Known as a diagnostic tool, ultrasound has a therapeutic side. Assistant professor of biomedical engineering Natasha Sheybani is using it to fight tumors.
UVA Researchers Fast-Track Cancer Care with Patient-Specific Tumor Models
Engineering and medical research team’s new method could help oncologists predict which therapies will work best for individual patients with a common form of breast cancer.
3D-Printed Implant Could Revolutionize Wrist Replacement Options
The Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation has awarded a grant to commercialize materials science and engineering assistant professor Ji Ma’s novel wrist replacement technology.
Unlocking Secrets of the Heart: Simple Scan Could Identify Patients at Risk
UVA biomedical engineering researchers have developed an MRI technique to analyze the fat surrounding a patient’s heart, potentially enabling earlier cardiac disease interventions.
NSF CAREER Grant Supports UVA Researcher’s Vision for a More Reliable Cloud Future
Innovative tools detect hidden cloud failures, reducing downtime, financial losses and disruptions in critical industries like healthcare and e-commerce.