UVA Capstone Design Project -- Stabilizing Aortic Aneurysm & Test Model Development

Created by:Mr. Ross Gordon on Wed, 16 Sep 2009 04:54PM EDT
Tags: aortic aneurysm, aneurysm, nanoparticles, stem cells, stabilization, UVA, capstone
Visibility:Public
Type:Capstone Project
Teammates:Caryn Just, Grace Stuntz, Sarah Kezar

Designing a biopolymer carrier, non-invasive intravenous introduction and physical test model to stabilize aortic aneurysms

In order to regenerate smooth muscle cell (SMC) tissue around weakened aortic aneurysms, our University of Virginia Capstone Design team aims to: (1) develop a biopolymer nanoparticle/stem cell carrier method for promoting SMC proliferation, (2) invent an intravenous delivery system of biopolymer and/or (3) construct a physical aortic aneurysm model for more rapid testing.