BioE Alumnus Chen Searches for a Better Mouse

May, 2008 – BioE alumnus Bingyune Chen was featured in Innovations for his work in Dr. Rempel’s Ergonomics Lab, where he is doing research to determine how weight affects the speed, accuracy and ease of use of a computer mouse. This research will hopefully prevent thousands of computer-related injuries over time.

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Rubinsky takes medical imaging to cell phones

April 29, 2008 Bioengineering and Mechanical Engineering Professor Boris Rubinsky and his researchers are harnessing cell phone technology to one day make medical imaging accessible to billions of people around the world. His new technology will improve access to ultrasounds, X-rays, magnetic resonance images, and other medical imaging technology used for a wide range of…

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Lee’s eNose on Discovery Channel

April 2008 Bioengineering Assistant Professor Seung-Wuk Lee has created an artificial “nose” that sniffs out the explosive TNT with genetically engineered viruses. The eNose, which will probably first be used to protect soldiers and identify terrorists, is based on a technology that has a whole host of potential uses. In the consumer landscape, the eNose…

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Lee Lab tumor factory in New Scientist

March 17, 2008 – Bioengineering Professor Luke Lee and his lab group have developed a technique to quickly generate three-dimensional artificial tumours that could help improve anti-cancer drug testing. The “tumour factory” offers a better alternative to the flat cultured cells currently used to test new anticancer drugs.

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Fletcher lab uses microjets to encapsulate proteins

March 2008 Researchers in Bioengineering Associate Professor Dan Fletcher’s laboratory have pioneered a new method for encapsulating proteins in cell-like lipid vesicles, according to a study published in the March 25, 2008 issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Compartmentalization of biomolecules within lipid membranes is a fundamental requirement of living systems…

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