Speaker
Dr. Anthony (Tony) Guiseppi-Elie, Ph.D.
Date
Location
University of Houston
Abstract
In the academy, convergence at the intersection of engineering and medicine has institutionalized The School of Engineering Medicine (ENMED) at Texas A&M University with a uniquely blended curriculum. That curriculum is faithful to the preparation of clinicians and to the preparation of engineers. At Anderson University, an undergraduate engineering curriculum places the liberal arts at the center of preparation of the “Socratic Engineer”. In research, development and modeling of a minimally invasive penta-analyte biochip system, the Physiological Status Monitoring (PSM) BioChip™, allows for monitoring key biomarkers of physiological stress during hemorrhagic trauma and vascular allograft transplantation. Intended to allow for patient stratification/segmentation, individual biomedical and biosensor elements employ nano-enabled Sensing, Measuring, and Actively Responding Technical (SMART) hydrogels that may be electroconductive and bioactive. In each case, molecular engineering of the ABIO-BIO (solid-to-soft) interface improves adhesion, analytical reproducibility, and functional device performance. These examples serve to showcase how convergence in research, particularly at C3B®, leads to the development of innovative solutions with applications in healthcare, biotechnology, and related fields. The collaborative efforts of researchers from diverse disciplines contribute to a more impactful and sustained approach to addressing complex challenges.