Becton Dickinson

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Fall 2025
Synthetic Tissue Phantom for Validation of Core-Needle Biopsy Devices
Fall 2025 Synthetic Tissue Phantom for Validation of Core-Needle Biopsy Devices Biomedical Engineering Nora Dores, Jaden Figger, Isabella Palacio, T’yr SImmons-LaRose Video Research poster View the poster Faculty mentor Brent VernonAssociate ProfessorSchool of Biological and Health Systems [email protected] Sponsor Becton DickinsonMr. Chad Van Liere3 sponsored projects · Visit
Fall 2024
Breast Tumor Localization
Existing market solutions for breast lesion localization primarily rely on invasive devices, which can cause considerable patient discomfort and raise safety concerns among healthcare providers. These invasive options often require multiple clinic visits and involve procedures that are inconvenient and, sometimes, distressing for patients. Our solution proposes a non-invasive device that uses a controlled magnetic…
Spring 2025
Breast Tumor Localization
Current breast lesion localization methods, such as wire and radioactive seed placements, present several challenges—including patient discomfort, logistical complexity, and procedural risks. These invasive techniques often require pre-operative scheduling constraints, multiple clinic visits, and increased anxiety for patients. To address these limitations, our team has developed SONAR, a non-invasive breast lesion localization solution designed to…