Division of Biomedical Sciences Division of Biomedical Sciences Division of Biomedical Sciences University of Illinois
12.01.09
Melanie Loots, Associate Vice Chancellor for Research
Research Integrity
 
Due Date: 11.24.09
DOD Multiple Sclerosis Research Program
 
Due Date: 11.24.09
NIH Exceptional, Unconventional Research Enabling Knowledge Acceleration (EUREKA) (R01)
 
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Silk and silicon combine for a new generation of implantable biomedical devices that are resorbable by the body
“Advanced implantable biomedical devices have great potential in clinical applications, but achieving biocompatibility can be challenging...."  explained John A. Rogers.

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Technique finds gene regulatory sites without knowledge of regulators
Computer scientist Saurabh Sinha led the team of researchers that developed a new statistical technique that allows scientists to scan a genome.

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First draft of the pig: Researchers sequence swine genome
Lawrence B. Schook, right, a professor of biomedical sciences, with animal sciences professor Jonathan Beever. Schook led the international pig genome sequencing project, which has produced a draft of the pig genome.

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Engineering alumus develops novel robotic knee

Horst cofounded Tibion Bionic Technologies with Kern Bhugra in 2002, and began creating and marketing the PK 100 Bionic Leg Orthosis, a powered, assistive leg device that enhances knee rehabilitation therapy.

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