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Development Of An Optical Spectroscopic Method To Detect Neurohemodynamic Changes Induced By Pain In Rats
(Biomedical Engineering, 2010-03-03)In my optical spectroscopy study, multi-channel, thin optical probes with short source-detector separation have been implemented, calibrated, and used along with a multi-channel spectrometer as a quantitative technique to ... -
DEVELOPMENT OF CANCER TRAP FOR CAPTURING CANCER CELLS THAT METASTASIZE IN THE PERITONEAL CAVITY: A PRELIMINARY STUDY
(2017-05-25)Our laboratory has recently developed an implantable device - cancer trap that can recruit and trap circulating cancer cells inside the bloodstream. Since several types of cancer cells can metastasize inside the peritoneal ... -
Development Of Gelatin Microbubble Based PLGA Scaffold For Application In Bone Tissue Engineering
(Biomedical Engineering, 2013-03-20)The overall goal of the study was to develop a delivery system for a potential bone tissue engineering application focusing on fabrication of gelatin microbubble (MB) based PLGA scaffolds capable of recruiting Mesenchymal ... -
Development Of Magnetic-based Core-shell Nanoparticles For Drug Delivery Applications In Melanoma Skin Cancer
(Biomedical Engineering, 2010-11-01)Melanoma skin cancer is the most dangerous form of skin cancer and the major cause of deaths related to skin cancer worldwide. Conventional chemotherapeutic treatment is not very effective and faces many problems such as ... -
Development of Magnetic-based Multi-layer Microparticles For Stem Cell Isolation, Enrichment And Detachment
(Biomedical Engineering, 2013-03-20)Stem cells have been studied and used in several cell-based therapies for regenerative medicine, 3D tissue-engineered scaffolds, and in vitro models for drug screening and testing. For instance, cell based therapy via the ... -
Development Of Microscope Stage Incubator For Long-term Monitoring Of Neuronal Cell Culture During Axotomy
(Biomedical Engineering, 2010-03-03)It is imperative to understand the patterns in regeneration of the central and peripheral nervous system after injury. This understanding would provide a fundamental cue towards molecules and other factors involved in ... -
Development Of Novel Multilayered Particles For Drug Delivery And Cell Isolation Applications
(Biomedical Engineering, 2011-03-03)The objective of this work is to develop multilayered nanoparticles for drug delivery and cell isolation applications. These particles principally consist of three layers; biodegradable polymer, thermo sensitive polymer ... -
Development Of Targeting Nanoparticles Mimicking The Adhesive Properties Of Platelets
(Biomedical Engineering, 2007-08-23)The development of biodegradable nanoparticles as drug delivery vehicles presents an improved avenue for intracellular targeted drug delivery. Biodegradable nanoparticles have demonstrated an ability to provide controllable, ... -
Diagnosis Of Breast Cancer Using Auto-flourescence Lifetime And Light Reflectance Spectroscopy: A Potential Tool For Positive Margin Assessment
(Biomedical Engineering, 2012-04-11)Malignant Breast Neoplasm (MBN) or breast cancer is a heterogeneous cancer type originating in the breast tissue. Surgery is considered the primary treatment for breast cancer, with many early stage patients being cured ... -
Diffuse Optical Imaging Of Brain Function Under Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation And In Children With Cerebral Palsy
(Biomedical Engineering, 2010-03-03)Diffuse Optical Imaging (DOI) is a non-invasive neuroimaging technique which measures the changes in oxy- and deoxy-hemoglobin concentrations at a high temporal resolution based on the principle of Near-Infrared Spectroscopy.DOI ... -
Diffused Correlation Spectroscopy for Measurement of Blood Perfusion During Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT)
(2016-05-27)Near infrared stimulation or Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) is an innovative technique shown to effect the microvasculature hemodynamics. The aim of this study is to use Diffused Correlation Spectroscopy (DCS) to evaluate ... -
DLP Hyperspectral Imaging For Surgical And Clinical Utility
(Biomedical Engineering, 2011-07-14)Surgeons want technology to help them see differences in tissue chemistry. If they know how oxygenated tissues and organs are during medical procedures, they are more able to eliminate dangerous tissues and maintain viable ... -
Drug Loaded Polymeric Blends For Developing Vascular Stents
(Biomedical Engineering, 2007-08-23)In-stent restenosis and neo-intimal hyperplasia are long-term limitations of metallic stents. Local delivery of medications to transluminal angioplasty sites to prevent restenosis is receiving worldwide attention. Development ... -
Dynamic Modeling Of Cerebral Blood Flow Autoregulation Using ARX And Windkessel Models
(Biomedical Engineering, 2007-08-23)Linear lumped parameter models like ARX and Windkessel models are simple, easy to solve, and find their application in real time modeling. The present study is focused on employing single input single output ARX and ... -
Effect Of Ascorbic Acid On CdTe Quantum Dots And Investigation Of Different Chemical Sensors On CdTeHg Quantum Dots
(Biomedical Engineering, 2012-07-25)The objective of my thesis is to investigate the effect of ascorbic acid on CdTe quantum dots, which is an antioxidant. It was observed that the quantum dots recovered their luminescence intensity after the interaction of ... -
Effect Of Body Mass Index On The Biomechanical Properties Of Anterior Vaginal Wall Tissue Of Prolapsed Patients
(Biomedical Engineering, 2013-07-22)Anterior Vaginal Wall (AVW) prolapse is a bothersome condition that affects thousands of women. Its onset and progression is not well understood but is thought to be multifactorial. Biomechanical properties of AVW tissue ... -
EFFECTS OF AGING ON MOUSE ROTATOR CUFF TENDON BIOMECHANICS
(2021-12-21)Rotator cuff tendon injuries and tear are caused by overuse, falling, or other accidents, and are often associated with old age. The severe injuries and tear can be debilitating and require nonsurgical treatment for partial ... -
Electrical Apparoaches For Selective Detection Of Cancer Biomarker Proteins With Aptamers
(Biomedical Engineering, 2010-03-03)Cancer is a disease that is the central focus of many a researcher's attention. As it is a disease that can spread very rapidly and can be fatal in many cases, its early detection and early treatment can dramatically change ... -
Electrospun Biodegradable Polymeric Membranes For Post-surgery Anti-adhesion Applications
(Biomedical Engineering, 2014-03-10)Abdominal adhesion is a prevalent, troublesome condition occurring after surgical procedures and can cause a variety of side effects such as, abdominal pain with a highly associated cost ($1.3 billion annually for) for ... -
Engineered Basal Lamina Equivalent - Fabrication And Biomedical Applications
(Biomedical Engineering, 2011-10-11)A novel technique based on the principle of solvent casting is developed to create uniform, ultrathin and stackable films of Collagen I/IV and ECMgel for use as Engineered Basal Lamina Equivalent. The mixture of these two ...