Tag: Biomedical Engineering
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When science jams: Biomedical engineer Roy Maimon reimagines collaboration
When science jams meet the bar scene Roy Maimon isn’t interested in keeping his worlds separate. As a biomedical engineering scholar at NYU Tandon, he discovered an unlikely bridge between two of his lifelong passions: precise laboratory work and immersive music performance. What began as a late-night habit of practicing guitar and looping riffs gradually…
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When science jams: How a biomedical engineer uses musical roots to reimagine collaboration
Introduction: A life where pipettes meet percussion Roy Maimon, an assistant professor of biomedical engineering at NYU Tandon, has never treated the laboratory as a separate universe from the stage. While many researchers see science and art as distinct lanes, Maimon has spent years weaving his musical roots into the fabric of his scientific work.…
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When Science Jams: How a Biomedical Engineer Reimagines Collaboration Through Music
From Pipettes to Playlists: A Unique Path in Biomedical Engineering Roy Maimon, an assistant professor of biomedical engineering at NYU Tandon, embodies a rare fusion of disciplines. While many researchers pace the boundary between theory and practice, Maimon crosses it with the rhythm of a live bar stage echoing in his career. During his Ph.D.,…
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Imaging Tech Breaks Optics Rules: Groundbreaking Study
Rewriting the Rules of Imaging A new study published in Nature Communications presents an imaging technique that challenges long-held tenets of optics. Led by Guoan Zheng, a biomedical engineering professor and the director of the UConn Center for Biomedical and Bioengineering Innovation (CBBI), the research explores an approach that could redefine how scientists visualize biological…
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New Imaging Tech Breaks Optics Rules in Study
Breakthrough in Imaging: When the Rules of Optics Seem to Bend A recent study published in Nature Communications unveils an imaging technology that appears to defy traditional optical rules. Led by Guoan Zheng, a biomedical engineering professor and director of the UConn Center for Biomedical and Bioengineering Innovation (CBBI), the research presents a method that…
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This New Imaging Technology Breaks the Rules of Optics
Overview: A Bold Step in Imaging Technology A newly published study in Nature Communications is turning heads in the field of imaging by proposing an approach that appears to defy long-held principles of optics. Led by Guoan Zheng, a biomedical engineering professor at the University of Connecticut and director of the CBBI, the research team…
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Prime Fiber-Optic Device Signals a New Era for Brain Research
Revolution in Brain Research Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in neuroscience with a novel prime (PRIME) fiber-optic device capable of manipulating neural activity deep within the brain. Building on decades of optical techniques and neural interfacing, this new approach promises unprecedented precision in stimulating and recording…
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Ingestible Bioprinter MEDS: A Breakthrough for Minimally Invasive GI Tissue Repair
A New Frontier in GI Tissue Repair Researchers at EPFL’s Laboratory for Advanced Fabrication Technologies have unveiled MEDS (Magnetic Endoluminal Deposition System), the first ingestible bioprinter designed to repair tissue from inside the body. Unlike bulky surgical tools or tethered devices, MEDS aims to deliver precision bioprinting directly at the site of tissue damage, offering…
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Nanomanufacturing Boosts Vascular Systems in Artificial Tissue
A New Frontier in Vascularized Engineered Tissue Engineered human tissue has long promised to bridge the gap between cell cultures and human physiology, serving as a vital intermediary step before clinical trials. A key challenge has been supplying these three-dimensional constructs with a reliable blood supply. Without functional vascular networks, growing tissues face necrosis in…
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Algorithm Boosts Control Over Robotic Leg Prosthetic
New Control Algorithm Enhances Robotic Knee Prosthetics A collaborative effort between researchers at the University of Michigan and medical device maker Össur is delivering a breakthrough in powered prosthetic knees. The team tested a novel control algorithm on Össur’s Power Knee, funded in part by the National Institutes of Health. Early results show meaningful gains…