NIBIBOn November 4-5, 2021, NIH virtually hosted the second annual Synthetic Biology Consortium Meeting. This recording is from day one of the meeting. The first session included presentations and discussion by the awardees of the Collaborative Approaches to Engineer Biology for Cancer program. A parallel session was also hosted on day one for grant and technical writing for trainees. To view the recording from this session please access this link: youtube.com/watch?v=n04K7v_aQlk. The second session of day one included presentations from NIH staff discussing different Institutes/Centers interest in supporting synthetic biology research relevant to their missions.
2021 NIH Synthetic Biology Consortium Meeting – Day OneNIBIB2021-12-28 | On November 4-5, 2021, NIH virtually hosted the second annual Synthetic Biology Consortium Meeting. This recording is from day one of the meeting. The first session included presentations and discussion by the awardees of the Collaborative Approaches to Engineer Biology for Cancer program. A parallel session was also hosted on day one for grant and technical writing for trainees. To view the recording from this session please access this link: youtube.com/watch?v=n04K7v_aQlk. The second session of day one included presentations from NIH staff discussing different Institutes/Centers interest in supporting synthetic biology research relevant to their missions.
For more information about the NIH Synthetic Biology Consortium: syntheticbiology.nibib.nih.gov/.NIBIB P41 Data Science WebinarNIBIB2024-10-10 | The second installment of the NIBIB National Technology Centers (NCBIB) Webinar Series featured four centers with strong data science components.Day 2 Breakout Session 3 (Room 4)- Open DiscussionNIBIB2024-10-10 | Participants are invited to join a breakout session of their choosing or self-organize into small groups. A key focus is developing interdisciplinary collaboration ideas, although others may focus on developing interdisciplinary topics identified on Day 1.Day 2 Breakout Session 3 (Room 3)- Open DiscussionNIBIB2024-10-10 | Participants are invited to join a breakout session of their choosing or self-organize into small groups. A key focus is developing interdisciplinary collaboration ideas, although others may focus on developing interdisciplinary topics identified on Day 1.Day 2 Breakout Session 3 (Room 2)- Open DiscussionNIBIB2024-10-10 | Participants are invited to join a breakout session of their choosing or self-organize into small groups. A key focus is developing interdisciplinary collaboration ideas, although others may focus on developing interdisciplinary topics identified on Day 1.Day 2 Breakout Session 3 (Room 1)- Open DiscussionNIBIB2024-10-10 | Participants are invited to join a breakout session of their choosing or self-organize into small groups. A key focus is developing interdisciplinary collaboration ideas, although others may focus on developing interdisciplinary topics identified on Day 1.Day 2 Afternoon Plenary-Synthesis and feedback, wrap upNIBIB2024-10-10 | Teams give short presentations of their collaborative project ideas for discussion and receive feedback from the workshop participants.Day 2 Morning Session- Readout from Day 1 and Collaborative Project DiscussionsNIBIB2024-10-10 | The session kicks off with a synthesis of Day 1 products presented by the workshop chairs. Afterwards, participants collectively identify potential collaborative project topics and research ideas to be discussed in the subsequent breakout session.Day 1 Breakout Session 2 (Room 4)- Potential Connections and OpportunitiesNIBIB2024-10-10 | Session participants identify potential connections between research questions and approaches that could connect synthetic biology and aging.Day 1 Breakout Session 2 (Room 3) - Potential Connections and OpportunitiesNIBIB2024-10-10 | Session participants identify potential connections between research questions and approaches that could connect synthetic biology and aging.Day 1 Breakout Session 2 (Room 2)- Potential Connections and OpportunitiesNIBIB2024-10-10 | Session participants identify potential connections between research questions and approaches that could connect synthetic biology and aging.Day 1 Breakout Session 2 (Room 1)- Potential Connections and OpportunitiesNIBIB2024-10-10 | Session participants identify potential connections between research questions and approaches that could connect synthetic biology and aging.Day 1 Breakout Session 1 (Room 3)- Landscape analysis and blue-sky ideationNIBIB2024-10-10 | Participants propose some knowledge, capabilities, or achievements that could be of high impact and touch on the important open questions or technological needs in either field. What are some high level potential opportunities for connecting synthetic biology approaches/capabilities to needs and questions in the field of