Dr. Paul G. Yock receives Presidential Honor
Dr. Paul G. Yock, former member of the CIRC Leadership Council receives the National Medal of Technology and Innovation. To read the full article, please visit:
Happy New Year from the CIRC
As we welcome a new year, the Edwards Lifesciences Foundation Cardiovascular Innovation and Research Center (CIRC) reflects on a year of remarkable achievements. We look forward to additional growth and excellence in 2025.
Chesler Lab News: Congratulations to David Martinez!
Undergraduate student David Martinez from the Chesler lab has been selected for the prestigious Minority Access to Research Careers (MARC) Program. This program is part of UCI’s Minority Science Programs (MSP) at the School of Biological Sciences, and funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This training grant aims to increase the representation of minority researchers in biomedical fields. Martinez’s appointment places him among an elite group of scholars nationwide. The MARC program supports outstanding junior and senior honor students majoring in sciences who demonstrate a keen interest in biomedical research careers and intend to pursue Ph.D. degrees. This recognition not only highlights Martinez’s academic excellence but also underscores UCI and our centers commitment to fostering diversity and excellence in scientific research.
UCI BME and CIRC Students Compete for $20,000 at Pitch Day!
On October 10, 2024, the University of California, Irvine (UCI) hosted its inaugural cardiovascular device pitch competition at Beall Applied Innovation (BAI). Seven student teams presented innovative designs to industry judges. Initiated by a $25,000 donation from Shlomi Nachman, former group chairman of Cardiovascular Specialty Solutions and Johnson & Johnson Vision, the event was organized by the Edwards Lifesciences Foundation Cardiovascular Innovation and Research Center (CIRC) in partnership with UCI’s Samueli School. Teams underwent extensive preparation, including workshops and mentorship from faculty and industry advisers. The winning team, Venaptic, received $20,000 for their deep vein thrombosis detection device, while runner-up BioLoop was awarded $5,000 for their noninvasive blood pressure monitor. The competition provided valuable networking opportunities and feedback from industry professionals, showcasing UCI’s commitment to fostering innovation in biomedical engineering.
Pitch Day presentation
Check out the full story here:
https://engineering.uci.edu/news/2024/10/students-compete-20000-cardiovascular-device-pitch
Biomedical Engineering and Social Science Training (BEST) Program NSF-Funded Graduate Student Research Experience
The University of California Irvine (UCI) is the recipient of a new NSF graduate research training award: The Biomedical Engineering and Social Science Training (BEST) program, which will provide interdisciplinary and community-engaged research training for graduate students from Biomedical Engineering (BME), Health, Society, & Behavior (HSB), and Psychological Science departments. We seek to create the next generation of leaders at the intersection of health, technology, and identity.
Congratulations to CIRC Core Faculty, Dr. Wendy Liu – Excellence in Research Awardee
We are thrilled to announce CIRC faculty and distinguished professor in Biomedical Engineering, Dr. Wendy Liu, has been honored with the Excellence in Research Award (Senior category) at the Samueli School’s annual faculty awards. Dr. Liu leads an internationally renowned research lab in immunoengineering and immunobiology. Her impactful work, exceptional contributions to the field and dedication to mentoring her trainees further exemplifies her commitment to excellence. Congratulations to Dr. Liu, on this well-deserved recognition!
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CIRC Faculty Receive IPH Pilot Awards
Congrats to Drs. Downing and Oomen!
“The Institute for Precision Health (IPH) Pilot Studies award is designed to support multidisciplinary research projects that address clinical and research needs using data, machine learning and artificial intelligence. Award winners focus on improving human health and well-being; and fostering advances in personalized health and patient-specific care through precision health.”
(Summary taken from UCI Health Affairs website; for full details and information regarding the IPH Pilot Awards visit: IPH Pilot Studies Awardees)
CIRC Core Faculty Member Tim Downing Introduces Two New PhDs!
Dr. Tim Downing presents two new PhD’s – Dr. Lauren Urban and Dr. Andrew Phan – after the UCI 2023 Hooding Ceremony.
