Paul Mathews - Irvington-on-Hudson NY, US Ralph Nixon - Tarrytown NY, US Stephen Schmidt - Nutley NJ, US Ying Jiang - Valhalla NY, US
International Classification:
G01N033/53 G01N033/567
US Classification:
435/007200
Abstract:
The present invention describes cell-based screening methods that allow for the elimination of false-positive results due to nonspecific toxicity of test compounds, while detecting those compounds that specifically modulate cellular metabolites in metabolic pathways associated with diseases and disorders, with particular regard to Alzheimer's disease. The methods are particularly suited to high-throughput screening techniques to identify compounds (drugs) that are effective in a cell-based system. The methods of the invention involve determining within a cell system the levels of both a metabolic precursor and a metabolite of interest and have broad application in high-throughput drug discovery and identification, particularly for precursor and metabolite molecules which are associated with disease and disease progression, such as Alzheimer's disease.
Wireless Neuromodulation Via Microwave Split Ring Resonator
- Boston MA, US Ji-Xin Cheng - Newton MA, US Nan Zheng - Allston MA, US Yueming Li - Brighton MA, US Ying Jiang - Brighton MA, US Lu Lan - Allston MA, US Carolyn Marar - Brighton MA, US
Assignee:
Trustees of Boston University - Boston MA
International Classification:
A61B 18/18 H01P 7/08
Abstract:
A system for neuromodulation includes a split-ring resonator (SRR) comprising a resonance circuit, the SRR being implantable in a cranial target site and a source of microwave signals, wherein the microwave signals are deliverable wirelessly to couple with the SRR to produce a localized electrical field, wherein the localized electrical field inhibits one or more neurons at the cranial target site with submillimeter spatial precision.
- Boston MA, US Ji-Xin Cheng - Newton MA, US Nan Zheng - Allston MA, US Yueming Li - Brighton MA, US Ying Jiang - Brighton MA, US Lu Lan - Allston MA, US Linli Shi - Allston MA, US
Assignee:
Trustees of Boston University - Boston MA
International Classification:
A61B 18/04 B82Y 30/00 B82Y 40/00 B01J 19/10
Abstract:
A tapered fiber optoacoustic emitter includes a nanosecond laser configured to emit laser pulses and an optic fiber. The optic fiber includes a tip configured to guide the laser pulses. The tip has a coating including a diffusion layer and a thermal expansion layer, wherein the diffusion layer includes epoxy and zinc oxide nanoparticles configured to diffuse the light while restricting localized heating. The thermal expansion layer includes carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) configured to convert the laser pulses to generate ultrasound. The frequency of the ultrasound is tuned with a thickness of the diffusion layer and a CNT concentration of the expansion layer.
Nov 2012 to 2000 Civil EngineerWorcester Gospel Church
Aug 2012 to Oct 2012 Contract Principal Project EngineerH. S. & T Group
Dec 2011 to Oct 2012 Civil EngineerMassachusetts Biomedical Initiatives
Jul 2011 to Jun 2012 Part-time Data Model AnalystMassachusetts Department of Transportation Boston, MA Jun 2011 to Sep 2011 Environmental Analyst InternshipMassachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
Jan 2011 to May 2011 Environmental Analyst InternshipCivil & Environmental department
May 2010 to Aug 2010 Research AssistantDepartment of Civil & Environmental Engineering
Sep 2009 to Dec 2009 Peer Teaching AssistantCivil/Environmental EngineerTaiyuan, CN May 2007 to Jul 2009Architecture Design Institute of Taiyuan University of Technology Taiyuan, CN Mar 2006 to Jan 2007 AutoCad Designer Internship
Education:
Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA Oct 2011 Master of Science in Civil & Environmental EngineeringTaiyuan University of Technology Taiyuan, CN Jul 2007 Bachelor of Engineering in Environmental Engineering
Dec 2011 to 2000 Part-time Civil EngineerWorcester
Jul 2011 to 2000 Data Model Analyst, Massachusetts Biomedical InitiativesMassachusetts Department of Transportation Boston, MA Jun 2011 to Sep 2011 Environmental Engineer InternshipMassachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
Jan 2011 to May 2011 GIS and Data Assistant InternshipCivil & Environmental department
Sep 2009 to Dec 2010 Research AssistantCivil & Environmental department
Sep 2009 to Dec 2009 Peer Teaching AssistantShanxi Wan Xia Realty Group Ltd Taiyuan, China May 2007 to Jul 2009 Environmental EngineerArchitecture Design Institute of Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, China
Mar 2006 to Jan 2007 CAD Designer InternshipWorcester Gospel Church Worcester, MA Aug 2012 to Present Principal Project Engineer
Education:
Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA Aug 2011 Master of Science in Environmental EngineeringTaiyuan University of Technology Jul 2007 Bachelor of Engineering in Environmental Engineering