be authorized by the FDA. This accomplishment was led by Erik Engelson, a UC San Diego bioengineering and microbiology alumnus and the CEO of Lucira Health. Read more about Lucira's COVID-19 test and CEO Erik Engelson here.
COVID-19 Crisis Inspires Undergraduate Ventilator Research Project
January 4, 2021
When the COVID-19 pandemic struck in March 2020, Professor Ryan Kastner's Research Group (KRG) and PhD student Michael Barrow were eager to do their part. With physician Dr. Shanglei Liu, they created a team of 12 undergraduate engineering and computer science students who are developing a mechnical ventilator.
2020
Awards Announced for the 2021 Accelerating Innovations to Market Cycle
December 14, 2020
UC San Diego's Accelerating Innovations to Market (AIM) has awarded a total of $206,000 to five researchers this year, including two researchers affiliated with the Institute of Engineering in Medicine's Center for Medical Device Technology (CMDT): the co-director of CMDT, Frank Talke, and CMDT member Edward Chao. Seed funding in support or this research project were provided by the UC San Diego Galvanizing Engineering in Medicine (GEM) program, a collaborative effort to promote innovation between the Altman Clinical and Translational Research Institute and the Institute of Engineering in Medicine. Read more about the award winners here.
FDA Authorizes First COVID-19 Test for Self-Testing at Home
November 18, 2020
The Lucira COVID-19 All-In-One Test Kit is the first COVID-19 diagnostic test for self-testing at home to be authorized by the FDA. The test kit uses self-collected nasal swab tests to provide quick diagnoses at home. This accomplishment was led by UCSD bioengineer Erik Engelson, the CEO of Lucira Health. Read more in the FDA News article here.
ACTRI Seeks Applicants for SUSTAIN Program
August 25, 2020
The UCSD Altman Clincal and Translational Research Institute is launching a new program called SUSTAIN (Supporting Under-represented Scholars in Translational and Interdisciplinary Networks). This program seeks to increase the rate of successful resubmission of grants for under-represented minority faculty. For more information about SUSTAIN, view program details here or visit the SUSTAIN website here.
Roger Tsien invention given approval by US FDA for first-in-man study
May 11, 2020
The FDA has given approval for a first-in-man study of ALM-488, a fluorescent peptide-dye conjugate to illuminate nerves in real time, in patients undergoing Head and Neck Surgery. Dr. Ryan Orosco, together with collaborators at Stanford and Harvard will lead a Phase 1/2 clinical trial to test ALM-488 at the University California San Diego (UCSD) beginning Q2 2020.
The technological underpinnings for ALM-488 was co-invented by the late Roger Tsien, PhD (1952-2016), Nobel Laureate Chemistry 2008, Dr. Quyen Nguyen, Professor, Department of Surgery, Division of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery with support from the Institute of Engineering in Medicine. Alume Biosciences, a biotechnology company founded by Dr. Nguyen in 2017, has licensed this technology from UCSD for clinical development. ALM-488 is expected to have broad surgical application due to unique characteristics of binding that are independent of myelin. This allows ALM-488 to highlight multiple types of nerves including motor, sensory, autonomic and degenerated nerves important during reconstructive procedures.
Dr. Valdez-Jasso Was Awarded 2020 Faculty Recipient of the Inclusive Excellence Award
February 28, 2020
Daniela Valdez-Jasso, a professor of bioengineering, was the 2020 faculty recipient of the Inclusive Excellence Award. The 25th annual UC San Diego Inclusive Excellence Awards recognizes faculty, staff, students, departments and organizations who have made outstanding contributions in support of UC San Diego’s commitment to inclusive excellence and diversity. To read more about Dr. Valdez-Jasso click here. To watch the video presented at the 25th Annual Inclusive Excellence Awards click here.
MedTech Accelerator Application Deadline Tuesday, March 03
February 28, 2020
IGE is launching a MedTech Accelerator geared to ACCELERATE your product to market no matter where you are in the development cycle. If you want to learn more about MedTech and this program click here . If interested in applying directly click here .
J Yang Scholarship Program to be established at UC San Diego with $1.5M gift
February 05, 2020
The J. Yang & Family Foundation has pledged a $1,500,000 award to UC San Diego over the next five years for international student support and exchange, and faculty research and travel with partners from Taiwan. For information on how to apply click here: J. Yang Scholarship Awards Information .
