Project meetings for the remainder of this semester have been postponed to allow for more planning to take place. We're currently seeking motivated individuals who would like to take a role in leading the initial planning stages of the Myo armband project. If you're interested in getting such leadership experience, be sure to apply for an executive board position before March 14th at the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1v88tiLOT9ua3HUpGQoiYDH4YuTZNNclhhd7pzMg...

Dr. Berthiaume cannot attend his talk on 3/7. As a result, our next meeting will be on March 21st, 7pm, in the Busch Student Center room 115. We will have elections on that day so if you wish to run, please fill out the application here by March 14, 11:59 pm and prepare a short speech as well.

Hello all. On February 8, Dr. Li Cai presented his research on neural stem cells and the exact genes that control the differentiation/proliferation mechanism to mature neurons using bioinformatics and genetically modified lab rats. 

Because of the snow today, there will be no meeting today. Next meeting will be on 2/22 from 7-8 pm at BSC-115. It will be project meeting that may have computer engineering students who will teach us how to compile a C++ code.

If you still need the software: 

Dr. Yarmush's talk has been postponed due to the snow. He will now be speaking on March 28th, 7pm, in Busch Student Center room 120AB. We hope to see you there!

Hello all. Dr. Androulakis provided advice for those who are planning to obtain a PhD in Graduate school, including application tips, statistics on acceptance rate, and important mindsets one must have for graduate school.

Hello all, We covered a few important topics during our first official project meeting. The main goal of our project is to use data from the Myo armband to control a device. The most important development during this meeting is that the project group will be splitting into multiple subcommittees (listed below) focusing on important aspects that need to be completed in order to accomplish the final goal of the project.

Hello all. At the RUSMEO event today, Ian, Bharani and I educated elementary students on the basic muscle mechanics of the bicep and triceps. We constructed simple arm models made up of balsa wood sticks, yarn, rubber bands, tape and straws, providing kids a kinesthetic experience of biomechanics.

Hello all. Dr. Charles Roth presented his career journey from Chemical Engineering to BME & Nanotechnology, continuing his research on nanomedicine and tumor detection today.

Hello all. Dr. Joseph Freeman presented his research on bone and skeletal muscle regeneration today.

Hello all. Dr. Adrian Mann presented his career journey from math and physics to nanomechanics and biology today, detailing on his research projects along the way.