Science Talks

Shang Song is an Assistant Professor in Biomedical Engineering and a BIO5 Researcher, she will talk about

• Research approach

• Biomaterials and their usage

• Her Research focus

• Recent Discoveries in the Lab

• Mentorship’s impact on Science

Three things you will learn in this episode:

• What Biomaterials are

• Recent Discoveries in Cell Treatments

• Mentorship in Research Labs

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The BIO5 Institute’s Amy Barber talks with member and one of the University’s experts in biomedical engineering, Dr. Shang Song. Dr. Song’s lab focuses on integrating advanced engineering design methods and cell therapies to create new microphysiological platforms and regenerative therapies. The lab is fundamentally interested in designing new “experiences” for cells to change their behavior, and use this knowledge to develop better therapeutics and treatment methods for future patient treatment.

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Check out some of our previous episodes about biomedical engineering projects!

• 3D bioprinting

• Cancer diagnostics

• Mentorship

• Lab experiences

• Potential future of cancer treatment 

Three things you will learn about in this episode:

• Tumor Twins

• Bioprinting’s usage in medicine 

• How engineering can personalize cancer treatment 

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The BIO5 Institute’s Amy Barber talks with member and one of the University’s experts on the tumor modeling, Dr. Swarna Ganesh. Dr. Ganesh’s expertise spans tissue engineering, biomaterials, and regenerative medicine. She is passionate about transforming scientific discoveries into tangible healthcare advancements that can significantly improve patient outcomes. 

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Check out some of our previous episodes in relation to regenerative medicine!

• What are NeuroPods?

• Gut response to real vs artificial sugar

• GASTRONAUTS: a scientific community 

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The BIO5 Institute’s Amy Barber talks with member and one of the University’s experts on the gut biome Dr. Maya Kaelberer. Dr. Kaelberer is working to understand how the gut senses and responds to the complex composition of food, going beyond traditional calorie counting. The lab’s main goal is to “decipher the nutritional code" by which the gut identifies and reacts to various nutrients, shaping our food preferences and potentially influencing long-term health.

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Check out some of our previous episodes in relation to gut : brain science!

Three things you will learn in this episode:

• Drug Discovery and Machine Learning 

• AI usage in modern Computational Research

• Challenges in using AI for Precision Medicine and how to combat them

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