Improved Method of Drying Methods of Biologics
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Login for More InformationResearch different methods of drying biologics to determine the best method and create a working prototype that the Client can implement.
Project Overview
Current Tissue Banks use a variety of methods to dry donated biologic materials. Freeze drying, forced air, and thermal drying are all commonly used. All current methods have major disadvantages including tissue viability, sterility, long processing times, and equipment expense/limitations. This project will be part research and part feasibility prototyping of improved methods.
Our client, Jared Koch, would like us to research the current methods of biological drying and identify which method(s) we would like to improve upon. He has then instructed us to create a working prototype, which could then be manufactured for market use. Given a budget of $2,000, we aim to design a plan that will emphasize the best method for drying biologics and steps to replicate that method commercially.
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Team Members
- Rebecca Swanson - Team Leader
- Lindsey Weiss - Communicator
- Maya Tanna - BSAC
- Katie Day - Co-BWIG
- Samuel Bardwell - Co-BWIG
- Joshua Murwin - BPAG
Advisor and Client
- Dr. Kristyn Masters - Advisor
- Mr. Jared Koch - Client
- Mr. Don Melnikoff - Alternate Contact