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School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

School of Biomedical Engineering,
Science & Health Systems

www.biomed.drexel.edu
by

Banu Onaral, Director
April 16, 2004
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Presentation Outline
Bio-Nanotechnology

Outline

BIOIMAGING
BIOSENSING

BIOINFORMATICS

NEUROENGINEERING

 About the BIOMED
 Strategic thrusts
 Why are we unique?

TISSUE ENGINEERING

Biomedical Ultrasound

Biomedical Optics

 Leadership in regional initiatives
Nanotechnology Institute
Greater Philadelphia Bioinformatics Alliance
Academic Indicators
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

About the BIOMED

History
 Created in 1961 as a free standing university-level
research institute, offering masters and doctoral
degrees in biomedical engineering and sciences
 Reorganized as a School – September 1997
Inaugural undergraduate class – September 1998
 Commitment at the highest levels

 Founding Vision and Opportunity

 Marriage of technology and medicine is defining the
industrial enterprise of the 21st century

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

About the BIOMED

Mission
Integrate interdisciplinary research and
education in biomedical science,
technology and medicine
Lead in academic thrust areas in
strategic regional partnerships

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

About the BIOMED

Mandate
Establish leadership in emerging areas
Build on existing strengths
 Strive for corporate relevance
 Focus on technology transfer &
commercialization potential

Strategic Academic Thrusts

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Bio-Nanotechnology

BIOIMAGING
BIOSENSING

BIOINFORMATICS

NEUROENGINEERING

TISSUE ENGINEERING

Biomedical Ultrasound

Biomedical Optics

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Academic Thrusts

Competitive Analysis
Cutting edge
Potential for significant external funding
Leadership not established elsewhere

 National prominence

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Academic Thrusts

 Biosensing and Bioimaging

Bio-Nanotechnology
http://www.biomed.drexel.edu/BioNano/

Biomedical Ultrasound

Biomedical Optics
 Cellular Tissue Engineering
 Neuroengineering
 Integrated Bioinformatics
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Biosensing & Bioimaging





Biomedical Ultrasound & Optics
Biosensors
Drug Delivery
Imaging; Contrast Agents
Peter Lewin
Professor of Biomedical &
Electrical Engineering

Banu Onaral
After
Encapsulation

Day 3

Margaret Wheatley
Professor of Biomedical
& Chemical Engineering

Day 7

B rass housing

S olution

Kambiz
Pourrezaei

Day 12

Ryszard Lec
Professor of Biomedical &
Electrical Engineering

P iezoelectric
P late

Professor & Director
School of Biomedical
Engineering, Science and
Health Systems

O -ring

E lectrode

Professor &
Research Director
Biomedical & Electrical
Engineering
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Bio-Nanotechnology
 Biosensors
 Drug Delivery
 Tissue Engineering

Peter I. Lelkes
Calhoun Chair Professor of
Cellular Tissue Engineering

Kambiz
Pourrezaei
Ryszard Lec
Professor of Biomedical &
Electrical Engineering

Professor
Biomedical & Electrical
Engineering

Margaret Wheatley
Professor of Biomedical
& Chemical Engineering
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Cellular Tissue Engineering
 Cellular Engineering
 Biomaterials

Peter I. Lelkes
Calhoun Chair Professor of
Cellular Tissue Engineering

Fred Allen
Assistant Professor
Biomedical Engineering

Kenneth A. Barbee
Associate Professor of
Biomedical Engineering

IMPLANT RESEARCH INITIATIVE
Director: Steven Kurtz,
Drexel University & Exponent Inc
Associate Directors:
Michele Marcolongo & Av Edidin
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Neuroengineering & Human Performance
 Neurorobotics
 Neuroinformatics
 Neuropharmaceutical
Engineering

Karen Moxon
Assistant Professor of Biomedical
Engineering & Neurobiology

Ilya Rybak
Research Professor
of Biomedical Engineering
and Neurobiology

Rami Seliktar
Professor of
Biomedical Engineering

CP
G

Hip

Ank
le
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

Kn
ee

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Integrated Bioinformatics
 Bioinformatics
 Bioinformation Engineering
 Bioimaging

Aydin Tozeren
Director of Bioinformatics Program

Clustering
Algorithm

Andres Kriete
Associate Professor
in Bioinformation Engineering, Drexel University
Director, Biocomputing Laboratory,
Coriell Institute for Medical Research
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

New Initiatives

Pediatric Engineering

Skin Research
Arye Rosen
Academy Professor & Director,
Pediatric Engineering Program

Elizabeth Papazoglou
Research Associate Professor
of Biomedical Engineering
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

New Initiatives
Coming Soon:
Health Systems Engineering
(Elliot Sloane, Ph.D.)
Integrating and streamlining health enterprise processes
through the use of technology.

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Why are we unique?

Competitive Advantage

Keys to our success…
 Interdisciplinary team spirit at Drexel
 Free-standing university-level interdisciplinary
unit that
 Transcends disciplinary barriers
 Facilitates the interplay between diverse groups
 Mobilizes and engages faculty of various programs
 Plays up the synergies and leverages expertise
 Orchestrates university-level challenge initiatives

 Agility to respond to emerging opportunities
 Hybrid research institute and academic department

 Action oriented and enterprising

 Leadership in regional initiatives

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Leadership in Regional Initiatives

Regional Resource Initiatives
 Nanotechnology Institute (founded 2002)
 Greater Philadelphia Bioinformatics Alliance
(founded 2003)
 BEACON – PA (to be founded 2004?)

Regional Solution Initiatives
 Bioengineering Blood Brain Barrier (planned for 2005)
leading to…

Heart and Brain
Science and Technology Institute
(2006 and beyond…)
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Leadership in Regional Initiatives

NANOTECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE (founded 2002)
 Focus:
Bio-nanotechnology
 Thrust Areas:





Biosensors
Drug Delivery
Tissue Engineering
Cellular Probes

 Mandate:
 Expedite commercialization of academic innovations
 Provide enabling technologies for regional life sciences
industry

 Co-Directors
 Kambiz Pourrezaei, Drexel University
 David Luzzi, University of Pennsylvania
 Barry Stein, Ben Franklin Technology Partners

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Leadership in Regional Initiatives

NANOTECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE (founded 2002)
 Founding Partners
 Drexel University, School of Biomedical Engineering, Science
and Health Systems
 University of Pennsylvania
 Ben Franklin Technology Partners
 Institutional Membership:
8 Universities/Hospitals & 4 Corporations
 Leveraged over $60 Million in federal funding in the region since
formation
 Number of patents/disclosures 6 times higher than the average
academic output
 5 new companies formed in 2003
 Visit On-Line: http://www.nanotechinstitute.org/nti/
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Leadership in Regional Initiatives
Greater Philadelphia Bioinformatics Alliance (founded 2003)
 Focus: Computational biology and integrated bioinformatics
 Mandate:
 To develop synergy between diverse bioinformatics knowledge
resources of the region
 Respond to the demand for innovation in the regional
pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry

 Computational Orchestra
 Large-scale projects in system biology and translational
medicine

 Executive Committee
 Aydin Tozeren, Drexel University
 Susan Davidson, University of Pennsylvania
 Gary Kurtzman, Bioadvance

 Institutional Membership:
8 Universities/Hospitals & 3 Research Institutes

http://www.bioadvance.com/home/bioinformatics.asp
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Enrollment
Biomedical Engineering BS, MS, PhD

Biomedical Science MS, PhD

Sponsored Research Performance
NRC Ranking: 22 (3.25 Points; Top Score: 4.6 Points)
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Total Enrollment
450

402

Number of Students

400
341

350

298

300
231

250
200

204
159

151
88

142

71

80

Total
Undergraduate

150
100

260

242

94

Graduate

99

50
0
1999

2000

2001

2002

2003

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Growth in Undergraduate Enrollment
Undergraduate Enrollment

300
260

250

242
204

200
151

150
100

88

50
33
0
1998-01

1999-01

2000-01

2001-01

2002-01

2003-01

Academic Term




5 Year % Growth: 787.87%
Average % Retention over 3-Years: 88.33%
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Undergraduate SAT Scores
1240
1230

1233

Average SAT Scores

1220
1200

1204

1180
1160

1181

1181

University Average SAT
Scores

1157

1156

BIOMED Average SAT
Scores

1145

1140
1120
1100
1999-01

2000-01

2001-01

2002-01

Academic Term

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Research Performance
9,000

8,000

(Projected)

8,000
7,000
5,421

6,000

(Projected)

5,000

3,971

4,000
3,000

2,372
1,442

2,000
1,000

Awarded
Expenditure

634

Growth

0


1998

1999

2000

6 Year Sponsored Research Growth:1,262%

2001

2002

2003

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Drexel BIOMED

Thank You!

Contact Information
Dr. Banu Onaral
3141 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: 215-895-2247
Fax: 215-895-4983
Email: [email protected]

Visit us on the web at

WWW.BIOMED.DREXEL.EDU
V 1.0 [MS 021120]


Slide 2

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

School of Biomedical Engineering,
Science & Health Systems

www.biomed.drexel.edu
by

Banu Onaral, Director
April 16, 2004
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Presentation Outline
Bio-Nanotechnology

Outline

BIOIMAGING
BIOSENSING

BIOINFORMATICS

NEUROENGINEERING

 About the BIOMED
 Strategic thrusts
 Why are we unique?

TISSUE ENGINEERING

Biomedical Ultrasound

Biomedical Optics

 Leadership in regional initiatives
Nanotechnology Institute
Greater Philadelphia Bioinformatics Alliance
Academic Indicators
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

About the BIOMED

History
 Created in 1961 as a free standing university-level
research institute, offering masters and doctoral
degrees in biomedical engineering and sciences
 Reorganized as a School – September 1997
Inaugural undergraduate class – September 1998
 Commitment at the highest levels

 Founding Vision and Opportunity

 Marriage of technology and medicine is defining the
industrial enterprise of the 21st century

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

About the BIOMED

Mission
Integrate interdisciplinary research and
education in biomedical science,
technology and medicine
Lead in academic thrust areas in
strategic regional partnerships

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

About the BIOMED

Mandate
Establish leadership in emerging areas
Build on existing strengths
 Strive for corporate relevance
 Focus on technology transfer &
commercialization potential

Strategic Academic Thrusts

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Bio-Nanotechnology

BIOIMAGING
BIOSENSING

BIOINFORMATICS

NEUROENGINEERING

TISSUE ENGINEERING

Biomedical Ultrasound

Biomedical Optics

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Academic Thrusts

Competitive Analysis
Cutting edge
Potential for significant external funding
Leadership not established elsewhere

 National prominence

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Academic Thrusts

 Biosensing and Bioimaging

Bio-Nanotechnology
http://www.biomed.drexel.edu/BioNano/

Biomedical Ultrasound

Biomedical Optics
 Cellular Tissue Engineering
 Neuroengineering
 Integrated Bioinformatics
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Biosensing & Bioimaging





Biomedical Ultrasound & Optics
Biosensors
Drug Delivery
Imaging; Contrast Agents
Peter Lewin
Professor of Biomedical &
Electrical Engineering

Banu Onaral
After
Encapsulation

Day 3

Margaret Wheatley
Professor of Biomedical
& Chemical Engineering

Day 7

B rass housing

S olution

Kambiz
Pourrezaei

Day 12

Ryszard Lec
Professor of Biomedical &
Electrical Engineering

P iezoelectric
P late

Professor & Director
School of Biomedical
Engineering, Science and
Health Systems

O -ring

E lectrode

Professor &
Research Director
Biomedical & Electrical
Engineering
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Bio-Nanotechnology
 Biosensors
 Drug Delivery
 Tissue Engineering

Peter I. Lelkes
Calhoun Chair Professor of
Cellular Tissue Engineering

Kambiz
Pourrezaei
Ryszard Lec
Professor of Biomedical &
Electrical Engineering

Professor
Biomedical & Electrical
Engineering

Margaret Wheatley
Professor of Biomedical
& Chemical Engineering
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Cellular Tissue Engineering
 Cellular Engineering
 Biomaterials

Peter I. Lelkes
Calhoun Chair Professor of
Cellular Tissue Engineering

Fred Allen
Assistant Professor
Biomedical Engineering

Kenneth A. Barbee
Associate Professor of
Biomedical Engineering

IMPLANT RESEARCH INITIATIVE
Director: Steven Kurtz,
Drexel University & Exponent Inc
Associate Directors:
Michele Marcolongo & Av Edidin
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Neuroengineering & Human Performance
 Neurorobotics
 Neuroinformatics
 Neuropharmaceutical
Engineering

Karen Moxon
Assistant Professor of Biomedical
Engineering & Neurobiology

Ilya Rybak
Research Professor
of Biomedical Engineering
and Neurobiology

Rami Seliktar
Professor of
Biomedical Engineering

CP
G

Hip

Ank
le
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

Kn
ee

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Integrated Bioinformatics
 Bioinformatics
 Bioinformation Engineering
 Bioimaging

Aydin Tozeren
Director of Bioinformatics Program

Clustering
Algorithm

Andres Kriete
Associate Professor
in Bioinformation Engineering, Drexel University
Director, Biocomputing Laboratory,
Coriell Institute for Medical Research
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

New Initiatives

Pediatric Engineering

Skin Research
Arye Rosen
Academy Professor & Director,
Pediatric Engineering Program

Elizabeth Papazoglou
Research Associate Professor
of Biomedical Engineering
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

New Initiatives
Coming Soon:
Health Systems Engineering
(Elliot Sloane, Ph.D.)
Integrating and streamlining health enterprise processes
through the use of technology.

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Why are we unique?

Competitive Advantage

Keys to our success…
 Interdisciplinary team spirit at Drexel
 Free-standing university-level interdisciplinary
unit that
 Transcends disciplinary barriers
 Facilitates the interplay between diverse groups
 Mobilizes and engages faculty of various programs
 Plays up the synergies and leverages expertise
 Orchestrates university-level challenge initiatives

 Agility to respond to emerging opportunities
 Hybrid research institute and academic department

 Action oriented and enterprising

 Leadership in regional initiatives

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Leadership in Regional Initiatives

Regional Resource Initiatives
 Nanotechnology Institute (founded 2002)
 Greater Philadelphia Bioinformatics Alliance
(founded 2003)
 BEACON – PA (to be founded 2004?)

Regional Solution Initiatives
 Bioengineering Blood Brain Barrier (planned for 2005)
leading to…

Heart and Brain
Science and Technology Institute
(2006 and beyond…)
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Leadership in Regional Initiatives

NANOTECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE (founded 2002)
 Focus:
Bio-nanotechnology
 Thrust Areas:





Biosensors
Drug Delivery
Tissue Engineering
Cellular Probes

 Mandate:
 Expedite commercialization of academic innovations
 Provide enabling technologies for regional life sciences
industry

 Co-Directors
 Kambiz Pourrezaei, Drexel University
 David Luzzi, University of Pennsylvania
 Barry Stein, Ben Franklin Technology Partners

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Leadership in Regional Initiatives

NANOTECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE (founded 2002)
 Founding Partners
 Drexel University, School of Biomedical Engineering, Science
and Health Systems
 University of Pennsylvania
 Ben Franklin Technology Partners
 Institutional Membership:
8 Universities/Hospitals & 4 Corporations
 Leveraged over $60 Million in federal funding in the region since
formation
 Number of patents/disclosures 6 times higher than the average
academic output
 5 new companies formed in 2003
 Visit On-Line: http://www.nanotechinstitute.org/nti/
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Leadership in Regional Initiatives
Greater Philadelphia Bioinformatics Alliance (founded 2003)
 Focus: Computational biology and integrated bioinformatics
 Mandate:
 To develop synergy between diverse bioinformatics knowledge
resources of the region
 Respond to the demand for innovation in the regional
pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry

 Computational Orchestra
 Large-scale projects in system biology and translational
medicine

 Executive Committee
 Aydin Tozeren, Drexel University
 Susan Davidson, University of Pennsylvania
 Gary Kurtzman, Bioadvance

 Institutional Membership:
8 Universities/Hospitals & 3 Research Institutes

http://www.bioadvance.com/home/bioinformatics.asp
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Enrollment
Biomedical Engineering BS, MS, PhD

Biomedical Science MS, PhD

Sponsored Research Performance
NRC Ranking: 22 (3.25 Points; Top Score: 4.6 Points)
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Total Enrollment
450

402

Number of Students

400
341

350

298

300
231

250
200

204
159

151
88

142

71

80

Total
Undergraduate

150
100

260

242

94

Graduate

99

50
0
1999

2000

2001

2002

2003

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Growth in Undergraduate Enrollment
Undergraduate Enrollment

300
260

250

242
204

200
151

150
100

88

50
33
0
1998-01

1999-01

2000-01

2001-01

2002-01

2003-01

Academic Term




5 Year % Growth: 787.87%
Average % Retention over 3-Years: 88.33%
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Undergraduate SAT Scores
1240
1230

1233

Average SAT Scores

1220
1200

1204

1180
1160

1181

1181

University Average SAT
Scores

1157

1156

BIOMED Average SAT
Scores

1145

1140
1120
1100
1999-01

2000-01

2001-01

2002-01

Academic Term

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Research Performance
9,000

8,000

(Projected)

8,000
7,000
5,421

6,000

(Projected)

5,000

3,971

4,000
3,000

2,372
1,442

2,000
1,000

Awarded
Expenditure

634

Growth

0


1998

1999

2000

6 Year Sponsored Research Growth:1,262%

2001

2002

2003

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Drexel BIOMED

Thank You!

Contact Information
Dr. Banu Onaral
3141 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: 215-895-2247
Fax: 215-895-4983
Email: [email protected]

Visit us on the web at

WWW.BIOMED.DREXEL.EDU
V 1.0 [MS 021120]


Slide 3

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

School of Biomedical Engineering,
Science & Health Systems

www.biomed.drexel.edu
by

Banu Onaral, Director
April 16, 2004
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Presentation Outline
Bio-Nanotechnology

Outline

BIOIMAGING
BIOSENSING

BIOINFORMATICS

NEUROENGINEERING

 About the BIOMED
 Strategic thrusts
 Why are we unique?

TISSUE ENGINEERING

Biomedical Ultrasound

Biomedical Optics

 Leadership in regional initiatives
Nanotechnology Institute
Greater Philadelphia Bioinformatics Alliance
Academic Indicators
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

About the BIOMED

History
 Created in 1961 as a free standing university-level
research institute, offering masters and doctoral
degrees in biomedical engineering and sciences
 Reorganized as a School – September 1997
Inaugural undergraduate class – September 1998
 Commitment at the highest levels

 Founding Vision and Opportunity

 Marriage of technology and medicine is defining the
industrial enterprise of the 21st century

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

About the BIOMED

Mission
Integrate interdisciplinary research and
education in biomedical science,
technology and medicine
Lead in academic thrust areas in
strategic regional partnerships

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

About the BIOMED

Mandate
Establish leadership in emerging areas
Build on existing strengths
 Strive for corporate relevance
 Focus on technology transfer &
commercialization potential

Strategic Academic Thrusts

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Bio-Nanotechnology

BIOIMAGING
BIOSENSING

BIOINFORMATICS

NEUROENGINEERING

TISSUE ENGINEERING

Biomedical Ultrasound

Biomedical Optics

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Academic Thrusts

Competitive Analysis
Cutting edge
Potential for significant external funding
Leadership not established elsewhere

 National prominence

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Academic Thrusts

 Biosensing and Bioimaging

Bio-Nanotechnology
http://www.biomed.drexel.edu/BioNano/

Biomedical Ultrasound

Biomedical Optics
 Cellular Tissue Engineering
 Neuroengineering
 Integrated Bioinformatics
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Biosensing & Bioimaging





Biomedical Ultrasound & Optics
Biosensors
Drug Delivery
Imaging; Contrast Agents
Peter Lewin
Professor of Biomedical &
Electrical Engineering

Banu Onaral
After
Encapsulation

Day 3

Margaret Wheatley
Professor of Biomedical
& Chemical Engineering

Day 7

B rass housing

S olution

Kambiz
Pourrezaei

Day 12

Ryszard Lec
Professor of Biomedical &
Electrical Engineering

P iezoelectric
P late

Professor & Director
School of Biomedical
Engineering, Science and
Health Systems

O -ring

E lectrode

Professor &
Research Director
Biomedical & Electrical
Engineering
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Bio-Nanotechnology
 Biosensors
 Drug Delivery
 Tissue Engineering

Peter I. Lelkes
Calhoun Chair Professor of
Cellular Tissue Engineering

Kambiz
Pourrezaei
Ryszard Lec
Professor of Biomedical &
Electrical Engineering

Professor
Biomedical & Electrical
Engineering

Margaret Wheatley
Professor of Biomedical
& Chemical Engineering
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Cellular Tissue Engineering
 Cellular Engineering
 Biomaterials

Peter I. Lelkes
Calhoun Chair Professor of
Cellular Tissue Engineering

Fred Allen
Assistant Professor
Biomedical Engineering

Kenneth A. Barbee
Associate Professor of
Biomedical Engineering

IMPLANT RESEARCH INITIATIVE
Director: Steven Kurtz,
Drexel University & Exponent Inc
Associate Directors:
Michele Marcolongo & Av Edidin
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Neuroengineering & Human Performance
 Neurorobotics
 Neuroinformatics
 Neuropharmaceutical
Engineering

Karen Moxon
Assistant Professor of Biomedical
Engineering & Neurobiology

Ilya Rybak
Research Professor
of Biomedical Engineering
and Neurobiology

Rami Seliktar
Professor of
Biomedical Engineering

CP
G

Hip

Ank
le
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

Kn
ee

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Integrated Bioinformatics
 Bioinformatics
 Bioinformation Engineering
 Bioimaging

Aydin Tozeren
Director of Bioinformatics Program

Clustering
Algorithm

Andres Kriete
Associate Professor
in Bioinformation Engineering, Drexel University
Director, Biocomputing Laboratory,
Coriell Institute for Medical Research
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

New Initiatives

Pediatric Engineering

Skin Research
Arye Rosen
Academy Professor & Director,
Pediatric Engineering Program

Elizabeth Papazoglou
Research Associate Professor
of Biomedical Engineering
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

New Initiatives
Coming Soon:
Health Systems Engineering
(Elliot Sloane, Ph.D.)
Integrating and streamlining health enterprise processes
through the use of technology.

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Why are we unique?

Competitive Advantage

Keys to our success…
 Interdisciplinary team spirit at Drexel
 Free-standing university-level interdisciplinary
unit that
 Transcends disciplinary barriers
 Facilitates the interplay between diverse groups
 Mobilizes and engages faculty of various programs
 Plays up the synergies and leverages expertise
 Orchestrates university-level challenge initiatives

 Agility to respond to emerging opportunities
 Hybrid research institute and academic department

 Action oriented and enterprising

 Leadership in regional initiatives

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Leadership in Regional Initiatives

Regional Resource Initiatives
 Nanotechnology Institute (founded 2002)
 Greater Philadelphia Bioinformatics Alliance
(founded 2003)
 BEACON – PA (to be founded 2004?)

Regional Solution Initiatives
 Bioengineering Blood Brain Barrier (planned for 2005)
leading to…

Heart and Brain
Science and Technology Institute
(2006 and beyond…)
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Leadership in Regional Initiatives

NANOTECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE (founded 2002)
 Focus:
Bio-nanotechnology
 Thrust Areas:





Biosensors
Drug Delivery
Tissue Engineering
Cellular Probes

 Mandate:
 Expedite commercialization of academic innovations
 Provide enabling technologies for regional life sciences
industry

 Co-Directors
 Kambiz Pourrezaei, Drexel University
 David Luzzi, University of Pennsylvania
 Barry Stein, Ben Franklin Technology Partners

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Leadership in Regional Initiatives

NANOTECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE (founded 2002)
 Founding Partners
 Drexel University, School of Biomedical Engineering, Science
and Health Systems
 University of Pennsylvania
 Ben Franklin Technology Partners
 Institutional Membership:
8 Universities/Hospitals & 4 Corporations
 Leveraged over $60 Million in federal funding in the region since
formation
 Number of patents/disclosures 6 times higher than the average
academic output
 5 new companies formed in 2003
 Visit On-Line: http://www.nanotechinstitute.org/nti/
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Leadership in Regional Initiatives
Greater Philadelphia Bioinformatics Alliance (founded 2003)
 Focus: Computational biology and integrated bioinformatics
 Mandate:
 To develop synergy between diverse bioinformatics knowledge
resources of the region
 Respond to the demand for innovation in the regional
pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry

 Computational Orchestra
 Large-scale projects in system biology and translational
medicine

 Executive Committee
 Aydin Tozeren, Drexel University
 Susan Davidson, University of Pennsylvania
 Gary Kurtzman, Bioadvance

 Institutional Membership:
8 Universities/Hospitals & 3 Research Institutes

http://www.bioadvance.com/home/bioinformatics.asp
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Enrollment
Biomedical Engineering BS, MS, PhD

Biomedical Science MS, PhD

Sponsored Research Performance
NRC Ranking: 22 (3.25 Points; Top Score: 4.6 Points)
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Total Enrollment
450

402

Number of Students

400
341

350

298

300
231

250
200

204
159

151
88

142

71

80

Total
Undergraduate

150
100

260

242

94

Graduate

99

50
0
1999

2000

2001

2002

2003

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Growth in Undergraduate Enrollment
Undergraduate Enrollment

300
260

250

242
204

200
151

150
100

88

50
33
0
1998-01

1999-01

2000-01

2001-01

2002-01

2003-01

Academic Term




5 Year % Growth: 787.87%
Average % Retention over 3-Years: 88.33%
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Undergraduate SAT Scores
1240
1230

1233

Average SAT Scores

1220
1200

1204

1180
1160

1181

1181

University Average SAT
Scores

1157

1156

BIOMED Average SAT
Scores

1145

1140
1120
1100
1999-01

2000-01

2001-01

2002-01

Academic Term

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Research Performance
9,000

8,000

(Projected)

8,000
7,000
5,421

6,000

(Projected)

5,000

3,971

4,000
3,000

2,372
1,442

2,000
1,000

Awarded
Expenditure

634

Growth

0


1998

1999

2000

6 Year Sponsored Research Growth:1,262%

2001

2002

2003

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Drexel BIOMED

Thank You!

Contact Information
Dr. Banu Onaral
3141 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: 215-895-2247
Fax: 215-895-4983
Email: [email protected]

Visit us on the web at

WWW.BIOMED.DREXEL.EDU
V 1.0 [MS 021120]


Slide 4

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

School of Biomedical Engineering,
Science & Health Systems

www.biomed.drexel.edu
by

Banu Onaral, Director
April 16, 2004
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Presentation Outline
Bio-Nanotechnology

Outline

BIOIMAGING
BIOSENSING

BIOINFORMATICS

NEUROENGINEERING

 About the BIOMED
 Strategic thrusts
 Why are we unique?

