Sabrina Puckett, from Clemson University, presented "A Study of the Assembly and Polymerization of Iron Oxide Nanoparticles for Biomedical Applications," based on work she did with Professor Gil Lee at Purdue.

Gabriel Colon, from the University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez, reported on the work he did with Professor Tom Webster entitled "Nanophase ZnO for Orthopedic and Dental Implants."

John Huynh of the University of Texas at Austin worked with Professor Eric Nauman on "An Experimental Model of the Optic Nerve Head Deformation Under Conditions Related to Glaucoma."

Angela Mariani, from Western New England College, presented "Vascular Endothelial Cell Production of No and PGI2 in Response to Flow and Pressure," work she did with REU advisor Professor Karen Haberstroh.

Jon Swaim, from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, reported on the work he did with Professor Tom Webster entitled "Enhanced Osteoblast Proliferation on Nanostructured POlymer Coatings on Nanoetched Titanium Wells."

Christina Matson of Mississippi State University, worked with Professor Jenna Rickus on "Development of a Liposome-Based Biosensor for Listeria Monocytogenes: Determination of a Phospholipid Concentration in Liposome Solutions."

Eamon Quick, from Brown University, worked with Professor Riyi Shi this past summer on "CARS Microscopy of Neuronal Mitochondria with Polyethylene Glycol Repair."

Ashwini Ranjan, from Carnegie Mellon University, presented "The Effect of Hyaluronic Acid on the Biophysical Signaling Capacity of Engineered Collagen ECMs," based on work done with Professor Sherry Voytik-Harbin.

Michael Nelson of Michigan State University, showcased his research on "Nanoparticle Carriers for the Treatment of Osteoporosis," work he did under the direction of Professor Tom Webster.

Sandhya Bhagwandin from the University of Miami, presented "Mapping the Chemical and Adhesion Properties of Collagen Fibers in Bruch's Membranes using Modified AFM Tips," based on work in Professor Albena Ivanisevic's lab.

The REU program is an NSF-sponsored, 10 week summer program that exposes undergraduate students to a diverse spectrum of biomedical engineering research topics while working side-by-side with Purdue BME graduate students and faculty.