aging? Are there opportunities/needs for developing new technologies to enable these connections?Day 1 Breakout Session 1 (Room 1)- Landscape analysis and blue-sky ideationNIBIB2024-10-10 | Participants propose some knowledge, capabilities, or achievements that could be of high impact and touch on the important open questions or technological needs in either field. What are some high level potential opportunities for connecting synthetic biology approaches/capabilities to needs and questions in the field of aging? Are there opportunities/needs for developing new technologies to enable these connections?Day 1 Training SessionNIBIB2024-10-10 | NIBIB/NIA training officers meet with attendees to go over NIH training grant mechanismsDay 1- Opening Session: Introductions and overview from co-chairs, participant talksNIBIB2024-10-10 | Introductions and overview from co-chairs about outstanding questions in aging and synthetic biology fields. Flash talks from invited participants giving broad overview of their research programs, questions being investigated and experimental approaches followed by lightning talks from trainees to introduce themselves and their research projects/expertise. Presentations from NIA and NIBIB training officers on training grants and mechanisms.More Advice for Future Scientists from Ranu Jung, Ph.D.NIBIB2024-09-12 | Ranu Jung, Ph.D., Biomedical Engineering Professor Emerita at Florida International University
Ranu Jung holds the Wallace H Coulter Eminent Scholar endowed Chair in Biomedical Engineering at Florida International University where she is Professor and Head of the Department of Biomedical Engineering since 2011. Dr. Jung is at the cutting edge between engineering and neuroscience, developing devices that lead to scientific advances with clear pathways to clinical application. Of special interest to her are biohybrid systems that merge biologically inspired technologies with humans for recovery and restoration of lost function. A champion for innovation and entrepreneurship her team developed the first wireless, implantable, neural-interface system for restoring sensations to amputees and received FDA approval to conduct a first-in-human trial.Advice for Future Scientists from Ranu Jung, Ph.D.NIBIB2024-09-12 | Ranu Jung, Ph.D., Biomedical Engineering Professor Emerita at Florida International University
Ranu Jung holds the Wallace H Coulter Eminent Scholar endowed Chair in Biomedical Engineering at Florida International University where she is Professor and Head of the Department of Biomedical Engineering since 2011. Dr. Jung is at the cutting edge between engineering and neuroscience, developing devices that lead to scientific advances with clear pathways to clinical application. Of special interest to her are biohybrid systems that merge biologically inspired technologies with humans for recovery and restoration of lost function. A champion for innovation and entrepreneurship her team developed the first wireless, implantable, neural-interface system for restoring sensations to amputees and received FDA approval to conduct a first-in-human trial.Advice for Future Scientists from Joyce Wong, Ph.D.NIBIB2024-09-12 | Joyce Wong, Ph.D., Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Materials Science & Engineering, Boston University
Dr. Wong's ares of interest include biomaterials to diagnose and treat maternal and child health, the study of fundamental cell-biomaterial interactions to support applications including pediatric vascular tissue engineering, diagnostic and theranostic agents for abdominal surgical adhesions, biomaterials-based tissue-engineered models (placenta and fallopian tube), and precision therapeutic and diagnostic (e.g. ultrasound and MRI) nanotechnology solutions for women’s reproductive health.Advice for Future Scientists from Manu Platt, Ph.D.NIBIB2024-09-12 | Manu Platt, Ph.D., is a senior investigator, Section on Mechanics and Tissue Remodeling Integrating Computational & Experimental Systems (MATRICES) in NIBIB’s intramural research program. His lab studies the transition of tissue from healthy to a diseased state and the underlying mechanisms driving disease progression. He is also the director of the NIH-wide Center for Biomedical Engineering Technology Acceleration (BETA Center), housed within the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB) Intramural Research Program. The BETA Center serves as a model to bring a focused engineering approach for NIH researchers across disciplines to accelerate the development, validation and dissemination of cutting-edge technologiesAdvice for Future Scientists from Cynthia McCollough, Ph.D.NIBIB2024-09-12 | Cynthia H. McCollough, Ph.D., Professor of Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering. Her research interests revolve around the technology of CT imaging and its many clinical applications.
