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Chenyan, whom Jay has had the pleasure of co-adivising with primary advisor Zhen Ma, did a fantastic job defending her dissertation! Great work, Chenyan! A beautiful example of biomaterials providing a platform to develop new models for better understanding mechanobioloy. |
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Jay Gives Two Invited Talks at CIMTEC 2022 - 15th International Ceramics Congress & 9th Forum on New Materials
Jay had another delightful visit to Perugia, Italy, to give an invited talk in the Stimuli Responsive and Multifunctional Polymers: Progress in Materials and Applications Symposium of CIMTEC/Forum on New Materials and was pleased to be able to fill in for a second talk when a collaborator's travel to the conference was unfortunately impacted. Another great year of this conference after difficult pandemic-related delay! |
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And in other news...
Appologies for the bulk update, but it's been challenging to keep up with the lab news during the last few years of pandemic comings and doings. But, among other (good) things that have happened
since late 2019: Bailey received the Chancellor’s Citation for Excellence in the category of Excellence in Student Research (Undergraduate);
Chi Chi was awarded a Graduate Research Fellowship, National Science Foundation, and the Louis N. DeMartini Award for Outstanding Research;
Elizabeth won the First Place Poster Award, College of Engineering and Computer Science Research Day Poster Competition,
Lizzy the Third Place Poster Award, Biology Poster Competition, College of Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Research Festival,
and Johnson the First Place Rapid Fire Presentation Award, 2021 Stevenson Biomaterials Lecture Series & Research Poster Session;
papers were published on cardiomyocyte focal adhesion dynamics, with the Ma Lab, a review of smart material platforms by Ameya and Chi Chi, Katy and Bailey's work on SMP printing, Junjiang's work on cell-responsive SMPs (Chosen as an ACS Editors' Choice), and Ameya's collaboration with the Soman Lab on femtosecond densification;
Jay was appointed as the Associate Director of the BioInspired Institute and also, for a semester, served as Acting Director; Connor received the Oren Nagasako Award, Department of Biomedical and Chemical Engineering;
Bo Van Durme visited us from Prof. Sandra Van Vlierberghe's lab at U. Gent for a research internship;
and Mark, Bailey, Chi Chi, Connor, Kiersten, and Lizzy graduated and Lauren, Anthony, Autumn, and Matty joined the lab. Whew! Great job staying positive and productive during a difficult time, everyone!
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Katy Accepts Job at Novo Nordisk
Katy has accepted a position at Novo Nordisk as part of their Discovery Biology team. Congrats, Katy, and best wishes as you embark on this exciting new part of your career! |
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Elizabeth Stays for PhD Studies in the Lab
Elizabeth, who just completed her MS at SU, has decided to continue into her PhD studies with us. We're glad you're continuing on with us, Elizabeth! |
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Katy Defends!
Katy defended her dissertation this month. Congrats, Katy!
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Johnson Joins the Lab
Johnson, who REU'd with the lab a few years ago, has returned for PhD studies following his completion of a BS at Brandeis. Welcome to the lab, Johnson! |
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Shelby Accepts Job at the FDA!
Shelby has accepted a job as a Lead Reviewer at the FDA. Congrats, Shelby! Do great things!
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Alex's Collaboration with the Soman Lab Accepted for Publication in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
Alex's work with the Soman lab studying 3D printing of stretchable hydrogel structures was accepted this month for publication in ACS Applied Materials & Intercaces. Nice work, all!
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Bailey Receives SOURCE Funding to Pursue Her Research in the Lab
Bailey has been awarded a competitive fellowship from the Syracuse University Office of Undergraduate Reserach & Creative Engagement. Nice work, Bailey! Keep up the great work!
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Alex and Ben Present at BMES
Alex presented his work on double networks and Ben presented his work on real-time cell tracking at this year's annual meeting of the Biomedical Engineering Society in Philadelphia. Nice work, both!
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Jay Shares Insights on Grad School at BMES
Jay enjoyed taking part in a panel on "The Path to Graduate School" at this year's Biomedical Engineerign Society annual meeting. Good luck in your future endeavors to all those who attended!
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Junjiang Joins the Lab
Junjiang joins us for PhD studies following his completion of an MS at Northeastern. Welcome to the lab, Junjiang! |
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Bailey and Joanna Present Present Again
Bailey and Joanna both presented their respective work on 4D printed shape memory polymers once more, this time at the Engineering and Computer Science Summer Research Symposium. Nice work, both!