TISSUE ENGINEERING

Biomedical Ultrasound

Biomedical Optics

 Leadership in regional initiatives
Nanotechnology Institute
Greater Philadelphia Bioinformatics Alliance
Academic Indicators
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

About the BIOMED

History
 Created in 1961 as a free standing university-level
research institute, offering masters and doctoral
degrees in biomedical engineering and sciences
 Reorganized as a School – September 1997
Inaugural undergraduate class – September 1998
 Commitment at the highest levels

 Founding Vision and Opportunity

 Marriage of technology and medicine is defining the
industrial enterprise of the 21st century

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

About the BIOMED

Mission
Integrate interdisciplinary research and
education in biomedical science,
technology and medicine
Lead in academic thrust areas in
strategic regional partnerships

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

About the BIOMED

Mandate
Establish leadership in emerging areas
Build on existing strengths
 Strive for corporate relevance
 Focus on technology transfer &
commercialization potential

Strategic Academic Thrusts

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Bio-Nanotechnology

BIOIMAGING
BIOSENSING

BIOINFORMATICS

NEUROENGINEERING

TISSUE ENGINEERING

Biomedical Ultrasound

Biomedical Optics

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Academic Thrusts

Competitive Analysis
Cutting edge
Potential for significant external funding
Leadership not established elsewhere

 National prominence

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Academic Thrusts

 Biosensing and Bioimaging

Bio-Nanotechnology
http://www.biomed.drexel.edu/BioNano/

Biomedical Ultrasound

Biomedical Optics
 Cellular Tissue Engineering
 Neuroengineering
 Integrated Bioinformatics
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Biosensing & Bioimaging





Biomedical Ultrasound & Optics
Biosensors
Drug Delivery
Imaging; Contrast Agents
Peter Lewin
Professor of Biomedical &
Electrical Engineering

Banu Onaral
After
Encapsulation

Day 3

Margaret Wheatley
Professor of Biomedical
& Chemical Engineering

Day 7

B rass housing

S olution

Kambiz
Pourrezaei

Day 12

Ryszard Lec
Professor of Biomedical &
Electrical Engineering

P iezoelectric
P late

Professor & Director
School of Biomedical
Engineering, Science and
Health Systems

O -ring

E lectrode

Professor &
Research Director
Biomedical & Electrical
Engineering
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Bio-Nanotechnology
 Biosensors
 Drug Delivery
 Tissue Engineering

Peter I. Lelkes
Calhoun Chair Professor of
Cellular Tissue Engineering

Kambiz
Pourrezaei
Ryszard Lec
Professor of Biomedical &
Electrical Engineering

Professor
Biomedical & Electrical
Engineering

Margaret Wheatley
Professor of Biomedical
& Chemical Engineering
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Cellular Tissue Engineering
 Cellular Engineering
 Biomaterials

Peter I. Lelkes
Calhoun Chair Professor of
Cellular Tissue Engineering

Fred Allen
Assistant Professor
Biomedical Engineering

Kenneth A. Barbee
Associate Professor of
Biomedical Engineering

IMPLANT RESEARCH INITIATIVE
Director: Steven Kurtz,
Drexel University & Exponent Inc
Associate Directors:
Michele Marcolongo & Av Edidin
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Neuroengineering & Human Performance
 Neurorobotics
 Neuroinformatics
 Neuropharmaceutical
Engineering

Karen Moxon
Assistant Professor of Biomedical
Engineering & Neurobiology

Ilya Rybak
Research Professor
of Biomedical Engineering
and Neurobiology

Rami Seliktar
Professor of
Biomedical Engineering

CP
G

Hip

Ank
le
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

Kn
ee

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Integrated Bioinformatics
 Bioinformatics
 Bioinformation Engineering
 Bioimaging

Aydin Tozeren
Director of Bioinformatics Program

Clustering
Algorithm

Andres Kriete
Associate Professor
in Bioinformation Engineering, Drexel University
Director, Biocomputing Laboratory,
Coriell Institute for Medical Research
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

New Initiatives

Pediatric Engineering

Skin Research
Arye Rosen
Academy Professor & Director,
Pediatric Engineering Program

Elizabeth Papazoglou
Research Associate Professor
of Biomedical Engineering
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

New Initiatives
Coming Soon:
Health Systems Engineering
(Elliot Sloane, Ph.D.)
Integrating and streamlining health enterprise processes
through the use of technology.

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Why are we unique?

Competitive Advantage

Keys to our success…
 Interdisciplinary team spirit at Drexel
 Free-standing university-level interdisciplinary
unit that
 Transcends disciplinary barriers
 Facilitates the interplay between diverse groups
 Mobilizes and engages faculty of various programs
 Plays up the synergies and leverages expertise
 Orchestrates university-level challenge initiatives

 Agility to respond to emerging opportunities
 Hybrid research institute and academic department

 Action oriented and enterprising

 Leadership in regional initiatives

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Leadership in Regional Initiatives

Regional Resource Initiatives
 Nanotechnology Institute (founded 2002)
 Greater Philadelphia Bioinformatics Alliance
(founded 2003)
 BEACON – PA (to be founded 2004?)

Regional Solution Initiatives
 Bioengineering Blood Brain Barrier (planned for 2005)
leading to…

Heart and Brain
Science and Technology Institute
(2006 and beyond…)
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Leadership in Regional Initiatives

NANOTECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE (founded 2002)
 Focus:
Bio-nanotechnology
 Thrust Areas:





Biosensors
Drug Delivery
Tissue Engineering
Cellular Probes

 Mandate:
 Expedite commercialization of academic innovations
 Provide enabling technologies for regional life sciences
industry

 Co-Directors
 Kambiz Pourrezaei, Drexel University
 David Luzzi, University of Pennsylvania
 Barry Stein, Ben Franklin Technology Partners

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Leadership in Regional Initiatives

NANOTECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE (founded 2002)
 Founding Partners
 Drexel University, School of Biomedical Engineering, Science
and Health Systems
 University of Pennsylvania
 Ben Franklin Technology Partners
 Institutional Membership:
8 Universities/Hospitals & 4 Corporations
 Leveraged over $60 Million in federal funding in the region since
formation
 Number of patents/disclosures 6 times higher than the average
academic output
 5 new companies formed in 2003
 Visit On-Line: http://www.nanotechinstitute.org/nti/
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Leadership in Regional Initiatives
Greater Philadelphia Bioinformatics Alliance (founded 2003)
 Focus: Computational biology and integrated bioinformatics
 Mandate:
 To develop synergy between diverse bioinformatics knowledge
resources of the region
 Respond to the demand for innovation in the regional
pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry

 Computational Orchestra
 Large-scale projects in system biology and translational
medicine

 Executive Committee
 Aydin Tozeren, Drexel University
 Susan Davidson, University of Pennsylvania
 Gary Kurtzman, Bioadvance

 Institutional Membership:
8 Universities/Hospitals & 3 Research Institutes

http://www.bioadvance.com/home/bioinformatics.asp
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Enrollment
Biomedical Engineering BS, MS, PhD

Biomedical Science MS, PhD

Sponsored Research Performance
NRC Ranking: 22 (3.25 Points; Top Score: 4.6 Points)
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Total Enrollment
450

402

Number of Students

400
341

350

298

300
231

250
200

204
159

151
88

142

71

80

Total
Undergraduate

150
100

260

242

94

Graduate

99

50
0
1999

2000

2001

2002

2003

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Growth in Undergraduate Enrollment
Undergraduate Enrollment

300
260

250

242
204

200
151

150
100

88

50
33
0
1998-01

1999-01

2000-01

2001-01

2002-01

2003-01

Academic Term




5 Year % Growth: 787.87%
Average % Retention over 3-Years: 88.33%
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Undergraduate SAT Scores
1240
1230

1233

Average SAT Scores

1220
1200

1204

1180
1160

1181

1181

University Average SAT
Scores

1157

1156

BIOMED Average SAT
Scores

1145

1140
1120
1100
1999-01

2000-01

2001-01

2002-01

Academic Term

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Research Performance
9,000

8,000

(Projected)

8,000
7,000
5,421

6,000

(Projected)

5,000

3,971

4,000
3,000

2,372
1,442

2,000
1,000

Awarded
Expenditure

634

Growth

0


1998

1999

2000

6 Year Sponsored Research Growth:1,262%

2001

2002

2003

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Drexel BIOMED

Thank You!

Contact Information
Dr. Banu Onaral
3141 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: 215-895-2247
Fax: 215-895-4983
Email: [email protected]

Visit us on the web at

WWW.BIOMED.DREXEL.EDU
V 1.0 [MS 021120]


Slide 5

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

School of Biomedical Engineering,
Science & Health Systems

www.biomed.drexel.edu
by

Banu Onaral, Director
April 16, 2004
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Presentation Outline
Bio-Nanotechnology

Outline

BIOIMAGING
BIOSENSING

BIOINFORMATICS

NEUROENGINEERING

 About the BIOMED
 Strategic thrusts
 Why are we unique?

TISSUE ENGINEERING

Biomedical Ultrasound

Biomedical Optics

 Leadership in regional initiatives
Nanotechnology Institute
Greater Philadelphia Bioinformatics Alliance
Academic Indicators
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

About the BIOMED

History
 Created in 1961 as a free standing university-level
research institute, offering masters and doctoral
degrees in biomedical engineering and sciences
 Reorganized as a School – September 1997
Inaugural undergraduate class – September 1998
 Commitment at the highest levels

 Founding Vision and Opportunity

 Marriage of technology and medicine is defining the
industrial enterprise of the 21st century

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

About the BIOMED

Mission
Integrate interdisciplinary research and
education in biomedical science,
technology and medicine
Lead in academic thrust areas in
strategic regional partnerships

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

About the BIOMED

Mandate
Establish leadership in emerging areas
Build on existing strengths
 Strive for corporate relevance
 Focus on technology transfer &
commercialization potential

Strategic Academic Thrusts

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Bio-Nanotechnology

BIOIMAGING
BIOSENSING

BIOINFORMATICS

NEUROENGINEERING

TISSUE ENGINEERING

Biomedical Ultrasound

Biomedical Optics

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Academic Thrusts

Competitive Analysis
Cutting edge
Potential for significant external funding
Leadership not established elsewhere

 National prominence

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Academic Thrusts

 Biosensing and Bioimaging

Bio-Nanotechnology
http://www.biomed.drexel.edu/BioNano/

Biomedical Ultrasound

Biomedical Optics
 Cellular Tissue Engineering
 Neuroengineering
 Integrated Bioinformatics
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Biosensing & Bioimaging





Biomedical Ultrasound & Optics
Biosensors
Drug Delivery
Imaging; Contrast Agents
Peter Lewin
Professor of Biomedical &
Electrical Engineering

Banu Onaral
After
Encapsulation

Day 3

Margaret Wheatley
Professor of Biomedical
& Chemical Engineering

Day 7

B rass housing

S olution

Kambiz
Pourrezaei

Day 12

Ryszard Lec
Professor of Biomedical &
Electrical Engineering

P iezoelectric
P late

Professor & Director
School of Biomedical
Engineering, Science and
Health Systems

O -ring

E lectrode

Professor &
Research Director
Biomedical & Electrical
Engineering
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Bio-Nanotechnology
 Biosensors
 Drug Delivery
 Tissue Engineering

Peter I. Lelkes
Calhoun Chair Professor of
Cellular Tissue Engineering

Kambiz
Pourrezaei
Ryszard Lec
Professor of Biomedical &
Electrical Engineering

Professor
Biomedical & Electrical
Engineering

Margaret Wheatley
Professor of Biomedical
& Chemical Engineering
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Cellular Tissue Engineering
 Cellular Engineering
 Biomaterials

Peter I. Lelkes
Calhoun Chair Professor of
Cellular Tissue Engineering

Fred Allen
Assistant Professor
Biomedical Engineering

Kenneth A. Barbee
Associate Professor of
Biomedical Engineering

IMPLANT RESEARCH INITIATIVE
Director: Steven Kurtz,
Drexel University & Exponent Inc
Associate Directors:
Michele Marcolongo & Av Edidin
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Neuroengineering & Human Performance
 Neurorobotics
 Neuroinformatics
 Neuropharmaceutical
Engineering

Karen Moxon
Assistant Professor of Biomedical
Engineering & Neurobiology

Ilya Rybak
Research Professor
of Biomedical Engineering
and Neurobiology

Rami Seliktar
Professor of
Biomedical Engineering

CP
G

Hip

Ank
le
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

Kn
ee

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Integrated Bioinformatics
 Bioinformatics
 Bioinformation Engineering
 Bioimaging

Aydin Tozeren
Director of Bioinformatics Program

Clustering
Algorithm

Andres Kriete
Associate Professor
in Bioinformation Engineering, Drexel University
Director, Biocomputing Laboratory,
Coriell Institute for Medical Research
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

New Initiatives

Pediatric Engineering

Skin Research
Arye Rosen
Academy Professor & Director,
Pediatric Engineering Program

Elizabeth Papazoglou
Research Associate Professor
of Biomedical Engineering
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

New Initiatives
Coming Soon:
Health Systems Engineering
(Elliot Sloane, Ph.D.)
Integrating and streamlining health enterprise processes
through the use of technology.

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Why are we unique?

Competitive Advantage

Keys to our success…
 Interdisciplinary team spirit at Drexel
 Free-standing university-level interdisciplinary
unit that
 Transcends disciplinary barriers
 Facilitates the interplay between diverse groups
 Mobilizes and engages faculty of various programs
 Plays up the synergies and leverages expertise
 Orchestrates university-level challenge initiatives

 Agility to respond to emerging opportunities
 Hybrid research institute and academic department

 Action oriented and enterprising

 Leadership in regional initiatives

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Leadership in Regional Initiatives

Regional Resource Initiatives
 Nanotechnology Institute (founded 2002)
 Greater Philadelphia Bioinformatics Alliance
(founded 2003)
 BEACON – PA (to be founded 2004?)

Regional Solution Initiatives
 Bioengineering Blood Brain Barrier (planned for 2005)
leading to…

Heart and Brain
Science and Technology Institute
(2006 and beyond…)
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Leadership in Regional Initiatives

NANOTECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE (founded 2002)
 Focus:
Bio-nanotechnology
 Thrust Areas:





Biosensors
Drug Delivery
Tissue Engineering
Cellular Probes

 Mandate:
 Expedite commercialization of academic innovations
 Provide enabling technologies for regional life sciences
industry

 Co-Directors
 Kambiz Pourrezaei, Drexel University
 David Luzzi, University of Pennsylvania
 Barry Stein, Ben Franklin Technology Partners

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Leadership in Regional Initiatives

NANOTECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE (founded 2002)
 Founding Partners
 Drexel University, School of Biomedical Engineering, Science
and Health Systems
 University of Pennsylvania
 Ben Franklin Technology Partners
 Institutional Membership:
8 Universities/Hospitals & 4 Corporations
 Leveraged over $60 Million in federal funding in the region since
formation
 Number of patents/disclosures 6 times higher than the average
academic output
 5 new companies formed in 2003
 Visit On-Line: http://www.nanotechinstitute.org/nti/
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Leadership in Regional Initiatives
Greater Philadelphia Bioinformatics Alliance (founded 2003)
 Focus: Computational biology and integrated bioinformatics
 Mandate:
 To develop synergy between diverse bioinformatics knowledge
resources of the region
 Respond to the demand for innovation in the regional
pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry

 Computational Orchestra
 Large-scale projects in system biology and translational
medicine

 Executive Committee
 Aydin Tozeren, Drexel University
 Susan Davidson, University of Pennsylvania
 Gary Kurtzman, Bioadvance

 Institutional Membership:
8 Universities/Hospitals & 3 Research Institutes

http://www.bioadvance.com/home/bioinformatics.asp
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Enrollment
Biomedical Engineering BS, MS, PhD

Biomedical Science MS, PhD

Sponsored Research Performance
NRC Ranking: 22 (3.25 Points; Top Score: 4.6 Points)
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Total Enrollment
450

402

Number of Students

400
341

350

298

300
231

250
200

204
159

151
88

142

71

80

Total
Undergraduate

150
100

260

242

94

Graduate

99

50
0
1999

2000

2001

2002

2003

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Growth in Undergraduate Enrollment
Undergraduate Enrollment

300
260

250

242
204

200
151

150
100

88

50
33
0
1998-01

1999-01

2000-01

2001-01

2002-01

2003-01

Academic Term




5 Year % Growth: 787.87%
Average % Retention over 3-Years: 88.33%
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Undergraduate SAT Scores
1240
1230

1233

Average SAT Scores

1220
1200

1204

1180
1160

1181

1181

University Average SAT
Scores

1157

1156

BIOMED Average SAT
Scores

1145

1140
1120
1100
1999-01

2000-01

2001-01

2002-01

Academic Term

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Research Performance
9,000

8,000

(Projected)

8,000
7,000
5,421

6,000

(Projected)

5,000

3,971

4,000
3,000

2,372
1,442

2,000
1,000

Awarded
Expenditure

634

Growth

0


1998

1999

2000

6 Year Sponsored Research Growth:1,262%

2001

2002

2003

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Drexel BIOMED

Thank You!

Contact Information
Dr. Banu Onaral
3141 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: 215-895-2247
Fax: 215-895-4983
Email: [email protected]

Visit us on the web at

WWW.BIOMED.DREXEL.EDU
V 1.0 [MS 021120]


Slide 6

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

School of Biomedical Engineering,
Science & Health Systems

www.biomed.drexel.edu
by

Banu Onaral, Director
April 16, 2004
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Presentation Outline
Bio-Nanotechnology

Outline

BIOIMAGING
BIOSENSING

BIOINFORMATICS

NEUROENGINEERING

 About the BIOMED
 Strategic thrusts
 Why are we unique?

TISSUE ENGINEERING

Biomedical Ultrasound

Biomedical Optics

 Leadership in regional initiatives
Nanotechnology Institute
Greater Philadelphia Bioinformatics Alliance
Academic Indicators
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

About the BIOMED

History
 Created in 1961 as a free standing university-level
research institute, offering masters and doctoral
degrees in biomedical engineering and sciences
 Reorganized as a School – September 1997
Inaugural undergraduate class – September 1998
 Commitment at the highest levels

 Founding Vision and Opportunity

 Marriage of technology and medicine is defining the
industrial enterprise of the 21st century

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

About the BIOMED

Mission
Integrate interdisciplinary research and
education in biomedical science,
technology and medicine
Lead in academic thrust areas in
strategic regional partnerships

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

About the BIOMED

Mandate
Establish leadership in emerging areas
Build on existing strengths
 Strive for corporate relevance
 Focus on technology transfer &
commercialization potential

Strategic Academic Thrusts

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Bio-Nanotechnology

BIOIMAGING
BIOSENSING

BIOINFORMATICS

NEUROENGINEERING

TISSUE ENGINEERING

Biomedical Ultrasound

Biomedical Optics

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Academic Thrusts

Competitive Analysis
Cutting edge
Potential for significant external funding
Leadership not established elsewhere

 National prominence

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Academic Thrusts

 Biosensing and Bioimaging

Bio-Nanotechnology
http://www.biomed.drexel.edu/BioNano/

Biomedical Ultrasound

Biomedical Optics
 Cellular Tissue Engineering
 Neuroengineering
 Integrated Bioinformatics
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Biosensing & Bioimaging





Biomedical Ultrasound & Optics
Biosensors
Drug Delivery
Imaging; Contrast Agents
Peter Lewin
Professor of Biomedical &
Electrical Engineering

Banu Onaral
After
Encapsulation

Day 3

Margaret Wheatley
Professor of Biomedical
& Chemical Engineering

Day 7

B rass housing

S olution

Kambiz
Pourrezaei

Day 12

Ryszard Lec
Professor of Biomedical &
Electrical Engineering

P iezoelectric
P late

Professor & Director
School of Biomedical
Engineering, Science and
Health Systems

O -ring

E lectrode

Professor &
Research Director
Biomedical & Electrical
Engineering
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Bio-Nanotechnology
 Biosensors
 Drug Delivery
 Tissue Engineering

Peter I. Lelkes
Calhoun Chair Professor of
Cellular Tissue Engineering

Kambiz
Pourrezaei
Ryszard Lec
Professor of Biomedical &
Electrical Engineering

Professor
Biomedical & Electrical
Engineering

Margaret Wheatley
Professor of Biomedical
& Chemical Engineering
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Cellular Tissue Engineering
 Cellular Engineering
 Biomaterials

Peter I. Lelkes
Calhoun Chair Professor of
Cellular Tissue Engineering

Fred Allen
Assistant Professor
Biomedical Engineering

Kenneth A. Barbee
Associate Professor of
Biomedical Engineering

IMPLANT RESEARCH INITIATIVE
Director: Steven Kurtz,
Drexel University & Exponent Inc
Associate Directors:
Michele Marcolongo & Av Edidin
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Neuroengineering & Human Performance
 Neurorobotics
 Neuroinformatics
 Neuropharmaceutical
Engineering

Karen Moxon
Assistant Professor of Biomedical
Engineering & Neurobiology

Ilya Rybak
Research Professor
of Biomedical Engineering
and Neurobiology

Rami Seliktar
Professor of
Biomedical Engineering

CP
G

Hip

Ank
le
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

Kn
ee

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Integrated Bioinformatics
 Bioinformatics
 Bioinformation Engineering
 Bioimaging

Aydin Tozeren
Director of Bioinformatics Program

Clustering
Algorithm

Andres Kriete
Associate Professor
in Bioinformation Engineering, Drexel University
Director, Biocomputing Laboratory,
Coriell Institute for Medical Research
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

New Initiatives

Pediatric Engineering

Skin Research
Arye Rosen
Academy Professor & Director,
Pediatric Engineering Program

Elizabeth Papazoglou
Research Associate Professor
of Biomedical Engineering
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

New Initiatives
Coming Soon:
Health Systems Engineering
(Elliot Sloane, Ph.D.)
Integrating and streamlining health enterprise processes
through the use of technology.

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Why are we unique?

Competitive Advantage

Keys to our success…
 Interdisciplinary team spirit at Drexel
 Free-standing university-level interdisciplinary
unit that
 Transcends disciplinary barriers
 Facilitates the interplay between diverse groups
 Mobilizes and engages faculty of various programs
 Plays up the synergies and leverages expertise
 Orchestrates university-level challenge initiatives

 Agility to respond to emerging opportunities
 Hybrid research institute and academic department

 Action oriented and enterprising

 Leadership in regional initiatives

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Leadership in Regional Initiatives

Regional Resource Initiatives
 Nanotechnology Institute (founded 2002)
 Greater Philadelphia Bioinformatics Alliance
(founded 2003)
 BEACON – PA (to be founded 2004?)

Regional Solution Initiatives
 Bioengineering Blood Brain Barrier (planned for 2005)
leading to…

Heart and Brain
Science and Technology Institute
(2006 and beyond…)
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Leadership in Regional Initiatives

NANOTECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE (founded 2002)
 Focus:
Bio-nanotechnology
 Thrust Areas:





Biosensors
Drug Delivery
Tissue Engineering
Cellular Probes

 Mandate:
 Expedite commercialization of academic innovations
 Provide enabling technologies for regional life sciences
industry

 Co-Directors
 Kambiz Pourrezaei, Drexel University
 David Luzzi, University of Pennsylvania
 Barry Stein, Ben Franklin Technology Partners

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Leadership in Regional Initiatives

NANOTECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE (founded 2002)
 Founding Partners
 Drexel University, School of Biomedical Engineering, Science
and Health Systems
 University of Pennsylvania
 Ben Franklin Technology Partners
 Institutional Membership:
8 Universities/Hospitals & 4 Corporations
 Leveraged over $60 Million in federal funding in the region since
formation
 Number of patents/disclosures 6 times higher than the average
academic output
 5 new companies formed in 2003
 Visit On-Line: http://www.nanotechinstitute.org/nti/
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Leadership in Regional Initiatives
Greater Philadelphia Bioinformatics Alliance (founded 2003)
 Focus: Computational biology and integrated bioinformatics
 Mandate:
 To develop synergy between diverse bioinformatics knowledge
resources of the region
 Respond to the demand for innovation in the regional
pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry

 Computational Orchestra
 Large-scale projects in system biology and translational
medicine

 Executive Committee
 Aydin Tozeren, Drexel University
 Susan Davidson, University of Pennsylvania
 Gary Kurtzman, Bioadvance

 Institutional Membership:
8 Universities/Hospitals & 3 Research Institutes

http://www.bioadvance.com/home/bioinformatics.asp
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Enrollment
Biomedical Engineering BS, MS, PhD

Biomedical Science MS, PhD

Sponsored Research Performance
NRC Ranking: 22 (3.25 Points; Top Score: 4.6 Points)
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Total Enrollment
450

402

Number of Students

400
341

350

298

300
231

250
200

204
159

151
88

142

71

80

Total
Undergraduate

150
100

260

242

94

Graduate

99

50
0
1999

2000

2001

2002

2003

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Growth in Undergraduate Enrollment
Undergraduate Enrollment

300
260

250

242
204

200
151

150
100

88

50
33
0
1998-01

1999-01

2000-01

2001-01

2002-01

2003-01

Academic Term




5 Year % Growth: 787.87%
Average % Retention over 3-Years: 88.33%
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Undergraduate SAT Scores
1240
1230

1233

Average SAT Scores

1220
1200

1204

1180
1160

1181

1181

University Average SAT
Scores

1157

1156

BIOMED Average SAT
Scores

1145

1140
1120
1100
1999-01

2000-01

2001-01

2002-01

Academic Term

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Research Performance
9,000

8,000

(Projected)

8,000
7,000
5,421

6,000

(Projected)

5,000

3,971

4,000
3,000

2,372
1,442

2,000
1,000

Awarded
Expenditure

634

Growth

0


1998

1999

2000

6 Year Sponsored Research Growth:1,262%

2001

2002

2003

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Drexel BIOMED

Thank You!

Contact Information
Dr. Banu Onaral
3141 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: 215-895-2247
Fax: 215-895-4983
Email: [email protected]

Visit us on the web at

WWW.BIOMED.DREXEL.EDU
V 1.0 [MS 021120]


Slide 7

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

School of Biomedical Engineering,
Science & Health Systems

www.biomed.drexel.edu
by

Banu Onaral, Director
April 16, 2004
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Presentation Outline
Bio-Nanotechnology

Outline

BIOIMAGING
BIOSENSING

BIOINFORMATICS

NEUROENGINEERING

 About the BIOMED
 Strategic thrusts
 Why are we unique?

TISSUE ENGINEERING

Biomedical Ultrasound

Biomedical Optics

 Leadership in regional initiatives
Nanotechnology Institute
Greater Philadelphia Bioinformatics Alliance
Academic Indicators
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

About the BIOMED

History
 Created in 1961 as a free standing university-level
research institute, offering masters and doctoral
degrees in biomedical engineering and sciences
 Reorganized as a School – September 1997
Inaugural undergraduate class – September 1998
 Commitment at the highest levels

 Founding Vision and Opportunity

 Marriage of technology and medicine is defining the
industrial enterprise of the 21st century

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

About the BIOMED

Mission
Integrate interdisciplinary research and
education in biomedical science,
technology and medicine
Lead in academic thrust areas in
strategic regional partnerships

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

About the BIOMED

Mandate
Establish leadership in emerging areas
Build on existing strengths
 Strive for corporate relevance
 Focus on technology transfer &
commercialization potential

Strategic Academic Thrusts

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Bio-Nanotechnology

BIOIMAGING
BIOSENSING

BIOINFORMATICS

NEUROENGINEERING

TISSUE ENGINEERING

Biomedical Ultrasound

Biomedical Optics

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Academic Thrusts

Competitive Analysis
Cutting edge
Potential for significant external funding
Leadership not established elsewhere

 National prominence

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Academic Thrusts

 Biosensing and Bioimaging

Bio-Nanotechnology
http://www.biomed.drexel.edu/BioNano/

Biomedical Ultrasound

Biomedical Optics
 Cellular Tissue Engineering
 Neuroengineering
 Integrated Bioinformatics
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Biosensing & Bioimaging





Biomedical Ultrasound & Optics
Biosensors
Drug Delivery
Imaging; Contrast Agents
Peter Lewin
Professor of Biomedical &
Electrical Engineering

Banu Onaral
After
Encapsulation

Day 3

Margaret Wheatley
Professor of Biomedical
& Chemical Engineering

Day 7

B rass housing

S olution

Kambiz
Pourrezaei

Day 12

Ryszard Lec
Professor of Biomedical &
Electrical Engineering

P iezoelectric
P late

Professor & Director
School of Biomedical
Engineering, Science and
Health Systems

O -ring

E lectrode

Professor &
Research Director
Biomedical & Electrical
Engineering
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Bio-Nanotechnology
 Biosensors
 Drug Delivery
 Tissue Engineering

Peter I. Lelkes
Calhoun Chair Professor of
Cellular Tissue Engineering

Kambiz
Pourrezaei
Ryszard Lec
Professor of Biomedical &
Electrical Engineering

Professor
Biomedical & Electrical
Engineering

Margaret Wheatley
Professor of Biomedical
& Chemical Engineering
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Cellular Tissue Engineering
 Cellular Engineering
 Biomaterials

Peter I. Lelkes
Calhoun Chair Professor of
Cellular Tissue Engineering

Fred Allen
Assistant Professor
Biomedical Engineering

Kenneth A. Barbee
Associate Professor of
Biomedical Engineering

IMPLANT RESEARCH INITIATIVE
Director: Steven Kurtz,
Drexel University & Exponent Inc
Associate Directors:
Michele Marcolongo & Av Edidin
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Neuroengineering & Human Performance
 Neurorobotics
 Neuroinformatics
 Neuropharmaceutical
Engineering

Karen Moxon
Assistant Professor of Biomedical
Engineering & Neurobiology

Ilya Rybak
Research Professor
of Biomedical Engineering
and Neurobiology

Rami Seliktar
Professor of
Biomedical Engineering

CP
G

Hip

Ank
le
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

Kn
ee

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Integrated Bioinformatics
 Bioinformatics
 Bioinformation Engineering
 Bioimaging

Aydin Tozeren
Director of Bioinformatics Program

Clustering
Algorithm

Andres Kriete
Associate Professor
in Bioinformation Engineering, Drexel University
Director, Biocomputing Laboratory,
Coriell Institute for Medical Research
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

New Initiatives

Pediatric Engineering

Skin Research
Arye Rosen
Academy Professor & Director,
Pediatric Engineering Program

Elizabeth Papazoglou
Research Associate Professor
of Biomedical Engineering
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

New Initiatives
Coming Soon:
Health Systems Engineering
(Elliot Sloane, Ph.D.)
Integrating and streamlining health enterprise processes
through the use of technology.

