Institute for Integrative and Innovative Research (I³R) at the University of Arkansas

Join us on Thursday, October 24, online or in-person for two talks from leading experts in medical imaging, Dr. Martin Paulus (Scientific Director and President, Laureate Institute for Brain Research) and Dr. Steffen Sammet (Professor, Department of Radiology at University of Chicago), from 4:00-5:00 p.m. in Mullins Library #453. After the talks, tour our newly completed MRI Suite from 5:00-7:00 p.m.! Get a pre-grand opening glimpse of the Siemens Magnetom Cima.X 3T MRI system––the fourth in the nation––and learn how this capability can impact research in the state and help alleviate wait times for advanced imaging services. Here's what you can expect: 🗣️ Talks with Dr. Paulus and Dr. Sammet | 4:00-5:00 p.m., Mullins Library #453 🏥 MRI Suite Open House | 5:00-7:00 p.m., I³R Building, 793 W. Dickson St. Fayetteville, AR 72701 (Parking available in Harmon Parking Garage) 📅 RSVP required for the tour: https://bit.ly/4h27BKg #SolvingWickedProblems #Innovation #Imaging #EconomicDevelopment

⭐ TEAM SPOTLIGHT ⭐ Arianna Ortega Sanabria is a dedicated Doctoral Fellow at I³R who’s researching intrafascicular selectivity for nerve stimulation. Arianna describes this by using a house as a metaphor. "Each part of the house has different functions, like lights and outlets. You can turn on a light in one room without affecting the other rooms. Nerve selectivity is the same concept," she explains. Originally from Venezuela, she is inspired by her father, who was impacted by a spinal cord injury. Her work could contribute to life-changing therapies that could improve outcomes for people with similar conditions. Outside the lab, Arianna channels her creativity into a podcast she co-hosts with her cousins called Abro Debate, where they discuss a variety of topics from popular culture to social issues. She also enjoys the podcast host by a Venezuelan comedian Joanna Hausmann "Hyphenated." Arianna's passion for research, family, and culture fuels her drive to make a meaningful impact. We're proud to have her on the team! #SolvingWickedProblems #UArk #NWA #BiomedicalEngineering #TeamSpotlight

Read "The Power of Touch: Delivering Feeling from Artificial Limbs," now live on The Chronicle of Higher Education. The neural-enabled prosthetic hand (NEPH) system, developed by I3R researchers, has the potential to restore a meaningful sense of touch and grip force to individuals with an upper limb amputation. 🔗 Read more at the link here: https://bit.ly/3NszEoq This work is enabled by funding from the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB) and United States Department of Defense, and wouldn't be possible without our clinical trial participants whose courage advances this innovation. #SolvingWickedProblems #UArk #BiomedicalEngineering #Innovation

Visit us at the NWA Tech Summit next week on October 28th and 29th! Dive into the heart of innovation and connect with local leaders shaping the tech landscape. This year's theme, Homegrown, celebrates our unique tech ecosystem and the amazing contributions of NWA entrepreneurs. Network, learn, and explore the future of tech! I³R founding executive director, Dr. Ranu Jung, will be speaking during the session, “Driving Societal Impact: Research Innovations Creating New Opportunities for Tech Collaboration," on Monday, October 28, at 11:30 a.m. She'll join Jason Serin, Ph.D. (UA Power Group), Peter MacKeith, Ph.D. (Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design), and Kian Hassani(Xtremis AI), moderated by UA Technology Venture's David Hinton, MBA, PhD, RTTP. For now, enjoy these throwbacks to last year's events and learn more at the link: https://bit.ly/4hiWAEC⚡ #SolvingWickedProblems #Innovation #NWATechSummit #NWArkansas

🚨 We're hiring a Facilities Manager to oversee the safe and reliable operations of our 144,000 sq. ft. advanced research facility. 🔗 Apply by November 14 at 11:59 p.m. (CT) at the link here: https://bit.ly/3YcoxoJ This key role includes facilities and utility management as well as space and access management for our state-of-the-art, shared-use research environment. Our facility features: 🏥 Human Health & Innovation Wing which includes an MRI suite, whole-body calorimetry suite, and sensorimotor assessment and intervention suite. 🔬 Pre-Clinical & Surgical Intervention Wing with labs for pre-clinical research. 🔧 Materials & Characterization Wing featuring bench labs for materials science. ⚙️ Additive Manufacturing & Prototyping Wing with a machine shop, electrical shop, and maker space. 💻 Digital Transformation Wing with extended reality and computational labs. 🤝 Collaborative spaces with conference rooms and offices. As we continue to grow and enhance our facilities, we're excited to share the progress of our incredible building transformation. Watch as our dynamic spaces have come to life, and apply now to be part of this next phase at the Institute. #SolvingWickedProblems #UArk #NWA #Innovation #Management #Hiring

