Ishita Tandon

LAB
Mechanobiology and Soft Materials Lab

INTERESTING FACT
One of my hobbies is philately. As a kid I won the prize for best stamp collection in the city. I still have a collection of around 2000 stamps!

Jake Jones

BIO
My research involves using multiphoton microscopy and convolutional neural networks to quantify metabolic change and evaluate tissue morphology longitudinally in cutaneous wound healing using in vivo, label-free optical biomarkers. 

LAB
Quantitative Tissue Diagnostics Lab

Prashanth Ravishankar

BIO 
My core skill sets include biomedical engineering and business. I am constantly looking for insights as to how I can best position myself for a role that bridges biology, engineering and business since I come from a family that has conducted business for generations. I am currently seeking out roles in the Biomedical device industry and aspire to head one later in my career.

LAB
Mechanobiology and Soft Materials Lab

INTERESTING FACT
I am passionate in business and serve on the advisory board for a start-up company.

Tai Huynh

BIO 
My research focuses on creating regenerative therapies to treat muscle injuries, specifically, fatty degenerated shoulder muscles. My long-term goal is to work for a national research lab or a non-profit research organization to help create science-driven guidelines and policies that serve the interest of the local communities.

LAB
Regenerative and Biomaterials Lab

INTERESTING FACT 
I cook everyday and enjoy creating new fusion dishes

Hallie Toomer

BIO
Biomedical Engineering graduate research assistant focused on the discovery of quantitative biomarkers that give insights into wound healing rate of repair and metabolism. Specialized in noninvasive biomedical imaging and data acquisition through multiphoton microscopy. Pursuing a career in the medical device field of imaging and wound healing.

LAB
Quantitative Tissue Diagnostics Lab

INTERESTING FACT
I have a B.A. in Communications.

Megan Laughlin

BIO 
My two main research projects involve using vector flow imaging (VFI) for use in pediatric cardiac application with Arkansas Children's Hospital and Research Institute and development of a prosthetic venous valve. My main goal is to work in R&D for a medical device company.

LAB
Cardiovascular Biomechanics Lab

INTERESTING FACT
I am obsessed with reading and have read 52 books in a year (one a week!).

Maxwell Bean

BIO
My research involves understanding coronary bifurcation lesions and how to create a better stent intervention system by modeling stent deployment and analyzing arterial wall forces. After my program I plan on pursuing a career in academia.

LAB
Cardiovascular Biomechanics Lab

INTERESTING FACT
I have a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering.