Health

Fulton Schools researchers reveal new understanding of synthetic gene circuits

April 6, 2020

Two ASU laboratory teams have published new research that represents a first in the expanding field of synthetic biology.

High-tech implant could ease harmful effects of brain ailment

March 10, 2020

Fulton Schools electrical engineer Junseok Chae is teaming with neurosurgical experts to devise better treatment for a debilitating neurological condition.

Teaching robots to dance

March 5, 2020

National Science Foundation CAREER Award research at ASU is stepping up the possibilities for collaboration between humans and robots.

Young patients use virtual reality to focus on healing

March 3, 2020

By introducing virtual reality into their physical therapy regime, young patients are able to stay engaged and motivated throughout their training.

New tool navigates the brain’s addiction mechanisms

February 18, 2020

Barbara Smith is developing a new tool to help researchers target specific cells to better understand how addiction impacts cellular mechanisms in the brain.

ASU engineer makes mobile health apps more effective

December 30, 2019

Daniel Rivera is using control systems engineering techniques to improve the effectiveness of mobile health apps in increasing healthy behaviors.

Top students put heads together at ASU neurotech workshop

December 26, 2019

Top graduate students interested in entrepreneurship came to ASU to learn business strategies for the first IEEE Brain Neurotech Entrepreneurs Workshop.

Building biofabrication systems to transform health care

November 6, 2019

ASU engineers are integrating new imaging tools into processes to manufacture cells and body tissues needed to realize the high hopes for regenerative medicine

WearTech positions Phoenix as center of wearable tech industry

October 24, 2019

The collaborative center brings together ASU researchers, industry and local economic partners to foster entrepreneurship and innovation in wearable technology.

Nanoscale research multiplies into vast opportunities

October 11, 2019

Alexis Hocken, a third-year chemical engineering student, is the lead author of a paper published in a special issue of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research.

Better brain and body electrical measurements

September 25, 2019

Rosalind Sadleir’s research focuses on accurately measuring electrical signals in human body tissue, which could aid disease diagnosis.

Bonding experience: Repairing wounds with gold, silk and lasers

September 23, 2019

ASU researchers are using tiny gold particles, silk molecules and laser power in a promising new technique to seal and heal body tissue.

Young scientists explore public health and bioinformatics in Southeast Asia

September 20, 2019

Scientists in Southeast Asia research public health and bioinformatics in the region through the Lower Mekong Initiative Young Scientist Program.

Engineering more efficient health care management

September 10, 2019

ASU industrial engineers and Mayo Clinic researchers use machine learning and operations optimization to develop decision-making system to better serve patients.

Linking the mind and body for better physical therapy

September 9, 2019

Sydney Schaefer is developing easy-to-use, more personalized solutions for nervous system injuries that are better tailored to older adults.

The School of Biological and Health Systems Engineering welcomes its new faculty members

August 27, 2019

The Fulton Schools continue to bring in new faculty members to help students succeed and to advance the cutting edge in their engineering fields.

ASU researchers chip away the mysteries of cancer metastasis

July 8, 2019

ASU researchers made a discovery of a new role that fibroblast cells play in the spread of breast cancer tumors using microfluidic tumor models.

Reimagined hospital bed minimizes risk of pressure ulcers

May 24, 2019

A team of five electrical engineering students in the online degree program claimed the Palais Senior Design Prize for the design of a reimagined hospital bed.