Health

Ankle analysis reveals the dynamics of walking

July 26, 2021

Hyunglae Lee analyzes the ankle's role in walking through robotics and statistical analysis to create better rehabilitation platforms and robot joints.

New collaboration advances the science of fall prevention

July 1, 2021

MORE Foundation Professor of Life in Motion Thurmon Lockhart is collaborating with clinicians to develop innovative technology that helps to prevent falls.

Sleeper cells: New neural stem cell state gives insight into cancer

June 24, 2021

A new phase of stem cells discovered and classified with a tool developed by ASU engineers could lead to a new method of brain cancer treatment.

Small-scale engineering could bring big progress in medical care

June 23, 2021

Advances in re-engineering our body’s biomechanisms at molecular and genetic levels could expand possibilities for restoring human health.

Translating innovation from the lab to the marketplace

June 9, 2021

Two Flinn Foundation grants support ASU bioscience innovations for accessible COVID-19 diagnostics and neurostimulation-based chronic migraine relief.

Stabenfeldt receives Society For Biomaterials Mid-Career Award

May 21, 2021

Sarah Stabenfeldt received the Mid-Career Award from the Society For Biomaterials for her contributions to the society and to the field of biomaterials.

Novel optimization methods for efficient manufacturing

May 10, 2021

Giulia Pedrielli is working to improve optimization methods of single-use scalable individualized manufacturing systems for the biopharmaceutical industry.

Graduate empowered to achieve and serve through adversity

April 28, 2021

Veteran Nicole Haikalis has worked hard double-majoring in biomedical engineering and neuroscience while overcoming challenges and advocating for her peers.

Rivera named 2021 Society of Behavioral Medicine fellow

April 19, 2021

Rivera's outstanding contributions to advances in the science and practice of behavioral medicine demonstrate the advantage of interdisciplinary approaches.

Use-inspired research: ASU students tackle real-world engineering challenges in energy, sustainability, health and more

April 7, 2021

Students are improving access to eye care, generating valuable products from waste, increasing solar efficiency and more at the FURI/MORE Virtual Symposium.

Use-inspired research: ASU students tackle real-world engineering challenges in health, AI and more

April 2, 2021

Students are creating customizable cartilage, cooperative robot swarms, remote sensors and more in research presented at the FURI/MORE Virtual Symposium.

Yao to design and implement advanced new imaging system

March 30, 2021

Yu Yao is working to create a hyperspectral polarimetric imaging system for space, industrial and medical applications through a 2021 NSF CAREER Award project.

Brain injury research explores sex-dependent therapeutics

March 23, 2021

A multi-university team is exploring how traumatic brain injuries affect females and males differently and designing effective nanoparticle-based treatments.

Biomaterials bolster the battle against cancer

March 15, 2021

ASU engineering is developing biomaterials-based technologies that will permit the simultaneous use of cancer vaccines and chemotherapy treatments.

National Academy of Inventors elevates Forzani to senior member

March 3, 2021

Professor Erica Forzani has attained a major career milestone through her innovative contributions to advances in medical technologies and methodologies.

Branching out

March 1, 2021

ASU Professor Michael Kozicki is leading a USDA-funded project to engineer dendrites as tags or labels that can improve food supply chain safety.

Mayo Clinic and ASU Alliance for Health Care invests in the power of AI

February 17, 2021

Dr. Bhavik Patel joins the Mayo Clinic and ASU Alliance for Health Care to connect engineering research and clinical practice with artificial intelligence.

EPICS teams advance projects through COVID-safe eSpaces

February 12, 2021

Engineering Projects in Community Service students are able to advance their projects with on-campus eSpaces while adhering to COVID-19 safety guidelines.