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    • CBE Seminar: “Self-assembly Models for Crystal Growth and Phase Transitions” (Julia Dshemuchadse, Cornell University)

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    Wu and Chen Auditorium (Room 101), Levine Hall 3330 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Abstract: How can we make new materials and better understand how their underlying structures form? The direct observation of crystal growth and transitions remains supremely challenging, but gaining insight into these fundamental processes is central to our quest of creating materials in a rational and targeted way, connecting structure to functionality. We build self-assembly models, […]

    • MEAM Seminar: “CRISPR-Programmed Microfluidic Devices for DNA Detection, Computing and Digital Display”

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    Wu and Chen Auditorium (Room 101), Levine Hall 3330 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    CRISPR is a gene editing technique that allows researchers to quickly and precisely edit genome sequences. Beyond gene editing, CRISPR-Cas systems can be repurposed as a programmable platform for other various applications. In this talk, I will introduce how we use CRISPR technology to program microfluidic devices for DNA detection, DNA computing and digital display. […]

    ASSET Seminar: “Bridging the Gap Between Learning and Programming”

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    Raisler Lounge (Room 225), Towne Building 220 South 33rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Abstract:  For decades, we have built software by writing code, but in recent years machine learning has emerged as a new approach to create software with features that would be impossible to code by hand. However, the use of learning to build software risks ignoring some of the lessons we have learned for how to […]

    CBE Seminar: “Pressure-induced Nanoparticle Assembly” (Hongyou Fan, Sandia National Laboratories)

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    Wu and Chen Auditorium (Room 101), Levine Hall 3330 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Abstract: Precise control of structural parameters through nanoscale engineering to improve optical and electronic properties of functional nanomaterials continuously remains an outstanding challenge. Previous work on nanoparticle synthesis and assembly has been conducted largely through solution chemistry at ambient pressure and relies on specific chemical or physical interactions such as van der Waals interactions, dipole-dipole […]

    MEAM Ph.D. Thesis Defense: “Controlling Contact Transitions for Dynamic Robots”

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    Towne 311 220 S. 33rd Street, Philadelphia, United States

    Legged robots, robotic manipulators, and their combined embodiment as humanoid robots have received considerable attention across both academia and industry. However, with few notable exceptions, state-of-the-art demonstrations are significantly less dynamic than their biological counterparts. A considerable challenge towards achieving more dynamic robots lies within controlling contact interactions with their environment. Legged robots undergoing impacts […]

    MSE Seminar: “Working Safely in the Lab: Navigating Common Laboratory Hazards in MSE Research”

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    Wu and Chen Auditorium (Room 101), Levine Hall 3330 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    EHRS staff will discuss how to work safely in the lab while navigating the changing landscape of materials science and engineering research. The talk will also cover; - Standard orientation topics (physical/bio/chem safety, waste disposal, Workday training, etc.) - The new methylene chloride regulations and how they will affect EHRS and Penn operations. - Safe use of […]

    BE Doctoral Dissertation Defense: “Developing Translational Multimodal Neurotechnology Across Multiple Scales Using Novel Materials And Approaches” (Sneha Shankar)

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    Glandt Forum, Singh Center for Nanotechnology 3205 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    The Department of BIoengineering and Dr. Flavia Vitale proudly announce the Doctoral Dissertation Defense of Sneha Shankar.  Details are as follows: Title: "Developing Translational Multimodal Neurotechnology Across Multiple Scales Using Novel Materials And Approaches" Date: September 5th, 2024 Time: 12pm  Location: Glandt Forum, Singh Center for Nanotechnology Advisor: Flavia Vitale Zoom option: https://upenn.zoom.us/j/97587304173?pwd=RgyJPz5nLAQMVwc0zR6uBUBbun0d5J.1 The public is welcome […]

    BE Seminar: “Designing Programmable Protein Therapeutics with Generative Language Models” (Pranam Chatterjee, Duke University)

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    216 Moore Building

    CRISPR has revolutionized biotechnology by enabling the simple design of guide RNAs to target and edit almost any DNA sequence. By developing new generative protein design algorithms, my hybrid lab focuses on extending this CRISPR-like programmability to proteins and other key molecules. In this talk, we will first delve into our algorithms that design binders […]

    MEAM Seminar: “Elasticity of Fluids in Nanopores: Molecular Modeling and Ultrasonic Experiments”

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    Wu and Chen Auditorium (Room 101), Levine Hall 3330 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Fluids confined in nanopores are ubiquitous in nature and technology. In recent years, the interest in confined fluids has grown, driven by research on unconventional hydrocarbon resources -- shale gas and shale oil, much of which are confined in nanopores. When fluids are confined in nanopores, many of their properties differ from those of the […]

    Biomedical Data Science Seminar Series – “Unlocking Brain Insights: Machine Learning for Neuroimaging Studies”

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    Raisler Lounge (Room 225), Towne Building 220 South 33rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Modern neurotechnologies generate vast and intricate imaging data across multiple modalities, capturing nuanced aspects of brain structure and function in both healthy and diseased states, thus propelling neuroimaging into the 'big data' era. The quantitative analysis of such extensive neuroimaging datasets presents unprecedented opportunities for uncovering novel insights into various neuroscience problems. Machine learning and […]

    BE Doctoral Dissertation Defense: “Guided organogenesis using mosaic patterns of progenitors” (Catherine Porter)

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    BRB Auditorium

    The Department of Bioengineering at the University of Pennsylvania and Dr. Alex Hughes are pleased to announce the Doctoral Dissertation Defense of Catherine Porter. Title: Guided organogenesis using mosaic patterns of progenitors Date: September 11, 2024 Time: 10:00 AM Location: BRB Auditorium Zoom info: Topic: Catherine Porter's Dissertation Defense Time: Sep 11, 2024 10:00 AM […]

    ASSET Seminar: “Machine Learning and Brain Imaging: Contributions to Diagnostics, Prognostication, and Treatment Guidance”

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    Raisler Lounge (Room 225), Towne Building 220 South 33rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Abstract: Neuroimaging has significantly expanded our understanding of brain changes in neuropsychiatric disorders as well as in aging and neurodegenerative diseases. However, it wasn’t until the advent of machine learning tools that imaging signatures that can be detected in individuals, rather than groups, were constructed. More importantly, imaging signatures derived via machine learning models have […]