Eric and Wendy Schmidt Center’s Post

We would like to congratulate Jie Hou, Ph.D. (lead PI), Assistant Professor of Computer Science, and Brent Znosko, Ph.D., Professor of Chemistry and Associate Chair of Chemistry, who along with a University of Washington-Bothell collaborator, who received a 3-year grant for $467,300 from the National Institutes of Health. This award was given for their project titled “Improving Artificial Intelligence Readiness of RNA Motif Data for Structure Analysis and Modeling." We are connected with Jie Hou through our Scholarly Undergraduate Research Grants and Experiences (SURGE) program. To learn more about SURGE, follow this link: https://lnkd.in/gF_b-XGm To learn more about Dr. Hou and Dr. Znosko’s research, follow the links below:  Jie Hou, Ph.D. https://rb.gy/tcr6ki Brent Znosko, Ph.D. https://rb.gy/orc9kf

Juliette van Haren combined biomedical insight and design principles to help design a better alternative for current incubator care. Her PhD research focussed on the design side of the interdisciplinary research program. Today, she defended her PhD cum laude at the Industrial Design TU/e. Her work on the Perinatal Life-support System, which in layman's terms might be called a liquid incubator, involved designing physical patient simulators: lifelike dolls that mimic premature babies' physical structure and bodily functions as much as possible. Read all about her work here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eXmgkfVd

Meet Minnie, Trinity’s newest powerhouse in scientific research. This state-of-the-art confocal microscope, made possible by a $580K gift from the Voelcker Fund, is giving students and faculty unmatched opportunities to explore biomedical science. This transformative gift reflects Trinity’s growing reputation as a leader in science and liberal arts education, where cutting-edge research and learning opportunities are an integral part of creating leaders in science fields. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/d2Nf4rwq.

We need more discussions like this on how AI can make meaningful contributions to humanity, improved healthcare outcomes being one great example. It’s an area where Canada can and should lead.

We're thrilled that our own Dr Adam Ingram will be leading a new project to help our understanding of black holes! 🚀 The pioneering new research, named the X-MAPS project, has received funding from the European Research Council (ERC) to support outstanding scientists and scholars as they establish their independent research teams and develop their most promising scientific ideas. 🔭 Read more here. ⬇ #WeAreNCL https://bit.ly/4f3s7Ys

Principle Investigator of LTNr, David Lin, will be among the guest editors for a new special issue on Modeling in Neurorehabilitation organized by IEEE Engineering Medicine and Biology Society https://lnkd.in/eQ2Vf6B6. This special issue stems from the discussions and insights from the NSF DARE conference last year https://lnkd.in/eWZBC_4U. If your work aligns with this topic, we invite you to contribute a manuscript! "Researchers and practitioners from diverse domains are invited to submit papers for this TNSRE Special Issue - "Broadening the Impact of the DARE Conference: Transformative Opportunities for Modeling in Neurorehabilitation." This issue is looking for research around theoretical developments, technological innovations, and experimental validations of computational modeling applied to the field of neurorehabilitation." - IEEE Visit https://bit.ly/3VhTg3d and https://bit.ly/3YPMRx0 for more information.

What happens when you bring brilliant minds from different fields into the same room? Ideas collide, and breakthroughs follow. Last week, we hosted the annual JKTG Symposium to do just that. Our goal was simple: Bring top researchers together and let the spontaneous connections spark innovation. We believe that progress happens when people from different disciplines collaborate without predefined boundaries. Ahead of the symposium, I received a message from Paul Macklin, Associate Professor at Indiana University Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering. He shared how our early funding in COVID modeling helped lay the groundwork for new approaches in cancer research. That same mathematical framework is now driving advancements in immune modeling and beyond. Paul’s words were a reminder that the work we support is meaningful in numerous ways. Because this symposium was never about a single breakthrough. It’s about creating an environment where experts can share ideas, challenge each other, and, ultimately, accelerate meaningful progress. It’s a reminder that our work isn’t just about funding—it’s about creating lasting impact by connecting the right people at the right time. So, thank you to everyone who made this year's symposium possible. Together, we’re making a real difference. #DrivingResearch #Innovation #CancerResearch

The next round for ESRC Impact Acceleration Account funding is now open until 5 March 2025! 🌟This funding supports researchers in tackling societal challenges through cross-disciplinary collaboration, stakeholder engagement, and creating effective pathways for research uptake. The photograph below is Dr Briony Thomas with a 3D model created with IAA funding in the Creative Science in Schools project. This model was used to teach school children about Covid and Polio. It's design was a collaboration between 5 faculties at the University of Leeds, biology, medicine, arts, engineering and education. Find out if IAA funding could add impact to your research here: 👉 https://lnkd.in/euZhbPRF

Pitt, Carnegie Mellon, and Duquesne are collaborating on a six-year journey to develop a functional eye transplant. This initiative is through ARPA-H, a new multibillion-dollar federal effort aimed at pioneering medical advancements. 🌟 Read it here: https://ow.ly/FY2s50UuUGZ

Patricia Zheng, MD presents the Best Resident Abstract Award to Jason E. Mascoe, MD; the Best Basic Science Abstract Award to and David Levi, MD; the Best Fellow Abstract Award to John Tran, PhD; and the Best Resident Abstract Award to Matthew Essman MD, DPT at the #IPSISAnnualMeeting in Boston. Congratulations to all! #InterventionalPainMedicine #PainMedicine #InterventionalPainManagement #PainMedicine