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Nicolas Fawzi and Anubhav Tripathi Earn Brown COVID-19 Research Seed Funds

Fawzi's collaborative research will identify inhibitors of the CoV2 N protein that can potentially be further developed as drugs against coronaviruses. Tripathi's project will develop a molecular surveillance tool and capacity to monitor spread of the virus regionally and beyond.

Student Spotlight - Marc Powell

"There's a lot of opportunity to collaborate, especially at Brown. I think that's one thing Brown’s really good at. If I’m having a particular challenge, I will go ask a neuroscience expert or an engineering expert and talk with them about it."

BME senior Eric DuBois '20 remotely accesses the 3D printers in the Engineering makerspace to aid in #GetPPE movement

Chris Bull, Brown Design Workshop director, has been using the facility’s 3D printers and other equipment to make much-needed personal protective equipment for local health care organizations. Bull has lined up assistance from students who can work in the shop remotely. Eric Dubois, a senior biomedical engineering concentrator, has been running 3D printers over the internet from his home in New Hampshire.

Assistant Professor Vikas Srivastava's class studied the concept of “flattening the curve” before it became a household catchphrase

In ENGN 2911R: Analytical Modeling for Biomechanical and Biomedical Systems, Srivastava he introduces an educational portion on the modeling of infectious disease spread and dynamics. A unique subset of problems solved in class now feels forebodingly familiar to those engineering graduate students who studied the concept of “flattening the curve” before it became a household catchphrase.

Fawzi and Shukla Win Brown Research Achievement Awards

Associate Professor Nicolas Fawzi and Assistant Professor Anita Shukla received Early Career Research Achievement Awards.

ResusciTech takes 3rd Place in Brown Venture Prize Competition

ResusciTech aims to give everyone the confidence and capability to perform CPR anywhere and take action during medical emergencies.

BME Master's Student Ramisa Fariha Featured on "With a Science Degree" Blog

"I first learned about Biomedical Engineering when I was in 7th grade, and was reading about Dr. Jeff Morgan’s work on artificial ovary. I thought it was the coolest thing ever! I ended up pursuing Biomedical Engineering, and at present, I have Dr. Jeff Morgan as my co-advisor at Brown."

BME postdoc Akram Abbasi earns Excellence in Doctoral Research Award from URI

Akram Abbasi's research on nanomaterials for different applications led to published articles in highly-rated professional journals and presentations at national meetings. Her outstanding work also earned her the 2020 Excellence in Doctoral Research Award from the URI Graduate School. Since August 2019, Abbasi has conducted postdoctoral research at Brown University in the Shukla Laboratory for Designer Biomaterials.

Alumni Spotlight - Vedika Chawla '13

Chawla is confident that her time at Brown gave her the flexibility to have options and pursue what she’s truly passionate about.

Updates and information about COVID-19 at Brown

Updates and information about Brown University's continued preparedness, action and response to the 2019 Novel Coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

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