What is the ambitious goal of this project?
Development of ethical frameworks to guide generation of neuron organoids that can interface and control engineered muscle constructs.
Experience Gained
- Understand and develop strategies for a new field of science called organoid intelligence. i.e. using biological systems for computation.
- Basics of cell culture methods
- Molecular Biology
- Design and construction of 3D cellular systems
- Design and construction of multi-layered electronic systems
- Coding skills for signal processing and machine learning
- Development of computational digital twin models for mechanical and electrical characterization
- Developing a comprehensive ethics framework surrounding the organoid intelligence
Preferred Preparation
It is preferred that students who enroll in this VIP have taken at least one 200 level course in a Biology, Engineering, Computer Science, Sciences, Math and Humanities and Social Science discipline.
Majors and Interests Needed
- Anthropology
- Biological Sciences
- Biomolecular PhD Program
- Chemistry-Biochemistry
- Computer Science
- Electrical & Computer Engineering
- Materials Science & Engineering
- Mathematics
- Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Sociology
VIP Coach Information
Gunes Uzer, PhD, (gunesuzer@boisestate.edu) is a bioengineer who is an expert in developing automated bioreactor systems for tissue analog 3D culture systems.
Don Winiecki, EdD, PhD, is a sociologist, instructional technologist, and applied ethicist with a focus on technology, technological development processes, and the influences of technology on society and its members.
Sophia Theodossiou, PhD, is a biomedical engineer with a research focus on musculoskeletal tissue engineering and biomaterial development.
Clare Fitzpatrick, PhD, is a computational biomedical engineer with a focus on developing simulations to understand the mechanisms of orthopaedic injury and disease and improve treatment options and patient outcomes.
Ben Johnson, PhD, is a leader in sensor development, neuronal electronics and microfabrication.
Course Information
VIP 200, VIP 400, VIP 401, or VIP 500.
Full semester course.
Team meeting time: TBD (based on availability of students who sign up)
Interested in joining this team?
For more information and to request a permission number to register, contact Dr. Gunes Uzer at gunesuzer@boisestate.edu for a permission number.
You may also complete this interest form and someone will contact you.
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To register: search by Subject: Vertically Integrated Projects, read the project description to find the right section of VIP 200, 400, 401, or 500. Use permission number, here are instructions Add with a permission number