Recent selected publications from the department involving student authors (in bold)
- Shashwati Geed*, Megan L Grainger, Abigail Mitchell, Cassidy C Anderson, Henrike L Schmaulfuss, Seraphina A Culp, Eilis R Mccormick, Maureen E Mcgarry, Mystee N Delgado, Allysa D Noccioli, Julia Shelepov, Alexander W Dromerick and Peter Lum, 2023, “Concurrent Validity of Machine Learning Classified Functional Upper Extremity Use from Accelerometry in Chronic Stroke”, Frontiers in Physiology-Computational Physiology and Medicine, 14.
- Casas R, Sandison M, Nichols D, Martin K, Phan K, Chen T and Lum PS, 2021, “Home-Based Therapy After Stroke Using the Hand Spring Operated Movement Enhancer (HandSOME II)”, Front. Neurorobot. 15:773477. doi: 10.3389/fnbot.2021.773477.
- Casas R, Martin K, Sandison M, Lum PS., 2021, “A tracking device for a wearable high-DOF passive hand exoskeleton”, Annu Int Conf IEEE Eng Med Biol Soc, 2021:6643-6646. • Hsin-Hung Kuo, Jing Wang, Manon Schladen, Michael Taylor, Sahana Kukke, Peter Lum, 2020, “Home assessment of grasp development in infants”. RESNA 2020.
- Sandison M, Phan K, Casas R, Nguyen L, Lum M, Pergami-Peries M, Lum PS, 2020, “HandMATE: Wearable Robotic Hand Exoskeleton and Integrated Android App for At Home Stroke Rehabilitation”, 42nd Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, July 20-24, 2020.
- Phan, T.Q., Nguyen, H., Mulyk, A., Vermillion, B.C., Lee, S.W, 2020, “Development of self-adaptable mechanism to compensate angle-dependent flexor tone of the elbow joint post-stroke: a pilot study”, 42nd Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, Montreal, Canada.
- Vermillion, B.C., Fasano, A., Park, H.S., Lee, S.W., 2016, “Superposition of mechanical action of muscles during multi-joint finger movements”, 40th Annual Conference of American Society of Biomechanics, Rayleigh, NC.
- Correa SO, Staten EG, Nehmetallah G, and CB Raub, 2023, “Inexpensive bioprinting by photocrosslinking collagen and gelatin using liquid crystal displays and visible light”, Bioprinting, 35:e00305.
- Ly K, Rooholghodos SA, Rahimi C, Rahimi B, Bienek DR, Kaufman G, Luo X, and CB Raub, 2021, “An Oral-mucosa-on-a-chip sensitively evaluates cell responses to dental monomers”, Biomedical Microdevices, 23:1-11.
- Huynh RN, Pesante B, Nehmetallah G, and CB Raub, 2019, “Polarized reflectance from articular cartilage depends upon superficial zone collagen network microstructure”, Biomedical Optics Express, 10(11):5518-5534.
- Khanh Ly, May Rajtboriraks, Ahmed Elgerbi, Xiaolong Luo, and Christopher B Raub, 2024, "Recombinant Human Keratinocyte Growth Factor Ameliorates Cancer Treatment-Induced Oral Mucositis on a Chip", Advanced Healthcare Materials, 2302970 (e-published).
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Alumnus, now CEO of a Biomedical Consulting Company
The education that I received from CUA while obtaining undergraduate and graduate degrees in Biomedical Engineering served as a key foundation to my successful career in the medical device industry. My relationship with CUA began 35 years ago when I first enrolled as an undergraduate. While many things have changed in 35 years, the analytical skills that I developed at CUA have served me well throughout my career and ultimately prepared me for Senior Executive positions in both government and industry. Additionally, due to smaller class size and the close-knit community, the relationships that I formed with members of my class while at CUA are still going strong today.
Alumnus (2012), B.B.E., now Chief Technology Officer at a Biomedical Device Startup
Studying Biomedical Engineering at the Catholic University of America set me up for a dynamic career pathway. At CUA, I engaged in lots of hands-on projects and extracurricular activities that not only sharpened my skills, but also paved the way for my first role at the NIH after graduation. Thanks to the supportive faculty and incredible opportunities in Washington D.C., I was also able to dive deep into considerations for biomedical innovation, which was crucial for my development in grad school and later, in cofounding a medical device startup. If you’re aiming to make a tangible impact in the biomedical field, CUA is an excellent place to start your career! Alumni, ’21, B.B.E., M.B.E., Ph.D., postdoctoral fellow at Yale School of Medicine While obtaining undergraduate and graduate degrees in Biomedical Engineering at CUA I received a solid educational foundation which has allowed me to excel in my research career. I have been able to use that education and especially the analytical and human subjects research skills I gained to expand my biomedical research to areas of study and specialties I never imagined were possible. However, it is the community and the relationships built over my time at CUA that have truly helped me advance. The ability to effectively communicate and work with CUA staff and other team members was and is invaluable!
Alumnus (2021), B.B.E., now pre-dental
The Biomedical Engineering program at The Catholic University of America fostered my passion for patient care and innovation. My experiences at Catholic U—such as a hands-on design project with QL+ and volunteering at The Little Sisters of the Poor—validated my decision to pursue a career in healthcare. The engineering program prepared me well for my first job after graduation as a patent examiner of electrosurgical devices at the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office and for my current job as a dental assistant — two very different careers, but both requiring an understanding of medical devices, patient care, and innovation in healthcare. I am currently also applying to dental schools. I will always remember how much fun I had with my design team and our amazing mentors and professors. I highly recommend studying at Catholic U for anyone interested in biomedical engineering!
Alumnus (2016), B.B.E. and M.B.E., now Program Manager at a large biotechnology company
My bachelor and master degrees in biomedical engineering from Catholic University were an essential stepping stone on my path to where I am today. The intimate class size at CUA allows for individualized attention, but the strong curriculum and cross-functional professors allow for breadth of learning opportunities. Through the research experience in senior design, volunteering in Dr. Raub’s lab, and gaining a summer internship at nearby NIH, I was well prepared to enter industry as a research associate in the tissue engineering field. CUA not only gave me a strong technical skillset, but helped me learn how to learn – that is, I was able to quickly pick up new skills and techniques on the job because CUA prepared me for my working career post-graduation and beyond.
Alumnus (2021), B.B.E., now Master’s student in Prosthetics and Orthotics
Studying biomedical engineering at The Catholic University of America is the cornerstone of who I am today. My time and experiences at Catholic laid a foundation of knowledge and expertise that allowed me to begin my career in research and later begin pursuing a master's in orthotics and prosthetics. These opportunities, made possible by Catholic’s BME program, are invaluable to me and will shape the care I provide future patients as an orthotist/prosthetist. Most importantly, my time at Catholic introduced me to my best friends - some of whom studied BME and others who studied fields as different as accounting or education. These people continue to encourage and support me in all my endeavors and adventures. My time at CUA set me on the path I wanted to pursue for my life and gave me the knowledge and community that will help me achieve my goals.
