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Sudha Anilkumar Joins SUPER VP Program as NSF REU Intern

7Aug

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Academic Achievements, opportunities, Science and Technology

Sudha Anilkumar Joins SUPER VP Program as NSF REU Intern

Sudha standing next to her posterSudha presenting her posterSudha presenting to Tari Santosa (middle) and Daedalus Chen (right) August 5, 2024 St. Louis, MO - This summer, Oyen Lab had the pleasure of welcoming Sudha Anilkumar, an undergraduate student from the University of Delaware, as a National Science Foundation (NSF) Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) intern through the Summer Undergraduate Program for Engineering Research Towards a Virtual Pregnancy (SUPER VP) program. Sudha, an undergraduate student from the University of Delaware, joined the Summer Program for Engineering Research Towards a Virtual Pregnancy. This program, hosted by the Center for Women's Health Engineering, is in its inaugural year, and we are thrilled to have Sudha as one of its pioneering parti...

🌍 Newsflash: Adrienne Scott and Samyuktha Kolluru Attend Wellcome In Utero Hackathon

12Jul

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Academic Achievements, events, Science and Technology

🌍 Newsflash: Adrienne Scott and Samyuktha Kolluru Attend Wellcome In Utero Hackathon

July 12th, 2024 St. Louis, MO - Dr. Adrienne Scott and Samyuktha Kolluru represented Oyen Lab in Washington University in St. Louis at the Wellcome In Utero Hackathon held in the United Kingdom from June 18-21, 2024. The hackathon showcased innovative techniques in the analysis of the placenta and maternal health. At the hackathon, Adrienne and Samyuktha developed multi-physics models of the placenta in collaboration with other In Utero Wellcome Leap teams.

Adrienne Scott and Samyuktha Kolluru Attend SB3C 2024 Conference

12Jul

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events, Research and Innovation, Science and Technology

Adrienne Scott and Samyuktha Kolluru Attend SB3C 2024 Conference

Samyuktha Kolluru presenting her poster.Dr. Adrienne Scott giving a presentation. July 12, 2024 St. Louis, MO - Oyen Lab in Washington University in St. Louis proudly announces the successful participation of Dr. Michelle Oyen, Dr. Adrienne Scott, and Samyuktha Kolluru in the Summer Biomechanics, Bioengineering, and Biotransport Conference (SB3C 2024). The event was held from June 11–14, 2024, at the Grand Geneva Resort in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Michelle, Adrienne, and Samyuktha engaged with fellow researchers, participated in discussions, and explored new ideas and technologies that can significantly impact human health. Samyuktha showcased her research poster titled, “Hydrogel Phantom System as Mechanical Placental Tissue Mimics,” and Adrienne was excited to present her work t...

Michelle Oyen chairs ERVA event to Transform Women’s Health Outcomes

12Jul

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Academic Achievements, events, Research and Innovation, Science and Technology

Michelle Oyen chairs ERVA event to Transform Women’s Health Outcomes

July 10, 2024 St Louis, MO - Dr. Michelle Oyen and PhD candidate Samyuktha Kolluru recently went to the Engineering Research Visioning Alliance (ERVA) event, "Transforming Women’s Health Outcomes through Engineering" on June 4th, 2024 which lasted Funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), this significant event aimed to revolutionize women's health with engineering. Dr. Oyen, an esteemed bioengineer and the inaugural Director of the Center for Women’s Health Engineering at Washington University, served as the chair of the event. She was joined by her scribe, Samyuktha Kolluru, a dedicated PhD candidate in Material Science and Engineering. The event also saw the collaboration of co-chair Kristin Myers, as they worked together to bring stakeholders from across the country t...

Innovative Biomedical Engineering Senior Design Project CerVos Unveiled on BME Day

1May

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Academic Achievements, Healthcare Research, Research and Innovation, Science and Technology, Women's Health

Innovative Biomedical Engineering Senior Design Project CerVos Unveiled on BME Day

Tista Mandal, Kristina Dalton, and Abir Hamdaoui proudly showcase their innovative senior design project, CerVos, at BME Day.Abir Hamdaoui demonstrates CerVos, while Tista Mandal and Kristina Dalton stand beside our poster at BME Day. Date: April 30th, 2024 St. Louis, MO - Tista Mandal, Kristina Dalton, and Abir Hamdaoui, aspiring biomedical engineers, unveiled their groundbreaking senior design project, "CerVos: A Cervical Insufficiency Diagnostic Device to Prevent Preterm Labor," at the Washington University's Biomedical Engineering (BME) Day on April 29th, 2024. This pioneering project aims to address the critical issue of preterm labor through an innovative diagnostic approach. The CerVos device utilizes a spherical indentation technique to assess cervical stiffness and other...

🔬📚 Newsflash: New Research Paper Explores Impact of Gelatin Bloom Strength on GelMA Hydrogel Properties

1Apr

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Academic Publications, Research and Innovation, Science and Technology, Women's Health

🔬📚 Newsflash: New Research Paper Explores Impact of Gelatin Bloom Strength on GelMA Hydrogel Properties

Date: March 29, 2024 St. Louis, MO - A recent research paper titled “Evaluation of gelatin bloom strength on gelatin methacryloyl hydrogel properties” was published by our group in the Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials. Authored by Dr. Samantha G. Zambuto, Samyuktha S. Kolluru, Eya Ferchichi, Hannah F. Rudewick, Daniella M. Fodera, Dr. Kristin M. Myers, Dr. Silviya P. Zustiak, and Dr. Michelle L. Oyen, the study investigates the impact of gelatin bloom strength on hydrogel mechanical properties. Results reveal that both bloom strength and GelMA weight percent influence stiffness and viscoelastic ratio, while bloom strength specifically affects diffusivity, permeability, and pore size. The research, showcasing a library of GelMA hydrogels with varying proper...

16Nov

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Healthcare Research, outreach, Research and Innovation, Science and Technology, Women's Health

Oyen Lab Welcomes Innovative Phantoms

Dr. Adrienne Scott expertly utilizes ultrasound technology to explore the intricacies of fetal development within the advanced phantom.Samantha Zambuto holds EpiLume.Samyuktha Kolluru, with precision and focus, employs ultrasound to unravel the mysteries within the innovative phantom. Date: October 20, 2023 St. Louis, MO - In a groundbreaking development, the Oyen Lab at Washington University has acquired state-of-the-art pregnancy phantoms, providing an unprecedented glimpse into the intricate world of maternal health research. These phantoms, meticulously crafted replicas of a pregnant woman's womb during the second trimester, aim to showcase the lab's pioneering work to the scientific community and the public. The centerpiece of these phantoms is a lifelike representation of a...