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Bailey and Joanna Present at the End-of-Summer REU Symposium
Bailey and Joanna both presented their respective work on 4D printed shape memory polymers at this year's local REU symposium organized by SU, SUNY ESF, and SUNY Upstate. Nice work, both!
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Shelby Defends!
Shelby successfully defended this month. Congrats, Shelby!
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Shelby and Katy Present at SFB
Shelby and Katy presented on their work with enzymatically triggered SMPs and 4D printing of SMPs, respectively, during the poster session at this year's annual meeting of the Society For Biomaterials in Seattle. Well done, both! |
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Miracle Accepted into the HSS Research Institute Post Baccalaureate Research Training Program
Miracle has been accepted into and will be continuing her training in the Hospital for Special Surgery Research Institute Post Baccalaureate Research Training Program. Congrats, Miracle! |
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Lab Presents at Stevenson Biomaterials Research Day
Alex, Katy, and Shelby presented work at this year's Stevenson Biomaterials Research Day. Nice work, all!
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Megan and Giuseppe's Work on Golgi-Nuclear Alignment Highlighted by PLOS ONE
Megan and Giuseppe's recent paper out in PLOS ONE has been selected by the editors to be highlighted on the journal homepage. Nice recognition, both! |
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Giuseppe and Megan's Work on the Mechanism for Superdiffusivity in Fibroblasts Reported in PLOS Computational Biology
Giuseppe and Megan have another paper out this month, this time in PLOS Computational Biology, reporting on superdiffusivity in mouse fibroblasts and new understanding of the underlying mechanism. Nice work, once again, both! |
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Megan and Giuseppe's Work on Golgi-Nuclear Alignment Published in PLOS ONE
Megan and Giuseppe have a new paper out in PLOS ONE reporting exciting findings on the realignment of the Golgi-Nuclear vector during the response of cells to dynamic changes in the microenvironment. Nice work, both! |
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Shelby's Work on the First Enzymatically Triggered SMPs Receives Widespread Attention
Shelby's recent report on enzymatically triggered shape-memory polymers published in Acta Biomaterialia has been receiving substantial popular attention both locally and nationally. Well deserved recognition, Shelby!
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Roland Accepts Position at Globus Medical
Having completed his MS degree with us, Roland has accepted a position as an Associate Research Engineer at Globus Medical. Congrats, Roland, and best wishes!
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Shelby's Work on the First Enzymatically Triggered SMPs Published in Acta Biomaterialia
Shelby's exciting new report on enzymatically triggered shape-memory polymers was published this month in Acta Biomaterialia. Great work, Shelby!
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Jay Gives Keynote at 2018 UNYSL Meeting
Jay was honored to give the keynote at the 2018 Upstate New York Science Librarians Meeting, during which he shared with the conferees the many great efforts currently underway in "Biomaterials Research and Education in Upstate New York."
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Alex and Shelby Present at BMES, Jay Co-Chairs Session
Alex and Shelby presented work during the poster sessions at this year's Biomedical Engineering Society Annual Meeting, and Jay enjoyed co-chairing a session. Nice work, Alex and Shelby!
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Jamila Participates in Summer Research Symposium and Brings Home Poster Award
Jamila participated in the College of Engineering and Computer Science Summer Research Symposium, during which she presented a poster on her work on "Investigating Rigid Network Variables on Double Network Gels Mechanical Properties Using Design of Experiments," and was awarded the Third Place Poster Award. Very well done, Jamila! |
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Jose Graduates and Heads to Purdue for PhD Studies
Jose has accepted an offer from the PhD program in Materials Engineering at Purdue University. Congrats, Jose! Best wishes for your doctoral studies! |
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Alex Presents on Teacher Workshop at ASEE Conference
Alex presented this month at the ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition in Salt Lake City. There he shared the approach we're taking to training high school teachers on polymer concepts for inclusion in the high school curriculum, as a means of meeting interest in polymers and delivering Next Generation Science Standards. Good job, Alex! |
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Jay Gives Invited Talk at CIMTEC 2018 - 14th International Ceramics Congress & 8th Forum on New Materials
Jay had a delightful visit to Perugia, Italy, to give an invited talk in the Medical Applications of Advanced Biomaterials and Nano-Biotechnology Session of CIMTEC/Forum on New Materials and to Chair another session at the conference. Another fantastic edition of this conference! |
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Ben Returns to the Lab as an NSF REU Site Participant
Ben, who previously worked in the lab during Summer 2016 as a Syracuse University Engineering and Computer Science Research Intern, returns from his studies at Cornell University to participate as in the NSF REU Site: Interactive Biomaterials. Welcome back, Ben!
