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Persistence is the Key to Success: #NYCU Professor Guan-Yu Chen’s #Bionic #Lung-On-A-Chip Research Journey Professor Guan-Yu Chen, from the Institute of #Biomedical Engineering at National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (#NYCU) in Taiwan, is at the forefront of research in the field of bionic organ-on-a-chips (#OoCs). This innovative work combines biomedical research with semiconductor and Information and Communication Technology, known as #BioICT. Prof. Chen has successfully developed a bionic lung-on-a-chip system replicating the human body’s microenvironment. His efforts have garnered media recognition, earning him the reputation of being “a pioneer in organ-on-chip (OoC) technology.” Prof. Chen has expressed his hope that Taiwan’s contributions to this field will receive global attention. In 2023, Prof. Chen received multiple awards, including the Moderna Taiwan mRNA Innovation Awards. He was also honored with the Awarded Lush Prize Young Researcher Award-Asia and was elected as the candidate for the Lush Prize “Fighting Animal Testing” alongside Emulate, a leading OoC company this year (2024), suggesting that not only Prof. Chen’s groundbreaking research in bionic lung-on-a-chip technology but also Taiwan’s international leadership in OoC research. For more reading, please connect to the following link: https://lnkd.in/gDMC9hXA

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Translational Pursuits in POC Immunoassays and Molecular Diagnostics, and Next-Generation Form Factors, final keynote talk of IEEE Engineering Medicine and Biology Society #HIPOCT2024, by Professor Samuel Sia (Sam S.) of Columbia University, session chaired by Sagnik Basuray. Sam gave an excellent talk on his journey that spans from basic research to translation and commercialization of microfluidic point-of-care technologies and wearable biosensors. Sam reminded us that most academic institutions have three purposes: research, teaching, and service. Did you know that universities may have a fourth purpose? Sam is leading the Fourth Purpose of the Columbia University, which is "Translating Scholarship into Action to Meet Societal Challenges" More information on the Fourth Purpose of Columbia University here: https://lnkd.in/eHK8dnCb

BME's Green receives MIT Technology Review's 2024 Innovators Under 35 honor 💡 Leopold Green, assistant professor in Purdue University Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, and principal investigator of Green Research Lab, has been named to MIT Technology Review’s “35 Innovators Under 35” list. This is the 25th year for this prestigious list of highly accomplished young people who are using technology to tackle some of the world’s biggest problems and explore open scientific questions. As Principal Investigator for Green Research Lab, he and his team are revolutionizing synthetic biology by engineering DNA nanopores to transform bacteria and probe neural activity. His lab has discovered that non-functionalized DNA nanostructures can robustly and isothermally embed themselves into cell membranes, a pioneering achievement in synthetic biology. Full article: https://bit.ly/3XSCskJ

NDnano welcomed Yichun Wang, Assistant Professor in the University of Notre Dame's Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Department, as our March networking lunch presenter. Professor Wang's presentation was titled, "Engineering Biomimetic Materials to Empower Therapeutic Exosomes in Future Medicine". The presentation was followed by questions and discussion with Dr. Wang. The Wang Lab focuses on deciphering Extracellular Matrix and Interfaces for the rational design of nanotherapeutics and biomimetic materials by converging computational and experimental methods and a bio-evaluation platform with a data ecosystem, to provide insights and to advance nanotechnologies in healthcare and the environment. Learn more about Dr. Wang's research at the following link: https://lnkd.in/gYv8an2D #notredame #nanotherapeutics #chemicalengineering

🌟 Proud Moment Alert! 🌟 I'm thrilled to share that our new research has just been published in Science Advances! This project, a key highlight of my PhD thesis, revolutionizes how we visualize charge movement on single SiO₂ nanoparticles at the femtosecond timescale. Leading this study with Wenbin Zhang has been an incredible journey, utilizing time-resolved reaction nanoscopy—an approach we developed—to unravel how surface charges redistribute influencing molecular bonds at the nanoscale. These insights not only enhance our understanding but also open up new possibilities for designing nanomaterials with tailored properties, from creating more efficient catalysts to developing new materials for energy storage. A big shoutout to Matthias Kling for his unwavering support and guidance throughout the project, to Philipp Rosenberger for introducing me to the tricks of the trade using reaction nanoscopy, and to everyone who made this milestone possible. I invite you to explore our findings and join us in redefining our understanding of charge-driven phenomena! Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gAFJ6nXp #Nanoscience #Nanomaterials #PhDResearch #SurfaceDynamics #ScienceAdvances #MaterialsScience #TimeResolvedNanoscopy #UltrafastScience #ResearchMilestone

🚀 Breaking New Ground in Nanoscale Science! 🚀 I am excited to share our latest results from SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory and Stanford University capturing the spatiotemporal evolution of surface charges on silicon dioxide (SiO₂) nanoparticles with femtosecond precision! The related article led by my former graduate student Ritika Dagar and postdoc Wenbin Zhang was published today in Science Advances. For the first time, we used time-resolved reaction nanoscopy, developed in our group, to see how surface charges redistribute and affect molecular bonds. The study suggests a need to rethink nanoscale surface charge processes, influencing everything from catalyst design to photocatalytic systems. The findings can help to design new nanomaterials with tailored properties, impacting energy storage, sensing, and biomedicine. Join us in celebrating this milestone that promises to redefine our grasp of charge-driven phenomena! For more information, read the article here: https://lnkd.in/gAFJ6nXp The research was supported by the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science. #Nanoscience #ResearchBreakthrough #ChargeDynamics #Innovation #ScienceAdvances #SLAC #StanfordUniversity #MaterialsScience

CUHK researchers, including Prof Rocky S. Tuan, CUHK Vice-Chancellor and President, and Prof Zhong Alan Li and Prof Chuanbin Mao from the Department of Biomedical Engineering, recently shared their insights into the fusion of organs-on-chips and nanotechnology for treating musculoskeletal conditions, in their article "Musculoskeletal Organs-on-chips: An Emerging Platform for Studying the Nanotechnology-Biology Interface" published in the prestigious international journal, Advanced Materials. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3TELtvH View the full article: https://bit.ly/4a1uRE9 CUHK Faculty of Engineering #CUHK #TheChineseUniversityofHongKong #CUHKResearch

Femtosecond precision - with fundamental information about surface change.