LiuGrosberg Article Feature

Grosberg and Liu Lab – Collaboration Feature!

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Exciting news from the CIRC! The Grosberg lab and Liu Lab, have joined forces in a groundbreaking collaboration featured in the APL Bioengineering journal. Their innovative immuno-heart chip explores the intricate interactions between cardiac and immune cells, shedding light on how these interactions influence heart structure and function under stress. This cutting-edge research advances in vitro heart repair studies. The success of the Grosberg and Liu labs demonstrates our centers commitment to pioneering research that has the potential to transform cardiovascular care and improve lives.

We congratulate both teams on this remarkable achievement and look forward to the future advancements this research will inspire! To check out the article, please visit: https://pubs.aip.org/aip/apb or https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40322069/

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Dr. Pim Oomen Receives AHA Grant!

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Center faculty, Dr. Pim Oomen has been awarded the Career Development Award from the American Heart Association. The $231,000 three-year grant will support Dr. Oomen’s innovative work in understanding the crucial differences in how male and female hearts respond to diseases and treatments, with a focus on the roles of estradiol and testosterone. Please join us in congratulating Dr. Oomen. His work exemplifies UCI’s commitment to cutting-edge research and improving health therapies.
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Refining the Gold Standard for Assessing Heart Function

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Dr. Naomi Chesler and graduate student, Christopher Lechuga, along with collaborators from the University of Wisconsin, have made a significant breakthrough in heart function assessment. Their study, published in the Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation, compares two volume calibration methods for measuring right ventricular pressure-volume loops. To read the full article, please visit the SSoE news & events webpage.

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Dr. Paul G. Yock receives Presidential Honor

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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:

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Happy New Year from the CIRC

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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.

May 202 be the best year of our lives, filled with happiness, success, and prosperity! (1)

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Chesler Lab News: Congratulations to David Martinez!

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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.

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UCI BME and CIRC Students Compete for $20,000 at Pitch Day!

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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

Pitch Day presentation

Check out the full story here:
https://engineering.uci.edu/news/2024/10/students-compete-20000-cardiovascular-device-pitch

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Biomedical Engineering and Social Science Training (BEST) Program NSF-Funded Graduate Student Research Experience

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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.

UCI News BEST Program Announcement

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Congratulations to CIRC Core Faculty, Dr. Wendy Liu – Excellence in Research Awardee

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Dean Magnus Egerstedt with Wendy Liu

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!

(For the full article, please visit SSoE news and events )