Accepted Abstracts

Presenter	Abstract Title
Bayan Ahmad The University of Akron	“Towards a Pediatric Neural Model for Speech and Language Therapy: An EEG Study”
Hakem Altawil The University of Akron	“Innovative Tissue Handling Technology for Pre-clinical Surgical Research Models”
Emma Barna The University of Akron	“Co-Culture of HUVECs and HDFs on Cardiac Extracellular Matrix Hydrogel for Enhanced Angiogenesis”
Ayse Baysal The University of Akron	“Engineering Tunable Gelatin Methacrylate Cryogels: Synthesis, Mechanical Characterization, and Cytocompatibility”
Elham Behnam The University of Toledo	“Predicting Particle Transport in Bifurcating Vessels Using Machine Learning Techniques”
Katherine Bradshaw The University of Akron	“Development of a Physiologically Relevant Me-HA Hydrogels Incorporating Pluripotent–derived Neural Stem Cells for Spinal Cord Injuries”
Jacob Brown The University of Akron	“Enhancing Angiogenic Potential of Stem Cells: Creating a Platform to Boost Secretome Output with 3D Culture and Decellularized Myocardial Scaffolds”
Heyi Chen The University of Akron	“Continuous Viscoelasticity Measurement of Cell Spheroids via Microfluidic Electrical Aspiration”
Hannah Combs The University of Akron	“Surfactant Distribution during Cyclic Breathing in an Asymmetric 3D Bioengineered Neonatal Lung Model”
Lyndsey Corrigan Cleveland Diagnostics / The University of Akron	“Salt Effects on Hydrogen Bonding and Viscosity in PEG-Dextran ATPSs”
Moontaha Farin The University of Akron	“Synthesis of Gelatin Methacrylate (GelMa) based 3D bioprintable bioink for intrauterine adhesion treatment”
Prasiddha Guragain The University of Akron	“Engineering a 3D Model to Investigate the Influence of Bone Microenvironment on ER+ Breast Cancer”
Layan Hamidi Nia Cleveland State University / Cleveland Clinic	“Hydrogel Encapsulation of Engineered Microbes for Targeted Molecule Delivery in the Colon”
Davonn Henderson The University of Akron	“Development and Optimization of a Singlet Transwell System for Studying the Air-Liquid Interface in Respiratory Research”
Quin Kelley The University of Akron	“BME Advanced In Process Inspection of Internally Machined Features using Miniature Confocal Chromatic Sensors”
Mohammad Khalili The University of Toledo	“Additive Manufacturing of NiTi Self-expanding Stents: Design Optimization for Improved Biomechanics and Hemodynamics Performance”
Kaelyn Kraley, Sarah Powell, and Nathan Smith The University of Akron	“Enhancing Cochlear Implant Surgery Training: A Reusable and Realistic Model for Improving Surgical Outcomes”
Rabina Lamichhane The University of Akron	“Fibrin-Enriched Cardiac Extracellular Matrix Hydrogel for Cardiac Cell Therapy”
Maria Leyba Mesa The University of Akron	“Multi-Feature Segmentation of Entotic Cells: Integrating Morphology, Texture, Intensity, and Statistical Descriptors”
Ghazal Mashhadiagha Cleveland State University	“Development of A Novel Multi-Feature Machine Learning Model for unilateral Facial Paralysis”
Shahba Mouna The University of Akron	“Multidirectional Stress Monitoring for Diabetic Foot Ulceration Prediction”
Yuliana Ospina Yepes The University of Akron	“Synthetic Heart Valve: Biodurable and biocompatible materials for long-lasting devices”
Rounak Pokharel The University of Akron	“Tenascin-C Enriched 3D-Printed Scaffolds for Spinal Cord Injury Repair”
Pratima Poudel The University of Akron	“Self-deployable Nerve Guidance Conduits for Enhanced Nerve Repair”
Pouria Rafsanjani Nejad The University of Akron	“A MULTI-ORGAN TISSUE CHIP ARRAY WITH UNIDIRECTIONAL FLOW FOR MODELING CANCER DRUG METABOLISM AND TOXICITY”
Luke Ramsier The University of Akron	“Three-Dimensional (3D) Printing of an Origami-Inspired Heart Valve for Minimally Invasive Surgery”
Anju Rana Magar The University of Akron	“Hybrid Hydrogel Model to Study Stromal Mechanobiology in TNBC Invasion”
Mohammadreza Shargi Cleveland State University	“Analysis of the Secretome of the Glomerulus in Aging and Injured Kidneys”
Nishitraj Sherigar Cleveland State University	“The effect of fused filament fabrication (FFF) parameters on the mechanical durability of polyetheretherketone (PEEK) dental implants”
Oluwaseyi Shofolawe-Bakare The University of Akron	“Chitosan-based Microporous Annealed Particle Scaffolds for SCI cell therapy”
Reyhaneh Tabatabaei Cleveland State University / Cleveland Clinic	“Design and Development of Vaccine with Adjuvants in the Context of Obesity”
Ebrahim Tajik The University of Akron	“Synthesis and 4D Printing of Shape Memory Polymers for Minimally Invasive Surgery Procedures”
Ashley Wong The University of Akron	“Monitoring of Chemical Reagent Residuals in Cardiac Tissue Decellularization”
Andrea Zuccaro Cleveland State University	“Characterization of Graphene-Based Flexible Electronics for Pudendal Nerve Stimulation for Stress Urinary Incontinence Treatment”