2019
May 22, 2019
Congratulations to Dr. Shu Chien for being one of three recipients of the Seventh Annual Excellence in Stewardship Award winners. For more information on past recipients please visit the Excellence in Stewardship Awards website: https://go.ucsd.edu/2J3R23g
Registration for the 20th Annual UC Systemwide Bioengineering Symposium is Open!
February 22, 2019
Register now for the 2019 Bioengineering Symposium hosted by UC Merced. The Symposium offers students, scientists, and industry partners an opportunity to learn about cutting edge research and form intercampus and industry partnerships. It will take place from Thursday, June 27 - Saturday, June 29, 2019.
GEM Challenge 2019: Applications Now Open
February 22, 2019
Applications are now available for the sixth round of the Galvanizing Engineering in Medicine (GEM) Challenge, designed to identify clinical challenges for which engineering solutions can be developed and implemented. Awards are in the range of $60,000 and the deadline for submission is Monday, April 8, 2019.
3D printed implants promote nerve cell growth to treat spinal cord injury
January 15, 2019
Shaochen Chen, professor of nanoengineering and faculty member of the Institute of Engineering in Medicine, lead a team of engineers and neuroscientists in developing 3D printed implants that could one day help restore neural connections and lost motor function in patients with spinal cord injuries. This new work takes us one step closer to the goal of full restoration of physical function after a spinal cord injury.
2018
The IEM Tenth Anniversary Symposium a Success!
December 13, 2018
On November 1, over 200 Institute members & guests gathered at Atkinson Hall for a daylong celebration of IEM's accomplishments. Click the link above for an overview of the day's highlights. Thanks to those who attended & made it all possible.
Bioengineers awarded $14M from NIH to build digital maps of the brain, other organs at single-cell level
November 2, 2018
Kun Zhang, professor of bioengineering at UC San Diego, receives $14 million in grants from NIH to build 3D digital, single-cell maps of the human brain and other organs. The work aims to provide a deeper understanding of the functions and malfunctions of organs in the human body at the level of individual cells.
Machine learning identifies antibiotic resistance genes in tuberculosis-causing bacteria
October 25, 2018
Researchers at UC San Diego from Bernhard Palsson's lab have developed an approach that uses machine learning to identify and predict which genes make infectious bacteria resistant to antibiotics.
Wearable Ultrasound Patch Monitors Blood Pressure Deep Inside Body
October 11, 2018
Sheng Xu, a professor of nanoengineering at UC San Diego, has developed a new ultrasound patch that is able to monitor central blood pressure non-invasively. This is a major breakthrough in the advancing field of wearable technology, and has the potential to be useful in a multitude inpatient procedures.
Congratulations to the Class of 2019 Siebel Scholars
September 19, 2018
We are thrilled to announce the 2019 Siebel Scholars for Bioengineering! Congratulations to Ashley Kroll, Colton Lloyd, Rachel Marty Pyke, Kimberly McCabe, and Alexander Williams, who now join over 1,300 of the world's brightest distinguished scholars, researchers, and entrepreneurs.
Liangfang Zhang's Lab Invents Microscopic Sponge to Combat Arthritis
September 4, 2018
Liangfang Zhang, a UC San Diego nanoengineering professor, has developed neutrophil 'nanosponges' that are capable of safely absorbing and neutralizing a variety of proteins that promote rheumatoid arthritis. This work is one of the latest examples of therapeutic nanosponges developed by Zhang’s lab.
Biosensor Chip Detects Single Nucleotide Polymorphism Wirelessly and With Higher Sensitivity
July 9, 2018
A team led by UC San Diego has successfully developed a chip 1,000 times more sensitive at detective a genetive mutation known as SNP than any current available technology.
We Need to Do Better: The Search for Opioid Alternatives
July 3, 2018
Dr. Krishnan V. Chakravarthy, a pain management specialist at UC San Diego Health and Veterans Affairs San Diego Healthcare System, is researching new alternatives for pain management in the face of the alarming growth of opioid abuse in the United States.
Professor Joseph Wang Awarded Honorary Doctorate
June 19, 2018
Congratulations to Professor Joseph Wang, Director of the Center of Excellence for Nano-Medicine and Engineering (CNME), who was awarded an honorary doctorate from Comenius University in Bratislava for his innovative work in nanobioelectrics and his history of collaborating with the university.