As director of Mayo Clinic's CT Clinical Innovation Center, Dr. McCollough leads a multidisciplinary team of physicians, scientists, research fellows and graduate students on projects seeking to detect and quantify disease using CT imaging. She has particular expertise in the use of CT for quantitative assessment of material composition, disease progression or regression, and organ function, as well as methods to quantify and reduce patient dose.Harvard-MIT Neuroimaging Training Program Presentation for ESTEEMED ScholarsNIBIB2024-08-06 | The Neuroimaging Training Program (NTP), funded by a grant from the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB), provides a cohesive curriculum and topic-specific mentorship for PhD students focused on neuroscience and biomedical imaging. Hear from 3 graduate students in the program as they discuss their research projects and their individual career paths. Find out about opportunities to engage in research in their labs while you are still an undergrad and hear recommendations on how to choose a graduate program and lab, and how to prepare and be successful in entering and thriving in the program!Accelerating Innovation and Technology Development in IR + AINIBIB2024-05-13 | Dr. Bruce Tromberg presents on “Accelerating Innovation and Technology Development in IR + AI through Engineering-Medicine Partnerships” at the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) meeting in Salt Lake City, Utah on March 25, 2024.How does an MRI work?NIBIB2023-03-07 | NIBIB's 60 Seconds of Science explains what is happening in the body when it undergoes an MRI. Find videos about CT, Ultrasounds, PET Scan, and others as well as videos with Spanish subtitles here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYH1eUq1QYrqrvA6HRRgKHcPsoJoJA6Kj
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For more information about the NIH Synthetic Biology Consortium, visit syntheticbiology.nibib.nih.gov2022 Synthetic Biology Consortium Breakout on Scaling up Biocontrol Methods to Complex Biological SyNIBIB2022-12-22 | Prior to the virtual 2022 Synthetic Biology Consortium Meeting on December 14th, 2022, NIH hosted a series of breakout sessions focused on specific topics relating to synthetic biology and control theory. This recording is from the breakout hosted on December 6th, 2022 which focused on scaling up biocontrol methods to complex biological systems. This session’s breakout discussion included predictive models for biological systems, monitoring biological responses in real-time, and monitoring biological processes through feedback computation.
To view other recordings from the 2022 Synthetic Biology Consortium Meeting, please visit syntheticbiology.nibib.nih.gov/meeting For more information about the NIH Synthetic Biology Consortium, please visit syntheticbiology.nibib.nih.gov2022 Synthetic Biology Consortium Breakout on Responses to the Pandemic and OpportunitiesNIBIB2022-12-22 | Prior to the virtual 2022 Synthetic Biology Consortium Meeting on December 14th, 2022, NIH hosted a series of breakout sessions focused on specific topics relating to synthetic biology and control theory. This recording is from the breakout hosted on December 5th, 2022 which focused on responses to the pandemic and opportunities for synthetic biology to prepare and recover from a pandemic. This session’s breakout discussion included the development and application of synthetic vaccines, leveraging synthetic biology for therapeutic purposes, and strategies that can be deployed to support health and recovery from a pandemic.
To view other recordings from the 2022 Synthetic Biology Consortium Meeting, please visit syntheticbiology.nibib.nih.gov/meeting For more information about the NIH Synthetic Biology Consortium, please visit syntheticbiology.nibib.nih.gov2022 Synthetic Biology Consortium Breakout on Engineering Biology Capabilities and BottlenecksNIBIB2022-12-09 | Prior to the virtual 2022 Synthetic Biology Consortium Meeting on December 14th, 2022, NIH hosted a series of breakout sessions focused on specific topics relating to synthetic biology and control theory. This recording is from the breakout hosted on November 30th, 2022 which focused on engineering biology capabilities and bottlenecks. This session’s breakout discussion included using synthetic biology to predict genetic circuit behavior, the design of robust and reproducible engineered biological systems, and the bottlenecks to overcome to engineer cells for therapeutic purposes.
To view other recordings from the 2022 Synthetic Biology Consortium Meeting, please visit syntheticbiology.nibib.nih.gov/meeting For more information about the NIH Synthetic Biology Consortium, please visit syntheticbiology.nibib.nih.gov/.2022 Synthetic Biology Consortium Breakout on Control Theory and Toolkits and ModelingNIBIB2022-12-05 | Prior to the virtual 2022 Synthetic Biology Consortium Meeting on December 14th, 2022, NIH hosted a series of breakout sessions focused on specific topics relating to synthetic biology and control theory. This recording is from the breakout hosted on November 18th, 2022 which focused on control theory toolkits and modeling. This session’s breakout discussion included the impact of modeling on synthetic biology research, possible applications of modeling in genetic circuit design, and the future of synthetic biology and modeling.