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Why are we unique?

Competitive Advantage

Keys to our success…
 Interdisciplinary team spirit at Drexel
 Free-standing university-level interdisciplinary
unit that
 Transcends disciplinary barriers
 Facilitates the interplay between diverse groups
 Mobilizes and engages faculty of various programs
 Plays up the synergies and leverages expertise
 Orchestrates university-level challenge initiatives

 Agility to respond to emerging opportunities
 Hybrid research institute and academic department

 Action oriented and enterprising

 Leadership in regional initiatives

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Leadership in Regional Initiatives

Regional Resource Initiatives
 Nanotechnology Institute (founded 2002)
 Greater Philadelphia Bioinformatics Alliance
(founded 2003)
 BEACON – PA (to be founded 2004?)

Regional Solution Initiatives
 Bioengineering Blood Brain Barrier (planned for 2005)
leading to…

Heart and Brain
Science and Technology Institute
(2006 and beyond…)
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Leadership in Regional Initiatives

NANOTECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE (founded 2002)
 Focus:
Bio-nanotechnology
 Thrust Areas:





Biosensors
Drug Delivery
Tissue Engineering
Cellular Probes

 Mandate:
 Expedite commercialization of academic innovations
 Provide enabling technologies for regional life sciences
industry

 Co-Directors
 Kambiz Pourrezaei, Drexel University
 David Luzzi, University of Pennsylvania
 Barry Stein, Ben Franklin Technology Partners

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Leadership in Regional Initiatives

NANOTECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE (founded 2002)
 Founding Partners
 Drexel University, School of Biomedical Engineering, Science
and Health Systems
 University of Pennsylvania
 Ben Franklin Technology Partners
 Institutional Membership:
8 Universities/Hospitals & 4 Corporations
 Leveraged over $60 Million in federal funding in the region since
formation
 Number of patents/disclosures 6 times higher than the average
academic output
 5 new companies formed in 2003
 Visit On-Line: http://www.nanotechinstitute.org/nti/
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Leadership in Regional Initiatives
Greater Philadelphia Bioinformatics Alliance (founded 2003)
 Focus: Computational biology and integrated bioinformatics
 Mandate:
 To develop synergy between diverse bioinformatics knowledge
resources of the region
 Respond to the demand for innovation in the regional
pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry

 Computational Orchestra
 Large-scale projects in system biology and translational
medicine

 Executive Committee
 Aydin Tozeren, Drexel University
 Susan Davidson, University of Pennsylvania
 Gary Kurtzman, Bioadvance

 Institutional Membership:
8 Universities/Hospitals & 3 Research Institutes

http://www.bioadvance.com/home/bioinformatics.asp
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Enrollment
Biomedical Engineering BS, MS, PhD

Biomedical Science MS, PhD

Sponsored Research Performance
NRC Ranking: 22 (3.25 Points; Top Score: 4.6 Points)
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Total Enrollment
450

402

Number of Students

400
341

350

298

300
231

250
200

204
159

151
88

142

71

80

Total
Undergraduate

150
100

260

242

94

Graduate

99

50
0
1999

2000

2001

2002

2003

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Growth in Undergraduate Enrollment
Undergraduate Enrollment

300
260

250

242
204

200
151

150
100

88

50
33
0
1998-01

1999-01

2000-01

2001-01

2002-01

2003-01

Academic Term




5 Year % Growth: 787.87%
Average % Retention over 3-Years: 88.33%
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Undergraduate SAT Scores
1240
1230

1233

Average SAT Scores

1220
1200

1204

1180
1160

1181

1181

University Average SAT
Scores

1157

1156

BIOMED Average SAT
Scores

1145

1140
1120
1100
1999-01

2000-01

2001-01

2002-01

Academic Term

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Research Performance
9,000

8,000

(Projected)

8,000
7,000
5,421

6,000

(Projected)

5,000

3,971

4,000
3,000

2,372
1,442

2,000
1,000

Awarded
Expenditure

634

Growth

0


1998

1999

2000

6 Year Sponsored Research Growth:1,262%

2001

2002

2003

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Drexel BIOMED

Thank You!

Contact Information
Dr. Banu Onaral
3141 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: 215-895-2247
Fax: 215-895-4983
Email: [email protected]

Visit us on the web at

WWW.BIOMED.DREXEL.EDU
V 1.0 [MS 021120]


Slide 8

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

School of Biomedical Engineering,
Science & Health Systems

www.biomed.drexel.edu
by

Banu Onaral, Director
April 16, 2004
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Presentation Outline
Bio-Nanotechnology

Outline

BIOIMAGING
BIOSENSING

BIOINFORMATICS

NEUROENGINEERING

 About the BIOMED
 Strategic thrusts
 Why are we unique?

TISSUE ENGINEERING

Biomedical Ultrasound

Biomedical Optics

 Leadership in regional initiatives
Nanotechnology Institute
Greater Philadelphia Bioinformatics Alliance
Academic Indicators
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

About the BIOMED

History
 Created in 1961 as a free standing university-level
research institute, offering masters and doctoral
degrees in biomedical engineering and sciences
 Reorganized as a School – September 1997
Inaugural undergraduate class – September 1998
 Commitment at the highest levels

 Founding Vision and Opportunity

 Marriage of technology and medicine is defining the
industrial enterprise of the 21st century

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

About the BIOMED

Mission
Integrate interdisciplinary research and
education in biomedical science,
technology and medicine
Lead in academic thrust areas in
strategic regional partnerships

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

About the BIOMED

Mandate
Establish leadership in emerging areas
Build on existing strengths
 Strive for corporate relevance
 Focus on technology transfer &
commercialization potential

Strategic Academic Thrusts

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Bio-Nanotechnology

BIOIMAGING
BIOSENSING

BIOINFORMATICS

NEUROENGINEERING

TISSUE ENGINEERING

Biomedical Ultrasound

Biomedical Optics

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Academic Thrusts

Competitive Analysis
Cutting edge
Potential for significant external funding
Leadership not established elsewhere

 National prominence

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Academic Thrusts

 Biosensing and Bioimaging

Bio-Nanotechnology
http://www.biomed.drexel.edu/BioNano/

Biomedical Ultrasound

Biomedical Optics
 Cellular Tissue Engineering
 Neuroengineering
 Integrated Bioinformatics
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Biosensing & Bioimaging





Biomedical Ultrasound & Optics
Biosensors
Drug Delivery
Imaging; Contrast Agents
Peter Lewin
Professor of Biomedical &
Electrical Engineering

Banu Onaral
After
Encapsulation

Day 3

Margaret Wheatley
Professor of Biomedical
& Chemical Engineering

Day 7

B rass housing

S olution

Kambiz
Pourrezaei

Day 12

Ryszard Lec
Professor of Biomedical &
Electrical Engineering

P iezoelectric
P late

Professor & Director
School of Biomedical
Engineering, Science and
Health Systems

O -ring

E lectrode

Professor &
Research Director
Biomedical & Electrical
Engineering
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Bio-Nanotechnology
 Biosensors
 Drug Delivery
 Tissue Engineering

Peter I. Lelkes
Calhoun Chair Professor of
Cellular Tissue Engineering

Kambiz
Pourrezaei
Ryszard Lec
Professor of Biomedical &
Electrical Engineering

Professor
Biomedical & Electrical
Engineering

Margaret Wheatley
Professor of Biomedical
& Chemical Engineering
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Cellular Tissue Engineering
 Cellular Engineering
 Biomaterials

Peter I. Lelkes
Calhoun Chair Professor of
Cellular Tissue Engineering

Fred Allen
Assistant Professor
Biomedical Engineering

Kenneth A. Barbee
Associate Professor of
Biomedical Engineering

IMPLANT RESEARCH INITIATIVE
Director: Steven Kurtz,
Drexel University & Exponent Inc
Associate Directors:
Michele Marcolongo & Av Edidin
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Neuroengineering & Human Performance
 Neurorobotics
 Neuroinformatics
 Neuropharmaceutical
Engineering

Karen Moxon
Assistant Professor of Biomedical
Engineering & Neurobiology

Ilya Rybak
Research Professor
of Biomedical Engineering
and Neurobiology

Rami Seliktar
Professor of
Biomedical Engineering

CP
G

Hip

Ank
le
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

Kn
ee

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Integrated Bioinformatics
 Bioinformatics
 Bioinformation Engineering
 Bioimaging

Aydin Tozeren
Director of Bioinformatics Program

Clustering
Algorithm

Andres Kriete
Associate Professor
in Bioinformation Engineering, Drexel University
Director, Biocomputing Laboratory,
Coriell Institute for Medical Research
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

New Initiatives

Pediatric Engineering

Skin Research
Arye Rosen
Academy Professor & Director,
Pediatric Engineering Program

Elizabeth Papazoglou
Research Associate Professor
of Biomedical Engineering
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

New Initiatives
Coming Soon:
Health Systems Engineering
(Elliot Sloane, Ph.D.)
Integrating and streamlining health enterprise processes
through the use of technology.

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Why are we unique?

Competitive Advantage

Keys to our success…
 Interdisciplinary team spirit at Drexel
 Free-standing university-level interdisciplinary
unit that
 Transcends disciplinary barriers
 Facilitates the interplay between diverse groups
 Mobilizes and engages faculty of various programs
 Plays up the synergies and leverages expertise
 Orchestrates university-level challenge initiatives

 Agility to respond to emerging opportunities
 Hybrid research institute and academic department

 Action oriented and enterprising

 Leadership in regional initiatives

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Leadership in Regional Initiatives

Regional Resource Initiatives
 Nanotechnology Institute (founded 2002)
 Greater Philadelphia Bioinformatics Alliance
(founded 2003)
 BEACON – PA (to be founded 2004?)

Regional Solution Initiatives
 Bioengineering Blood Brain Barrier (planned for 2005)
leading to…

Heart and Brain
Science and Technology Institute
(2006 and beyond…)
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Leadership in Regional Initiatives

NANOTECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE (founded 2002)
 Focus:
Bio-nanotechnology
 Thrust Areas:





Biosensors
Drug Delivery
Tissue Engineering
Cellular Probes

 Mandate:
 Expedite commercialization of academic innovations
 Provide enabling technologies for regional life sciences
industry

 Co-Directors
 Kambiz Pourrezaei, Drexel University
 David Luzzi, University of Pennsylvania
 Barry Stein, Ben Franklin Technology Partners

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Leadership in Regional Initiatives

NANOTECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE (founded 2002)
 Founding Partners
 Drexel University, School of Biomedical Engineering, Science
and Health Systems
 University of Pennsylvania
 Ben Franklin Technology Partners
 Institutional Membership:
8 Universities/Hospitals & 4 Corporations
 Leveraged over $60 Million in federal funding in the region since
formation
 Number of patents/disclosures 6 times higher than the average
academic output
 5 new companies formed in 2003
 Visit On-Line: http://www.nanotechinstitute.org/nti/
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Leadership in Regional Initiatives
Greater Philadelphia Bioinformatics Alliance (founded 2003)
 Focus: Computational biology and integrated bioinformatics
 Mandate:
 To develop synergy between diverse bioinformatics knowledge
resources of the region
 Respond to the demand for innovation in the regional
pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry

 Computational Orchestra
 Large-scale projects in system biology and translational
medicine

 Executive Committee
 Aydin Tozeren, Drexel University
 Susan Davidson, University of Pennsylvania
 Gary Kurtzman, Bioadvance

 Institutional Membership:
8 Universities/Hospitals & 3 Research Institutes

http://www.bioadvance.com/home/bioinformatics.asp
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Enrollment
Biomedical Engineering BS, MS, PhD

Biomedical Science MS, PhD

Sponsored Research Performance
NRC Ranking: 22 (3.25 Points; Top Score: 4.6 Points)
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Total Enrollment
450

402

Number of Students

400
341

350

298

300
231

250
200

204
159

151
88

142

71

80

Total
Undergraduate

150
100

260

242

94

Graduate

99

50
0
1999

2000

2001

2002

2003

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Growth in Undergraduate Enrollment
Undergraduate Enrollment

300
260

250

242
204

200
151

150
100

88

50
33
0
1998-01

1999-01

2000-01

2001-01

2002-01

2003-01

Academic Term




5 Year % Growth: 787.87%
Average % Retention over 3-Years: 88.33%
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Undergraduate SAT Scores
1240
1230

1233

Average SAT Scores

1220
1200

1204

1180
1160

1181

1181

University Average SAT
Scores

1157

1156

BIOMED Average SAT
Scores

1145

1140
1120
1100
1999-01

2000-01

2001-01

2002-01

Academic Term

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Research Performance
9,000

8,000

(Projected)

8,000
7,000
5,421

6,000

(Projected)

5,000

3,971

4,000
3,000

2,372
1,442

2,000
1,000

Awarded
Expenditure

634

Growth

0


1998

1999

2000

6 Year Sponsored Research Growth:1,262%

2001

2002

2003

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Drexel BIOMED

Thank You!

Contact Information
Dr. Banu Onaral
3141 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: 215-895-2247
Fax: 215-895-4983
Email: [email protected]

Visit us on the web at

WWW.BIOMED.DREXEL.EDU
V 1.0 [MS 021120]


Slide 9

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

School of Biomedical Engineering,
Science & Health Systems

www.biomed.drexel.edu
by

Banu Onaral, Director
April 16, 2004
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Presentation Outline
Bio-Nanotechnology

Outline

BIOIMAGING
BIOSENSING

BIOINFORMATICS

NEUROENGINEERING

 About the BIOMED
 Strategic thrusts
 Why are we unique?

TISSUE ENGINEERING

Biomedical Ultrasound

Biomedical Optics

 Leadership in regional initiatives
Nanotechnology Institute
Greater Philadelphia Bioinformatics Alliance
Academic Indicators
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

About the BIOMED

History
 Created in 1961 as a free standing university-level
research institute, offering masters and doctoral
degrees in biomedical engineering and sciences
 Reorganized as a School – September 1997
Inaugural undergraduate class – September 1998
 Commitment at the highest levels

 Founding Vision and Opportunity

 Marriage of technology and medicine is defining the
industrial enterprise of the 21st century

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

About the BIOMED

Mission
Integrate interdisciplinary research and
education in biomedical science,
technology and medicine
Lead in academic thrust areas in
strategic regional partnerships

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

About the BIOMED

Mandate
Establish leadership in emerging areas
Build on existing strengths
 Strive for corporate relevance
 Focus on technology transfer &
commercialization potential

Strategic Academic Thrusts

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Bio-Nanotechnology

BIOIMAGING
BIOSENSING

BIOINFORMATICS

NEUROENGINEERING

TISSUE ENGINEERING

Biomedical Ultrasound

Biomedical Optics

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Academic Thrusts

Competitive Analysis
Cutting edge
Potential for significant external funding
Leadership not established elsewhere

 National prominence

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Academic Thrusts

 Biosensing and Bioimaging

Bio-Nanotechnology
http://www.biomed.drexel.edu/BioNano/

Biomedical Ultrasound

Biomedical Optics
 Cellular Tissue Engineering
 Neuroengineering
 Integrated Bioinformatics
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Biosensing & Bioimaging





Biomedical Ultrasound & Optics
Biosensors
Drug Delivery
Imaging; Contrast Agents
Peter Lewin
Professor of Biomedical &
Electrical Engineering

Banu Onaral
After
Encapsulation

Day 3

Margaret Wheatley
Professor of Biomedical
& Chemical Engineering

Day 7

B rass housing

S olution

Kambiz
Pourrezaei

Day 12

Ryszard Lec
Professor of Biomedical &
Electrical Engineering

P iezoelectric
P late

Professor & Director
School of Biomedical
Engineering, Science and
Health Systems

O -ring

E lectrode

Professor &
Research Director
Biomedical & Electrical
Engineering
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Bio-Nanotechnology
 Biosensors
 Drug Delivery
 Tissue Engineering

Peter I. Lelkes
Calhoun Chair Professor of
Cellular Tissue Engineering

Kambiz
Pourrezaei
Ryszard Lec
Professor of Biomedical &
Electrical Engineering

Professor
Biomedical & Electrical
Engineering

Margaret Wheatley
Professor of Biomedical
& Chemical Engineering
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Cellular Tissue Engineering
 Cellular Engineering
 Biomaterials

Peter I. Lelkes
Calhoun Chair Professor of
Cellular Tissue Engineering

Fred Allen
Assistant Professor
Biomedical Engineering

Kenneth A. Barbee
Associate Professor of
Biomedical Engineering

IMPLANT RESEARCH INITIATIVE
Director: Steven Kurtz,
Drexel University & Exponent Inc
Associate Directors:
Michele Marcolongo & Av Edidin
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Neuroengineering & Human Performance
 Neurorobotics
 Neuroinformatics
 Neuropharmaceutical
Engineering

Karen Moxon
Assistant Professor of Biomedical
Engineering & Neurobiology

Ilya Rybak
Research Professor
of Biomedical Engineering
and Neurobiology

Rami Seliktar
Professor of
Biomedical Engineering

CP
G

Hip

Ank
le
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

Kn
ee

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Integrated Bioinformatics
 Bioinformatics
 Bioinformation Engineering
 Bioimaging

Aydin Tozeren
Director of Bioinformatics Program

Clustering
Algorithm

Andres Kriete
Associate Professor
in Bioinformation Engineering, Drexel University
Director, Biocomputing Laboratory,
Coriell Institute for Medical Research
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

New Initiatives

Pediatric Engineering

Skin Research
Arye Rosen
Academy Professor & Director,
Pediatric Engineering Program

Elizabeth Papazoglou
Research Associate Professor
of Biomedical Engineering
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

New Initiatives
Coming Soon:
Health Systems Engineering
(Elliot Sloane, Ph.D.)
Integrating and streamlining health enterprise processes
through the use of technology.

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Why are we unique?

Competitive Advantage

Keys to our success…
 Interdisciplinary team spirit at Drexel
 Free-standing university-level interdisciplinary
unit that
 Transcends disciplinary barriers
 Facilitates the interplay between diverse groups
 Mobilizes and engages faculty of various programs
 Plays up the synergies and leverages expertise
 Orchestrates university-level challenge initiatives

 Agility to respond to emerging opportunities
 Hybrid research institute and academic department

 Action oriented and enterprising

 Leadership in regional initiatives

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Leadership in Regional Initiatives

Regional Resource Initiatives
 Nanotechnology Institute (founded 2002)
 Greater Philadelphia Bioinformatics Alliance
(founded 2003)
 BEACON – PA (to be founded 2004?)

Regional Solution Initiatives
 Bioengineering Blood Brain Barrier (planned for 2005)
leading to…

Heart and Brain
Science and Technology Institute
(2006 and beyond…)
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Leadership in Regional Initiatives

NANOTECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE (founded 2002)
 Focus:
Bio-nanotechnology
 Thrust Areas:





Biosensors
Drug Delivery
Tissue Engineering
Cellular Probes

 Mandate:
 Expedite commercialization of academic innovations
 Provide enabling technologies for regional life sciences
industry

 Co-Directors
 Kambiz Pourrezaei, Drexel University
 David Luzzi, University of Pennsylvania
 Barry Stein, Ben Franklin Technology Partners

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Leadership in Regional Initiatives

NANOTECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE (founded 2002)
 Founding Partners
 Drexel University, School of Biomedical Engineering, Science
and Health Systems
 University of Pennsylvania
 Ben Franklin Technology Partners
 Institutional Membership:
8 Universities/Hospitals & 4 Corporations
 Leveraged over $60 Million in federal funding in the region since
formation
 Number of patents/disclosures 6 times higher than the average
academic output
 5 new companies formed in 2003
 Visit On-Line: http://www.nanotechinstitute.org/nti/
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Leadership in Regional Initiatives
Greater Philadelphia Bioinformatics Alliance (founded 2003)
 Focus: Computational biology and integrated bioinformatics
 Mandate:
 To develop synergy between diverse bioinformatics knowledge
resources of the region
 Respond to the demand for innovation in the regional
pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry

 Computational Orchestra
 Large-scale projects in system biology and translational
medicine

 Executive Committee
 Aydin Tozeren, Drexel University
 Susan Davidson, University of Pennsylvania
 Gary Kurtzman, Bioadvance

 Institutional Membership:
8 Universities/Hospitals & 3 Research Institutes

http://www.bioadvance.com/home/bioinformatics.asp
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Enrollment
Biomedical Engineering BS, MS, PhD

Biomedical Science MS, PhD

Sponsored Research Performance
NRC Ranking: 22 (3.25 Points; Top Score: 4.6 Points)
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Total Enrollment
450

402

Number of Students

400
341

350

298

300
231

250
200

204
159

151
88

142

71

80

Total
Undergraduate

150
100

260

242

94

Graduate

99

50
0
1999

2000

2001

2002

2003

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Growth in Undergraduate Enrollment
Undergraduate Enrollment

300
260

250

242
204

200
151

150
100

88

50
33
0
1998-01

1999-01

2000-01

2001-01

2002-01

2003-01

Academic Term




5 Year % Growth: 787.87%
Average % Retention over 3-Years: 88.33%
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Undergraduate SAT Scores
1240
1230

1233

Average SAT Scores

1220
1200

1204

1180
1160

1181

1181

University Average SAT
Scores

1157

1156

BIOMED Average SAT
Scores

1145

1140
1120
1100
1999-01

2000-01

2001-01

2002-01

Academic Term

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Research Performance
9,000

8,000

(Projected)

8,000
7,000
5,421

6,000

(Projected)

5,000

3,971

4,000
3,000

2,372
1,442

2,000
1,000

Awarded
Expenditure

634

Growth

0


1998

1999

2000

6 Year Sponsored Research Growth:1,262%

2001

2002

2003

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Drexel BIOMED

Thank You!

Contact Information
Dr. Banu Onaral
3141 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: 215-895-2247
Fax: 215-895-4983
Email: [email protected]

Visit us on the web at

WWW.BIOMED.DREXEL.EDU
V 1.0 [MS 021120]


Slide 10

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

School of Biomedical Engineering,
Science & Health Systems

www.biomed.drexel.edu
by

Banu Onaral, Director
April 16, 2004
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Presentation Outline
Bio-Nanotechnology

Outline

BIOIMAGING
BIOSENSING

BIOINFORMATICS

NEUROENGINEERING

 About the BIOMED
 Strategic thrusts
 Why are we unique?

TISSUE ENGINEERING

Biomedical Ultrasound

Biomedical Optics

 Leadership in regional initiatives
Nanotechnology Institute
Greater Philadelphia Bioinformatics Alliance
Academic Indicators
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

About the BIOMED

History
 Created in 1961 as a free standing university-level
research institute, offering masters and doctoral
degrees in biomedical engineering and sciences
 Reorganized as a School – September 1997
Inaugural undergraduate class – September 1998
 Commitment at the highest levels

 Founding Vision and Opportunity

 Marriage of technology and medicine is defining the
industrial enterprise of the 21st century

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

About the BIOMED

Mission
Integrate interdisciplinary research and
education in biomedical science,
technology and medicine
Lead in academic thrust areas in
strategic regional partnerships

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

About the BIOMED

Mandate
Establish leadership in emerging areas
Build on existing strengths
 Strive for corporate relevance
 Focus on technology transfer &
commercialization potential

Strategic Academic Thrusts

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Bio-Nanotechnology

BIOIMAGING
BIOSENSING

BIOINFORMATICS

NEUROENGINEERING

TISSUE ENGINEERING

Biomedical Ultrasound

Biomedical Optics

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Academic Thrusts

Competitive Analysis
Cutting edge
Potential for significant external funding
Leadership not established elsewhere

 National prominence

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Academic Thrusts

 Biosensing and Bioimaging

Bio-Nanotechnology
http://www.biomed.drexel.edu/BioNano/

Biomedical Ultrasound

Biomedical Optics
 Cellular Tissue Engineering
 Neuroengineering
 Integrated Bioinformatics
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Biosensing & Bioimaging





Biomedical Ultrasound & Optics
Biosensors
Drug Delivery
Imaging; Contrast Agents
Peter Lewin
Professor of Biomedical &
Electrical Engineering

Banu Onaral
After
Encapsulation

Day 3

Margaret Wheatley
Professor of Biomedical
& Chemical Engineering

Day 7

B rass housing

S olution

Kambiz
Pourrezaei

Day 12

Ryszard Lec
Professor of Biomedical &
Electrical Engineering

P iezoelectric
P late

Professor & Director
School of Biomedical
Engineering, Science and
Health Systems

O -ring

E lectrode

Professor &
Research Director
Biomedical & Electrical
Engineering
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Bio-Nanotechnology
 Biosensors
 Drug Delivery
 Tissue Engineering

Peter I. Lelkes
Calhoun Chair Professor of
Cellular Tissue Engineering

Kambiz
Pourrezaei
Ryszard Lec
Professor of Biomedical &
Electrical Engineering

Professor
Biomedical & Electrical
Engineering

Margaret Wheatley
Professor of Biomedical
& Chemical Engineering
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Cellular Tissue Engineering
 Cellular Engineering
 Biomaterials

Peter I. Lelkes
Calhoun Chair Professor of
Cellular Tissue Engineering

Fred Allen
Assistant Professor
Biomedical Engineering

Kenneth A. Barbee
Associate Professor of
Biomedical Engineering

IMPLANT RESEARCH INITIATIVE
Director: Steven Kurtz,
Drexel University & Exponent Inc
Associate Directors:
Michele Marcolongo & Av Edidin
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Neuroengineering & Human Performance
 Neurorobotics
 Neuroinformatics
 Neuropharmaceutical
Engineering

Karen Moxon
Assistant Professor of Biomedical
Engineering & Neurobiology

Ilya Rybak
Research Professor
of Biomedical Engineering
and Neurobiology

Rami Seliktar
Professor of
Biomedical Engineering

CP
G

Hip

Ank
le
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

Kn
ee

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Integrated Bioinformatics
 Bioinformatics
 Bioinformation Engineering
 Bioimaging

Aydin Tozeren
Director of Bioinformatics Program

Clustering
Algorithm

Andres Kriete
Associate Professor
in Bioinformation Engineering, Drexel University
Director, Biocomputing Laboratory,
Coriell Institute for Medical Research
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

New Initiatives

Pediatric Engineering

Skin Research
Arye Rosen
Academy Professor & Director,
Pediatric Engineering Program

Elizabeth Papazoglou
Research Associate Professor
of Biomedical Engineering
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

New Initiatives
Coming Soon:
Health Systems Engineering
(Elliot Sloane, Ph.D.)
Integrating and streamlining health enterprise processes
through the use of technology.