Researchers develop a remote-controlled cancer immunotherapy system
January 15, 2018
A research team which included the laboratories of Wang and Shu Chien has developed an ultrasound-based system that can non-invasively and remotely control genetic processes in live immune T cells so that they recognize and kill cancer cells.
SEM Sperm Atlas Project
January 5, 2018
The Sperm Atlas is a database of images showcasing the diversity of reproductive cells in the Animal Kingdom. Just published, this website was a collaboration between IEM, the UCSD Department of Bioengineering, the San Diego Zoo Beckman for Conservation Research, and Dr. Michael Berns at the Beckman Laser Institute, University of California Irvine.
Macrophage Nanosponges Could Keep Sepsis in Check
January 4, 2018
A team of researchers at the University of California San Diego has developed macrophage “nanosponges” that can safely absorb and remove molecules from the bloodstream that are known to trigger sepsis.
2017
Experimental Drug Blocks Toxic Ion Flow Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease
December 5, 2017
An international team of researchers has shown that a new small-molecule drug can restore brain function and memory in a mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease. The drug works by stopping toxic ion flow in the brain that is known to trigger nerve cell death. Scientists envision that this drug could be used to treat Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s and ALS.
Type 1 Diabetes Symposium: Combining Medicine and Engineering
January 19, 2017
UC San Diego Pediatric Diabetes Research Center (PDRC) and the Institute of Engineering in Medicine (IEM) hosted a full day symposium entitled "Type 1 Diabetes: New Technologies and Therapeutics". The meeting convened experts with engineering perspectives on diabetes therapy, alongside experts pursuing biological research and treatment approaches.
2016
Temporary Tattoo Brings Hospital Care to the Home
November 25, 2016
Todd Coleman, UC San Diego Bionengineering professor, shares his quest to develop wearable, flexible electronic health monitoring patches that promise to revolutionize healthcare and make medicine less invasive
Bioengineering Professor David Gough Named 2016 AAAS Fellow
November 21, 2016
The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the nation’s largest general science organization, has awarded the distinction of fellow to 391 members, including five from the University of California San Diego.
UC San Diego School of Medicine Researchers Receive $5 Million in Type 1 Diabetes Grants
October 24, 2016
1.25 million people in the U.S. live with type 1 diabetes. Past research has led to treatments that make type 1 diabetes a manageable disorder but there are still unanswered questions. Researchers at UC San Diego School of Medicine hope to answer some of them with two Type 1 Diabetes Special Statutory Funding Program grants from the National Institutes of Health totaling more than $5 million.
Four UC San Diego Physician-engineer teams receive the 2016 Galvanizing Engineering in Medicine awards
October 12, 2016
Four physician-engineer teams from UC San Diego have been selected to receive the 2016 Galvanizing Engineering in Medicine (GEM) awards, which were created to bring engineers and clinicians together to develop innovative technology solutions to challenging problems in medical care.
2016 Alternative Muscle Club (AMC) Meeting
September 30, 2016
The AMC organizing committee is calling for young investigators in skeletal muscle and cardiovascular research to participate in a free one-day meeting! Click the title for more details!
UC San Diego Nanoengineer Makes Popular Science's 'Brilliant 10' List
September 12, 2016
Popular Science magazine has named Liangfang Zhang, a nanoengineering professor at the UC San Diego, in its 15th annual “Brilliant 10” list, a lineup of “the 10 most innovative young minds in science and engineering.”
Call for Innovative Multi-Disciplinary Research Grant Proposals
August 12, 2016
The Center for Healthy Aging solicits proposals for the support of innovative interdisciplinary research and education projects during 2016-17.
Nanobowls Offer a Way to Magnetically Deliver Drugs in the Body
August 3, 2016
Researchers at UC San Diego have developed nano-sized vessels that could be filled with drug molecules and controlled with magnets for guided delivery to specific tissues and organs.
UC San Diego Bioengineering Ranked First by National Research Council Since Founding 50 Years Ago
May 26, 2016
Bioengineering researchers celebrated their achievements over the past five decades and looked to the future during a three-day 50th anniversary celebration May 19 to 21.The department is the coordinating entity for all bioengineering efforts within the University of California. Two faculty have received the National Medal of Science—program founder YC Bert Fung, a legend in the field, and department founding chair Shu Chien.
