DESIGN OF A MOCK CIRCULATORY FLOW LOOP

  TO TEST TISSUE ENGINEERED HEART VALVE PROSTHESES

   BIOENGINEERING SENIOR DESIGN 2007

                 Who We Are

Daniel Bowers

B. S. Bioengineering May 2007 (Chemical Engr Option)

Daniel plans on gaining some research experience before attending graduate school to pursue a career of research aimed at improving treatments for Type 1 Diabetes.  While in college he found involvement in extracurricular activities such as an Engineering Club and the Pride of the Lions Basketball Pep Band enjoyable.  His involvement was much higher in the Christian Student Fellowship where a leadership position taught him  much about working with others.

Serving as Chief Testing Officer has given him experience in the difficulties of research and design.  However what he learned along the way and the functioning end product made it all worth it.

Benjamin Cooper

B. S. Bioengineering May 2007 (Chemical Engr Option)

Ben has been conducting research as a member of the Artificial Heart Lab since his sophomore year.  He is currently completing his honors thesis.  He plans to attend medical school in the fall with hope of becoming a surgeon.  This project afforded him lots of experience excising heart valves that will be beneficial later in life. 

Andreas de Biasi

B. S. Bioengineering May 2007 (Mechanical Engr Option)

Andreas completed his Honors Thesis titled A Novel Assessment of Phenotypic Measures of Bone Quality in the Fifth Lumbar Vertebral Bodies of Mice under the supervision of Professor Neil A. Sharkey in the Penn State Biomechanics Laboratory. In the Fall of 2007 Andreas will be attending the University of Maryland School of Medicine; he hopes to become a trauma surgeon.

Christopher Haggerty

B.S. Bioengineering May 2007 (Mechanical Engr Option)

Chris has worked in the Artificial Heart Lab for almost three years doing research on mechanical heart valve prostheses. After graduation, he will be pursuing a Ph.D. degree from Georgia Tech continuing to study cardiovascular mechanics.

Taking on the CEO role for this project was a challenge that  he enjoyed. His future plans after graduate school are still undefined, but if he decides to go to industry, he will certainly be able to draw on this experience of team leading, organization, and project management.

Stacey Janz

B. S. Bioengineering May 2007 (Chemical Engr Option)

Stacey plans on working in industry after graduation. While attending Penn State, Stacey acted as the treasurer and captain of the Women's Ultimate Frisbee Club which she has been a member of for the past four years. She is also a member of the Biomedical Engineering Society and the Society for Women Engineers.

Dr. Manning's senior design project provided Stacey the opportunity to apply her engineering knowledge and gain valuable experience in design that will enable her to excel in her career. She thanks Dr. Manning and the Bioengineering Department for the wonderful opportunity.

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Last updated: April 30, 2007