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Why are we unique?

Competitive Advantage

Keys to our success…
 Interdisciplinary team spirit at Drexel
 Free-standing university-level interdisciplinary
unit that
 Transcends disciplinary barriers
 Facilitates the interplay between diverse groups
 Mobilizes and engages faculty of various programs
 Plays up the synergies and leverages expertise
 Orchestrates university-level challenge initiatives

 Agility to respond to emerging opportunities
 Hybrid research institute and academic department

 Action oriented and enterprising

 Leadership in regional initiatives

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Leadership in Regional Initiatives

Regional Resource Initiatives
 Nanotechnology Institute (founded 2002)
 Greater Philadelphia Bioinformatics Alliance
(founded 2003)
 BEACON – PA (to be founded 2004?)

Regional Solution Initiatives
 Bioengineering Blood Brain Barrier (planned for 2005)
leading to…

Heart and Brain
Science and Technology Institute
(2006 and beyond…)
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Leadership in Regional Initiatives

NANOTECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE (founded 2002)
 Focus:
Bio-nanotechnology
 Thrust Areas:





Biosensors
Drug Delivery
Tissue Engineering
Cellular Probes

 Mandate:
 Expedite commercialization of academic innovations
 Provide enabling technologies for regional life sciences
industry

 Co-Directors
 Kambiz Pourrezaei, Drexel University
 David Luzzi, University of Pennsylvania
 Barry Stein, Ben Franklin Technology Partners

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Leadership in Regional Initiatives

NANOTECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE (founded 2002)
 Founding Partners
 Drexel University, School of Biomedical Engineering, Science
and Health Systems
 University of Pennsylvania
 Ben Franklin Technology Partners
 Institutional Membership:
8 Universities/Hospitals & 4 Corporations
 Leveraged over $60 Million in federal funding in the region since
formation
 Number of patents/disclosures 6 times higher than the average
academic output
 5 new companies formed in 2003
 Visit On-Line: http://www.nanotechinstitute.org/nti/
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Leadership in Regional Initiatives
Greater Philadelphia Bioinformatics Alliance (founded 2003)
 Focus: Computational biology and integrated bioinformatics
 Mandate:
 To develop synergy between diverse bioinformatics knowledge
resources of the region
 Respond to the demand for innovation in the regional
pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry

 Computational Orchestra
 Large-scale projects in system biology and translational
medicine

 Executive Committee
 Aydin Tozeren, Drexel University
 Susan Davidson, University of Pennsylvania
 Gary Kurtzman, Bioadvance

 Institutional Membership:
8 Universities/Hospitals & 3 Research Institutes

http://www.bioadvance.com/home/bioinformatics.asp
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Enrollment
Biomedical Engineering BS, MS, PhD

Biomedical Science MS, PhD

Sponsored Research Performance
NRC Ranking: 22 (3.25 Points; Top Score: 4.6 Points)
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Total Enrollment
450

402

Number of Students

400
341

350

298

300
231

250
200

204
159

151
88

142

71

80

Total
Undergraduate

150
100

260

242

94

Graduate

99

50
0
1999

2000

2001

2002

2003

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Growth in Undergraduate Enrollment
Undergraduate Enrollment

300
260

250

242
204

200
151

150
100

88

50
33
0
1998-01

1999-01

2000-01

2001-01

2002-01

2003-01

Academic Term




5 Year % Growth: 787.87%
Average % Retention over 3-Years: 88.33%
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Undergraduate SAT Scores
1240
1230

1233

Average SAT Scores

1220
1200

1204

1180
1160

1181

1181

University Average SAT
Scores

1157

1156

BIOMED Average SAT
Scores

1145

1140
1120
1100
1999-01

2000-01

2001-01

2002-01

Academic Term

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Research Performance
9,000

8,000

(Projected)

8,000
7,000
5,421

6,000

(Projected)

5,000

3,971

4,000
3,000

2,372
1,442

2,000
1,000

Awarded
Expenditure

634

Growth

0


1998

1999

2000

6 Year Sponsored Research Growth:1,262%

2001

2002

2003

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Drexel BIOMED

Thank You!

Contact Information
Dr. Banu Onaral
3141 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: 215-895-2247
Fax: 215-895-4983
Email: [email protected]

Visit us on the web at

WWW.BIOMED.DREXEL.EDU
V 1.0 [MS 021120]


Slide 11

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

School of Biomedical Engineering,
Science & Health Systems

www.biomed.drexel.edu
by

Banu Onaral, Director
April 16, 2004
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Presentation Outline
Bio-Nanotechnology

Outline

BIOIMAGING
BIOSENSING

BIOINFORMATICS

NEUROENGINEERING

 About the BIOMED
 Strategic thrusts
 Why are we unique?

TISSUE ENGINEERING

Biomedical Ultrasound

Biomedical Optics

 Leadership in regional initiatives
Nanotechnology Institute
Greater Philadelphia Bioinformatics Alliance
Academic Indicators
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

About the BIOMED

History
 Created in 1961 as a free standing university-level
research institute, offering masters and doctoral
degrees in biomedical engineering and sciences
 Reorganized as a School – September 1997
Inaugural undergraduate class – September 1998
 Commitment at the highest levels

 Founding Vision and Opportunity

 Marriage of technology and medicine is defining the
industrial enterprise of the 21st century

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

About the BIOMED

Mission
Integrate interdisciplinary research and
education in biomedical science,
technology and medicine
Lead in academic thrust areas in
strategic regional partnerships

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

About the BIOMED

Mandate
Establish leadership in emerging areas
Build on existing strengths
 Strive for corporate relevance
 Focus on technology transfer &
commercialization potential

Strategic Academic Thrusts

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Bio-Nanotechnology

BIOIMAGING
BIOSENSING

BIOINFORMATICS

NEUROENGINEERING

TISSUE ENGINEERING

Biomedical Ultrasound

Biomedical Optics

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Academic Thrusts

Competitive Analysis
Cutting edge
Potential for significant external funding
Leadership not established elsewhere

 National prominence

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Academic Thrusts

 Biosensing and Bioimaging

Bio-Nanotechnology
http://www.biomed.drexel.edu/BioNano/

Biomedical Ultrasound

Biomedical Optics
 Cellular Tissue Engineering
 Neuroengineering
 Integrated Bioinformatics
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Biosensing & Bioimaging





Biomedical Ultrasound & Optics
Biosensors
Drug Delivery
Imaging; Contrast Agents
Peter Lewin
Professor of Biomedical &
Electrical Engineering

Banu Onaral
After
Encapsulation

Day 3

Margaret Wheatley
Professor of Biomedical
& Chemical Engineering

Day 7

B rass housing

S olution

Kambiz
Pourrezaei

Day 12

Ryszard Lec
Professor of Biomedical &
Electrical Engineering

P iezoelectric
P late

Professor & Director
School of Biomedical
Engineering, Science and
Health Systems

O -ring

E lectrode

Professor &
Research Director
Biomedical & Electrical
Engineering
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Bio-Nanotechnology
 Biosensors
 Drug Delivery
 Tissue Engineering

Peter I. Lelkes
Calhoun Chair Professor of
Cellular Tissue Engineering

Kambiz
Pourrezaei
Ryszard Lec
Professor of Biomedical &
Electrical Engineering

Professor
Biomedical & Electrical
Engineering

Margaret Wheatley
Professor of Biomedical
& Chemical Engineering
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Cellular Tissue Engineering
 Cellular Engineering
 Biomaterials

Peter I. Lelkes
Calhoun Chair Professor of
Cellular Tissue Engineering

Fred Allen
Assistant Professor
Biomedical Engineering

Kenneth A. Barbee
Associate Professor of
Biomedical Engineering

IMPLANT RESEARCH INITIATIVE
Director: Steven Kurtz,
Drexel University & Exponent Inc
Associate Directors:
Michele Marcolongo & Av Edidin
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Neuroengineering & Human Performance
 Neurorobotics
 Neuroinformatics
 Neuropharmaceutical
Engineering

Karen Moxon
Assistant Professor of Biomedical
Engineering & Neurobiology

Ilya Rybak
Research Professor
of Biomedical Engineering
and Neurobiology

Rami Seliktar
Professor of
Biomedical Engineering

CP
G

Hip

Ank
le
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

Kn
ee

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Integrated Bioinformatics
 Bioinformatics
 Bioinformation Engineering
 Bioimaging

Aydin Tozeren
Director of Bioinformatics Program

Clustering
Algorithm

Andres Kriete
Associate Professor
in Bioinformation Engineering, Drexel University
Director, Biocomputing Laboratory,
Coriell Institute for Medical Research
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

New Initiatives

Pediatric Engineering

Skin Research
Arye Rosen
Academy Professor & Director,
Pediatric Engineering Program

Elizabeth Papazoglou
Research Associate Professor
of Biomedical Engineering
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

New Initiatives
Coming Soon:
Health Systems Engineering
(Elliot Sloane, Ph.D.)
Integrating and streamlining health enterprise processes
through the use of technology.

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Why are we unique?

Competitive Advantage

Keys to our success…
 Interdisciplinary team spirit at Drexel
 Free-standing university-level interdisciplinary
unit that
 Transcends disciplinary barriers
 Facilitates the interplay between diverse groups
 Mobilizes and engages faculty of various programs
 Plays up the synergies and leverages expertise
 Orchestrates university-level challenge initiatives

 Agility to respond to emerging opportunities
 Hybrid research institute and academic department

 Action oriented and enterprising

 Leadership in regional initiatives

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Leadership in Regional Initiatives

Regional Resource Initiatives
 Nanotechnology Institute (founded 2002)
 Greater Philadelphia Bioinformatics Alliance
(founded 2003)
 BEACON – PA (to be founded 2004?)

Regional Solution Initiatives
 Bioengineering Blood Brain Barrier (planned for 2005)
leading to…

Heart and Brain
Science and Technology Institute
(2006 and beyond…)
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Leadership in Regional Initiatives

NANOTECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE (founded 2002)
 Focus:
Bio-nanotechnology
 Thrust Areas:





Biosensors
Drug Delivery
Tissue Engineering
Cellular Probes

 Mandate:
 Expedite commercialization of academic innovations
 Provide enabling technologies for regional life sciences
industry

 Co-Directors
 Kambiz Pourrezaei, Drexel University
 David Luzzi, University of Pennsylvania
 Barry Stein, Ben Franklin Technology Partners

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Leadership in Regional Initiatives

NANOTECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE (founded 2002)
 Founding Partners
 Drexel University, School of Biomedical Engineering, Science
and Health Systems
 University of Pennsylvania
 Ben Franklin Technology Partners
 Institutional Membership:
8 Universities/Hospitals & 4 Corporations
 Leveraged over $60 Million in federal funding in the region since
formation
 Number of patents/disclosures 6 times higher than the average
academic output
 5 new companies formed in 2003
 Visit On-Line: http://www.nanotechinstitute.org/nti/
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Leadership in Regional Initiatives
Greater Philadelphia Bioinformatics Alliance (founded 2003)
 Focus: Computational biology and integrated bioinformatics
 Mandate:
 To develop synergy between diverse bioinformatics knowledge
resources of the region
 Respond to the demand for innovation in the regional
pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry

 Computational Orchestra
 Large-scale projects in system biology and translational
medicine

 Executive Committee
 Aydin Tozeren, Drexel University
 Susan Davidson, University of Pennsylvania
 Gary Kurtzman, Bioadvance

 Institutional Membership:
8 Universities/Hospitals & 3 Research Institutes

http://www.bioadvance.com/home/bioinformatics.asp
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Enrollment
Biomedical Engineering BS, MS, PhD

Biomedical Science MS, PhD

Sponsored Research Performance
NRC Ranking: 22 (3.25 Points; Top Score: 4.6 Points)
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Total Enrollment
450

402

Number of Students

400
341

350

298

300
231

250
200

204
159

151
88

142

71

80

Total
Undergraduate

150
100

260

242

94

Graduate

99

50
0
1999

2000

2001

2002

2003

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Growth in Undergraduate Enrollment
Undergraduate Enrollment

300
260

250

242
204

200
151

150
100

88

50
33
0
1998-01

1999-01

2000-01

2001-01

2002-01

2003-01

Academic Term




5 Year % Growth: 787.87%
Average % Retention over 3-Years: 88.33%
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Undergraduate SAT Scores
1240
1230

1233

Average SAT Scores

1220
1200

1204

1180
1160

1181

1181

University Average SAT
Scores

1157

1156

BIOMED Average SAT
Scores

1145

1140
1120
1100
1999-01

2000-01

2001-01

2002-01

Academic Term

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Research Performance
9,000

8,000

(Projected)

8,000
7,000
5,421

6,000

(Projected)

5,000

3,971

4,000
3,000

2,372
1,442

2,000
1,000

Awarded
Expenditure

634

Growth

0


1998

1999

2000

6 Year Sponsored Research Growth:1,262%

2001

2002

2003

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Drexel BIOMED

Thank You!

Contact Information
Dr. Banu Onaral
3141 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: 215-895-2247
Fax: 215-895-4983
Email: [email protected]

Visit us on the web at

WWW.BIOMED.DREXEL.EDU
V 1.0 [MS 021120]


Slide 12

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

School of Biomedical Engineering,
Science & Health Systems

www.biomed.drexel.edu
by

Banu Onaral, Director
April 16, 2004
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Presentation Outline
Bio-Nanotechnology

Outline

BIOIMAGING
BIOSENSING

BIOINFORMATICS

NEUROENGINEERING

 About the BIOMED
 Strategic thrusts
 Why are we unique?

TISSUE ENGINEERING

Biomedical Ultrasound

Biomedical Optics

 Leadership in regional initiatives
Nanotechnology Institute
Greater Philadelphia Bioinformatics Alliance
Academic Indicators
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

About the BIOMED

History
 Created in 1961 as a free standing university-level
research institute, offering masters and doctoral
degrees in biomedical engineering and sciences
 Reorganized as a School – September 1997
Inaugural undergraduate class – September 1998
 Commitment at the highest levels

 Founding Vision and Opportunity

 Marriage of technology and medicine is defining the
industrial enterprise of the 21st century

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

About the BIOMED

Mission
Integrate interdisciplinary research and
education in biomedical science,
technology and medicine
Lead in academic thrust areas in
strategic regional partnerships

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

About the BIOMED

Mandate
Establish leadership in emerging areas
Build on existing strengths
 Strive for corporate relevance
 Focus on technology transfer &
commercialization potential

Strategic Academic Thrusts

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Bio-Nanotechnology

BIOIMAGING
BIOSENSING

BIOINFORMATICS

NEUROENGINEERING

TISSUE ENGINEERING

Biomedical Ultrasound

Biomedical Optics

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Academic Thrusts

Competitive Analysis
Cutting edge
Potential for significant external funding
Leadership not established elsewhere

 National prominence

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Academic Thrusts

 Biosensing and Bioimaging

Bio-Nanotechnology
http://www.biomed.drexel.edu/BioNano/

Biomedical Ultrasound

Biomedical Optics
 Cellular Tissue Engineering
 Neuroengineering
 Integrated Bioinformatics
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Biosensing & Bioimaging





Biomedical Ultrasound & Optics
Biosensors
Drug Delivery
Imaging; Contrast Agents
Peter Lewin
Professor of Biomedical &
Electrical Engineering

Banu Onaral
After
Encapsulation

Day 3

Margaret Wheatley
Professor of Biomedical
& Chemical Engineering

Day 7

B rass housing

S olution

Kambiz
Pourrezaei

Day 12

Ryszard Lec
Professor of Biomedical &
Electrical Engineering

P iezoelectric
P late

Professor & Director
School of Biomedical
Engineering, Science and
Health Systems

O -ring

E lectrode

Professor &
Research Director
Biomedical & Electrical
Engineering
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Bio-Nanotechnology
 Biosensors
 Drug Delivery
 Tissue Engineering

Peter I. Lelkes
Calhoun Chair Professor of
Cellular Tissue Engineering

Kambiz
Pourrezaei
Ryszard Lec
Professor of Biomedical &
Electrical Engineering

Professor
Biomedical & Electrical
Engineering

Margaret Wheatley
Professor of Biomedical
& Chemical Engineering
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Cellular Tissue Engineering
 Cellular Engineering
 Biomaterials

Peter I. Lelkes
Calhoun Chair Professor of
Cellular Tissue Engineering

Fred Allen
Assistant Professor
Biomedical Engineering

Kenneth A. Barbee
Associate Professor of
Biomedical Engineering

IMPLANT RESEARCH INITIATIVE
Director: Steven Kurtz,
Drexel University & Exponent Inc
Associate Directors:
Michele Marcolongo & Av Edidin
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Neuroengineering & Human Performance
 Neurorobotics
 Neuroinformatics
 Neuropharmaceutical
Engineering

Karen Moxon
Assistant Professor of Biomedical
Engineering & Neurobiology

Ilya Rybak
Research Professor
of Biomedical Engineering
and Neurobiology

Rami Seliktar
Professor of
Biomedical Engineering

CP
G

Hip

Ank
le
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

Kn
ee

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Integrated Bioinformatics
 Bioinformatics
 Bioinformation Engineering
 Bioimaging

Aydin Tozeren
Director of Bioinformatics Program

Clustering
Algorithm

Andres Kriete
Associate Professor
in Bioinformation Engineering, Drexel University
Director, Biocomputing Laboratory,
Coriell Institute for Medical Research
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

New Initiatives

Pediatric Engineering

Skin Research
Arye Rosen
Academy Professor & Director,
Pediatric Engineering Program

Elizabeth Papazoglou
Research Associate Professor
of Biomedical Engineering
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

New Initiatives
Coming Soon:
Health Systems Engineering
(Elliot Sloane, Ph.D.)
Integrating and streamlining health enterprise processes
through the use of technology.

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Why are we unique?

Competitive Advantage

Keys to our success…
 Interdisciplinary team spirit at Drexel
 Free-standing university-level interdisciplinary
unit that
 Transcends disciplinary barriers
 Facilitates the interplay between diverse groups
 Mobilizes and engages faculty of various programs
 Plays up the synergies and leverages expertise
 Orchestrates university-level challenge initiatives

 Agility to respond to emerging opportunities
 Hybrid research institute and academic department

 Action oriented and enterprising

 Leadership in regional initiatives

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Leadership in Regional Initiatives

Regional Resource Initiatives
 Nanotechnology Institute (founded 2002)
 Greater Philadelphia Bioinformatics Alliance
(founded 2003)
 BEACON – PA (to be founded 2004?)

Regional Solution Initiatives
 Bioengineering Blood Brain Barrier (planned for 2005)
leading to…

Heart and Brain
Science and Technology Institute
(2006 and beyond…)
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Leadership in Regional Initiatives

NANOTECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE (founded 2002)
 Focus:
Bio-nanotechnology
 Thrust Areas:





Biosensors
Drug Delivery
Tissue Engineering
Cellular Probes

 Mandate:
 Expedite commercialization of academic innovations
 Provide enabling technologies for regional life sciences
industry

 Co-Directors
 Kambiz Pourrezaei, Drexel University
 David Luzzi, University of Pennsylvania
 Barry Stein, Ben Franklin Technology Partners

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Leadership in Regional Initiatives

NANOTECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE (founded 2002)
 Founding Partners
 Drexel University, School of Biomedical Engineering, Science
and Health Systems
 University of Pennsylvania
 Ben Franklin Technology Partners
 Institutional Membership:
8 Universities/Hospitals & 4 Corporations
 Leveraged over $60 Million in federal funding in the region since
formation
 Number of patents/disclosures 6 times higher than the average
academic output
 5 new companies formed in 2003
 Visit On-Line: http://www.nanotechinstitute.org/nti/
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Leadership in Regional Initiatives
Greater Philadelphia Bioinformatics Alliance (founded 2003)
 Focus: Computational biology and integrated bioinformatics
 Mandate:
 To develop synergy between diverse bioinformatics knowledge
resources of the region
 Respond to the demand for innovation in the regional
pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry

 Computational Orchestra
 Large-scale projects in system biology and translational
medicine

 Executive Committee
 Aydin Tozeren, Drexel University
 Susan Davidson, University of Pennsylvania
 Gary Kurtzman, Bioadvance

 Institutional Membership:
8 Universities/Hospitals & 3 Research Institutes

http://www.bioadvance.com/home/bioinformatics.asp
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Enrollment
Biomedical Engineering BS, MS, PhD

Biomedical Science MS, PhD

Sponsored Research Performance
NRC Ranking: 22 (3.25 Points; Top Score: 4.6 Points)
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Total Enrollment
450

402

Number of Students

400
341

350

298

300
231

250
200

204
159

151
88

142

71

80

Total
Undergraduate

150
100

260

242

94

Graduate

99

50
0
1999

2000

2001

2002

2003

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Growth in Undergraduate Enrollment
Undergraduate Enrollment

300
260

250

242
204

200
151

150
100

88

50
33
0
1998-01

1999-01

2000-01

2001-01

2002-01

2003-01

Academic Term




5 Year % Growth: 787.87%
Average % Retention over 3-Years: 88.33%
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Undergraduate SAT Scores
1240
1230

1233

Average SAT Scores

1220
1200

1204

1180
1160

1181

1181

University Average SAT
Scores

1157

1156

BIOMED Average SAT
Scores

1145

1140
1120
1100
1999-01

2000-01

2001-01

2002-01

Academic Term

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Research Performance
9,000

8,000

(Projected)

8,000
7,000
5,421

6,000

(Projected)

5,000

3,971

4,000
3,000

2,372
1,442

2,000
1,000

Awarded
Expenditure

634

Growth

0


1998

1999

2000

6 Year Sponsored Research Growth:1,262%

2001

2002

2003

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Drexel BIOMED

Thank You!

Contact Information
Dr. Banu Onaral
3141 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: 215-895-2247
Fax: 215-895-4983
Email: [email protected]

Visit us on the web at

WWW.BIOMED.DREXEL.EDU
V 1.0 [MS 021120]


Slide 13

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

School of Biomedical Engineering,
Science & Health Systems

www.biomed.drexel.edu
by

Banu Onaral, Director
April 16, 2004
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Presentation Outline
Bio-Nanotechnology

Outline

BIOIMAGING
BIOSENSING

BIOINFORMATICS

NEUROENGINEERING

 About the BIOMED
 Strategic thrusts
 Why are we unique?

TISSUE ENGINEERING

Biomedical Ultrasound

Biomedical Optics

 Leadership in regional initiatives
Nanotechnology Institute
Greater Philadelphia Bioinformatics Alliance
Academic Indicators
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

About the BIOMED

History
 Created in 1961 as a free standing university-level
research institute, offering masters and doctoral
degrees in biomedical engineering and sciences
 Reorganized as a School – September 1997
Inaugural undergraduate class – September 1998
 Commitment at the highest levels

 Founding Vision and Opportunity

 Marriage of technology and medicine is defining the
industrial enterprise of the 21st century

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

About the BIOMED

Mission
Integrate interdisciplinary research and
education in biomedical science,
technology and medicine
Lead in academic thrust areas in
strategic regional partnerships

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

About the BIOMED

Mandate
Establish leadership in emerging areas
Build on existing strengths
 Strive for corporate relevance
 Focus on technology transfer &
commercialization potential

Strategic Academic Thrusts

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Bio-Nanotechnology

BIOIMAGING
BIOSENSING

BIOINFORMATICS

NEUROENGINEERING

TISSUE ENGINEERING

Biomedical Ultrasound

Biomedical Optics

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Academic Thrusts

Competitive Analysis
Cutting edge
Potential for significant external funding
Leadership not established elsewhere

 National prominence

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Academic Thrusts

 Biosensing and Bioimaging

Bio-Nanotechnology
http://www.biomed.drexel.edu/BioNano/

Biomedical Ultrasound

Biomedical Optics
 Cellular Tissue Engineering
 Neuroengineering
 Integrated Bioinformatics
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Biosensing & Bioimaging





Biomedical Ultrasound & Optics
Biosensors
Drug Delivery
Imaging; Contrast Agents
Peter Lewin
Professor of Biomedical &
Electrical Engineering

Banu Onaral
After
Encapsulation

Day 3

Margaret Wheatley
Professor of Biomedical
& Chemical Engineering

Day 7

B rass housing

S olution

Kambiz
Pourrezaei

Day 12

Ryszard Lec
Professor of Biomedical &
Electrical Engineering

P iezoelectric
P late

Professor & Director
School of Biomedical
Engineering, Science and
Health Systems

O -ring

E lectrode

Professor &
Research Director
Biomedical & Electrical
Engineering
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Bio-Nanotechnology
 Biosensors
 Drug Delivery
 Tissue Engineering

Peter I. Lelkes
Calhoun Chair Professor of
Cellular Tissue Engineering

Kambiz
Pourrezaei
Ryszard Lec
Professor of Biomedical &
Electrical Engineering

Professor
Biomedical & Electrical
Engineering

Margaret Wheatley
Professor of Biomedical
& Chemical Engineering
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Cellular Tissue Engineering
 Cellular Engineering
 Biomaterials

Peter I. Lelkes
Calhoun Chair Professor of
Cellular Tissue Engineering

Fred Allen
Assistant Professor
Biomedical Engineering

Kenneth A. Barbee
Associate Professor of
Biomedical Engineering

IMPLANT RESEARCH INITIATIVE
Director: Steven Kurtz,
Drexel University & Exponent Inc
Associate Directors:
Michele Marcolongo & Av Edidin
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Neuroengineering & Human Performance
 Neurorobotics
 Neuroinformatics
 Neuropharmaceutical
Engineering

Karen Moxon
Assistant Professor of Biomedical
Engineering & Neurobiology

Ilya Rybak
Research Professor
of Biomedical Engineering
and Neurobiology

Rami Seliktar
Professor of
Biomedical Engineering

CP
G

Hip

Ank
le
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

Kn
ee

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Integrated Bioinformatics
 Bioinformatics
 Bioinformation Engineering
 Bioimaging

Aydin Tozeren
Director of Bioinformatics Program

Clustering
Algorithm

Andres Kriete
Associate Professor
in Bioinformation Engineering, Drexel University
Director, Biocomputing Laboratory,
Coriell Institute for Medical Research
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

New Initiatives

Pediatric Engineering

Skin Research
Arye Rosen
Academy Professor & Director,
Pediatric Engineering Program

Elizabeth Papazoglou
Research Associate Professor
of Biomedical Engineering
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

New Initiatives
Coming Soon:
Health Systems Engineering
(Elliot Sloane, Ph.D.)
Integrating and streamlining health enterprise processes
through the use of technology.

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Why are we unique?

Competitive Advantage

Keys to our success…
 Interdisciplinary team spirit at Drexel
 Free-standing university-level interdisciplinary
unit that
 Transcends disciplinary barriers
 Facilitates the interplay between diverse groups
 Mobilizes and engages faculty of various programs
 Plays up the synergies and leverages expertise
 Orchestrates university-level challenge initiatives

 Agility to respond to emerging opportunities
 Hybrid research institute and academic department

 Action oriented and enterprising

 Leadership in regional initiatives

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Leadership in Regional Initiatives

Regional Resource Initiatives
 Nanotechnology Institute (founded 2002)
 Greater Philadelphia Bioinformatics Alliance
(founded 2003)
 BEACON – PA (to be founded 2004?)

