Back pain and neuromodulation: a new era Dr. Mihir Gupta Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery Yale University Friday, February 27, 2026 10:45am – 11:45am; PWEB 150 Abstract: This talk will cover recent advances and the next frontiers in neuromodulation for back pain, a highly prevalent and debilitating public health challenge. These innovations include novel spinal […]
Alex Clonan PhD Student Biomedical Engineering University of Connecticut Friday, March 6, 2026 10:45am – 11:45am; PWEB 150 Abstract: Human hearing remarkably and consistently integrates sensory information from our surrounding environment to inform decision making and facilitate auditory perception. For instance, amidst a busy city, one could simultaneously attend to conversation, become startled by and […]
High-Throughput Characterization of Chemical Modulation in Visceral Sensation and Nociception Nicholas Deierlein PhD Student Biomedical Engineering University of Connecticut Friday, March 13, 2026 10:45am – 11:45am; PWEB 150 Abstract:Visceral pain in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) arises from nociceptive signaling by colorectal afferent neurons, which are primarily activated by mechanical distension rather than overt inflammatory stimuli. […]
Francisco Rodriguez Campos, Ph.D. Senior Project Officer ECRI Institute Friday, March 27, 2026 10:45am – 11:45am; PWEB 150 Abstract: What does it really take to make healthcare safer, smarter and more cost-effective behind the scenes? ECRI is an independent, nonprofit organization improving the safety, quality, and cost-effectiveness of care across all healthcare settings. With a […]
From Speckles to Spectra: Using new optical contrasts to reveal label-free biomarkers of disease in the clinic Dr. Darren Roblyer Professor of Biomedical Engineering Boston University Friday, April 03, 2026 10:45am – 11:45am; PWEB 150 Abstract: We’re entering a new era in clinical research and care where non-invasive optical technologies make it possible to continuously […]