Engineers take first step toward flexible, wearable, tricorder-like device
May 23, 2016
Engineers at the University of California San Diego have developed the first flexible wearable device capable of monitoring both biochemical and electric signals in the human body. Click the title to find out more.
Tzyy-Ping Jung elevated to IEEE Fellow for contributions to blind source separation for biomedical applications
May 2016
"Recognizing the achievements of its members is an important part of the mission of the IEEE. Each year, following a rigorous evaluation procedure, the IEEE Fellow Committee recommends a select group of recipients for elevation to IEEE Fellow. Less than 0.1% of voting members are selected annually for this member grade elevation...." -J. Roberto B. de Marca
Stem Cells Regenerate Human Lens After Cataract Surgery, Restoring Vision
February 10, 2016
Researchers at UC San Diego School of Medicine and Shiley Eye Institute, with colleagues in China, have developed a egenerative medicinal approach to remove congenital cataracts in infants, permitting remaining stem cells to regrow functional lenses.
Transcriptional Regulation of Arterial Venous Differentiation and its Role
February 10, 2016
Dr. Dai will illustrate his research effort in the arterial venous differentiation of embryonic stem cells and the transcriptional mechanisms that lead to the distinct functional phenotypes of arteries and veins and their different susceptibility to vascular diseases.
Engineers 3D-print a new lifelike liver tissue for drug screening
February 8, 2016
A team led by engineers at the University of California, San Diego has 3D-printed a tissue that closely mimics the human liver’s sophisticated structure and function. The new model could be used for patient-specific drug screening and disease modeling.
2015
Why the Flu Vaccine Is Less Effective in the Elderly
December 15, 2015
Around this time every year, the flu virus infects up to one-fifth of the U.S. population and kills thousands of people, many of them elderly. A study published by Cell Press on Dec. 15 in Immunity now explains why the flu vaccine is less effective at protecting older individuals. Shankar Subramaniam, IEM associate director, co-senior study author of this journal.
Peter Mage: Breaking The Wall Of Guesswork In Medicine at Falling Walls Lab Berlin 2015
December 09, 2015
Competing in the Falling Walls Lab at UC San Diego was a great chance to hear about some of the excellent research being done across Southern California. It was an honor to win the San Diego competition and a privilege to go to Berlin and compete in the Falling Walls Lab Finals.
Tod Coleman Featured in Top-100 List on Influential Site
November 17, 2015
Bioengineer Todd Coleman, from the University of California, San Diego, has been named one of 100 outstanding individuals for 2015 by The Root, a premier news, opinion and culture site for African-American influencers.
Dr. Shu Chien wins Franklin Award
November 12, 2015
Founding Chair of UC San Diego Department of Bioengineering, Dr.Shu Chien, receives prestigious Franklin Award for contributions to the understanding of the physics of blood flow, and for applying this knowledge to better diagnose cardiovascular disease.
NIH Awards $20 million grant to IEM to establish the 4D Nucleome Organizational Hub at UC San Diego
October 05, 2015
The NIH has updated their website about this fund and it’s awards.
NIH 4D Nucleome page
$25 million has been awarded to 29 research teams NIH Press Release
La Jolla Immunology Conferece
September 29 – October 1, 2015
Conrad T. Prebys Auditorium, Salk Institute for Biological Sciences Abstract Submission Due September 1st Inaugural symposium of the IEM Vaccine Engineering Center will be on Wednesday, September 30 in the SALK Auditorium.
Two UC San Diego Scientists Receive Stem Cell Technology Grants
Febuary 3, 2015
The governing board of the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) has awarded two University of California, San Diego researchers almost $3 million in combined funding to pursue new technologies intended to accelerate advances moving stem cell therapies out of the lab and into the clinic.
Stomach Acid-Powered Micromotors Get Their First Test in a Living Animal
January 26, 2015
Researchers at the University of California, San Diego have shown that a micromotor fueled by stomach acid can take a bubble-powered ride inside a mouse. These tiny motors, each about one-fifth the width of a human hair, may someday offer a safer and more efficient way to deliver drugs or diagnose tumors.
2014
NSF grant to improve visualization capabilities for the biosciences and geosciences
December 17, 2014
The National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) is partnering with the University of California, San Diego (UC San Diego), to expand and enhance visualization capabilities in the bio- and geosciences through a grant from the National Science Foundation. The collaboration builds on existing software capabilities developed at NCAR and UC San Diego, and it will combine them to produce new open source tools for scientists to explore large data sets.