Regional Solution Initiatives
 Bioengineering Blood Brain Barrier (planned for 2005)
leading to…

Heart and Brain
Science and Technology Institute
(2006 and beyond…)
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Leadership in Regional Initiatives

NANOTECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE (founded 2002)
 Focus:
Bio-nanotechnology
 Thrust Areas:





Biosensors
Drug Delivery
Tissue Engineering
Cellular Probes

 Mandate:
 Expedite commercialization of academic innovations
 Provide enabling technologies for regional life sciences
industry

 Co-Directors
 Kambiz Pourrezaei, Drexel University
 David Luzzi, University of Pennsylvania
 Barry Stein, Ben Franklin Technology Partners

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Leadership in Regional Initiatives

NANOTECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE (founded 2002)
 Founding Partners
 Drexel University, School of Biomedical Engineering, Science
and Health Systems
 University of Pennsylvania
 Ben Franklin Technology Partners
 Institutional Membership:
8 Universities/Hospitals & 4 Corporations
 Leveraged over $60 Million in federal funding in the region since
formation
 Number of patents/disclosures 6 times higher than the average
academic output
 5 new companies formed in 2003
 Visit On-Line: http://www.nanotechinstitute.org/nti/
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Leadership in Regional Initiatives
Greater Philadelphia Bioinformatics Alliance (founded 2003)
 Focus: Computational biology and integrated bioinformatics
 Mandate:
 To develop synergy between diverse bioinformatics knowledge
resources of the region
 Respond to the demand for innovation in the regional
pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry

 Computational Orchestra
 Large-scale projects in system biology and translational
medicine

 Executive Committee
 Aydin Tozeren, Drexel University
 Susan Davidson, University of Pennsylvania
 Gary Kurtzman, Bioadvance

 Institutional Membership:
8 Universities/Hospitals & 3 Research Institutes

http://www.bioadvance.com/home/bioinformatics.asp
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Enrollment
Biomedical Engineering BS, MS, PhD

Biomedical Science MS, PhD

Sponsored Research Performance
NRC Ranking: 22 (3.25 Points; Top Score: 4.6 Points)
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Total Enrollment
450

402

Number of Students

400
341

350

298

300
231

250
200

204
159

151
88

142

71

80

Total
Undergraduate

150
100

260

242

94

Graduate

99

50
0
1999

2000

2001

2002

2003

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Growth in Undergraduate Enrollment
Undergraduate Enrollment

300
260

250

242
204

200
151

150
100

88

50
33
0
1998-01

1999-01

2000-01

2001-01

2002-01

2003-01

Academic Term




5 Year % Growth: 787.87%
Average % Retention over 3-Years: 88.33%
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Undergraduate SAT Scores
1240
1230

1233

Average SAT Scores

1220
1200

1204

1180
1160

1181

1181

University Average SAT
Scores

1157

1156

BIOMED Average SAT
Scores

1145

1140
1120
1100
1999-01

2000-01

2001-01

2002-01

Academic Term

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Research Performance
9,000

8,000

(Projected)

8,000
7,000
5,421

6,000

(Projected)

5,000

3,971

4,000
3,000

2,372
1,442

2,000
1,000

Awarded
Expenditure

634

Growth

0


1998

1999

2000

6 Year Sponsored Research Growth:1,262%

2001

2002

2003

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Drexel BIOMED

Thank You!

Contact Information
Dr. Banu Onaral
3141 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: 215-895-2247
Fax: 215-895-4983
Email: [email protected]

Visit us on the web at

WWW.BIOMED.DREXEL.EDU
V 1.0 [MS 021120]


Slide 14

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

School of Biomedical Engineering,
Science & Health Systems

www.biomed.drexel.edu
by

Banu Onaral, Director
April 16, 2004
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Presentation Outline
Bio-Nanotechnology

Outline

BIOIMAGING
BIOSENSING

BIOINFORMATICS

NEUROENGINEERING

 About the BIOMED
 Strategic thrusts
 Why are we unique?

TISSUE ENGINEERING

Biomedical Ultrasound

Biomedical Optics

 Leadership in regional initiatives
Nanotechnology Institute
Greater Philadelphia Bioinformatics Alliance
Academic Indicators
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

About the BIOMED

History
 Created in 1961 as a free standing university-level
research institute, offering masters and doctoral
degrees in biomedical engineering and sciences
 Reorganized as a School – September 1997
Inaugural undergraduate class – September 1998
 Commitment at the highest levels

 Founding Vision and Opportunity

 Marriage of technology and medicine is defining the
industrial enterprise of the 21st century

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

About the BIOMED

Mission
Integrate interdisciplinary research and
education in biomedical science,
technology and medicine
Lead in academic thrust areas in
strategic regional partnerships

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

About the BIOMED

Mandate
Establish leadership in emerging areas
Build on existing strengths
 Strive for corporate relevance
 Focus on technology transfer &
commercialization potential

Strategic Academic Thrusts

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Bio-Nanotechnology

BIOIMAGING
BIOSENSING

BIOINFORMATICS

NEUROENGINEERING

TISSUE ENGINEERING

Biomedical Ultrasound

Biomedical Optics

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Academic Thrusts

Competitive Analysis
Cutting edge
Potential for significant external funding
Leadership not established elsewhere

 National prominence

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Academic Thrusts

 Biosensing and Bioimaging

Bio-Nanotechnology
http://www.biomed.drexel.edu/BioNano/

Biomedical Ultrasound

Biomedical Optics
 Cellular Tissue Engineering
 Neuroengineering
 Integrated Bioinformatics
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Biosensing & Bioimaging





Biomedical Ultrasound & Optics
Biosensors
Drug Delivery
Imaging; Contrast Agents
Peter Lewin
Professor of Biomedical &
Electrical Engineering

Banu Onaral
After
Encapsulation

Day 3

Margaret Wheatley
Professor of Biomedical
& Chemical Engineering

Day 7

B rass housing

S olution

Kambiz
Pourrezaei

Day 12

Ryszard Lec
Professor of Biomedical &
Electrical Engineering

P iezoelectric
P late

Professor & Director
School of Biomedical
Engineering, Science and
Health Systems

O -ring

E lectrode

Professor &
Research Director
Biomedical & Electrical
Engineering
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Bio-Nanotechnology
 Biosensors
 Drug Delivery
 Tissue Engineering

Peter I. Lelkes
Calhoun Chair Professor of
Cellular Tissue Engineering

Kambiz
Pourrezaei
Ryszard Lec
Professor of Biomedical &
Electrical Engineering

Professor
Biomedical & Electrical
Engineering

Margaret Wheatley
Professor of Biomedical
& Chemical Engineering
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Cellular Tissue Engineering
 Cellular Engineering
 Biomaterials

Peter I. Lelkes
Calhoun Chair Professor of
Cellular Tissue Engineering

Fred Allen
Assistant Professor
Biomedical Engineering

Kenneth A. Barbee
Associate Professor of
Biomedical Engineering

IMPLANT RESEARCH INITIATIVE
Director: Steven Kurtz,
Drexel University & Exponent Inc
Associate Directors:
Michele Marcolongo & Av Edidin
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Neuroengineering & Human Performance
 Neurorobotics
 Neuroinformatics
 Neuropharmaceutical
Engineering

Karen Moxon
Assistant Professor of Biomedical
Engineering & Neurobiology

Ilya Rybak
Research Professor
of Biomedical Engineering
and Neurobiology

Rami Seliktar
Professor of
Biomedical Engineering

CP
G

Hip

Ank
le
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

Kn
ee

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Integrated Bioinformatics
 Bioinformatics
 Bioinformation Engineering
 Bioimaging

Aydin Tozeren
Director of Bioinformatics Program

Clustering
Algorithm

Andres Kriete
Associate Professor
in Bioinformation Engineering, Drexel University
Director, Biocomputing Laboratory,
Coriell Institute for Medical Research
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

New Initiatives

Pediatric Engineering

Skin Research
Arye Rosen
Academy Professor & Director,
Pediatric Engineering Program

Elizabeth Papazoglou
Research Associate Professor
of Biomedical Engineering
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

New Initiatives
Coming Soon:
Health Systems Engineering
(Elliot Sloane, Ph.D.)
Integrating and streamlining health enterprise processes
through the use of technology.

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Why are we unique?

Competitive Advantage

Keys to our success…
 Interdisciplinary team spirit at Drexel
 Free-standing university-level interdisciplinary
unit that
 Transcends disciplinary barriers
 Facilitates the interplay between diverse groups
 Mobilizes and engages faculty of various programs
 Plays up the synergies and leverages expertise
 Orchestrates university-level challenge initiatives

 Agility to respond to emerging opportunities
 Hybrid research institute and academic department

 Action oriented and enterprising

 Leadership in regional initiatives

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Leadership in Regional Initiatives

Regional Resource Initiatives
 Nanotechnology Institute (founded 2002)
 Greater Philadelphia Bioinformatics Alliance
(founded 2003)
 BEACON – PA (to be founded 2004?)

Regional Solution Initiatives
 Bioengineering Blood Brain Barrier (planned for 2005)
leading to…

Heart and Brain
Science and Technology Institute
(2006 and beyond…)
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Leadership in Regional Initiatives

NANOTECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE (founded 2002)
 Focus:
Bio-nanotechnology
 Thrust Areas:





Biosensors
Drug Delivery
Tissue Engineering
Cellular Probes

 Mandate:
 Expedite commercialization of academic innovations
 Provide enabling technologies for regional life sciences
industry

 Co-Directors
 Kambiz Pourrezaei, Drexel University
 David Luzzi, University of Pennsylvania
 Barry Stein, Ben Franklin Technology Partners

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Leadership in Regional Initiatives

NANOTECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE (founded 2002)
 Founding Partners
 Drexel University, School of Biomedical Engineering, Science
and Health Systems
 University of Pennsylvania
 Ben Franklin Technology Partners
 Institutional Membership:
8 Universities/Hospitals & 4 Corporations
 Leveraged over $60 Million in federal funding in the region since
formation
 Number of patents/disclosures 6 times higher than the average
academic output
 5 new companies formed in 2003
 Visit On-Line: http://www.nanotechinstitute.org/nti/
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Leadership in Regional Initiatives
Greater Philadelphia Bioinformatics Alliance (founded 2003)
 Focus: Computational biology and integrated bioinformatics
 Mandate:
 To develop synergy between diverse bioinformatics knowledge
resources of the region
 Respond to the demand for innovation in the regional
pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry

 Computational Orchestra
 Large-scale projects in system biology and translational
medicine

 Executive Committee
 Aydin Tozeren, Drexel University
 Susan Davidson, University of Pennsylvania
 Gary Kurtzman, Bioadvance

 Institutional Membership:
8 Universities/Hospitals & 3 Research Institutes

http://www.bioadvance.com/home/bioinformatics.asp
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Enrollment
Biomedical Engineering BS, MS, PhD

Biomedical Science MS, PhD

Sponsored Research Performance
NRC Ranking: 22 (3.25 Points; Top Score: 4.6 Points)
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Total Enrollment
450

402

Number of Students

400
341

350

298

300
231

250
200

204
159

151
88

142

71

80

Total
Undergraduate

150
100

260

242

94

Graduate

99

50
0
1999

2000

2001

2002

2003

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Growth in Undergraduate Enrollment
Undergraduate Enrollment

300
260

250

242
204

200
151

150
100

88

50
33
0
1998-01

1999-01

2000-01

2001-01

2002-01

2003-01

Academic Term




5 Year % Growth: 787.87%
Average % Retention over 3-Years: 88.33%
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Undergraduate SAT Scores
1240
1230

1233

Average SAT Scores

1220
1200

1204

1180
1160

1181

1181

University Average SAT
Scores

1157

1156

BIOMED Average SAT
Scores

1145

1140
1120
1100
1999-01

2000-01

2001-01

2002-01

Academic Term

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Research Performance
9,000

8,000

(Projected)

8,000
7,000
5,421

6,000

(Projected)

5,000

3,971

4,000
3,000

2,372
1,442

2,000
1,000

Awarded
Expenditure

634

Growth

0


1998

1999

2000

6 Year Sponsored Research Growth:1,262%

2001

2002

2003

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Drexel BIOMED

Thank You!

Contact Information
Dr. Banu Onaral
3141 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: 215-895-2247
Fax: 215-895-4983
Email: [email protected]

Visit us on the web at

WWW.BIOMED.DREXEL.EDU
V 1.0 [MS 021120]


Slide 15

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

School of Biomedical Engineering,
Science & Health Systems

www.biomed.drexel.edu
by

Banu Onaral, Director
April 16, 2004
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Presentation Outline
Bio-Nanotechnology

Outline

BIOIMAGING
BIOSENSING

BIOINFORMATICS

NEUROENGINEERING

 About the BIOMED
 Strategic thrusts
 Why are we unique?

TISSUE ENGINEERING

Biomedical Ultrasound

Biomedical Optics

 Leadership in regional initiatives
Nanotechnology Institute
Greater Philadelphia Bioinformatics Alliance
Academic Indicators
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

About the BIOMED

History
 Created in 1961 as a free standing university-level
research institute, offering masters and doctoral
degrees in biomedical engineering and sciences
 Reorganized as a School – September 1997
Inaugural undergraduate class – September 1998
 Commitment at the highest levels

 Founding Vision and Opportunity

 Marriage of technology and medicine is defining the
industrial enterprise of the 21st century

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

About the BIOMED

Mission
Integrate interdisciplinary research and
education in biomedical science,
technology and medicine
Lead in academic thrust areas in
strategic regional partnerships

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

About the BIOMED

Mandate
Establish leadership in emerging areas
Build on existing strengths
 Strive for corporate relevance
 Focus on technology transfer &
commercialization potential

Strategic Academic Thrusts

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Bio-Nanotechnology

BIOIMAGING
BIOSENSING

BIOINFORMATICS

NEUROENGINEERING

TISSUE ENGINEERING

Biomedical Ultrasound

Biomedical Optics

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Academic Thrusts

Competitive Analysis
Cutting edge
Potential for significant external funding
Leadership not established elsewhere

 National prominence

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Academic Thrusts

 Biosensing and Bioimaging

Bio-Nanotechnology
http://www.biomed.drexel.edu/BioNano/

Biomedical Ultrasound

Biomedical Optics
 Cellular Tissue Engineering
 Neuroengineering
 Integrated Bioinformatics
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Biosensing & Bioimaging





Biomedical Ultrasound & Optics
Biosensors
Drug Delivery
Imaging; Contrast Agents
Peter Lewin
Professor of Biomedical &
Electrical Engineering

Banu Onaral
After
Encapsulation

Day 3

Margaret Wheatley
Professor of Biomedical
& Chemical Engineering

Day 7

B rass housing

S olution

Kambiz
Pourrezaei

Day 12

Ryszard Lec
Professor of Biomedical &
Electrical Engineering

P iezoelectric
P late

Professor & Director
School of Biomedical
Engineering, Science and
Health Systems

O -ring

E lectrode

Professor &
Research Director
Biomedical & Electrical
Engineering
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Bio-Nanotechnology
 Biosensors
 Drug Delivery
 Tissue Engineering

Peter I. Lelkes
Calhoun Chair Professor of
Cellular Tissue Engineering

Kambiz
Pourrezaei
Ryszard Lec
Professor of Biomedical &
Electrical Engineering

Professor
Biomedical & Electrical
Engineering

Margaret Wheatley
Professor of Biomedical
& Chemical Engineering
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Cellular Tissue Engineering
 Cellular Engineering
 Biomaterials

Peter I. Lelkes
Calhoun Chair Professor of
Cellular Tissue Engineering

Fred Allen
Assistant Professor
Biomedical Engineering

Kenneth A. Barbee
Associate Professor of
Biomedical Engineering

IMPLANT RESEARCH INITIATIVE
Director: Steven Kurtz,
Drexel University & Exponent Inc
Associate Directors:
Michele Marcolongo & Av Edidin
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Neuroengineering & Human Performance
 Neurorobotics
 Neuroinformatics
 Neuropharmaceutical
Engineering

Karen Moxon
Assistant Professor of Biomedical
Engineering & Neurobiology

Ilya Rybak
Research Professor
of Biomedical Engineering
and Neurobiology

Rami Seliktar
Professor of
Biomedical Engineering

CP
G

Hip

Ank
le
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

Kn
ee

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Integrated Bioinformatics
 Bioinformatics
 Bioinformation Engineering
 Bioimaging

Aydin Tozeren
Director of Bioinformatics Program

Clustering
Algorithm

Andres Kriete
Associate Professor
in Bioinformation Engineering, Drexel University
Director, Biocomputing Laboratory,
Coriell Institute for Medical Research
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

New Initiatives

Pediatric Engineering

Skin Research
Arye Rosen
Academy Professor & Director,
Pediatric Engineering Program

Elizabeth Papazoglou
Research Associate Professor
of Biomedical Engineering
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

New Initiatives
Coming Soon:
Health Systems Engineering
(Elliot Sloane, Ph.D.)
Integrating and streamlining health enterprise processes
through the use of technology.

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Why are we unique?

Competitive Advantage

Keys to our success…
 Interdisciplinary team spirit at Drexel
 Free-standing university-level interdisciplinary
unit that
 Transcends disciplinary barriers
 Facilitates the interplay between diverse groups
 Mobilizes and engages faculty of various programs
 Plays up the synergies and leverages expertise
 Orchestrates university-level challenge initiatives

 Agility to respond to emerging opportunities
 Hybrid research institute and academic department

 Action oriented and enterprising

 Leadership in regional initiatives

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Leadership in Regional Initiatives

Regional Resource Initiatives
 Nanotechnology Institute (founded 2002)
 Greater Philadelphia Bioinformatics Alliance
(founded 2003)
 BEACON – PA (to be founded 2004?)

Regional Solution Initiatives
 Bioengineering Blood Brain Barrier (planned for 2005)
leading to…

Heart and Brain
Science and Technology Institute
(2006 and beyond…)
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Leadership in Regional Initiatives

NANOTECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE (founded 2002)
 Focus:
Bio-nanotechnology
 Thrust Areas:





Biosensors
Drug Delivery
Tissue Engineering
Cellular Probes

 Mandate:
 Expedite commercialization of academic innovations
 Provide enabling technologies for regional life sciences
industry

 Co-Directors
 Kambiz Pourrezaei, Drexel University
 David Luzzi, University of Pennsylvania
 Barry Stein, Ben Franklin Technology Partners

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Leadership in Regional Initiatives

NANOTECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE (founded 2002)
 Founding Partners
 Drexel University, School of Biomedical Engineering, Science
and Health Systems
 University of Pennsylvania
 Ben Franklin Technology Partners
 Institutional Membership:
8 Universities/Hospitals & 4 Corporations
 Leveraged over $60 Million in federal funding in the region since
formation
 Number of patents/disclosures 6 times higher than the average
academic output
 5 new companies formed in 2003
 Visit On-Line: http://www.nanotechinstitute.org/nti/
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Leadership in Regional Initiatives
Greater Philadelphia Bioinformatics Alliance (founded 2003)
 Focus: Computational biology and integrated bioinformatics
 Mandate:
 To develop synergy between diverse bioinformatics knowledge
resources of the region
 Respond to the demand for innovation in the regional
pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry

 Computational Orchestra
 Large-scale projects in system biology and translational
medicine

 Executive Committee
 Aydin Tozeren, Drexel University
 Susan Davidson, University of Pennsylvania
 Gary Kurtzman, Bioadvance

 Institutional Membership:
8 Universities/Hospitals & 3 Research Institutes

http://www.bioadvance.com/home/bioinformatics.asp
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Enrollment
Biomedical Engineering BS, MS, PhD

Biomedical Science MS, PhD

Sponsored Research Performance
NRC Ranking: 22 (3.25 Points; Top Score: 4.6 Points)
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Total Enrollment
450

402

Number of Students

400
341

350

298

300
231

250
200

204
159

151
88

142

71

80

Total
Undergraduate

150
100

260

242

94

Graduate

99

50
0
1999

2000

2001

2002

2003

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Growth in Undergraduate Enrollment
Undergraduate Enrollment

300
260

250

242
204

200
151

150
100

88

50
33
0
1998-01

1999-01

2000-01

2001-01

2002-01

2003-01

Academic Term




5 Year % Growth: 787.87%
Average % Retention over 3-Years: 88.33%
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Undergraduate SAT Scores
1240
1230

1233

Average SAT Scores

1220
1200

1204

1180
1160

1181

1181

University Average SAT
Scores

1157

1156

BIOMED Average SAT
Scores

1145

1140
1120
1100
1999-01

2000-01

2001-01

2002-01

Academic Term

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Research Performance
9,000

8,000

(Projected)

8,000
7,000
5,421

6,000

(Projected)

5,000

3,971

4,000
3,000

2,372
1,442

2,000
1,000

Awarded
Expenditure

634

Growth

0


1998

1999

2000

6 Year Sponsored Research Growth:1,262%

2001

2002

2003

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Drexel BIOMED

Thank You!

Contact Information
Dr. Banu Onaral
3141 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: 215-895-2247
Fax: 215-895-4983
Email: [email protected]

Visit us on the web at

WWW.BIOMED.DREXEL.EDU
V 1.0 [MS 021120]


Slide 16

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

School of Biomedical Engineering,
Science & Health Systems

www.biomed.drexel.edu
by

Banu Onaral, Director
April 16, 2004
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Presentation Outline
Bio-Nanotechnology

Outline

BIOIMAGING
BIOSENSING

BIOINFORMATICS

NEUROENGINEERING

 About the BIOMED
 Strategic thrusts
 Why are we unique?

TISSUE ENGINEERING

Biomedical Ultrasound

Biomedical Optics

 Leadership in regional initiatives
Nanotechnology Institute
Greater Philadelphia Bioinformatics Alliance
Academic Indicators
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

About the BIOMED

History
 Created in 1961 as a free standing university-level
research institute, offering masters and doctoral
degrees in biomedical engineering and sciences
 Reorganized as a School – September 1997
Inaugural undergraduate class – September 1998
 Commitment at the highest levels

 Founding Vision and Opportunity

 Marriage of technology and medicine is defining the
industrial enterprise of the 21st century

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

About the BIOMED

Mission
Integrate interdisciplinary research and
education in biomedical science,
technology and medicine
Lead in academic thrust areas in
strategic regional partnerships

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

About the BIOMED

Mandate
Establish leadership in emerging areas
Build on existing strengths
 Strive for corporate relevance
 Focus on technology transfer &
commercialization potential

Strategic Academic Thrusts

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Bio-Nanotechnology

BIOIMAGING
BIOSENSING

BIOINFORMATICS

NEUROENGINEERING

TISSUE ENGINEERING

Biomedical Ultrasound

Biomedical Optics

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Academic Thrusts

Competitive Analysis
Cutting edge
Potential for significant external funding
Leadership not established elsewhere

 National prominence

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Academic Thrusts

 Biosensing and Bioimaging

Bio-Nanotechnology
http://www.biomed.drexel.edu/BioNano/

Biomedical Ultrasound

Biomedical Optics
 Cellular Tissue Engineering
 Neuroengineering
 Integrated Bioinformatics
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Biosensing & Bioimaging





Biomedical Ultrasound & Optics
Biosensors
Drug Delivery
Imaging; Contrast Agents
Peter Lewin
Professor of Biomedical &
Electrical Engineering

Banu Onaral
After
Encapsulation

Day 3

Margaret Wheatley
Professor of Biomedical
& Chemical Engineering

Day 7

B rass housing

S olution

Kambiz
Pourrezaei

Day 12

Ryszard Lec
Professor of Biomedical &
Electrical Engineering

P iezoelectric
P late

Professor & Director
School of Biomedical
Engineering, Science and
Health Systems

O -ring

E lectrode

Professor &
Research Director
Biomedical & Electrical
Engineering
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Bio-Nanotechnology
 Biosensors
 Drug Delivery
 Tissue Engineering

Peter I. Lelkes
Calhoun Chair Professor of
Cellular Tissue Engineering

Kambiz
Pourrezaei
Ryszard Lec
Professor of Biomedical &
Electrical Engineering

Professor
Biomedical & Electrical
Engineering

Margaret Wheatley
Professor of Biomedical
& Chemical Engineering
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Cellular Tissue Engineering
 Cellular Engineering
 Biomaterials

Peter I. Lelkes
Calhoun Chair Professor of
Cellular Tissue Engineering

Fred Allen
Assistant Professor
Biomedical Engineering

Kenneth A. Barbee
Associate Professor of
Biomedical Engineering

IMPLANT RESEARCH INITIATIVE
Director: Steven Kurtz,
Drexel University & Exponent Inc
Associate Directors:
Michele Marcolongo & Av Edidin
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Neuroengineering & Human Performance
 Neurorobotics
 Neuroinformatics
 Neuropharmaceutical
Engineering

Karen Moxon
Assistant Professor of Biomedical
Engineering & Neurobiology

Ilya Rybak
Research Professor
of Biomedical Engineering
and Neurobiology

Rami Seliktar
Professor of
Biomedical Engineering

CP
G

Hip

Ank
le
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

Kn
ee

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Integrated Bioinformatics
 Bioinformatics
 Bioinformation Engineering
 Bioimaging

Aydin Tozeren
Director of Bioinformatics Program

Clustering
Algorithm

Andres Kriete
Associate Professor
in Bioinformation Engineering, Drexel University
Director, Biocomputing Laboratory,
Coriell Institute for Medical Research
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

New Initiatives

Pediatric Engineering

Skin Research
Arye Rosen
Academy Professor & Director,
Pediatric Engineering Program

Elizabeth Papazoglou
Research Associate Professor
of Biomedical Engineering
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

New Initiatives
Coming Soon:
Health Systems Engineering
(Elliot Sloane, Ph.D.)
Integrating and streamlining health enterprise processes
through the use of technology.

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Why are we unique?

Competitive Advantage

Keys to our success…
 Interdisciplinary team spirit at Drexel
 Free-standing university-level interdisciplinary
unit that
 Transcends disciplinary barriers
 Facilitates the interplay between diverse groups
 Mobilizes and engages faculty of various programs
 Plays up the synergies and leverages expertise
 Orchestrates university-level challenge initiatives

 Agility to respond to emerging opportunities
 Hybrid research institute and academic department

 Action oriented and enterprising

 Leadership in regional initiatives

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Leadership in Regional Initiatives

Regional Resource Initiatives
 Nanotechnology Institute (founded 2002)
 Greater Philadelphia Bioinformatics Alliance
(founded 2003)
 BEACON – PA (to be founded 2004?)

