Biomedical Engineering

Students focus on medical devices and biologicals for improving medical care.

The BME Capstone experience is intended to mirror the type of experiences new graduates will face when they begin their careers. In this context, the student team members learn project management and organization skills, enhance their technical breadth and depth, apply newly-acquired knowledge, and develop their documentation and presentation abilities.

Sponsors

The Fall 2024 Biomedical Engineering Symposium has been made possible by a generous contribution from our event sponsor.

Johnson&Johnson MedTech
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Biomedical Engineering Symposium

Students display health care technology innovations poised to address the ever pressing and challenging unmet clinical needs that persist throughout the world.

Friday, December 6, 2024, 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Sun Devil Fitness Complex, 2-Bay Gym.
  • Abstract This project aims to create an alternative to current hypothyroidism treatments through the concept of a multi-layer T4-delivering patch. This patch would be applied to the surface of the skin and diffuse transdermally into the bloodstream for a more localized delivery. The design consists of a hydrogel scaffold, about half of which will be…

  • Abstract Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disorder affecting over 50 million people worldwide. Current methods for monitoring and diagnosing epilepsy are conducted through EEG data collection and manual analysis in a clinical setting. This method can be both stressful and costly for patients as well as time-consuming and inefficient for clinicians. Our team aims to…

  • Abstract This Capstone project focuses on a soft robotic elbow brace designed to treat spasticity in patients in stroke rehabilitation therapy. It delivers real-time muscle data to occupational therapists while straightening the forearm and hand muscles. Spasticity, characterized by muscle stiffness and involuntary contractions, presents a major barrier to recovery for stroke patients, affecting both…

  • Abstract The flexible MRI coil blanket is a novel imaging device designed to enhance the comfort and diagnostic precision of breast imaging. Traditional MRI systems rely on rigid coils that can be uncomfortable and poorly suited for certain anatomies, leading to suboptimal imaging quality and patient dissatisfaction. Our concept addresses this gap by creating a…

  • Abstract We are creating a reusable pressurized wound irrigation device to enhance wound-cleaning procedures in emergency rooms. Infections are a common complication in emergency rooms that can lead to further complications, ultimately leading to elongated treatment, extended hospital stays, and higher patient costs. Irrigation tools used in emergency rooms today consist of syringes or bottles…

  • Abstract The quantification of surgical skills is critically important not only for assessing the effectiveness of surgical training, but also for individualized optimization of performance of skilled surgeons. Motion tracking of hand movements in simulated surgery scenarios is emerging as a promising tool to extract motion features to quantify surgical skill. As traditional motion tracking…

  • Abstract Semaglutide-based pharmaceuticals have gained increasing interest in the clinical treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) due to their effectiveness in glycemic control. Acting as a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1RA), semaglutide enhances insulin secretion and promotes beta-cell survival. GLP-1RA therapeutics offer a promising alternative to insulin and existing treatments for the estimated 38…

  • Abstract Description of Concept: This project aims to develop a smartphone attachment device capable of capturing high-quality ophthalmic images for analysis of the posterior and anterior eye segments. Clinical Need/Market: A 2023 WHO report finds that despite nearly 2.2 billion people worldwide having vision impairment—half of which cases were preventable—a large percentage of patients lack…

  • Abstract Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is the leading cause of maternal mortality worldwide, affecting approximately 1 in 5 women following childbirth. Primary postpartum hemorrhage is typically defined as a blood loss of 500 mL or more within the first 24 hours after vaginal delivery and a blood loss of 1000 ml or more within the first…

  • Abstract Currently, there are no current devices that induce a growth plate fracture or arrest with precision and accuracy. This causes a stall in the orthopedic research space and is a large gap in the medical technology market. Our concept design is a precision medical device designed for safe and effective bone fracture management, with…

  • Abstract PharmAccount is developing an innovative module that integrates continuous medication counting into the BD PyxisTM MedStation to address inefficiencies and vulnerabilities in hospital medication management. Hospitals globally face challenges in preventing drug diversion, maintaining accurate medication inventory, and reducing administrative burdens on nursing staff. The current reliance on manual blind counts for controlled substances…

  • Abstract 80% of U.S. women experience imbalance of their reproductive hormones often causing conditions such as endometriosis, PCOS, PID, chronic yeast infections and chronic bacterial vaginosis. 1 in 6 women globally also experience infertility and 1.3 million women in the U.S. are experiencing menopause annually. The aim of BioBalance is to advance female reproductive healthcare…

  • Abstract As of 2024, breast cancer is the most predominant form of cancer in the United States, with 313,510 new cases and 42,250 deaths in that year alone. Current treatment methods involve a 3-step surgical process for the (1) biopsy and placement of a primary localization marker, (2) placement of the secondary localization marker which…