The 8th Annual Bilateral Symposium between the University System of Taiwan and UC San Diego
June 19, 2014
The 8th Annual Bilateral Symposium between the University System of Taiwan (UST) and UCSD was held in the Fung Auditorium of the Powell-Focht Bioengineering Hall on November 13 and 14, 2014. IEM was responsible for organizing this event in collaboration with NYMU and NCTU.
Dr. Shu Chien Receives the Roger Revelle Medal
June 19, 2014
In the study of how blood flow and pressure affect blood vessels. His research has led to the development of better diagnostic tests and treatments for atherosclerosis as well as other diseases. Chien played a crucial role in forming the Jacobs School’s department of bioengineering and building it into a world-class institution that is ranked No. 1 for biomedical engineering by the National Research Council.
UC San Diego Neonatal Neurologist Awarded Grant from The Hartwell Foundation
June 13, 2014
MJ Harbert, MD, assistant clinical professor in the Department of Neurosciences at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, has been named a recipient of an Individual Biomedical Research Award by The Hartwell Foundation for her project “Brain Activity During Birth for Prediction of Newborns at Risk for Brain Injury.” The award will support Harbert’s research in the field of neonatal neurology for three years at $100,000 per year.
Bioprinting a 3D Liver-Like Device to Detoxify the Blood
May 13, 2014
Nanoengineers at the University of California, San Diego have developed a 3D-printed device inspired by the liver to remove dangerous toxins from the blood. The device, which is designed to be used outside the body -- much like dialysis – uses nanoparticles to trap pore-forming toxins that can damage cellular membranes and are a key factor in illnesses that result from animal bites and stings, and bacterial infections. Their findings were published May 8 in the journal Nature Communications.
Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of UCSD Department of Bioengineering
May 11, 2014
On April 11th, members of the UCSD community gathered to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Department of Bioengineering, which was founded in 1994. Albert P. Pisano, Dean of the Jacobs School of Engineering, provided introductory remarks to kick-off the event, followed by a welcome by the Chair of Bioengineering, Geert Schmid-Schoenbein. Professors Shu Chien, Shankar Subramanian, Gabriel Silva, Karen Christman and Todd Coleman recounted the history of the department over the past twenty years.
IEM Member Karen Christman Engineers a New Biomaterial Therapy for Treating Heart Attack
April 9, 2014
University of California, San Diego bioengineer Karen Christman's new injectable hydrogel, which is designed to repair damaged cardiac tissue following a heart attack, has been licensed to San Diego-based startup Ventrix, Inc, which is planning the first human clinical trials of the technology. Christman is a co-founder of Ventrix.
Cell Art Exhibit at San Diego Airport features IEM Researchers' Work
April 5, 2014
The image entitled "Nanointerface", shows neurons (brain cells) from the cortical region of a rat brain growing on nanowires -- tiny wires on the order of a billionth of a meter in diameter that interface with neural tissue. Taken by Dr. Massoud Kraiche during his postdoctoral tenure in Professor Gabriel Silva's lab, it was selected for display at the Cell Art Exhibit at the San Diego Airport in conjunction with Biocom.
IEM Member Adah Almutairi’s lab discovers new light-triggered release mechanism
April 5, 2014
Researchers in the Center for Nanomedicine and Engineering (CNME) have introduced a new means of using light to control the activity of molecules that relies on the ability of water to absorb energy at a particular wavelength. This discovery represents a major innovation because only a handful of strategies for light-triggered release from nanoparticles have been reported.
IEM Member's Neuroengineering Research highlighted by Science Nation
April 2, 2014
IEM member Professor Gert Cauwenberghs and his colleagues study how brain activity results in movement. Their NSF sponsored work uses EEG, virtual reality and motion tracking to understand the brain dynamics of human motor control. Recently their work was covered by Science Nation, a video series commissioned by the National Science Foundation.
Galvanizing Engineering in Medicine (GEM) Project Phase II begins, looking for engineering solutions
February 26, 2014
Galvanizing Engineering in Medicine (GEM) is a new collaboration between the UCSD Clinical and Translational Research Institute (CTRI) and the Institute of Engineering in Medicine (IEM) that is facilitated by the Division of Innovation and Industry Alliances (DI2A) in the UCSD Office of Research Affairs (ORA).
