Jourdan Colter and Dr. Brittany Coats attended the 2016 ARVO conference to present research from our lab to other ophthalmologists around the world. Jourdan’s work is currently optimizing a drug delivery system to patients through the use of hydrogels on the surface of eyes. She has been using computer models to figure out which is the best design to deliver the drug to patients.
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Congratulations to Dan Shedd and Nik Benko for successfully completing their dissertation proposal and qualifying exam, respectively. Dan’s proposal focused on characterizing long-term visual dysfunction following blast exposure. Nik presented a literature review on wave propagation theory and proposed potential solutions for altering blast wave propagation through the eye during blast exposure. Both members performed admirably and are one step closer to graduation.
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Name: Joseph Phillips Hometown: Rexburg, Idaho Previous Degrees, Institutions: BS (in progress) – University of Utah, Mechanical Engineering CPhT (Certified Pharmacy Technician), DATC Research Interests/Project: Hydrogel material characterization; Retinal vasculature characterization. Honors/Awards: Dean’s list 2015, Recipient of the C.S. and D.E. Foundation Scholarship, 2015, Member of Tau Beta Pi, inducted 2016 Interests outside of Research: Competitive drumline, music performance, basketball, Hiking, Camping, ATVs. Tell us something about yourself that otherwise we wouldn’t know or guess: As a member of a winter drumline from Idaho, I competed and placed in state final competitions in Ogden and regional finals in San Bernardino, California. 15 Minutes of fame: I was the Salutatorian of […]
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