To view other recordings from the 2022 Synthetic Biology Consortium Meeting, please visit syntheticbiology.nibib.nih.gov/meeting For more information about the NIH Synthetic Biology Consortium, please visit syntheticbiology.nibib.nih.gov/.POCTRN Pre Application Technical Assistance WebinarNIBIB2022-08-16 | ...How Does CT Scan Work with Audio Descriptions (AD)NIBIB2022-07-07 | This video contains audio descriptions of visual elements for improved accessibility. Click here to watch our video without audio descriptions: youtube.com/watch?v=l9swbAtRRbg
CT images are more detailed than conventional x-ray images. Image slices that CT scans produce can be 2 or 3 dimensional and can reveal abnormal structures or help the physician plan and monitor treatments.How Does MRI Work with Audio Descriptions (AD)NIBIB2022-07-07 | This video contains audio descriptions of visual elements for improved accessibility. Click here to watch our video without audio descriptions: youtube.com/watch?v=1CGzk-nV06g
MRIs use the energy released from protons to image soft tissues in the body.Technology to Improve Maternal Health: Welcome RemarksNIBIB2022-02-14 | This workshop seeks to further advance interdisciplinary collaborations in maternal health technology by bringing together researchers, technology developers, and community partners to identify technology gaps and consider how new technologies can be used to improve maternal health and ultimately treat and/or prevent maternal morbidity and mortality (MMM). The welcome remarks frame the discussion from leaders at NIH, Dr. Bruce Tromberg of NIBIB, Dr. Janine Clayton of ORWH, and Dr. Diana Bianchi of NICHD.Technology to Improve Maternal Health: Plenary PresentationNIBIB2022-02-14 | Plenary Presentation Title: The Maternal Health Crisis: How Did We Get Here and How Can Technology Help Us
Elizabeth Howell, M.D., M.P.P., University of PennsylvaniaTechnology to Improve Maternal Health: Technology PanelNIBIB2022-02-14 | This panel discusses a few of the many technology developments in maternal health and seeks to discuss the future of technology development and gaps in this space.
Presenters: Alberto Gandini, Ph.D., MBA (Moderator), Accel Diagnostics, Introducing Accel Diagnostics Shuai (Steve) Xu, M.D., M.Sc., Northwestern University, Advanced Wearables for Maternal Health Alicia Chong Rodriguez, M.A., Bloomer Tech, Non-Invasive Digital Biomarkers for Women's Health Kate Ryder, M.Sc., Maven Clinic, Introducing Maven Clinic Tony Ma, M.S., Benten Technologies, Comprehensive Prenatal and Postpartum Platform: Improving the Care Journey and Maternal Health Outcomes Elizabeth Bailey, M.A., Rhia Ventures, Introducing Rhia VenturesTechnology to Improve Maternal Health: Clinical Outcomes PanelNIBIB2022-02-14 | This panel discusses a range of diseases that contribute to maternal mortality and morbidity with discussions on how to improve for the future.
Presenters: Carol Levy, M.D., CDCES, Icahn School of Medicine, Mount Sinai, Technology Use in Pregnancies Complicated by Diabetes S. Ananth Karumanchi, M.D., Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Preeclampsia: Unmet Medical Need Dennis McNamara, M.D., M.S., University of Pittsburgh, Peripartum Cardiomyopathy Melissa Bauer, D.O., Duke University, Sepsis Screening and Diagnosis in Pregnancy Nancy Byatt, D.O, M.S., MBA, FACLP, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Building the Capacity of Obstetric Settings to Address Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Patricia Cavazos-Rehg, Ph.D. (Moderator), Washington University in St. Louis, Leveraging Digital Tools to Support Pregnant and Postpartum Women and People with Substance Use DisordersTechnology to Improve Maternal Health: Facilitated Discussion—CommunityNIBIB2022-02-14 | This facilitated discussion brings up the advantages and challenges of using technology to improve maternal health.