20th Anniversary of Bioengineering Celebration
February 14, 2014
Plan to join us in celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Department of Bioengineering at UCSD on Friday, April 11, 2014. Connect with classmates, colleagues, faculty and friends for a celebration highlighting the contributions of students and alumni to the success of your UCSD Bioengineering Department!
Bose and IEM hold Technology Forum
February 14, 2014
On January 22, 2014, Bose Corporation and the Institute of Engineering in Medicine (IEM) jointly held a one-day technology forum at UC San Diego featuring speakers and participants from both industry and academia. The intent of the forum is to develop collaborations between Bose and UCSD faculty and students to foster innovation and facilitate the translation of research to industry.
San Diego Festival of Science and Engineering
February 13, 2014
For more info, see the San Diego Festival of Science and Engineering website.
8th Annual UCSD Bioengineering Day
January 14, 2014
"Foundations and Futures of Bioengineering". Held on Saturday, April 12th 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM at Sanford Consortium. More information can be found at the official website.
2013
Dr. Mary Harbert named finalist for San Diego Business Journal's 2013 Women Who Mean Business Award
December 13, 2013
Dr. Mary Harbert, Co-Director of the Center for Perinatal Health (CPH) in IEM and Assistant Clinical Professor at UCSD, was selected as one of the finalists of the 2013 Women Who Mean Business (WWMB) award by the San Diego Business Journal. IEM wishes to congratulate the four UCSD award winners Drs. Connie Benson, Kelly Frazer, Maria Elena Martinez, and Linda Zangwill, as well as and finalists, Drs. Mary Harbert, Razelle Kurzock and Candis Morello.
Galvanizing Engineering in Medicine Project: Entering Phase II
December 12, 2013
The Galvanizing Engineering in Medicine (GEM) Project, where clinically active UCSD faculty propose clinical challenges in need of engineering solutions, is entering Phase II. In Phase I, clinicians submitted proposals for problems. This phase invites engineers to propose solutions to these problems. The deadline for submitting proposals for Phase II is 5:00 PM on February 14, 2014.
Advanced Imaging Equipment and Services Available through CMILS
December 7, 2013
The La Jolla Institute for Allergy & Immunology has several cutting-edge technologies and world-class services available for researchers. MRI machines and confocal microscopes are available including optional assistance for use. The following Excel documents outline the available items and rates.
CMILS Member's Directory & Areas of Imaging Expertise
December 7, 2013
Download the Directory of CMILS Members & Areas of Imaging Expertise
2013 I-RiCE Advisory Committee Meeting held at UCSD
December 5, 2013
On November 21, 2013, the annual advisory committee for the International Research-intensive Center of Excellence in Taiwan (I-RiCE) on Advanced Bioengineering took place at UCSD. The Center is an international research partnership between UCSD and the University System of Taiwan (UST), composed of National Yang-Ming University (NYMU) and National Chiao-Tung University (NCTU) as well as two other universities, with the common goal of advancing bioengineering research.
IEM Associate Director, Shankar Subramaniam, named AAAS Fellow
December 2, 2013
Shankar Subramaniam, Professor of Bioengineering and Associate Director of the Institute of Engineering in Medicine (IEM), has been named 2013 Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), along with five other UCSD Professors. IEM congratulates the distinguished Fellows for their tremendous achievements and is grateful for their contributions to science.
UCSD Computer Science Student Develops App for Balboa Park Advised by IEM's Dr. Jason Haga
November 19, 2013
UCSD undergraduate, Jesus Rios, developed an Android app, Haiku Hunt, taking the user through a riddle-filled journey through the Japanese Friendship Garden in Balboa park. Mr. Rios developed the app while studying in Japan under the Pacific Rim Experiences for Undergraduates (PRIME) program. He was advised by his Japanese host, Professor Shinji Shimojo, and UCSD Research Scientist Jason Haga in the Institute of Engineering in Medicine.
Announcing the Center for Perinatal Health
November 2, 2013
The Institute of Engineering in Medicine (IEM) is excited to announce the establishment of the Center for Perinatal Health (CPH), co-directed by Drs. Todd Coleman and Mary Harbert. Coleman, a professor of bioengineering, and Harbert, a clinical professor of neuroscience and neonatal neurologist, teamed-up to form the CPH as a collaborative effort between physicians, engineers and scientists to produce innovative medical solutions for pregnant mothers and babies.