Regional Solution Initiatives
 Bioengineering Blood Brain Barrier (planned for 2005)
leading to…

Heart and Brain
Science and Technology Institute
(2006 and beyond…)
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Leadership in Regional Initiatives

NANOTECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE (founded 2002)
 Focus:
Bio-nanotechnology
 Thrust Areas:





Biosensors
Drug Delivery
Tissue Engineering
Cellular Probes

 Mandate:
 Expedite commercialization of academic innovations
 Provide enabling technologies for regional life sciences
industry

 Co-Directors
 Kambiz Pourrezaei, Drexel University
 David Luzzi, University of Pennsylvania
 Barry Stein, Ben Franklin Technology Partners

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Leadership in Regional Initiatives

NANOTECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE (founded 2002)
 Founding Partners
 Drexel University, School of Biomedical Engineering, Science
and Health Systems
 University of Pennsylvania
 Ben Franklin Technology Partners
 Institutional Membership:
8 Universities/Hospitals & 4 Corporations
 Leveraged over $60 Million in federal funding in the region since
formation
 Number of patents/disclosures 6 times higher than the average
academic output
 5 new companies formed in 2003
 Visit On-Line: http://www.nanotechinstitute.org/nti/
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Leadership in Regional Initiatives
Greater Philadelphia Bioinformatics Alliance (founded 2003)
 Focus: Computational biology and integrated bioinformatics
 Mandate:
 To develop synergy between diverse bioinformatics knowledge
resources of the region
 Respond to the demand for innovation in the regional
pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry

 Computational Orchestra
 Large-scale projects in system biology and translational
medicine

 Executive Committee
 Aydin Tozeren, Drexel University
 Susan Davidson, University of Pennsylvania
 Gary Kurtzman, Bioadvance

 Institutional Membership:
8 Universities/Hospitals & 3 Research Institutes

http://www.bioadvance.com/home/bioinformatics.asp
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Enrollment
Biomedical Engineering BS, MS, PhD

Biomedical Science MS, PhD

Sponsored Research Performance
NRC Ranking: 22 (3.25 Points; Top Score: 4.6 Points)
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Total Enrollment
450

402

Number of Students

400
341

350

298

300
231

250
200

204
159

151
88

142

71

80

Total
Undergraduate

150
100

260

242

94

Graduate

99

50
0
1999

2000

2001

2002

2003

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Growth in Undergraduate Enrollment
Undergraduate Enrollment

300
260

250

242
204

200
151

150
100

88

50
33
0
1998-01

1999-01

2000-01

2001-01

2002-01

2003-01

Academic Term




5 Year % Growth: 787.87%
Average % Retention over 3-Years: 88.33%
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Undergraduate SAT Scores
1240
1230

1233

Average SAT Scores

1220
1200

1204

1180
1160

1181

1181

University Average SAT
Scores

1157

1156

BIOMED Average SAT
Scores

1145

1140
1120
1100
1999-01

2000-01

2001-01

2002-01

Academic Term

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Research Performance
9,000

8,000

(Projected)

8,000
7,000
5,421

6,000

(Projected)

5,000

3,971

4,000
3,000

2,372
1,442

2,000
1,000

Awarded
Expenditure

634

Growth

0


1998

1999

2000

6 Year Sponsored Research Growth:1,262%

2001

2002

2003

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Drexel BIOMED

Thank You!

Contact Information
Dr. Banu Onaral
3141 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: 215-895-2247
Fax: 215-895-4983
Email: [email protected]

Visit us on the web at

WWW.BIOMED.DREXEL.EDU
V 1.0 [MS 021120]


Slide 17

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

School of Biomedical Engineering,
Science & Health Systems

www.biomed.drexel.edu
by

Banu Onaral, Director
April 16, 2004
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Presentation Outline
Bio-Nanotechnology

Outline

BIOIMAGING
BIOSENSING

BIOINFORMATICS

NEUROENGINEERING

 About the BIOMED
 Strategic thrusts
 Why are we unique?

TISSUE ENGINEERING

Biomedical Ultrasound

Biomedical Optics

 Leadership in regional initiatives
Nanotechnology Institute
Greater Philadelphia Bioinformatics Alliance
Academic Indicators
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

About the BIOMED

History
 Created in 1961 as a free standing university-level
research institute, offering masters and doctoral
degrees in biomedical engineering and sciences
 Reorganized as a School – September 1997
Inaugural undergraduate class – September 1998
 Commitment at the highest levels

 Founding Vision and Opportunity

 Marriage of technology and medicine is defining the
industrial enterprise of the 21st century

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

About the BIOMED

Mission
Integrate interdisciplinary research and
education in biomedical science,
technology and medicine
Lead in academic thrust areas in
strategic regional partnerships

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

About the BIOMED

Mandate
Establish leadership in emerging areas
Build on existing strengths
 Strive for corporate relevance
 Focus on technology transfer &
commercialization potential

Strategic Academic Thrusts

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Bio-Nanotechnology

BIOIMAGING
BIOSENSING

BIOINFORMATICS

NEUROENGINEERING

TISSUE ENGINEERING

Biomedical Ultrasound

Biomedical Optics

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Academic Thrusts

Competitive Analysis
Cutting edge
Potential for significant external funding
Leadership not established elsewhere

 National prominence

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Academic Thrusts

 Biosensing and Bioimaging

Bio-Nanotechnology
http://www.biomed.drexel.edu/BioNano/

Biomedical Ultrasound

Biomedical Optics
 Cellular Tissue Engineering
 Neuroengineering
 Integrated Bioinformatics
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Biosensing & Bioimaging





Biomedical Ultrasound & Optics
Biosensors
Drug Delivery
Imaging; Contrast Agents
Peter Lewin
Professor of Biomedical &
Electrical Engineering

Banu Onaral
After
Encapsulation

Day 3

Margaret Wheatley
Professor of Biomedical
& Chemical Engineering

Day 7

B rass housing

S olution

Kambiz
Pourrezaei

Day 12

Ryszard Lec
Professor of Biomedical &
Electrical Engineering

P iezoelectric
P late

Professor & Director
School of Biomedical
Engineering, Science and
Health Systems

O -ring

E lectrode

Professor &
Research Director
Biomedical & Electrical
Engineering
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Bio-Nanotechnology
 Biosensors
 Drug Delivery
 Tissue Engineering

Peter I. Lelkes
Calhoun Chair Professor of
Cellular Tissue Engineering

Kambiz
Pourrezaei
Ryszard Lec
Professor of Biomedical &
Electrical Engineering

Professor
Biomedical & Electrical
Engineering

Margaret Wheatley
Professor of Biomedical
& Chemical Engineering
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Cellular Tissue Engineering
 Cellular Engineering
 Biomaterials

Peter I. Lelkes
Calhoun Chair Professor of
Cellular Tissue Engineering

Fred Allen
Assistant Professor
Biomedical Engineering

Kenneth A. Barbee
Associate Professor of
Biomedical Engineering

IMPLANT RESEARCH INITIATIVE
Director: Steven Kurtz,
Drexel University & Exponent Inc
Associate Directors:
Michele Marcolongo & Av Edidin
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Neuroengineering & Human Performance
 Neurorobotics
 Neuroinformatics
 Neuropharmaceutical
Engineering

Karen Moxon
Assistant Professor of Biomedical
Engineering & Neurobiology

Ilya Rybak
Research Professor
of Biomedical Engineering
and Neurobiology

Rami Seliktar
Professor of
Biomedical Engineering

CP
G

Hip

Ank
le
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

Kn
ee

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Integrated Bioinformatics
 Bioinformatics
 Bioinformation Engineering
 Bioimaging

Aydin Tozeren
Director of Bioinformatics Program

Clustering
Algorithm

Andres Kriete
Associate Professor
in Bioinformation Engineering, Drexel University
Director, Biocomputing Laboratory,
Coriell Institute for Medical Research
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

New Initiatives

Pediatric Engineering

Skin Research
Arye Rosen
Academy Professor & Director,
Pediatric Engineering Program

Elizabeth Papazoglou
Research Associate Professor
of Biomedical Engineering
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

New Initiatives
Coming Soon:
Health Systems Engineering
(Elliot Sloane, Ph.D.)
Integrating and streamlining health enterprise processes
through the use of technology.

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Why are we unique?

Competitive Advantage

Keys to our success…
 Interdisciplinary team spirit at Drexel
 Free-standing university-level interdisciplinary
unit that
 Transcends disciplinary barriers
 Facilitates the interplay between diverse groups
 Mobilizes and engages faculty of various programs
 Plays up the synergies and leverages expertise
 Orchestrates university-level challenge initiatives

 Agility to respond to emerging opportunities
 Hybrid research institute and academic department

 Action oriented and enterprising

 Leadership in regional initiatives

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Leadership in Regional Initiatives

Regional Resource Initiatives
 Nanotechnology Institute (founded 2002)
 Greater Philadelphia Bioinformatics Alliance
(founded 2003)
 BEACON – PA (to be founded 2004?)

Regional Solution Initiatives
 Bioengineering Blood Brain Barrier (planned for 2005)
leading to…

Heart and Brain
Science and Technology Institute
(2006 and beyond…)
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Leadership in Regional Initiatives

NANOTECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE (founded 2002)
 Focus:
Bio-nanotechnology
 Thrust Areas:





Biosensors
Drug Delivery
Tissue Engineering
Cellular Probes

 Mandate:
 Expedite commercialization of academic innovations
 Provide enabling technologies for regional life sciences
industry

 Co-Directors
 Kambiz Pourrezaei, Drexel University
 David Luzzi, University of Pennsylvania
 Barry Stein, Ben Franklin Technology Partners

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Leadership in Regional Initiatives

NANOTECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE (founded 2002)
 Founding Partners
 Drexel University, School of Biomedical Engineering, Science
and Health Systems
 University of Pennsylvania
 Ben Franklin Technology Partners
 Institutional Membership:
8 Universities/Hospitals & 4 Corporations
 Leveraged over $60 Million in federal funding in the region since
formation
 Number of patents/disclosures 6 times higher than the average
academic output
 5 new companies formed in 2003
 Visit On-Line: http://www.nanotechinstitute.org/nti/
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Leadership in Regional Initiatives
Greater Philadelphia Bioinformatics Alliance (founded 2003)
 Focus: Computational biology and integrated bioinformatics
 Mandate:
 To develop synergy between diverse bioinformatics knowledge
resources of the region
 Respond to the demand for innovation in the regional
pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry

 Computational Orchestra
 Large-scale projects in system biology and translational
medicine

 Executive Committee
 Aydin Tozeren, Drexel University
 Susan Davidson, University of Pennsylvania
 Gary Kurtzman, Bioadvance

 Institutional Membership:
8 Universities/Hospitals & 3 Research Institutes

http://www.bioadvance.com/home/bioinformatics.asp
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Enrollment
Biomedical Engineering BS, MS, PhD

Biomedical Science MS, PhD

Sponsored Research Performance
NRC Ranking: 22 (3.25 Points; Top Score: 4.6 Points)
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Total Enrollment
450

402

Number of Students

400
341

350

298

300
231

250
200

204
159

151
88

142

71

80

Total
Undergraduate

150
100

260

242

94

Graduate

99

50
0
1999

2000

2001

2002

2003

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Growth in Undergraduate Enrollment
Undergraduate Enrollment

300
260

250

242
204

200
151

150
100

88

50
33
0
1998-01

1999-01

2000-01

2001-01

2002-01

2003-01

Academic Term




5 Year % Growth: 787.87%
Average % Retention over 3-Years: 88.33%
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Undergraduate SAT Scores
1240
1230

1233

Average SAT Scores

1220
1200

1204

1180
1160

1181

1181

University Average SAT
Scores

1157

1156

BIOMED Average SAT
Scores

1145

1140
1120
1100
1999-01

2000-01

2001-01

2002-01

Academic Term

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Research Performance
9,000

8,000

(Projected)

8,000
7,000
5,421

6,000

(Projected)

5,000

3,971

4,000
3,000

2,372
1,442

2,000
1,000

Awarded
Expenditure

634

Growth

0


1998

1999

2000

6 Year Sponsored Research Growth:1,262%

2001

2002

2003

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Drexel BIOMED

Thank You!

Contact Information
Dr. Banu Onaral
3141 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: 215-895-2247
Fax: 215-895-4983
Email: [email protected]

Visit us on the web at

WWW.BIOMED.DREXEL.EDU
V 1.0 [MS 021120]


Slide 18

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

School of Biomedical Engineering,
Science & Health Systems

www.biomed.drexel.edu
by

Banu Onaral, Director
April 16, 2004
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Presentation Outline
Bio-Nanotechnology

Outline

BIOIMAGING
BIOSENSING

BIOINFORMATICS

NEUROENGINEERING

 About the BIOMED
 Strategic thrusts
 Why are we unique?

TISSUE ENGINEERING

Biomedical Ultrasound

Biomedical Optics

 Leadership in regional initiatives
Nanotechnology Institute
Greater Philadelphia Bioinformatics Alliance
Academic Indicators
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

About the BIOMED

History
 Created in 1961 as a free standing university-level
research institute, offering masters and doctoral
degrees in biomedical engineering and sciences
 Reorganized as a School – September 1997
Inaugural undergraduate class – September 1998
 Commitment at the highest levels

 Founding Vision and Opportunity

 Marriage of technology and medicine is defining the
industrial enterprise of the 21st century

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

About the BIOMED

Mission
Integrate interdisciplinary research and
education in biomedical science,
technology and medicine
Lead in academic thrust areas in
strategic regional partnerships

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

About the BIOMED

Mandate
Establish leadership in emerging areas
Build on existing strengths
 Strive for corporate relevance
 Focus on technology transfer &
commercialization potential

Strategic Academic Thrusts

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Bio-Nanotechnology

BIOIMAGING
BIOSENSING

BIOINFORMATICS

NEUROENGINEERING

TISSUE ENGINEERING

Biomedical Ultrasound

Biomedical Optics

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Academic Thrusts

Competitive Analysis
Cutting edge
Potential for significant external funding
Leadership not established elsewhere

 National prominence

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Academic Thrusts

 Biosensing and Bioimaging

Bio-Nanotechnology
http://www.biomed.drexel.edu/BioNano/

Biomedical Ultrasound

Biomedical Optics
 Cellular Tissue Engineering
 Neuroengineering
 Integrated Bioinformatics
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Biosensing & Bioimaging





Biomedical Ultrasound & Optics
Biosensors
Drug Delivery
Imaging; Contrast Agents
Peter Lewin
Professor of Biomedical &
Electrical Engineering

Banu Onaral
After
Encapsulation

Day 3

Margaret Wheatley
Professor of Biomedical
& Chemical Engineering

Day 7

B rass housing

S olution

Kambiz
Pourrezaei

Day 12

Ryszard Lec
Professor of Biomedical &
Electrical Engineering

P iezoelectric
P late

Professor & Director
School of Biomedical
Engineering, Science and
Health Systems

O -ring

E lectrode

Professor &
Research Director
Biomedical & Electrical
Engineering
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Bio-Nanotechnology
 Biosensors
 Drug Delivery
 Tissue Engineering

Peter I. Lelkes
Calhoun Chair Professor of
Cellular Tissue Engineering

Kambiz
Pourrezaei
Ryszard Lec
Professor of Biomedical &
Electrical Engineering

Professor
Biomedical & Electrical
Engineering

Margaret Wheatley
Professor of Biomedical
& Chemical Engineering
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Cellular Tissue Engineering
 Cellular Engineering
 Biomaterials

Peter I. Lelkes
Calhoun Chair Professor of
Cellular Tissue Engineering

Fred Allen
Assistant Professor
Biomedical Engineering

Kenneth A. Barbee
Associate Professor of
Biomedical Engineering

IMPLANT RESEARCH INITIATIVE
Director: Steven Kurtz,
Drexel University & Exponent Inc
Associate Directors:
Michele Marcolongo & Av Edidin
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Neuroengineering & Human Performance
 Neurorobotics
 Neuroinformatics
 Neuropharmaceutical
Engineering

Karen Moxon
Assistant Professor of Biomedical
Engineering & Neurobiology

Ilya Rybak
Research Professor
of Biomedical Engineering
and Neurobiology

Rami Seliktar
Professor of
Biomedical Engineering

CP
G

Hip

Ank
le
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

Kn
ee

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Integrated Bioinformatics
 Bioinformatics
 Bioinformation Engineering
 Bioimaging

Aydin Tozeren
Director of Bioinformatics Program

Clustering
Algorithm

Andres Kriete
Associate Professor
in Bioinformation Engineering, Drexel University
Director, Biocomputing Laboratory,
Coriell Institute for Medical Research
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

New Initiatives

Pediatric Engineering

Skin Research
Arye Rosen
Academy Professor & Director,
Pediatric Engineering Program

Elizabeth Papazoglou
Research Associate Professor
of Biomedical Engineering
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

New Initiatives
Coming Soon:
Health Systems Engineering
(Elliot Sloane, Ph.D.)
Integrating and streamlining health enterprise processes
through the use of technology.

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Why are we unique?

Competitive Advantage

Keys to our success…
 Interdisciplinary team spirit at Drexel
 Free-standing university-level interdisciplinary
unit that
 Transcends disciplinary barriers
 Facilitates the interplay between diverse groups
 Mobilizes and engages faculty of various programs
 Plays up the synergies and leverages expertise
 Orchestrates university-level challenge initiatives

 Agility to respond to emerging opportunities
 Hybrid research institute and academic department

 Action oriented and enterprising

 Leadership in regional initiatives

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Leadership in Regional Initiatives

Regional Resource Initiatives
 Nanotechnology Institute (founded 2002)
 Greater Philadelphia Bioinformatics Alliance
(founded 2003)
 BEACON – PA (to be founded 2004?)

Regional Solution Initiatives
 Bioengineering Blood Brain Barrier (planned for 2005)
leading to…

Heart and Brain
Science and Technology Institute
(2006 and beyond…)
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Leadership in Regional Initiatives

NANOTECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE (founded 2002)
 Focus:
Bio-nanotechnology
 Thrust Areas:





Biosensors
Drug Delivery
Tissue Engineering
Cellular Probes

 Mandate:
 Expedite commercialization of academic innovations
 Provide enabling technologies for regional life sciences
industry

 Co-Directors
 Kambiz Pourrezaei, Drexel University
 David Luzzi, University of Pennsylvania
 Barry Stein, Ben Franklin Technology Partners

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Leadership in Regional Initiatives

NANOTECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE (founded 2002)
 Founding Partners
 Drexel University, School of Biomedical Engineering, Science
and Health Systems
 University of Pennsylvania
 Ben Franklin Technology Partners
 Institutional Membership:
8 Universities/Hospitals & 4 Corporations
 Leveraged over $60 Million in federal funding in the region since
formation
 Number of patents/disclosures 6 times higher than the average
academic output
 5 new companies formed in 2003
 Visit On-Line: http://www.nanotechinstitute.org/nti/
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Leadership in Regional Initiatives
Greater Philadelphia Bioinformatics Alliance (founded 2003)
 Focus: Computational biology and integrated bioinformatics
 Mandate:
 To develop synergy between diverse bioinformatics knowledge
resources of the region
 Respond to the demand for innovation in the regional
pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry

 Computational Orchestra
 Large-scale projects in system biology and translational
medicine

 Executive Committee
 Aydin Tozeren, Drexel University
 Susan Davidson, University of Pennsylvania
 Gary Kurtzman, Bioadvance

 Institutional Membership:
8 Universities/Hospitals & 3 Research Institutes

http://www.bioadvance.com/home/bioinformatics.asp
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Enrollment
Biomedical Engineering BS, MS, PhD

Biomedical Science MS, PhD

Sponsored Research Performance
NRC Ranking: 22 (3.25 Points; Top Score: 4.6 Points)
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Total Enrollment
450

402

Number of Students

400
341

350

298

300
231

250
200

204
159

151
88

142

71

80

Total
Undergraduate

150
100

260

242

94

Graduate

99

50
0
1999

2000

2001

2002

2003

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Growth in Undergraduate Enrollment
Undergraduate Enrollment

300
260

250

242
204

200
151

150
100

88

50
33
0
1998-01

1999-01

2000-01

2001-01

2002-01

2003-01

Academic Term




5 Year % Growth: 787.87%
Average % Retention over 3-Years: 88.33%
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Undergraduate SAT Scores
1240
1230

1233

Average SAT Scores

1220
1200

1204

1180
1160

1181

1181

University Average SAT
Scores

1157

1156

BIOMED Average SAT
Scores

1145

1140
1120
1100
1999-01

2000-01

2001-01

2002-01

Academic Term

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Research Performance
9,000

8,000

(Projected)

8,000
7,000
5,421

6,000

(Projected)

5,000

3,971

4,000
3,000

2,372
1,442

2,000
1,000

Awarded
Expenditure

634

Growth

0


1998

1999

2000

6 Year Sponsored Research Growth:1,262%

2001

2002

2003

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Drexel BIOMED

Thank You!

Contact Information
Dr. Banu Onaral
3141 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: 215-895-2247
Fax: 215-895-4983
Email: [email protected]

Visit us on the web at

WWW.BIOMED.DREXEL.EDU
V 1.0 [MS 021120]


Slide 19

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

School of Biomedical Engineering,
Science & Health Systems

www.biomed.drexel.edu
by

Banu Onaral, Director
April 16, 2004
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Presentation Outline
Bio-Nanotechnology

Outline

BIOIMAGING
BIOSENSING

BIOINFORMATICS

NEUROENGINEERING

 About the BIOMED
 Strategic thrusts
 Why are we unique?

TISSUE ENGINEERING

Biomedical Ultrasound

Biomedical Optics

 Leadership in regional initiatives
Nanotechnology Institute
Greater Philadelphia Bioinformatics Alliance
Academic Indicators
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

About the BIOMED

History
 Created in 1961 as a free standing university-level
research institute, offering masters and doctoral
degrees in biomedical engineering and sciences
 Reorganized as a School – September 1997
Inaugural undergraduate class – September 1998
 Commitment at the highest levels

 Founding Vision and Opportunity

 Marriage of technology and medicine is defining the
industrial enterprise of the 21st century

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

About the BIOMED

Mission
Integrate interdisciplinary research and
education in biomedical science,
technology and medicine
Lead in academic thrust areas in
strategic regional partnerships

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

About the BIOMED

Mandate
Establish leadership in emerging areas
Build on existing strengths
 Strive for corporate relevance
 Focus on technology transfer &
commercialization potential

Strategic Academic Thrusts

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Bio-Nanotechnology

BIOIMAGING
BIOSENSING

BIOINFORMATICS

NEUROENGINEERING

TISSUE ENGINEERING

Biomedical Ultrasound

Biomedical Optics

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Academic Thrusts

Competitive Analysis
Cutting edge
Potential for significant external funding
Leadership not established elsewhere

 National prominence

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Academic Thrusts

 Biosensing and Bioimaging

Bio-Nanotechnology
http://www.biomed.drexel.edu/BioNano/

Biomedical Ultrasound

Biomedical Optics
 Cellular Tissue Engineering
 Neuroengineering
 Integrated Bioinformatics
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Biosensing & Bioimaging





Biomedical Ultrasound & Optics
Biosensors
Drug Delivery
Imaging; Contrast Agents
Peter Lewin
Professor of Biomedical &
Electrical Engineering

Banu Onaral
After
Encapsulation

Day 3

Margaret Wheatley
Professor of Biomedical
& Chemical Engineering

Day 7

B rass housing

S olution

Kambiz
Pourrezaei

Day 12

Ryszard Lec
Professor of Biomedical &
Electrical Engineering

P iezoelectric
P late

Professor & Director
School of Biomedical
Engineering, Science and
Health Systems

O -ring

E lectrode

Professor &
Research Director
Biomedical & Electrical
Engineering
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Bio-Nanotechnology
 Biosensors
 Drug Delivery
 Tissue Engineering

Peter I. Lelkes
Calhoun Chair Professor of
Cellular Tissue Engineering

Kambiz
Pourrezaei
Ryszard Lec
Professor of Biomedical &
Electrical Engineering

Professor
Biomedical & Electrical
Engineering

Margaret Wheatley
Professor of Biomedical
& Chemical Engineering
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Cellular Tissue Engineering
 Cellular Engineering
 Biomaterials

Peter I. Lelkes
Calhoun Chair Professor of
Cellular Tissue Engineering

Fred Allen
Assistant Professor
Biomedical Engineering

Kenneth A. Barbee
Associate Professor of
Biomedical Engineering

IMPLANT RESEARCH INITIATIVE
Director: Steven Kurtz,
Drexel University & Exponent Inc
Associate Directors:
Michele Marcolongo & Av Edidin
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Neuroengineering & Human Performance
 Neurorobotics
 Neuroinformatics
 Neuropharmaceutical
Engineering

Karen Moxon
Assistant Professor of Biomedical
Engineering & Neurobiology

Ilya Rybak
Research Professor
of Biomedical Engineering
and Neurobiology

Rami Seliktar
Professor of
Biomedical Engineering

CP
G

Hip

Ank
le
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

Kn
ee

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Integrated Bioinformatics
 Bioinformatics
 Bioinformation Engineering
 Bioimaging

Aydin Tozeren
Director of Bioinformatics Program

Clustering
Algorithm

Andres Kriete
Associate Professor
in Bioinformation Engineering, Drexel University
Director, Biocomputing Laboratory,
Coriell Institute for Medical Research
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

New Initiatives

Pediatric Engineering

Skin Research
Arye Rosen
Academy Professor & Director,
Pediatric Engineering Program

Elizabeth Papazoglou
Research Associate Professor
of Biomedical Engineering
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

New Initiatives
Coming Soon:
Health Systems Engineering
(Elliot Sloane, Ph.D.)
Integrating and streamlining health enterprise processes
through the use of technology.

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Why are we unique?

Competitive Advantage

Keys to our success…
 Interdisciplinary team spirit at Drexel
 Free-standing university-level interdisciplinary
unit that
 Transcends disciplinary barriers
 Facilitates the interplay between diverse groups
 Mobilizes and engages faculty of various programs
 Plays up the synergies and leverages expertise
 Orchestrates university-level challenge initiatives

 Agility to respond to emerging opportunities
 Hybrid research institute and academic department

 Action oriented and enterprising

 Leadership in regional initiatives

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Leadership in Regional Initiatives

Regional Resource Initiatives
 Nanotechnology Institute (founded 2002)
 Greater Philadelphia Bioinformatics Alliance
(founded 2003)
 BEACON – PA (to be founded 2004?)

Regional Solution Initiatives
 Bioengineering Blood Brain Barrier (planned for 2005)
leading to…

Heart and Brain
Science and Technology Institute
(2006 and beyond…)
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Leadership in Regional Initiatives

NANOTECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE (founded 2002)
 Focus:
Bio-nanotechnology
 Thrust Areas:





Biosensors
Drug Delivery
Tissue Engineering
Cellular Probes

 Mandate:
 Expedite commercialization of academic innovations
 Provide enabling technologies for regional life sciences
industry

 Co-Directors
 Kambiz Pourrezaei, Drexel University
 David Luzzi, University of Pennsylvania
 Barry Stein, Ben Franklin Technology Partners

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Leadership in Regional Initiatives

NANOTECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE (founded 2002)
 Founding Partners
 Drexel University, School of Biomedical Engineering, Science
and Health Systems
 University of Pennsylvania
 Ben Franklin Technology Partners
 Institutional Membership:
8 Universities/Hospitals & 4 Corporations
 Leveraged over $60 Million in federal funding in the region since
formation
 Number of patents/disclosures 6 times higher than the average
academic output
 5 new companies formed in 2003
 Visit On-Line: http://www.nanotechinstitute.org/nti/
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Leadership in Regional Initiatives
Greater Philadelphia Bioinformatics Alliance (founded 2003)
 Focus: Computational biology and integrated bioinformatics
 Mandate:
 To develop synergy between diverse bioinformatics knowledge
resources of the region
 Respond to the demand for innovation in the regional
pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry

 Computational Orchestra
 Large-scale projects in system biology and translational
medicine

 Executive Committee
 Aydin Tozeren, Drexel University
 Susan Davidson, University of Pennsylvania
 Gary Kurtzman, Bioadvance

 Institutional Membership:
8 Universities/Hospitals & 3 Research Institutes

http://www.bioadvance.com/home/bioinformatics.asp
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Enrollment
Biomedical Engineering BS, MS, PhD

Biomedical Science MS, PhD

Sponsored Research Performance
NRC Ranking: 22 (3.25 Points; Top Score: 4.6 Points)
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Total Enrollment
450

402

Number of Students

400
341

350

298

300
231

250
200

204
159

151
88

142

71

80

Total
Undergraduate

150
100

260

242

94

Graduate

99

50
0
1999

2000

2001

2002

2003

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Growth in Undergraduate Enrollment
Undergraduate Enrollment

300
260

250

242
204

200
151

150
100

88

50
33
0
1998-01

1999-01

2000-01

2001-01

2002-01

2003-01

Academic Term




5 Year % Growth: 787.87%
Average % Retention over 3-Years: 88.33%
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Undergraduate SAT Scores
1240
1230

1233

Average SAT Scores

1220
1200

1204

1180
1160

1181

1181

University Average SAT
Scores

1157

1156

BIOMED Average SAT
Scores

1145

1140
1120
1100
1999-01

2000-01

2001-01

2002-01

Academic Term

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Research Performance
9,000

8,000

(Projected)

8,000
7,000
5,421

6,000

(Projected)

5,000

3,971

4,000
3,000

2,372
1,442

2,000
1,000

Awarded
Expenditure

634

Growth

0


1998

1999

2000

6 Year Sponsored Research Growth:1,262%

2001

2002

2003

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Drexel BIOMED

Thank You!