Presenters: Joia Crear-Perry, M.D., FACOG (Moderator), National Birth Equity Collaborative Tonya Corbin, M.D., M.S., MBA, Organon Nathaniel DeNicola, M.D., M.S.H.P., FACOG, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists; Johns Hopkins University Gerald Harmon, M.D., American Medical Association Natalie Hernandez, Ph.D, M.P.H., Morehouse School of Medicine Monica McLemore, Ph.D., FAAN, R.N., University of California, San Francisco Steve Porter, M.D., MBA, riskLD; University VenturesTechnology to Improve Maternal Health: Closing RemarksNIBIB2022-02-14 | ...2021 NIH Synthetic Biology Consortium Meeting – Day TwoNIBIB2021-12-28 | On November 4-5, 2021, NIH virtually hosted the second annual Synthetic Biology Consortium Meeting. This recording is from day two of the meeting. The first session included a presentation from representatives of Senti Biosciences about Designing Intelligent Cell and Gene Therapies. The following sessions included two showcases, the first focused on engineering mammalian cells as therapeutics and the second focused on engineered bacteria that can be harnessed for therapeutic interventions. The meeting concluded with a session from FDA staff about the FDA’s role in biological product review and development.
For more information about the NIH Synthetic Biology Consortium: syntheticbiology.nibib.nih.gov/.2021 NIH Synthetic Biology Consortium Meeting – Trainee Grant/Technical Writing SessionNIBIB2021-12-28 | On November 4-5, 2021, NIH virtually hosted the second annual Synthetic Biology Consortium Meeting. This recording is from day one of the meeting during the grant and technical writing session for trainees. During this session, NIH staff delivered a presentation and discussed NIH grants relevant to trainees and how these are different from other NIH research project grants. To view the other sessions during day one, please access this link: youtube.com/watch?v=wuLuiBoyHc0.
For more information about the NIH Synthetic Biology Consortium: syntheticbiology.nibib.nih.gov/.New NIH HEAL Initiative on Developing Imaging of Biomarkers of Myofascial TissuesNIBIB2021-12-14 | In this video, Dr. Helene Langevin, Director, National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health and Dr. Bruce Tromberg, Director, National Institute for Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering, discuss a new funding opportunity from the NIH HEAL® (Helping to End Addiction Long-term) Initiative that will focus on the development of innovative quantitative imaging and relevant biomarkers of myofascial tissues for pain management. Possible biomarkers may include objective measures based on minimally invasive imaging technologies, electrophysiological recordings, integration of multiparametric imaging, or the integration of these biomarkers with other markers, such as immune factors, genomic markers, physiological factors, etc., through multiscale modeling or machine learning analysis.
1:54:31 Grand Overview: e- and α-emitting Radiotherapy Agents and the Need to Image Them George Sgouros, Ph.D., Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
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Final Discussions and Plans for FutureProsthetic uses brain signals to help with balance and stabilityNIBIB2021-09-09 | NIBIB-funded researchers are working on a prosthetic ankle that uses the wearer’s residual muscles – and the electrical signals that they generate – to help amputees with their postural stability.A Year of NIH RADx Tech, April 29, 2021NIBIB2021-05-24 | On April 29, 2021, leaders at NIH and the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering acknowledged contributions to the Rapid Acceleration of Diagnostics (RADx) initiative on the one-year anniversary of its launch. RADx has brought about diverse rapid COVID-19 testing platforms to address the global pandemic.RADx Tech: Advancing COVID-19 Diagnostic TechnologyNIBIB2020-10-06 | NIH’s new Rapid Acceleration of Diagnostics initiative, or RADx Tech, aims to bring accurate, rapid, and easy-to-use COVID diagnostic tests to all Americans. Learn how NIBIB’s Point of Care network has mobilized engineers and innovators across the country to create different types of tests for use in a variety of settings and communities to help overcome this global crisis.RADx Tech: Diagnosing Disease Delivering HealthNIBIB2020-06-01 | NIH’s new Rapid Acceleration of Diagnostics initiative, or RADx Tech, aims to bring accurate, rapid, and easy-to-use COVID diagnostic tests to all Americans. Learn how NIBIB’s Point of Care network has mobilized engineers and innovators across the country to create different types of tests for use in a variety of settings and communities to help overcome this global crisis.