Category: Research
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U-M BME-led study reveals the key role of anti-tumor neutrophils in suppressing lung metastasis of breast cancer
The research team employed a subcutaneous biomaterial scaffold implant
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Histotripsy researchers receive Distinguished University Innovator Award
Technology holds promise to permit patients with diseased tissue to obtain treatment with less discomfort and faster recovery times than traditional surgery.
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New Kind of Superresolution Explores Cell Division
Superresolution can reveal structures down to 10 nanometers, or about the same breadth as 100 atoms.
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Tracking radiation treatment in real time promises safer, more effective cancer therapy
The ability to accurately detect where X-rays land and in what dose could reduce the collateral damage from radiation therapy.
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Century-old question on fluid in lungs answered
A “new physiological flow” modeled in the body could aid in treatment of lung infections and pulmonary edema.
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Shutting down backup genes leads to cancer remission, in mice
Cancer cells delete DNA when they go to the dark side, so a team of doctors and engineers targeted the “backup plans” running critical cell functions.
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A view into what’s really happening during gene editing for Precision CRISPR
Prof. Somin Lee and her research group developed a way to reduce trial and error in gene editing by getting a look at the process in real time
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U-M Weil Institute, College of Engineering & Michigan Medicine Awarded $5.7M Grant for Wearable Sensor that Detects Diseases through Body Odor
The device could bring powerful monitoring and detection capabilities from the hospital to the point-of-care, home and workplace.
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Mary-Ann Mycek named next BME Chair
Mary-Ann Mycek has been named the new interim chair of the Department of Biomedical Engineering, effective July 1, 2021. Mycek, who joined U-M’s BME faculty in 2003, will be the sixth chair of the department.
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Incoming BME Assistant Professor Aaron Morris’ ‘TED Talk’ released
How Your Body Could Become Its Own Diagnostic Lab