http://www.urmc.rochester.edu:80/bme/resources/news/ Department of Biomedical Engineering News Feed Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.urmc.rochester.edu:80/bme/resources/news/?display=2009#newsItem183 What do you get when you cross a mouse with poor hearing and a mouse with even worse hearing? Ironically, a new strain of mice with golden ears – mice that have outstanding hearing as they age.The work by one of the world’s foremost groups in age-related hearing loss, or presbycusis, marks the first time that scientists have created the mouse equivalent of a person with golden ears – people who are able to retain great hearing even as they grow older. The research at the University of Rochester Medical Center was published online recently in the journal Neurobiology of Aging.The new mouse is expected to offer clues about how these lucky folks are able to retain outstanding hearing even through old age. Researchers estimate that approximately 5 percent of people, mainly women, fall into this category. The new mice created in the laboratory of Robert Frisina, Ph.D., embody many of the same traits of human golden ears because of an astute cross of two types of mice long popular with researchers. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.urmc.rochester.edu:80/bme/resources/news/?display=2009#newsItem183 http://www.urmc.rochester.edu:80/bme/resources/news/?display=2009#newsItem178 Diane Dalecki, Ph.D. (BME, RCBU) has been elected a Fellow of the Acoustical Society of America. She was recognized by the society for her contributions to the bioeffects of sound and ultrasound. Professor Dalecki’s election to Fellow was acknowledged at an awards ceremony during the 158th Meeting of the Acoustical Society of America that was held in San Antonio, TX on October 26-30, 2009. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.urmc.rochester.edu:80/bme/resources/news/?display=2009#newsItem178 http://www.urmc.rochester.edu:80/bme/resources/news/?display=2009#newsItem171 A 13WHAM News Bright Spot is roughly defined as a person or organization performing an act of kindness. The Bright Spot focuses on good deeds done by people who go beyond the normal or expected to help others or enrich our community. Currently in the spotlight is Biomedical Engineering's very own Dottie Welch. Congratulations Dottie! Fri, 16 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.urmc.rochester.edu:80/bme/resources/news/?display=2009#newsItem171 http://www.urmc.rochester.edu:80/bme/resources/news/?display=2009#newsItem182 Dr. Rick Waugh, professor and Biomedical Engineering Department Chair, has been elected to a two-year term as president of the Biomedical Engineering Society (a national organization of biomedical researchers from universities and industry). Sun, 11 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.urmc.rochester.edu:80/bme/resources/news/?display=2009#newsItem182 http://www.urmc.rochester.edu:80/bme/resources/news/?display=2009#newsItem164 Dozens of UR students and faculty attended the Biomedical Engineering Society Annual Meeting in Pittsburgh, PA from October 7-10. Our group gave 12 oral presentations and presented 17 posters demonstrating work in many areas of the department's research, including imaging, orthopaedics, tissue engineering, neuroengineering, nanotechnology, and cellular mechanics. The work was presented by faculty, graduate students and undergraduates, and also included examples of both translational research and educational outreach programs. The department also hosted an exhibit booth to meet with prospective students and faculty.The annual meeting also offered numerous activities for students, related to research and career development. Perhaps most exciting was that our student BMES chapter received a Meritorious Achievement Award. This recognizes the best student chapter in the nation for achievements during the last academic year, based on last year's Chapter Development Report. Sat, 10 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.urmc.rochester.edu:80/bme/resources/news/?display=2009#newsItem164