- Bioinformatics and Functional Genomics:
Projects involve measuring and modeling molecular properties (in vivo,
ex vivo, and in culture), taking a new molecular perspective on
biomedical engineering disciplines, and studying the interaction between
technology and genome.
- Biomechanics/Biofluids/Tissue Engineering:
Projects involve the use of molecular biology, bioreactors,
cyto-mechanics, engineered scaffolds, plasma treated surfaces,
bio-textiles, microfluidics, and mechanobiology to engineer synthetic
living tissues and produce novel biocompatible materials.
- Biomedical Imaging:
Projects involve imaging of animal models, biological samples, or
patients to assess disease or injury, to determine potential efficacy of
therapies, and to better understand the pathophysiology of disease
progression.
- Biosystems Analysis (neuroscience, cardiovascular dynamics):
Projects involve the use of biomedical approaches to improve surgical
procedures, to identify mechanisms of cardiac and cortical function, and
to map biosystems and their responses to stimuli.
- Medical Devices:
Projects involve the research and development of biosensors and
instrumentation for lab-on-a-chip, DNA sensing without PCR, BioMEMS,
bioelectronics, and transparent electrode arrays and the development of
capabilities in nanofabrication, integrated circuits, embedded
microprocessors, prototyping, materials science, advanced signal
processing, and robotics & intelligent machines.
- Rehabilitation:
Projects involve the use of biomedical engineering capabilities in
instrumentation, microsystems, and biomechanics to develop custom
devices for the disabled.
- Research Booklet (pdf download)
UNC-Chapel Hill and North Carolina State University Biomedical Department Areas of Research Booklet
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