Our team is composed of a diverse group of young biomedical engineering students. Together we create a holistic team with a foundation in sensor technology, mechanical design, and interest in biomedical applications.
Our goal is to combine our specific talents to create an effective prototype for this project.
Our goal is to combine our specific talents to create an effective prototype for this project.
Meet the team:
Kelsey LipmanThroughout courses at Washington University, I have engaged in many projects that involve sensor technology. In Quantitative Physiology, I worked on developing a successful prototype of an interactive temperature sensor using Arduino with multiple applications, giving me some insight into the fields of sensor technology and mechanical design. I have research experience in the areas of cancer immunotherapy, hydrogel design, and nanofiber applications. I have interned for Caladrius Biosciences, a company currently in Phase 3 trials for a cancer immunotherapy treatment for late-stage melanoma, for two summers. At this company, I have been involved in investigating the mechanism of action of a cancer immunotherapy treatment through data analysis, have worked on a retinal regeneration program, and have designed a hydrogel used to maintain stem cells without the need to exchange media. During these experiences, I have gained exposure to the design process, learned how to work with a team of engineers, and have created successful prototypes. As a premedical student with experience in melanoma treatment and a love for the outdoors, I am interested in finding a solution to this particular project.
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Shilpi GangulyFrom a personal interest standpoint I’ve conducted years of cancer research. I am personally interested in this project due to the cancerous implications UV rays can have on the body. My design project in Quantitative Physiology has given me a background on various sensors and Arduino coding which could be translated and utilized in this project. Furthermore I have worked with the designing of microfluidic chambers, which involved computerized mechanical designing and 3D printing. I look forward to having the opportunity to utilize what I already know as well as gaining new valuable skills and information if I have the opportunity to work on this project with my teammates Kelsey Lipman, and Molly Shay, each of whom bring additional, helpful and varying knowledge to the group.
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Molly ShayMy main interest is in medical devices, which is part of the reason I have chosen to pursue a minor in Mechanical Engineering. I believe the classes I have taken for the minor, such as statics and dynamics, deformable solids, and currently interfaces and attachments could be of help for the mechanical considerations of this project. In Quantitative Physiology I learned how to use Arduino and sensors as well as Autodesk Inventor. I also have previous experience with CAD. This past summer I worked for United Therapeutics in the Lung Bioengineering division working with Ex Vivo Lung Perfusion. Lung Bioengineering is currently in a phase 2 medical device trial for the approval of their EVLP system in the United States. This internship exposed me to many aspects of the design and execution processes of trying to get a new device started. I also did a meta-review of all literature and proof of prior investigations on similar systems and devices, which I feel will help with background research on whatever project we end up working on.
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