Biomedical Modeling

 Biomedical modeling convey images of mathematical equations, electrical and mechanical analogs, and computer programs designed to describe/mimic the dynamic performance of specific engineering devices and systems.

Current faculty research projects related to Biomedical Modeling include:

Bluestein:
• Model of fluid flow for heart valves

Chon:
• Mathematical models of renal autoregulatory mechanisms
• Biomedical signal processing algorithms development

Entcheva:
• Computer simulations of cardiac electrophysiology

Glimm:
• Use of supercomputers in the modeling of tissue function

Kaufman:
• Visual visualization algorithms

Khalsa:
• Finite Element Modeling (FEM) of lumbar spine soft tissues

Lindquist:
• Analytic models of tissue interactions

Qin:
• Porous structure modeling for biological tissues

Tewarson:
• Mathematical models of the concentrating mechanism of the mammalian kidney
• Mathematical models of diffusion problems in biology and medicine

Biomedical Rehabilitation

Analysis of human exposures to toxic, carcinogenic or hazardous conditions, and the potential consequences of these exposures. Product and process designs for reduction or elimination of conditions associated with workplace and residential injury. Development of medical devices directed toward intervention in preventable conditions and diseases (e.g. osteoporosis, bone and muscle atrophy in space, musculo-skeletal disorders in paraplegia).

Current faculty research projects related to Rehabilitation include:

Ferguson:
• Technological change and societal implications

Hurst:
• Etiology of carpal tunnel syndrome
• Etiology of Dupuytren's contracture

Jungers:
• Morphometrics, skeletal design and primate evolution

Rastegar:
• Design of physical rehabilitation devices

Schlissel:
• Reduction of repetitive motion injury in dental practice

Subramanian:
• Health care information systems

Williams:
• Ethical issues associated with the introduction of biomedical technology