Biomedical Engineering

Time 2020-09-10 14:05:42

Web Name: Biomedical Engineering

WebSite: http://www.biomed.engineering.ualberta.ca

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Objectives The BME 600 seminar series is an opportunity to practice the presentation skills BME graduate students will need for the defense of their thesis, or for presentation of their research at scientific meetings. It is also a forum where you will learn to critically review the scientific and presentation skills of your peers.Next Upcoming Seminar:Date: 2020 Feb 05Time: Noon - 1PMLocation: ECHA L1-220Presentation Topic: "Validation of Fitbit-like device for Measuring Propulsion Metrics for Manual Wheelchair Users"Presenter: John Christy Johnson, Dept. of Biomedical EngineeringAbstract:The significant stresses involved in manual wheelchair propulsion can place manual wheelchair users (MWUs) at a significant risk of developing upper extremity overexertion injuries.1,2 Extracting propulsion metrics such as propulsion force using portable sensors provide valuable information for wheelchair users4,5, especially to assist with over-use injury prevention and navigation in challenging built environments. The SMARTWheel (Three Rivers Holdings, LLC, Mesa, AZ) is considered the "gold standard" in tracking these metrics for MWUs.6,7 It relies on replacing a wheel of the MWU's wheelchair with wheel which senses torque applied specifically to the pushrim. Unfortunately, the SMARTWheel is expensive ($20,000 retail price), much heavier that a regular wheelchair wheel, and not ergonomically attractive. Our lab has developed sensor (Redliner), which is much cheaper ( $100 components alone), lightweight, and sleeker that attaches to the spokes of a wheel. Redliner consists of a control board, novel firmware, with two accelerometers and a module, which reads and transmits data. The dual accelerometer design eliminates spurious noise by subtracting the common mode. Here, I compared angular acceleration and force profiles to determine if Redliner is comparable to SMARTWheel. References: [1] Liping Qi, Martin Ferguson-Pell, Zohreh Salimi, and Ailar Ramadi "Wheelchair users' perceived exertion during typical mobility activities", Spinal Cord 53, 687-691; 2015 doi:10.1038/sc.2015.30 [2] Curtis, K. A., Drysdale, G. A., Lanza et al. (1999). Shoulder pain in wheelchair users with tetraplegia and paraplegia. Archives of Phys. Medicine Rehab, 80(4), 43-457. [4] Manoela Ojeda, Jui-Te Lin (Ray), Dan Ding (2012). Estimating Stroke Number and Cadence of Wheelchair Propulsion using Portable Sensors. RESNA Annual Conference. [5] M.T. Leving, H.L.D. Horemans, R.J.K. Vegter, et al. "Validity of consumer-grade activity monitor to identify manual wheelchair propulsion in standardized activities of daily living." PLoS One. 2018;13(4):e0194864. [6] "SmartWheel," Out-Front, 2015. [Online]. [7] Cooper R. A., "SmartWheel: From concept to clinical practice," Prosthetics Orthotics Intl., vol. 33, no. 3, pp. 198-209, 2009. All are welcome! Wednesday, January 8, 2020 - Welcome to new students Creating scientific and 3-minute thesis presentations Wednesday, January 22, 2020 Wednesday, February 5, 2020 - 3-minute thesis competition Wednesday, February 12, 2020 - 3-minute thesis competition Wednesday, February 26, 2020 Wednesday, March 11, 2020 Wednesday, March 25, 2020 Wednesday, April 8, 2020NOTE that it is mandatory for all BME graduate students to attend BME600 seminars (whether registered for the current course, or not). In the event of an unexpected time conflict, please let me know by email that you will not be able to attend.Time: Noon to... whenever!Obligation: Please bring a (hot) food dish! Contact: Kevin Solar@ualberta.ca Advances in Biomedical Engineering Today... Better Healthcare TomorrowThe Department of Biomedical Engineering is at the forefront of one of the most rewarding areas of engineering, applying the principles and methods of engineering to medicine, engaging in research and teaching. Our research and teaching are second to none; the advances we make today will be seen in medicine tomorrow.So if you want to improve healthcare, become a part of our team. Biomedical Engineering Professor behind Nanostructured Silver Receives Alberta's Highest Honour October 17, 2019 Our very own Dr. Robert E. Burrell is one of 8 Albertans to receive Alberta's highest honour in 2019. 2019 Recipients of the Alberta Order of Excellence June 03, 2019 Our very own Dr. Robert E. Burrell is one of 8 Albertans to receive Alberta's highest honour in 2019. BME 600 Seminar on Dec. 5 November 29, 2018 Title: 3-Dimensional Glial Cell Cultures for High-Throughput Assessment of NeuroinflammationLocation: ECHA L1-220Time: Noon to 1:00PMUniversity of Alberta Department of Biomedical Engineering1098 Research Transition Facility University of Alberta Edmonton, Alberta Canada T6G 2V2 Map

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