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xDI: Force-controlled cartilage bioreactor

Fabricate a force-controlled bioreactor for use within an incubator

Project Overview

Cartilage behavior and long-term phenotypic stability, is dependent on mechanical loading. Thus, culture systems that maintain loading better mimic the in vivo environment. Because cartilage has rate-dependent (creep) behavior, long-term cyclic loading must be force-controlled to avoid sample lift-off. The team's project is to design a bioreactor that is capable of withstanding in vivo environments as well as perform its function well.

Team Picture

Group Picture: From Left to Right: Emilio Lim (Communicator & BWIG), Chanul Kim (BSAC), Jeffery Guo (BPAG), Griffin Radtke (ME Team Leader), Sydney Therien (BME Team Leader)
Group Picture: From Left to Right: Emilio Lim (Communicator & BWIG), Chanul Kim (BSAC), Jeffery Guo (BPAG), Griffin Radtke (ME Team Leader), Sydney Therien (BME Team Leader)

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Contact Information

Team Members

  • Griffin Radtke - Co-Team Leader
  • Sydney Therien - Co-Team Leader
  • Emilio Lim - Communicator & BWIG
  • Chanul Kim - BSAC
  • Jeffery Guo - BPAG

Advisor and Client

  • Prof. Paul Campagnola - Advisor
  • Dr. Corinne Henak - Client
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