Contact Information
Dr. Banu Onaral
3141 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: 215-895-2247
Fax: 215-895-4983
Email: [email protected]

Visit us on the web at

WWW.BIOMED.DREXEL.EDU
V 1.0 [MS 021120]


Slide 20

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

School of Biomedical Engineering,
Science & Health Systems

www.biomed.drexel.edu
by

Banu Onaral, Director
April 16, 2004
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Presentation Outline
Bio-Nanotechnology

Outline

BIOIMAGING
BIOSENSING

BIOINFORMATICS

NEUROENGINEERING

 About the BIOMED
 Strategic thrusts
 Why are we unique?

TISSUE ENGINEERING

Biomedical Ultrasound

Biomedical Optics

 Leadership in regional initiatives
Nanotechnology Institute
Greater Philadelphia Bioinformatics Alliance
Academic Indicators
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

About the BIOMED

History
 Created in 1961 as a free standing university-level
research institute, offering masters and doctoral
degrees in biomedical engineering and sciences
 Reorganized as a School – September 1997
Inaugural undergraduate class – September 1998
 Commitment at the highest levels

 Founding Vision and Opportunity

 Marriage of technology and medicine is defining the
industrial enterprise of the 21st century

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

About the BIOMED

Mission
Integrate interdisciplinary research and
education in biomedical science,
technology and medicine
Lead in academic thrust areas in
strategic regional partnerships

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

About the BIOMED

Mandate
Establish leadership in emerging areas
Build on existing strengths
 Strive for corporate relevance
 Focus on technology transfer &
commercialization potential

Strategic Academic Thrusts

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Bio-Nanotechnology

BIOIMAGING
BIOSENSING

BIOINFORMATICS

NEUROENGINEERING

TISSUE ENGINEERING

Biomedical Ultrasound

Biomedical Optics

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Academic Thrusts

Competitive Analysis
Cutting edge
Potential for significant external funding
Leadership not established elsewhere

 National prominence

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Academic Thrusts

 Biosensing and Bioimaging

Bio-Nanotechnology
http://www.biomed.drexel.edu/BioNano/

Biomedical Ultrasound

Biomedical Optics
 Cellular Tissue Engineering
 Neuroengineering
 Integrated Bioinformatics
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Biosensing & Bioimaging





Biomedical Ultrasound & Optics
Biosensors
Drug Delivery
Imaging; Contrast Agents
Peter Lewin
Professor of Biomedical &
Electrical Engineering

Banu Onaral
After
Encapsulation

Day 3

Margaret Wheatley
Professor of Biomedical
& Chemical Engineering

Day 7

B rass housing

S olution

Kambiz
Pourrezaei

Day 12

Ryszard Lec
Professor of Biomedical &
Electrical Engineering

P iezoelectric
P late

Professor & Director
School of Biomedical
Engineering, Science and
Health Systems

O -ring

E lectrode

Professor &
Research Director
Biomedical & Electrical
Engineering
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Bio-Nanotechnology
 Biosensors
 Drug Delivery
 Tissue Engineering

Peter I. Lelkes
Calhoun Chair Professor of
Cellular Tissue Engineering

Kambiz
Pourrezaei
Ryszard Lec
Professor of Biomedical &
Electrical Engineering

Professor
Biomedical & Electrical
Engineering

Margaret Wheatley
Professor of Biomedical
& Chemical Engineering
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Cellular Tissue Engineering
 Cellular Engineering
 Biomaterials

Peter I. Lelkes
Calhoun Chair Professor of
Cellular Tissue Engineering

Fred Allen
Assistant Professor
Biomedical Engineering

Kenneth A. Barbee
Associate Professor of
Biomedical Engineering

IMPLANT RESEARCH INITIATIVE
Director: Steven Kurtz,
Drexel University & Exponent Inc
Associate Directors:
Michele Marcolongo & Av Edidin
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Neuroengineering & Human Performance
 Neurorobotics
 Neuroinformatics
 Neuropharmaceutical
Engineering

Karen Moxon
Assistant Professor of Biomedical
Engineering & Neurobiology

Ilya Rybak
Research Professor
of Biomedical Engineering
and Neurobiology

Rami Seliktar
Professor of
Biomedical Engineering

CP
G

Hip

Ank
le
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

Kn
ee

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Integrated Bioinformatics
 Bioinformatics
 Bioinformation Engineering
 Bioimaging

Aydin Tozeren
Director of Bioinformatics Program

Clustering
Algorithm

Andres Kriete
Associate Professor
in Bioinformation Engineering, Drexel University
Director, Biocomputing Laboratory,
Coriell Institute for Medical Research
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

New Initiatives

Pediatric Engineering

Skin Research
Arye Rosen
Academy Professor & Director,
Pediatric Engineering Program

Elizabeth Papazoglou
Research Associate Professor
of Biomedical Engineering
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

New Initiatives
Coming Soon:
Health Systems Engineering
(Elliot Sloane, Ph.D.)
Integrating and streamlining health enterprise processes
through the use of technology.

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Why are we unique?

Competitive Advantage

Keys to our success…
 Interdisciplinary team spirit at Drexel
 Free-standing university-level interdisciplinary
unit that
 Transcends disciplinary barriers
 Facilitates the interplay between diverse groups
 Mobilizes and engages faculty of various programs
 Plays up the synergies and leverages expertise
 Orchestrates university-level challenge initiatives

 Agility to respond to emerging opportunities
 Hybrid research institute and academic department

 Action oriented and enterprising

 Leadership in regional initiatives

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Leadership in Regional Initiatives

Regional Resource Initiatives
 Nanotechnology Institute (founded 2002)
 Greater Philadelphia Bioinformatics Alliance
(founded 2003)
 BEACON – PA (to be founded 2004?)

Regional Solution Initiatives
 Bioengineering Blood Brain Barrier (planned for 2005)
leading to…

Heart and Brain
Science and Technology Institute
(2006 and beyond…)
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Leadership in Regional Initiatives

NANOTECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE (founded 2002)
 Focus:
Bio-nanotechnology
 Thrust Areas:





Biosensors
Drug Delivery
Tissue Engineering
Cellular Probes

 Mandate:
 Expedite commercialization of academic innovations
 Provide enabling technologies for regional life sciences
industry

 Co-Directors
 Kambiz Pourrezaei, Drexel University
 David Luzzi, University of Pennsylvania
 Barry Stein, Ben Franklin Technology Partners

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Leadership in Regional Initiatives

NANOTECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE (founded 2002)
 Founding Partners
 Drexel University, School of Biomedical Engineering, Science
and Health Systems
 University of Pennsylvania
 Ben Franklin Technology Partners
 Institutional Membership:
8 Universities/Hospitals & 4 Corporations
 Leveraged over $60 Million in federal funding in the region since
formation
 Number of patents/disclosures 6 times higher than the average
academic output
 5 new companies formed in 2003
 Visit On-Line: http://www.nanotechinstitute.org/nti/
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Leadership in Regional Initiatives
Greater Philadelphia Bioinformatics Alliance (founded 2003)
 Focus: Computational biology and integrated bioinformatics
 Mandate:
 To develop synergy between diverse bioinformatics knowledge
resources of the region
 Respond to the demand for innovation in the regional
pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry

 Computational Orchestra
 Large-scale projects in system biology and translational
medicine

 Executive Committee
 Aydin Tozeren, Drexel University
 Susan Davidson, University of Pennsylvania
 Gary Kurtzman, Bioadvance

 Institutional Membership:
8 Universities/Hospitals & 3 Research Institutes

http://www.bioadvance.com/home/bioinformatics.asp
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Enrollment
Biomedical Engineering BS, MS, PhD

Biomedical Science MS, PhD

Sponsored Research Performance
NRC Ranking: 22 (3.25 Points; Top Score: 4.6 Points)
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Total Enrollment
450

402

Number of Students

400
341

350

298

300
231

250
200

204
159

151
88

142

71

80

Total
Undergraduate

150
100

260

242

94

Graduate

99

50
0
1999

2000

2001

2002

2003

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Growth in Undergraduate Enrollment
Undergraduate Enrollment

300
260

250

242
204

200
151

150
100

88

50
33
0
1998-01

1999-01

2000-01

2001-01

2002-01

2003-01

Academic Term




5 Year % Growth: 787.87%
Average % Retention over 3-Years: 88.33%
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Undergraduate SAT Scores
1240
1230

1233

Average SAT Scores

1220
1200

1204

1180
1160

1181

1181

University Average SAT
Scores

1157

1156

BIOMED Average SAT
Scores

1145

1140
1120
1100
1999-01

2000-01

2001-01

2002-01

Academic Term

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Research Performance
9,000

8,000

(Projected)

8,000
7,000
5,421

6,000

(Projected)

5,000

3,971

4,000
3,000

2,372
1,442

2,000
1,000

Awarded
Expenditure

634

Growth

0


1998

1999

2000

6 Year Sponsored Research Growth:1,262%

2001

2002

2003

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Drexel BIOMED

Thank You!

Contact Information
Dr. Banu Onaral
3141 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: 215-895-2247
Fax: 215-895-4983
Email: [email protected]

Visit us on the web at

WWW.BIOMED.DREXEL.EDU
V 1.0 [MS 021120]


Slide 21

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

School of Biomedical Engineering,
Science & Health Systems

www.biomed.drexel.edu
by

Banu Onaral, Director
April 16, 2004
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Presentation Outline
Bio-Nanotechnology

Outline

BIOIMAGING
BIOSENSING

BIOINFORMATICS

NEUROENGINEERING

 About the BIOMED
 Strategic thrusts
 Why are we unique?

TISSUE ENGINEERING

Biomedical Ultrasound

Biomedical Optics

 Leadership in regional initiatives
Nanotechnology Institute
Greater Philadelphia Bioinformatics Alliance
Academic Indicators
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

About the BIOMED

History
 Created in 1961 as a free standing university-level
research institute, offering masters and doctoral
degrees in biomedical engineering and sciences
 Reorganized as a School – September 1997
Inaugural undergraduate class – September 1998
 Commitment at the highest levels

 Founding Vision and Opportunity

 Marriage of technology and medicine is defining the
industrial enterprise of the 21st century

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

About the BIOMED

Mission
Integrate interdisciplinary research and
education in biomedical science,
technology and medicine
Lead in academic thrust areas in
strategic regional partnerships

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

About the BIOMED

Mandate
Establish leadership in emerging areas
Build on existing strengths
 Strive for corporate relevance
 Focus on technology transfer &
commercialization potential

Strategic Academic Thrusts

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Bio-Nanotechnology

BIOIMAGING
BIOSENSING

BIOINFORMATICS

NEUROENGINEERING

TISSUE ENGINEERING

Biomedical Ultrasound

Biomedical Optics

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Academic Thrusts

Competitive Analysis
Cutting edge
Potential for significant external funding
Leadership not established elsewhere

 National prominence

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Academic Thrusts

 Biosensing and Bioimaging

Bio-Nanotechnology
http://www.biomed.drexel.edu/BioNano/

Biomedical Ultrasound

Biomedical Optics
 Cellular Tissue Engineering
 Neuroengineering
 Integrated Bioinformatics
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Biosensing & Bioimaging





Biomedical Ultrasound & Optics
Biosensors
Drug Delivery
Imaging; Contrast Agents
Peter Lewin
Professor of Biomedical &
Electrical Engineering

Banu Onaral
After
Encapsulation

Day 3

Margaret Wheatley
Professor of Biomedical
& Chemical Engineering

Day 7

B rass housing

S olution

Kambiz
Pourrezaei

Day 12

Ryszard Lec
Professor of Biomedical &
Electrical Engineering

P iezoelectric
P late

Professor & Director
School of Biomedical
Engineering, Science and
Health Systems

O -ring

E lectrode

Professor &
Research Director
Biomedical & Electrical
Engineering
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Bio-Nanotechnology
 Biosensors
 Drug Delivery
 Tissue Engineering

Peter I. Lelkes
Calhoun Chair Professor of
Cellular Tissue Engineering

Kambiz
Pourrezaei
Ryszard Lec
Professor of Biomedical &
Electrical Engineering

Professor
Biomedical & Electrical
Engineering

Margaret Wheatley
Professor of Biomedical
& Chemical Engineering
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Cellular Tissue Engineering
 Cellular Engineering
 Biomaterials

Peter I. Lelkes
Calhoun Chair Professor of
Cellular Tissue Engineering

Fred Allen
Assistant Professor
Biomedical Engineering

Kenneth A. Barbee
Associate Professor of
Biomedical Engineering

IMPLANT RESEARCH INITIATIVE
Director: Steven Kurtz,
Drexel University & Exponent Inc
Associate Directors:
Michele Marcolongo & Av Edidin
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Neuroengineering & Human Performance
 Neurorobotics
 Neuroinformatics
 Neuropharmaceutical
Engineering

Karen Moxon
Assistant Professor of Biomedical
Engineering & Neurobiology

Ilya Rybak
Research Professor
of Biomedical Engineering
and Neurobiology

Rami Seliktar
Professor of
Biomedical Engineering

CP
G

Hip

Ank
le
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

Kn
ee

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Integrated Bioinformatics
 Bioinformatics
 Bioinformation Engineering
 Bioimaging

Aydin Tozeren
Director of Bioinformatics Program

Clustering
Algorithm

Andres Kriete
Associate Professor
in Bioinformation Engineering, Drexel University
Director, Biocomputing Laboratory,
Coriell Institute for Medical Research
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

New Initiatives

Pediatric Engineering

Skin Research
Arye Rosen
Academy Professor & Director,
Pediatric Engineering Program

Elizabeth Papazoglou
Research Associate Professor
of Biomedical Engineering
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

New Initiatives
Coming Soon:
Health Systems Engineering
(Elliot Sloane, Ph.D.)
Integrating and streamlining health enterprise processes
through the use of technology.

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Why are we unique?

Competitive Advantage

Keys to our success…
 Interdisciplinary team spirit at Drexel
 Free-standing university-level interdisciplinary
unit that
 Transcends disciplinary barriers
 Facilitates the interplay between diverse groups
 Mobilizes and engages faculty of various programs
 Plays up the synergies and leverages expertise
 Orchestrates university-level challenge initiatives

 Agility to respond to emerging opportunities
 Hybrid research institute and academic department

 Action oriented and enterprising

 Leadership in regional initiatives

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Leadership in Regional Initiatives

Regional Resource Initiatives
 Nanotechnology Institute (founded 2002)
 Greater Philadelphia Bioinformatics Alliance
(founded 2003)
 BEACON – PA (to be founded 2004?)

Regional Solution Initiatives
 Bioengineering Blood Brain Barrier (planned for 2005)
leading to…

Heart and Brain
Science and Technology Institute
(2006 and beyond…)
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Leadership in Regional Initiatives

NANOTECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE (founded 2002)
 Focus:
Bio-nanotechnology
 Thrust Areas:





Biosensors
Drug Delivery
Tissue Engineering
Cellular Probes

 Mandate:
 Expedite commercialization of academic innovations
 Provide enabling technologies for regional life sciences
industry

 Co-Directors
 Kambiz Pourrezaei, Drexel University
 David Luzzi, University of Pennsylvania
 Barry Stein, Ben Franklin Technology Partners

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Leadership in Regional Initiatives

NANOTECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE (founded 2002)
 Founding Partners
 Drexel University, School of Biomedical Engineering, Science
and Health Systems
 University of Pennsylvania
 Ben Franklin Technology Partners
 Institutional Membership:
8 Universities/Hospitals & 4 Corporations
 Leveraged over $60 Million in federal funding in the region since
formation
 Number of patents/disclosures 6 times higher than the average
academic output
 5 new companies formed in 2003
 Visit On-Line: http://www.nanotechinstitute.org/nti/
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Leadership in Regional Initiatives
Greater Philadelphia Bioinformatics Alliance (founded 2003)
 Focus: Computational biology and integrated bioinformatics
 Mandate:
 To develop synergy between diverse bioinformatics knowledge
resources of the region
 Respond to the demand for innovation in the regional
pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry

 Computational Orchestra
 Large-scale projects in system biology and translational
medicine

 Executive Committee
 Aydin Tozeren, Drexel University
 Susan Davidson, University of Pennsylvania
 Gary Kurtzman, Bioadvance

 Institutional Membership:
8 Universities/Hospitals & 3 Research Institutes

http://www.bioadvance.com/home/bioinformatics.asp
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Enrollment
Biomedical Engineering BS, MS, PhD

Biomedical Science MS, PhD

Sponsored Research Performance
NRC Ranking: 22 (3.25 Points; Top Score: 4.6 Points)
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Total Enrollment
450

402

Number of Students

400
341

350

298

300
231

250
200

204
159

151
88

142

71

80

Total
Undergraduate

150
100

260

242

94

Graduate

99

50
0
1999

2000

2001

2002

2003

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Growth in Undergraduate Enrollment
Undergraduate Enrollment

300
260

250

242
204

200
151

150
100

88

50
33
0
1998-01

1999-01

2000-01

2001-01

2002-01

2003-01

Academic Term




5 Year % Growth: 787.87%
Average % Retention over 3-Years: 88.33%
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Undergraduate SAT Scores
1240
1230

1233

Average SAT Scores

1220
1200

1204

1180
1160

1181

1181

University Average SAT
Scores

1157

1156

BIOMED Average SAT
Scores

1145

1140
1120
1100
1999-01

2000-01

2001-01

2002-01

Academic Term

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Research Performance
9,000

8,000

(Projected)

8,000
7,000
5,421

6,000

(Projected)

5,000

3,971

4,000
3,000

2,372
1,442

2,000
1,000

Awarded
Expenditure

634

Growth

0


1998

1999

2000

6 Year Sponsored Research Growth:1,262%

2001

2002

2003

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Drexel BIOMED

Thank You!

Contact Information
Dr. Banu Onaral
3141 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: 215-895-2247
Fax: 215-895-4983
Email: [email protected]

Visit us on the web at

WWW.BIOMED.DREXEL.EDU
V 1.0 [MS 021120]


Slide 22

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

School of Biomedical Engineering,
Science & Health Systems

www.biomed.drexel.edu
by

Banu Onaral, Director
April 16, 2004
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Presentation Outline
Bio-Nanotechnology

Outline

BIOIMAGING
BIOSENSING

BIOINFORMATICS

NEUROENGINEERING

 About the BIOMED
 Strategic thrusts
 Why are we unique?

TISSUE ENGINEERING

Biomedical Ultrasound

Biomedical Optics

 Leadership in regional initiatives
Nanotechnology Institute
Greater Philadelphia Bioinformatics Alliance
Academic Indicators
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

About the BIOMED

History
 Created in 1961 as a free standing university-level
research institute, offering masters and doctoral
degrees in biomedical engineering and sciences
 Reorganized as a School – September 1997
Inaugural undergraduate class – September 1998
 Commitment at the highest levels

 Founding Vision and Opportunity

 Marriage of technology and medicine is defining the
industrial enterprise of the 21st century

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

About the BIOMED

Mission
Integrate interdisciplinary research and
education in biomedical science,
technology and medicine
Lead in academic thrust areas in
strategic regional partnerships

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

About the BIOMED

Mandate
Establish leadership in emerging areas
Build on existing strengths
 Strive for corporate relevance
 Focus on technology transfer &
commercialization potential

Strategic Academic Thrusts

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Bio-Nanotechnology

BIOIMAGING
BIOSENSING

BIOINFORMATICS

NEUROENGINEERING

TISSUE ENGINEERING

Biomedical Ultrasound

Biomedical Optics

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Academic Thrusts

Competitive Analysis
Cutting edge
Potential for significant external funding
Leadership not established elsewhere

 National prominence

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Academic Thrusts

 Biosensing and Bioimaging

Bio-Nanotechnology
http://www.biomed.drexel.edu/BioNano/

Biomedical Ultrasound

Biomedical Optics
 Cellular Tissue Engineering
 Neuroengineering
 Integrated Bioinformatics
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Biosensing & Bioimaging





Biomedical Ultrasound & Optics
Biosensors
Drug Delivery
Imaging; Contrast Agents
Peter Lewin
Professor of Biomedical &
Electrical Engineering

Banu Onaral
After
Encapsulation

Day 3

Margaret Wheatley
Professor of Biomedical
& Chemical Engineering

Day 7

B rass housing

S olution

Kambiz
Pourrezaei

Day 12

Ryszard Lec
Professor of Biomedical &
Electrical Engineering

P iezoelectric
P late

Professor & Director
School of Biomedical
Engineering, Science and
Health Systems

O -ring

E lectrode

Professor &
Research Director
Biomedical & Electrical
Engineering
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Bio-Nanotechnology
 Biosensors
 Drug Delivery
 Tissue Engineering

Peter I. Lelkes
Calhoun Chair Professor of
Cellular Tissue Engineering

Kambiz
Pourrezaei
Ryszard Lec
Professor of Biomedical &
Electrical Engineering

Professor
Biomedical & Electrical
Engineering

Margaret Wheatley
Professor of Biomedical
& Chemical Engineering
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Cellular Tissue Engineering
 Cellular Engineering
 Biomaterials

Peter I. Lelkes
Calhoun Chair Professor of
Cellular Tissue Engineering

Fred Allen
Assistant Professor
Biomedical Engineering

Kenneth A. Barbee
Associate Professor of
Biomedical Engineering

IMPLANT RESEARCH INITIATIVE
Director: Steven Kurtz,
Drexel University & Exponent Inc
Associate Directors:
Michele Marcolongo & Av Edidin
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Neuroengineering & Human Performance
 Neurorobotics
 Neuroinformatics
 Neuropharmaceutical
Engineering

Karen Moxon
Assistant Professor of Biomedical
Engineering & Neurobiology

Ilya Rybak
Research Professor
of Biomedical Engineering
and Neurobiology

Rami Seliktar
Professor of
Biomedical Engineering

CP
G

Hip

Ank
le
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

Kn
ee

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Integrated Bioinformatics
 Bioinformatics
 Bioinformation Engineering
 Bioimaging

Aydin Tozeren
Director of Bioinformatics Program

Clustering
Algorithm

Andres Kriete
Associate Professor
in Bioinformation Engineering, Drexel University
Director, Biocomputing Laboratory,
Coriell Institute for Medical Research
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

New Initiatives

Pediatric Engineering

Skin Research
Arye Rosen
Academy Professor & Director,
Pediatric Engineering Program

Elizabeth Papazoglou
Research Associate Professor
of Biomedical Engineering
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

New Initiatives
Coming Soon:
Health Systems Engineering
(Elliot Sloane, Ph.D.)
Integrating and streamlining health enterprise processes
through the use of technology.

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Why are we unique?

Competitive Advantage

Keys to our success…
 Interdisciplinary team spirit at Drexel
 Free-standing university-level interdisciplinary
unit that
 Transcends disciplinary barriers
 Facilitates the interplay between diverse groups
 Mobilizes and engages faculty of various programs
 Plays up the synergies and leverages expertise
 Orchestrates university-level challenge initiatives

 Agility to respond to emerging opportunities
 Hybrid research institute and academic department

 Action oriented and enterprising

 Leadership in regional initiatives

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Leadership in Regional Initiatives

Regional Resource Initiatives
 Nanotechnology Institute (founded 2002)
 Greater Philadelphia Bioinformatics Alliance
(founded 2003)
 BEACON – PA (to be founded 2004?)

Regional Solution Initiatives
 Bioengineering Blood Brain Barrier (planned for 2005)
leading to…

Heart and Brain
Science and Technology Institute
(2006 and beyond…)
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Leadership in Regional Initiatives

NANOTECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE (founded 2002)
 Focus:
Bio-nanotechnology
 Thrust Areas:





Biosensors
Drug Delivery
Tissue Engineering
Cellular Probes

 Mandate:
 Expedite commercialization of academic innovations
 Provide enabling technologies for regional life sciences
industry

 Co-Directors
 Kambiz Pourrezaei, Drexel University
 David Luzzi, University of Pennsylvania
 Barry Stein, Ben Franklin Technology Partners

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Leadership in Regional Initiatives

NANOTECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE (founded 2002)
 Founding Partners
 Drexel University, School of Biomedical Engineering, Science
and Health Systems
 University of Pennsylvania
 Ben Franklin Technology Partners
 Institutional Membership:
8 Universities/Hospitals & 4 Corporations
 Leveraged over $60 Million in federal funding in the region since
formation
 Number of patents/disclosures 6 times higher than the average
academic output
 5 new companies formed in 2003
 Visit On-Line: http://www.nanotechinstitute.org/nti/
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Leadership in Regional Initiatives
Greater Philadelphia Bioinformatics Alliance (founded 2003)
 Focus: Computational biology and integrated bioinformatics
 Mandate:
 To develop synergy between diverse bioinformatics knowledge
resources of the region
 Respond to the demand for innovation in the regional
pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry

 Computational Orchestra
 Large-scale projects in system biology and translational
medicine

 Executive Committee
 Aydin Tozeren, Drexel University
 Susan Davidson, University of Pennsylvania
 Gary Kurtzman, Bioadvance

 Institutional Membership:
8 Universities/Hospitals & 3 Research Institutes

http://www.bioadvance.com/home/bioinformatics.asp
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Enrollment
Biomedical Engineering BS, MS, PhD

Biomedical Science MS, PhD

Sponsored Research Performance
NRC Ranking: 22 (3.25 Points; Top Score: 4.6 Points)
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Total Enrollment
450

402

Number of Students

400
341

350

298

300
231

250
200

204
159

151
88

142

71

80

Total
Undergraduate

150
100

260

242

94

Graduate

99

50
0
1999

2000

2001

2002

2003

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Growth in Undergraduate Enrollment
Undergraduate Enrollment

300
260

250

242
204

200
151

150
100

88

50
33
0
1998-01

1999-01

2000-01

2001-01

2002-01

2003-01

Academic Term




5 Year % Growth: 787.87%
Average % Retention over 3-Years: 88.33%
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Undergraduate SAT Scores
1240
1230

1233

Average SAT Scores

1220
1200

1204

1180
1160

1181

1181

University Average SAT
Scores

1157

1156

BIOMED Average SAT
Scores

1145

1140
1120
1100
1999-01

2000-01

2001-01

2002-01

Academic Term

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Research Performance
9,000

8,000

(Projected)

8,000
7,000
5,421

6,000

(Projected)

5,000

3,971

4,000
3,000

2,372
1,442

2,000
1,000

Awarded
Expenditure

634

Growth

0


1998

1999

2000

6 Year Sponsored Research Growth:1,262%

2001

2002

2003

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Drexel BIOMED

Thank You!

Contact Information
Dr. Banu Onaral
3141 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: 215-895-2247
Fax: 215-895-4983
Email: [email protected]

Visit us on the web at

WWW.BIOMED.DREXEL.EDU
V 1.0 [MS 021120]


Slide 23

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

School of Biomedical Engineering,
Science & Health Systems

www.biomed.drexel.edu
by

Banu Onaral, Director
April 16, 2004
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Presentation Outline
Bio-Nanotechnology

Outline

BIOIMAGING
BIOSENSING

BIOINFORMATICS

NEUROENGINEERING

 About the BIOMED
 Strategic thrusts
 Why are we unique?

