Terasaki Bioengineering Education Program (TBEP)

Coordinators:

Natashya Falcone, Ph.D.

Overview:

Welcome to our Bioengineering Education Program, where our primary focus is to provide undergraduate students and interns with a dynamic and immersive learning experience. Our program is designed to offer hands-on research opportunities and exposure to laboratory activities with a strong emphasis on safety protocols. Through this initiative, our goal is to facilitate career exploration and development, allowing participants to acquire new skills and gain a deeper understanding of bioengineering.

Our unique approach brings together researchers with expertise in various fields, including biomedical imaging, biosensing, biomechanics, engineered/synthetic biology, nano/biomaterials, artificial intelligence, and informatics. This interdisciplinary collaboration creates an environment where students can engage with cutting-edge research at the intersection of engineering and biology.

By fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment, we aim to broaden and diversify the trainee workforce in biomedical engineering. Through exposure to innovative research projects, we hope to ignite excitement and passion for the field of biomedical imaging and bioengineering. Our program is dedicated to ensuring that participants not only have a great experience but also acquire valuable knowledge that will shape their future careers in this dynamic and rapidly evolving field. Apply today and contribute to the advancements in bioengineering!

Goal: To provide undergraduate students with hands-on research experience and exposure to laboratory activities and safety

Criteria: 15 Interns, cumulatively look for GPA, experience, and diversity, 15-20% of interns will be given to underprivileged students

Syllabus: 2x a year (summer and year-round)

Summer Syllabus (7 weeks) 

• Week 1: Intro/Safety/Ethics and Conduct and Basic lab skills
• Week 2: Basic Cell Culture
• Week 3: Purification and Quantification Methods
• Week 4: Microscopy and Staining
• Week 5: Mechanical Testing (can be replaced with business module for e-track)
• Week 6: Innovation Module
• Week 7: Idea Contest Presentation

Year-round quarterly Syllabus (12 weeks)

• Week 1: Intro/Safety/Ethics and Conduct
• Week 2: Basic Lab Skills (pipetting, pH etc)
• Week 3: Basic Cell Culture
• Week 4: Purification and Quantification Methods
• Week 5: Microscopy and Staining
• Week 6: Mechanical Testing
• Week 7: Protein/Gene Analysis
• Week 8: Scientific Communication/PPT
• Week 9: Deep Dive into Research Literature
• Week 10: Business Strategy
• Week 11: Innovation Module
• Week 12: Idea Contest Presentation