University of Notre Dame Biomechanics: Tissue Mechanics Laboratory

<body bgcolor="#ffffff"> <p align="center"><bold><em> This site is best viewed in a browser that supports frames</em></bold></p> <table align="right" border="0" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="3" width="200"> <colgroup align="left" valign="top"> <col span="1" width="200"> </colgroup> <tbody> <tr> <td><img align="left" alt="New Building" src="MRB.png"></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 12pt;"><br> The Tissue Mechanics Laboratory, along with other biomedical engineering research in the Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, moved to a new building in 2006. </span></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>Research in the Tissue Mechanics Laboratory is currently focused on bone biomechanics, including cortical and trabecular bone as well as whole bone mechanics. Bone health issues, such as osteoporosis, are expected to affect <a href="http://www.hhs.gov/surgeongeneral/library/bonehealth" target="_new">50% of Americans by the year 2010</a>. Our current research is aimed at understanding the role of microdamage and increased mineralization on bone fracture. Understanding these issues is important for the development of treatments and for appropriate diagnosis of individuals at risk of osteoporotic fracture.</p> <p>The Tissue Mechanics Laboratory is part of the Department of <a title="Department Web Page" href="http://www.nd.edu/~ame" target="_top">Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering</a> at the University of Notre Dame. The department has established a focused graduate research group in the field of <a href="http://www.nd.edu/~amebio">biomechanics and biomaterials</a> in orthopaedics. A weekly <a href="http://www.nd.edu/~amebio/bioseminar/">bioengineering seminar series</a> is presented by graduate students in the various research groups within the department.</p> <p>The Tissue Mechanics Laboratory is also associated with the Notre Dame <a href="http://www.nd.edu/~icsb">Interdisciplinary Center for the Study of Biocomplexity</a>. This center offers specialized degree programs aimed at the study of the relationships between biological, chemical, electrical, and mechanical processes at multiple scales. The institute sponsors specialized courses and seminars and research infrastructure aimed at solving these complex problems and improving insight into the synthesis of tissues, organs, and organisms.</p> <p>For information on graduate study in the Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, consult <a href="http://www.nd.edu/~ame/graduate/graduate.html">the graduate studies site</a> or contact <a href="mailto:gniebur@nd.edu">Glen Niebur</a>.</p> <h1>News</h1> <p> <bold>Jackie Garrison</bold> defended her dissertation, and is now working for the Cook Group in West Lafayette, IN. Jackie was the first graduate in the Bioengineering Graduate Program <iframe src="bottom-menu.html" scrolling=no width=100% frameborder=0 marginheight=2 marginwidth=0> </iframe> </body>