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EMBR Lab LogoIn the Experimental and theoretical Modeling for Biomechanical Research Lab (EMBR), my students and I are interested in understanding the mechanisms that relate the mechanical environment to the biological process of growth. We do so developing theoretical and numerical models that can describe and predict the behavior of biological systems, the so-called in silico studies. These mathematical models of soft biological tissues have already provided important insights into the development of multiple diseases (i.e. hypertension, aneurysms, heart failure, and cancer). We also perform in vitro testing of soft biological tissue, to inform our theoretical models and to test our theoretical assumptions.

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Research News

Sydney Bush, an undergraduate in Dr. Roccabianca's lab, presented research that the lab is conducting on the effects of hypertension on the thoracic aorta at UURAF.
Miscellaneous
Broemer E; Chan C; Roccabianca S. Inflammasome NLRC4 Gene Knockout Increases Stiffness of Bladder Wall in Rat Model. Student Paper Competition Finalist. Summer Biomechanics, Bioengineering and Biotransport Conference, Virtual Meeting. June 14 – June 18, 2021. (Podium Presenter: Eli Broemer)
Conferences
Broemer E; Roccabianca S. Development of a Method to Quantify Elastin Content in Large Datasets of Bladder Tissue Histology with Machine Learning Algorithm. Summer Biomechanics, Bioengineering and Biotransport Conference, Virtual Meeting. June 14 – June 18, 2021. (Presenter: Eli Broemer)
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Grobbel MR; Zwaans BMM; Ward EP; Lamb LE; Roccabianca S. Change to Micturition Patterns and Urinary Bladder's Extracellular Matrix Mechanical Behavior in an Animal Model of Radiation Cystitis. Summer Biomechanics, Bioengineering and Biotransport Conference, Virtual Meeting. June 14 – June 18, 2021. (Presenter: Marrisa R Grobbel)
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Tuttle T; Roccabianca S. Implementing Variable-Stiffness Springs for Modeling the Viscoelastic Behavior of the Porcine Urinary Bladder. Summer Biomechanics, Bioengineering and Biotransport Conference, Virtual Meeting. June 14 – June 18, 2021. (Presenter: Tyler Tuttle)
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