In honor of National Health Care Facilities and Engineering Week we are celebrating a big project milestone at the Institute for Institute for Integrative and Innovative Research (I³R) at the University of Arkansas The nearly complete MRI suite featuring the Siemens Healthineers MAGNETOM Cima.X 3T MRI scanner, is at the forefront of research. Institute for Integrative and Innovative Research (I³R) at the University of Arkansas is the third location in the U.S. to have this scanner. CDI is proud to work on a project that is crucial to scientific advancements, offering insights that drive discoveries that better people's lives and health outcomes. #CDIContractors #solvingwickedproblems #SiemensHealthineers #CelebrateFE

❗ DEADLINE EXTENDED TO NOVEMBER 14, 2024 AT 11:59 p.m. (CT)! We are hiring a Lead MRI Technologist! 🔗 Apply at the link here: https://bit.ly/3XW18Jn At I³R’s advanced research facility, you'll collaborate with visionary researchers and industry leaders to drive innovative solutions in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment. Our state-of-the-art 3-Tesla Siemens Magnetom Cima.X scanner, equipped with the latest technology, is only the 4th of its kind in the U.S. This MRI system sets new standards in imaging capabilities, supporting advanced applications such as functional MRI and diffusion tensor imaging. As the pioneering technologist in this role, you’ll be making history at the University of Arkansas, shaping the future of innovative collaborations. #SolvingWickedProblems #UArk #NWA #Innovation #Imaging

🚨 DEADLINE EXTENDED TO NOVEMBER 14, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. (CT).! We're looking for a Senior Research Scientist - Magnetic Resonance Imaging! 🔗 Apply at the link here: https://bit.ly/3zk7Lf3 Join our team to lead groundbreaking multimodal imaging research, pioneering innovative imaging techniques and data analytics strategies. With the state-of-the-art Magnetom Cima.X MRI scanner––Siemens' strongest and fastest on the market––you’ll have the unique opportunity to develop leading-edge real-time multimodal EEG and fMRI methods, advanced quantitative MRI protocols, and sophisticated approaches for analyzing complex datasets from diverse sources. We encourage you to explore additional areas of research in your field as you contribute to the expanding demand for clinical imaging. #SolvingWickedProblems #Hiring #UArk #NWA #Innovation #Imaging

Take a look at the post below to learn more about the conversation between Dr. Meredith Adkins and the Arkansas Academy of Computing (AAoC), which resulted in an engaging visual depiction. #SolvingWickedProblems

Happy #UArk Homecoming from I³R with a little innovative spin on the festivities! Today we're celebrating UA alumni at the Institute: (Meredith Adkins, Peg Hart MBA, CRA, Kristen Warwick, MBA, Tommaso Benigni, Hailey Dirrigl, M. Eng. , Gayla Hinton, Elizabeth Muscari)! 🐗 Here's what they had to say about their favorite memories as students on The Hill: "My favorite memory was my dissertation defense. It was so neat to be called “Dr. Adkins” for the first time by all of my committee members (Margaret Reid, Bill Schreckhise, and Rogelio Garcia Contreras), and my husband and daughter surprised me at the end by showing up with flowers. It was a wonderful way to cap off my doctoral degree program, which took many years to complete as I worked full-time and had a baby during those many years!" -Meredith Adkins, Ph.D., I³R assistant research professor "My favorite memories are of fall in the Ozarks. The beautiful foliage, especially the red leaves of the maples, is something that I always enjoy." -Peg Hart, I³R project specialist "When our volleyball team beat Washington, who was ranked #8 in the country at the time, is my favorite. This was the opening match of my final season as a student athlete, and Barnhill was electric. It was one of the best atmospheres I've ever played in." -Hailey Dirrigl, I³R clinical trial support engineer "Mine would probably be walking around campus and seeing the different seasons." -Tommaso Benigni, Ph.D., I³R post-doctoral fellow "My favorite memory is being part of the 2019 Homecoming Court. I met so many remarkable student leaders that I have kept in touch with to this day. It was a privilege to represent the University of Arkansas in this tradition!" -Elizabeth Muscari, I³R communications manager We're proud to have many University of Arkansas alumni part of the Institute, helping drive innovation forward across the state. #SolvingWickedProblems #UArkHomecoming