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Ariel Receives Commencement Award
Ariel has been awarded the Outstanding Achievement Award in Graduate Study, Bioengineering, by the Department of Biomedical and Chemical Engineering. Good job, Ariel! |
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Megan Receives Commencement Award
Megan has been awarded the All University Doctoral Prize for her dissertation entitled "Combining Smart Material Platforms and New Computational Tools to Investigate Cell Motility Behavior and Control." Good job, Megan! |
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Justine Receives Commencement Awards
Justine has been awarded both the The Earl H. Devoe Prize for Undergraduate Research and the The Bioengineering Founders Award. Good job, Justine! |
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Fred and Shelby Present, Win Awards, at the 10th Annual New York State Biotechn Symposium
Fred and Shelby presented posters at this year's New York State Biotechnology Symposium and were awarded the Third and Second Place Poster Awards, respectively. Nice work, Fred and Shelby!
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Justine Named Syracuse University Scholar
Justine is one of twelve seniors named as the 2018 Syracuse University Scholars, the highest undergraduate honor that the University bestows. This outstanding honor is added to many Justine has already received, including the Remembrance Scholarship. An amazing, well-deserved honor, Justine! Congrats! |
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Miracle Honored with The Chancellor�s Forever Orange Award.
Miracle received The Chancellor's Forever Orange Award at this year's One University Awards. The award is conferred entirely at the discretion of the Chancellor on individual students, faculty or staff who�by virtue of extraordinary hard work, good values and commitment to excellence�have come to embody the best of Syracuse University. Congrats on the wonderful distinction, Miracle! |
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Justine Named a a Judith
Greenberg Seinfeld Scholar
Justine has been named a Judith
Greenberg Seinfeld Scholar. This award recognizes Jusine's "exceptional creativity as a scholar"
and her "passion for excellence, as evidenced by past accomplishments, as well as the
reviewers' anticipation of even greater things to come." Congrats, Justine! |
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Shelby Gives Podium Presentation at SFB
Shelby gave a podium presentation on her exciting new enzymatically triggered shape memory polymers at this years Society For Biomaterials Annual Meeting in Atlanta, GA. Great job, Shelby! |
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Lab Presents at ECS Research Day, Shelby Wins Top Award
Justine, Alex, Jose, and Shelby presented work at this year's Engineering and Computer Science Research Day and Shelby was the overall winner of the poster competition . The winning poster was titled "Enzymatically Triggered Shape Memory Polymers." Nice job, all! Congrats, Shelby! |
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Lab Presents at Stevenson Biomaterials Research Day
Justine, Bence, Alex, Jose, and Shelby presented work at this year's Stevenson Biomaterials Research Day. Nice work, all!
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Miracle Wins Third Poster Award this Academic Year
Miracle was back at it this month, presenting a poster at the Student National Medical Association's American Medical Education Conference in San Francisco, where she received the Award for Best Research Poster Presentation of a Pre-Medical Graduate Student. Great job, Miracle! |
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Michelle's Chapter on Photo-Activatable Materials Published
Michelle's contributed chapter on "The Use of Photo-Activatable Materials for the Study of Cell Biomechanics and Mechanobiology" has been published in the new volume "Polymer and Photonic Materials Towards Biomedical Breakthroughs." Nice work, Michelle! |
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Nakira Joins the Lab
Nakira joins us this month to work on a project on 3D printing of shape-memory polymer. Welcome to the lab, Nakira! |
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Justine and Shelby Present at NEBEC 2018
Justine and Shelby presented work at the 44th Annual Northeast Bioengineering Conference in Philadelphia. Both were presenting posters on their collaborative work on enzymatically triggered shape memory polymers. Good job, Justine and Shelby! |
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Miracle Wins Second Poster Award this Academic Year
Miracle presented another poster on her work, this time at the Student National Medical Association Region VIII Medical Education Conference in Pittsburgh, and this time was the winner of the First Place Poster Award. You're on a roll, Miracle! |
