Shola Onissema-Karimu
Shola Onissema-Karimu was a CELL-MET REU for two years. First she worked in the Chen Lab focusing on vasculogenesis, or the growth of blood vessels. The following summer, she was a REU participant at the Lahann Lab at the University of Michigan where she demonstrated the ability to produce alignment in engineered ECMs using novel polymer […]
Ishmael Ortiz-Stewart
In the summer of 2022, Ishmael Ortiz-Stewart completed his REU experience in Dr. Sharan Ramaswamy’s Lab at Florida International University. Since completing his research experience, he went on to earn a BS in Biomedical/Medical Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico.
Adrian Parnell
In 2022, Adrian worked in the Bishop Lab with mentor Josh Javor. He worked on inference reduction of MEMS magnetic sensor setup via custom PCB design. Watch below to hear more about Adrian’s REM experience!
Domenica Passariello
Domenica Passariello participated in two CELL-MET summer research experiences. First, she worked in the Chen Lab researching cardiomyocytes during the summer of 2018. The following summer, she went to the Baker Lab studying electrospinning DexMA fibers on the micro tug devices and measuring the tension of the fibers against the pillars.
Jean Paul Soto Aquino
In 2018, Jean worked in the White and Ekinci Labs researching cardiomyocyte actuation through the use of microfluidic devices.
Nico Pedroncelli
In 2021, Nico Pedroncelli participated in the Chen Lab making microtissues out of different cell types and collagen. He investigated the roles of different extracellular matrix proteins deposited from various stromal cells in microtissue wound models to better understand the mechanisms of wound healing and tissue formation. Learn more about Nico and his work below!
Miles Phillips
Miles participated in the Adera Lab with mentor Yimin Zhou. His research focused on understanding droplet impact dynamics on lubricant-infused surfaces.
Erika Pierre
Erika worked in the Ramaswamy Lab studying cardiovascular therapeutics. She research focused on the histology and mechanical testing of porcine heart ventricles. Learn more about Erika and her work below!
Paris Pippen
Paris worked in the Bifano Lab in the summer of 2021. She measured wavelengths from a spectrometer to see how light projects from a prism. Learn more about Paris and her work below!
Roy Brooks Rivera
Roy was a CELL-MET REU for two summers. In 2018, Roy worked in the Lahann Lab learning about bio-polymer nanoparticle characterization and how pH can affect the physical properties of these to ensure biocompatibility with the oral environment and better understand design factors. The summer after, he worked in the PFL group with Dr. Agarwal […]