TISSUE ENGINEERING

Biomedical Ultrasound

Biomedical Optics

 Leadership in regional initiatives
Nanotechnology Institute
Greater Philadelphia Bioinformatics Alliance
Academic Indicators
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

About the BIOMED

History
 Created in 1961 as a free standing university-level
research institute, offering masters and doctoral
degrees in biomedical engineering and sciences
 Reorganized as a School – September 1997
Inaugural undergraduate class – September 1998
 Commitment at the highest levels

 Founding Vision and Opportunity

 Marriage of technology and medicine is defining the
industrial enterprise of the 21st century

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

About the BIOMED

Mission
Integrate interdisciplinary research and
education in biomedical science,
technology and medicine
Lead in academic thrust areas in
strategic regional partnerships

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

About the BIOMED

Mandate
Establish leadership in emerging areas
Build on existing strengths
 Strive for corporate relevance
 Focus on technology transfer &
commercialization potential

Strategic Academic Thrusts

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Bio-Nanotechnology

BIOIMAGING
BIOSENSING

BIOINFORMATICS

NEUROENGINEERING

TISSUE ENGINEERING

Biomedical Ultrasound

Biomedical Optics

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Academic Thrusts

Competitive Analysis
Cutting edge
Potential for significant external funding
Leadership not established elsewhere

 National prominence

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Academic Thrusts

 Biosensing and Bioimaging

Bio-Nanotechnology
http://www.biomed.drexel.edu/BioNano/

Biomedical Ultrasound

Biomedical Optics
 Cellular Tissue Engineering
 Neuroengineering
 Integrated Bioinformatics
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Biosensing & Bioimaging





Biomedical Ultrasound & Optics
Biosensors
Drug Delivery
Imaging; Contrast Agents
Peter Lewin
Professor of Biomedical &
Electrical Engineering

Banu Onaral
After
Encapsulation

Day 3

Margaret Wheatley
Professor of Biomedical
& Chemical Engineering

Day 7

B rass housing

S olution

Kambiz
Pourrezaei

Day 12

Ryszard Lec
Professor of Biomedical &
Electrical Engineering

P iezoelectric
P late

Professor & Director
School of Biomedical
Engineering, Science and
Health Systems

O -ring

E lectrode

Professor &
Research Director
Biomedical & Electrical
Engineering
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Bio-Nanotechnology
 Biosensors
 Drug Delivery
 Tissue Engineering

Peter I. Lelkes
Calhoun Chair Professor of
Cellular Tissue Engineering

Kambiz
Pourrezaei
Ryszard Lec
Professor of Biomedical &
Electrical Engineering

Professor
Biomedical & Electrical
Engineering

Margaret Wheatley
Professor of Biomedical
& Chemical Engineering
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Cellular Tissue Engineering
 Cellular Engineering
 Biomaterials

Peter I. Lelkes
Calhoun Chair Professor of
Cellular Tissue Engineering

Fred Allen
Assistant Professor
Biomedical Engineering

Kenneth A. Barbee
Associate Professor of
Biomedical Engineering

IMPLANT RESEARCH INITIATIVE
Director: Steven Kurtz,
Drexel University & Exponent Inc
Associate Directors:
Michele Marcolongo & Av Edidin
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Neuroengineering & Human Performance
 Neurorobotics
 Neuroinformatics
 Neuropharmaceutical
Engineering

Karen Moxon
Assistant Professor of Biomedical
Engineering & Neurobiology

Ilya Rybak
Research Professor
of Biomedical Engineering
and Neurobiology

Rami Seliktar
Professor of
Biomedical Engineering

CP
G

Hip

Ank
le
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

Kn
ee

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Integrated Bioinformatics
 Bioinformatics
 Bioinformation Engineering
 Bioimaging

Aydin Tozeren
Director of Bioinformatics Program

Clustering
Algorithm

Andres Kriete
Associate Professor
in Bioinformation Engineering, Drexel University
Director, Biocomputing Laboratory,
Coriell Institute for Medical Research
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

New Initiatives

Pediatric Engineering

Skin Research
Arye Rosen
Academy Professor & Director,
Pediatric Engineering Program

Elizabeth Papazoglou
Research Associate Professor
of Biomedical Engineering
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

New Initiatives
Coming Soon:
Health Systems Engineering
(Elliot Sloane, Ph.D.)
Integrating and streamlining health enterprise processes
through the use of technology.

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Why are we unique?

Competitive Advantage

Keys to our success…
 Interdisciplinary team spirit at Drexel
 Free-standing university-level interdisciplinary
unit that
 Transcends disciplinary barriers
 Facilitates the interplay between diverse groups
 Mobilizes and engages faculty of various programs
 Plays up the synergies and leverages expertise
 Orchestrates university-level challenge initiatives

 Agility to respond to emerging opportunities
 Hybrid research institute and academic department

 Action oriented and enterprising

 Leadership in regional initiatives

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Leadership in Regional Initiatives

Regional Resource Initiatives
 Nanotechnology Institute (founded 2002)
 Greater Philadelphia Bioinformatics Alliance
(founded 2003)
 BEACON – PA (to be founded 2004?)

Regional Solution Initiatives
 Bioengineering Blood Brain Barrier (planned for 2005)
leading to…

Heart and Brain
Science and Technology Institute
(2006 and beyond…)
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Leadership in Regional Initiatives

NANOTECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE (founded 2002)
 Focus:
Bio-nanotechnology
 Thrust Areas:





Biosensors
Drug Delivery
Tissue Engineering
Cellular Probes

 Mandate:
 Expedite commercialization of academic innovations
 Provide enabling technologies for regional life sciences
industry

 Co-Directors
 Kambiz Pourrezaei, Drexel University
 David Luzzi, University of Pennsylvania
 Barry Stein, Ben Franklin Technology Partners

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Leadership in Regional Initiatives

NANOTECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE (founded 2002)
 Founding Partners
 Drexel University, School of Biomedical Engineering, Science
and Health Systems
 University of Pennsylvania
 Ben Franklin Technology Partners
 Institutional Membership:
8 Universities/Hospitals & 4 Corporations
 Leveraged over $60 Million in federal funding in the region since
formation
 Number of patents/disclosures 6 times higher than the average
academic output
 5 new companies formed in 2003
 Visit On-Line: http://www.nanotechinstitute.org/nti/
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Leadership in Regional Initiatives
Greater Philadelphia Bioinformatics Alliance (founded 2003)
 Focus: Computational biology and integrated bioinformatics
 Mandate:
 To develop synergy between diverse bioinformatics knowledge
resources of the region
 Respond to the demand for innovation in the regional
pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry

 Computational Orchestra
 Large-scale projects in system biology and translational
medicine

 Executive Committee
 Aydin Tozeren, Drexel University
 Susan Davidson, University of Pennsylvania
 Gary Kurtzman, Bioadvance

 Institutional Membership:
8 Universities/Hospitals & 3 Research Institutes

http://www.bioadvance.com/home/bioinformatics.asp
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Enrollment
Biomedical Engineering BS, MS, PhD

Biomedical Science MS, PhD

Sponsored Research Performance
NRC Ranking: 22 (3.25 Points; Top Score: 4.6 Points)
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Total Enrollment
450

402

Number of Students

400
341

350

298

300
231

250
200

204
159

151
88

142

71

80

Total
Undergraduate

150
100

260

242

94

Graduate

99

50
0
1999

2000

2001

2002

2003

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Growth in Undergraduate Enrollment
Undergraduate Enrollment

300
260

250

242
204

200
151

150
100

88

50
33
0
1998-01

1999-01

2000-01

2001-01

2002-01

2003-01

Academic Term




5 Year % Growth: 787.87%
Average % Retention over 3-Years: 88.33%
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Undergraduate SAT Scores
1240
1230

1233

Average SAT Scores

1220
1200

1204

1180
1160

1181

1181

University Average SAT
Scores

1157

1156

BIOMED Average SAT
Scores

1145

1140
1120
1100
1999-01

2000-01

2001-01

2002-01

Academic Term

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Research Performance
9,000

8,000

(Projected)

8,000
7,000
5,421

6,000

(Projected)

5,000

3,971

4,000
3,000

2,372
1,442

2,000
1,000

Awarded
Expenditure

634

Growth

0


1998

1999

2000

6 Year Sponsored Research Growth:1,262%

2001

2002

2003

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Drexel BIOMED

Thank You!

Contact Information
Dr. Banu Onaral
3141 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: 215-895-2247
Fax: 215-895-4983
Email: [email protected]

Visit us on the web at

WWW.BIOMED.DREXEL.EDU
V 1.0 [MS 021120]


Slide 24

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

School of Biomedical Engineering,
Science & Health Systems

www.biomed.drexel.edu
by

Banu Onaral, Director
April 16, 2004
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Presentation Outline
Bio-Nanotechnology

Outline

BIOIMAGING
BIOSENSING

BIOINFORMATICS

NEUROENGINEERING

 About the BIOMED
 Strategic thrusts
 Why are we unique?

TISSUE ENGINEERING

Biomedical Ultrasound

Biomedical Optics

 Leadership in regional initiatives
Nanotechnology Institute
Greater Philadelphia Bioinformatics Alliance
Academic Indicators
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

About the BIOMED

History
 Created in 1961 as a free standing university-level
research institute, offering masters and doctoral
degrees in biomedical engineering and sciences
 Reorganized as a School – September 1997
Inaugural undergraduate class – September 1998
 Commitment at the highest levels

 Founding Vision and Opportunity

 Marriage of technology and medicine is defining the
industrial enterprise of the 21st century

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

About the BIOMED

Mission
Integrate interdisciplinary research and
education in biomedical science,
technology and medicine
Lead in academic thrust areas in
strategic regional partnerships

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

About the BIOMED

Mandate
Establish leadership in emerging areas
Build on existing strengths
 Strive for corporate relevance
 Focus on technology transfer &
commercialization potential

Strategic Academic Thrusts

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Bio-Nanotechnology

BIOIMAGING
BIOSENSING

BIOINFORMATICS

NEUROENGINEERING

TISSUE ENGINEERING

Biomedical Ultrasound

Biomedical Optics

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Academic Thrusts

Competitive Analysis
Cutting edge
Potential for significant external funding
Leadership not established elsewhere

 National prominence

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Academic Thrusts

 Biosensing and Bioimaging

Bio-Nanotechnology
http://www.biomed.drexel.edu/BioNano/

Biomedical Ultrasound

Biomedical Optics
 Cellular Tissue Engineering
 Neuroengineering
 Integrated Bioinformatics
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Biosensing & Bioimaging





Biomedical Ultrasound & Optics
Biosensors
Drug Delivery
Imaging; Contrast Agents
Peter Lewin
Professor of Biomedical &
Electrical Engineering

Banu Onaral
After
Encapsulation

Day 3

Margaret Wheatley
Professor of Biomedical
& Chemical Engineering

Day 7

B rass housing

S olution

Kambiz
Pourrezaei

Day 12

Ryszard Lec
Professor of Biomedical &
Electrical Engineering

P iezoelectric
P late

Professor & Director
School of Biomedical
Engineering, Science and
Health Systems

O -ring

E lectrode

Professor &
Research Director
Biomedical & Electrical
Engineering
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Bio-Nanotechnology
 Biosensors
 Drug Delivery
 Tissue Engineering

Peter I. Lelkes
Calhoun Chair Professor of
Cellular Tissue Engineering

Kambiz
Pourrezaei
Ryszard Lec
Professor of Biomedical &
Electrical Engineering

Professor
Biomedical & Electrical
Engineering

Margaret Wheatley
Professor of Biomedical
& Chemical Engineering
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Cellular Tissue Engineering
 Cellular Engineering
 Biomaterials

Peter I. Lelkes
Calhoun Chair Professor of
Cellular Tissue Engineering

Fred Allen
Assistant Professor
Biomedical Engineering

Kenneth A. Barbee
Associate Professor of
Biomedical Engineering

IMPLANT RESEARCH INITIATIVE
Director: Steven Kurtz,
Drexel University & Exponent Inc
Associate Directors:
Michele Marcolongo & Av Edidin
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Neuroengineering & Human Performance
 Neurorobotics
 Neuroinformatics
 Neuropharmaceutical
Engineering

Karen Moxon
Assistant Professor of Biomedical
Engineering & Neurobiology

Ilya Rybak
Research Professor
of Biomedical Engineering
and Neurobiology

Rami Seliktar
Professor of
Biomedical Engineering

CP
G

Hip

Ank
le
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

Kn
ee

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Integrated Bioinformatics
 Bioinformatics
 Bioinformation Engineering
 Bioimaging

Aydin Tozeren
Director of Bioinformatics Program

Clustering
Algorithm

Andres Kriete
Associate Professor
in Bioinformation Engineering, Drexel University
Director, Biocomputing Laboratory,
Coriell Institute for Medical Research
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

New Initiatives

Pediatric Engineering

Skin Research
Arye Rosen
Academy Professor & Director,
Pediatric Engineering Program

Elizabeth Papazoglou
Research Associate Professor
of Biomedical Engineering
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

New Initiatives
Coming Soon:
Health Systems Engineering
(Elliot Sloane, Ph.D.)
Integrating and streamlining health enterprise processes
through the use of technology.

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Why are we unique?

Competitive Advantage

Keys to our success…
 Interdisciplinary team spirit at Drexel
 Free-standing university-level interdisciplinary
unit that
 Transcends disciplinary barriers
 Facilitates the interplay between diverse groups
 Mobilizes and engages faculty of various programs
 Plays up the synergies and leverages expertise
 Orchestrates university-level challenge initiatives

 Agility to respond to emerging opportunities
 Hybrid research institute and academic department

 Action oriented and enterprising

 Leadership in regional initiatives

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Leadership in Regional Initiatives

Regional Resource Initiatives
 Nanotechnology Institute (founded 2002)
 Greater Philadelphia Bioinformatics Alliance
(founded 2003)
 BEACON – PA (to be founded 2004?)

Regional Solution Initiatives
 Bioengineering Blood Brain Barrier (planned for 2005)
leading to…

Heart and Brain
Science and Technology Institute
(2006 and beyond…)
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Leadership in Regional Initiatives

NANOTECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE (founded 2002)
 Focus:
Bio-nanotechnology
 Thrust Areas:





Biosensors
Drug Delivery
Tissue Engineering
Cellular Probes

 Mandate:
 Expedite commercialization of academic innovations
 Provide enabling technologies for regional life sciences
industry

 Co-Directors
 Kambiz Pourrezaei, Drexel University
 David Luzzi, University of Pennsylvania
 Barry Stein, Ben Franklin Technology Partners

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Leadership in Regional Initiatives

NANOTECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE (founded 2002)
 Founding Partners
 Drexel University, School of Biomedical Engineering, Science
and Health Systems
 University of Pennsylvania
 Ben Franklin Technology Partners
 Institutional Membership:
8 Universities/Hospitals & 4 Corporations
 Leveraged over $60 Million in federal funding in the region since
formation
 Number of patents/disclosures 6 times higher than the average
academic output
 5 new companies formed in 2003
 Visit On-Line: http://www.nanotechinstitute.org/nti/
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Leadership in Regional Initiatives
Greater Philadelphia Bioinformatics Alliance (founded 2003)
 Focus: Computational biology and integrated bioinformatics
 Mandate:
 To develop synergy between diverse bioinformatics knowledge
resources of the region
 Respond to the demand for innovation in the regional
pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry

 Computational Orchestra
 Large-scale projects in system biology and translational
medicine

 Executive Committee
 Aydin Tozeren, Drexel University
 Susan Davidson, University of Pennsylvania
 Gary Kurtzman, Bioadvance

 Institutional Membership:
8 Universities/Hospitals & 3 Research Institutes

http://www.bioadvance.com/home/bioinformatics.asp
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Enrollment
Biomedical Engineering BS, MS, PhD

Biomedical Science MS, PhD

Sponsored Research Performance
NRC Ranking: 22 (3.25 Points; Top Score: 4.6 Points)
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Total Enrollment
450

402

Number of Students

400
341

350

298

300
231

250
200

204
159

151
88

142

71

80

Total
Undergraduate

150
100

260

242

94

Graduate

99

50
0
1999

2000

2001

2002

2003

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Growth in Undergraduate Enrollment
Undergraduate Enrollment

300
260

250

242
204

200
151

150
100

88

50
33
0
1998-01

1999-01

2000-01

2001-01

2002-01

2003-01

Academic Term




5 Year % Growth: 787.87%
Average % Retention over 3-Years: 88.33%
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Undergraduate SAT Scores
1240
1230

1233

Average SAT Scores

1220
1200

1204

1180
1160

1181

1181

University Average SAT
Scores

1157

1156

BIOMED Average SAT
Scores

1145

1140
1120
1100
1999-01

2000-01

2001-01

2002-01

Academic Term

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Research Performance
9,000

8,000

(Projected)

8,000
7,000
5,421

6,000

(Projected)

5,000

3,971

4,000
3,000

2,372
1,442

2,000
1,000

Awarded
Expenditure

634

Growth

0


1998

1999

2000

6 Year Sponsored Research Growth:1,262%

2001

2002

2003

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Drexel BIOMED

Thank You!

Contact Information
Dr. Banu Onaral
3141 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: 215-895-2247
Fax: 215-895-4983
Email: [email protected]

Visit us on the web at

WWW.BIOMED.DREXEL.EDU
V 1.0 [MS 021120]


Slide 25

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

School of Biomedical Engineering,
Science & Health Systems

www.biomed.drexel.edu
by

Banu Onaral, Director
April 16, 2004
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Presentation Outline
Bio-Nanotechnology

Outline

BIOIMAGING
BIOSENSING

BIOINFORMATICS

NEUROENGINEERING

 About the BIOMED
 Strategic thrusts
 Why are we unique?

TISSUE ENGINEERING

Biomedical Ultrasound

Biomedical Optics

 Leadership in regional initiatives
Nanotechnology Institute
Greater Philadelphia Bioinformatics Alliance
Academic Indicators
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

About the BIOMED

History
 Created in 1961 as a free standing university-level
research institute, offering masters and doctoral
degrees in biomedical engineering and sciences
 Reorganized as a School – September 1997
Inaugural undergraduate class – September 1998
 Commitment at the highest levels

 Founding Vision and Opportunity

 Marriage of technology and medicine is defining the
industrial enterprise of the 21st century

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

About the BIOMED

Mission
Integrate interdisciplinary research and
education in biomedical science,
technology and medicine
Lead in academic thrust areas in
strategic regional partnerships

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

About the BIOMED

Mandate
Establish leadership in emerging areas
Build on existing strengths
 Strive for corporate relevance
 Focus on technology transfer &
commercialization potential

Strategic Academic Thrusts

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Bio-Nanotechnology

BIOIMAGING
BIOSENSING

BIOINFORMATICS

NEUROENGINEERING

TISSUE ENGINEERING

Biomedical Ultrasound

Biomedical Optics

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Academic Thrusts

Competitive Analysis
Cutting edge
Potential for significant external funding
Leadership not established elsewhere

 National prominence

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Academic Thrusts

 Biosensing and Bioimaging

Bio-Nanotechnology
http://www.biomed.drexel.edu/BioNano/

Biomedical Ultrasound

Biomedical Optics
 Cellular Tissue Engineering
 Neuroengineering
 Integrated Bioinformatics
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Biosensing & Bioimaging





Biomedical Ultrasound & Optics
Biosensors
Drug Delivery
Imaging; Contrast Agents
Peter Lewin
Professor of Biomedical &
Electrical Engineering

Banu Onaral
After
Encapsulation

Day 3

Margaret Wheatley
Professor of Biomedical
& Chemical Engineering

Day 7

B rass housing

S olution

Kambiz
Pourrezaei

Day 12

Ryszard Lec
Professor of Biomedical &
Electrical Engineering

P iezoelectric
P late

Professor & Director
School of Biomedical
Engineering, Science and
Health Systems

O -ring

E lectrode

Professor &
Research Director
Biomedical & Electrical
Engineering
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Bio-Nanotechnology
 Biosensors
 Drug Delivery
 Tissue Engineering

Peter I. Lelkes
Calhoun Chair Professor of
Cellular Tissue Engineering

Kambiz
Pourrezaei
Ryszard Lec
Professor of Biomedical &
Electrical Engineering

Professor
Biomedical & Electrical
Engineering

Margaret Wheatley
Professor of Biomedical
& Chemical Engineering
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Cellular Tissue Engineering
 Cellular Engineering
 Biomaterials

Peter I. Lelkes
Calhoun Chair Professor of
Cellular Tissue Engineering

Fred Allen
Assistant Professor
Biomedical Engineering

Kenneth A. Barbee
Associate Professor of
Biomedical Engineering

IMPLANT RESEARCH INITIATIVE
Director: Steven Kurtz,
Drexel University & Exponent Inc
Associate Directors:
Michele Marcolongo & Av Edidin
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Neuroengineering & Human Performance
 Neurorobotics
 Neuroinformatics
 Neuropharmaceutical
Engineering

Karen Moxon
Assistant Professor of Biomedical
Engineering & Neurobiology

Ilya Rybak
Research Professor
of Biomedical Engineering
and Neurobiology

Rami Seliktar
Professor of
Biomedical Engineering

CP
G

Hip

Ank
le
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

Kn
ee

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Integrated Bioinformatics
 Bioinformatics
 Bioinformation Engineering
 Bioimaging

Aydin Tozeren
Director of Bioinformatics Program

Clustering
Algorithm

Andres Kriete
Associate Professor
in Bioinformation Engineering, Drexel University
Director, Biocomputing Laboratory,
Coriell Institute for Medical Research
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

New Initiatives

Pediatric Engineering

Skin Research
Arye Rosen
Academy Professor & Director,
Pediatric Engineering Program

Elizabeth Papazoglou
Research Associate Professor
of Biomedical Engineering
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

New Initiatives
Coming Soon:
Health Systems Engineering
(Elliot Sloane, Ph.D.)
Integrating and streamlining health enterprise processes
through the use of technology.

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Why are we unique?

Competitive Advantage

Keys to our success…
 Interdisciplinary team spirit at Drexel
 Free-standing university-level interdisciplinary
unit that
 Transcends disciplinary barriers
 Facilitates the interplay between diverse groups
 Mobilizes and engages faculty of various programs
 Plays up the synergies and leverages expertise
 Orchestrates university-level challenge initiatives

 Agility to respond to emerging opportunities
 Hybrid research institute and academic department

 Action oriented and enterprising

 Leadership in regional initiatives

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Leadership in Regional Initiatives

Regional Resource Initiatives
 Nanotechnology Institute (founded 2002)
 Greater Philadelphia Bioinformatics Alliance
(founded 2003)
 BEACON – PA (to be founded 2004?)

Regional Solution Initiatives
 Bioengineering Blood Brain Barrier (planned for 2005)
leading to…

Heart and Brain
Science and Technology Institute
(2006 and beyond…)
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Leadership in Regional Initiatives

NANOTECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE (founded 2002)
 Focus:
Bio-nanotechnology
 Thrust Areas:





Biosensors
Drug Delivery
Tissue Engineering
Cellular Probes

 Mandate:
 Expedite commercialization of academic innovations
 Provide enabling technologies for regional life sciences
industry

 Co-Directors
 Kambiz Pourrezaei, Drexel University
 David Luzzi, University of Pennsylvania
 Barry Stein, Ben Franklin Technology Partners

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Leadership in Regional Initiatives

NANOTECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE (founded 2002)
 Founding Partners
 Drexel University, School of Biomedical Engineering, Science
and Health Systems
 University of Pennsylvania
 Ben Franklin Technology Partners
 Institutional Membership:
8 Universities/Hospitals & 4 Corporations
 Leveraged over $60 Million in federal funding in the region since
formation
 Number of patents/disclosures 6 times higher than the average
academic output
 5 new companies formed in 2003
 Visit On-Line: http://www.nanotechinstitute.org/nti/
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Leadership in Regional Initiatives
Greater Philadelphia Bioinformatics Alliance (founded 2003)
 Focus: Computational biology and integrated bioinformatics
 Mandate:
 To develop synergy between diverse bioinformatics knowledge
resources of the region
 Respond to the demand for innovation in the regional
pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry

 Computational Orchestra
 Large-scale projects in system biology and translational
medicine

 Executive Committee
 Aydin Tozeren, Drexel University
 Susan Davidson, University of Pennsylvania
 Gary Kurtzman, Bioadvance

 Institutional Membership:
8 Universities/Hospitals & 3 Research Institutes

http://www.bioadvance.com/home/bioinformatics.asp
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Enrollment
Biomedical Engineering BS, MS, PhD

Biomedical Science MS, PhD

Sponsored Research Performance
NRC Ranking: 22 (3.25 Points; Top Score: 4.6 Points)
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Total Enrollment
450

402

Number of Students

400
341

350

298

300
231

250
200

204
159

151
88

142

71

80

Total
Undergraduate

150
100

260

242

94

Graduate

99

50
0
1999

2000

2001

2002

2003

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Growth in Undergraduate Enrollment
Undergraduate Enrollment

300
260

250

242
204

200
151

150
100

88

50
33
0
1998-01

1999-01

2000-01

2001-01

2002-01

2003-01

Academic Term




5 Year % Growth: 787.87%
Average % Retention over 3-Years: 88.33%
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Undergraduate SAT Scores
1240
1230

1233

Average SAT Scores

1220
1200

1204

1180
1160

1181

1181

University Average SAT
Scores

1157

1156

BIOMED Average SAT
Scores

1145

1140
1120
1100
1999-01

2000-01

2001-01

2002-01

Academic Term

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Academic Indicators

Research Performance
9,000

8,000

(Projected)

8,000
7,000
5,421

6,000

(Projected)

5,000

3,971

4,000
3,000

2,372
1,442

2,000
1,000

Awarded
Expenditure

634

Growth

0


1998

1999

2000

6 Year Sponsored Research Growth:1,262%

2001

2002

2003

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Drexel BIOMED

Thank You!

Contact Information
Dr. Banu Onaral
3141 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: 215-895-2247
Fax: 215-895-4983
Email: [email protected]

Visit us on the web at

WWW.BIOMED.DREXEL.EDU
V 1.0 [MS 021120]


Slide 26

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

School of Biomedical Engineering,
Science & Health Systems

www.biomed.drexel.edu
by

Banu Onaral, Director
April 16, 2004
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Presentation Outline
Bio-Nanotechnology

Outline

BIOIMAGING
BIOSENSING

BIOINFORMATICS

NEUROENGINEERING

 About the BIOMED
 Strategic thrusts
 Why are we unique?

TISSUE ENGINEERING

Biomedical Ultrasound

Biomedical Optics

 Leadership in regional initiatives
Nanotechnology Institute
Greater Philadelphia Bioinformatics Alliance
Academic Indicators
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

About the BIOMED

History
 Created in 1961 as a free standing university-level
research institute, offering masters and doctoral
degrees in biomedical engineering and sciences
 Reorganized as a School – September 1997
Inaugural undergraduate class – September 1998
 Commitment at the highest levels

 Founding Vision and Opportunity

 Marriage of technology and medicine is defining the
industrial enterprise of the 21st century

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

About the BIOMED

Mission
Integrate interdisciplinary research and
education in biomedical science,
technology and medicine
Lead in academic thrust areas in
strategic regional partnerships

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

About the BIOMED

Mandate
Establish leadership in emerging areas
Build on existing strengths
 Strive for corporate relevance
 Focus on technology transfer &
commercialization potential

Strategic Academic Thrusts

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Bio-Nanotechnology

BIOIMAGING
BIOSENSING

BIOINFORMATICS

NEUROENGINEERING

TISSUE ENGINEERING

Biomedical Ultrasound

Biomedical Optics

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Academic Thrusts

Competitive Analysis
Cutting edge
Potential for significant external funding
Leadership not established elsewhere

 National prominence

V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Academic Thrusts

 Biosensing and Bioimaging

Bio-Nanotechnology
http://www.biomed.drexel.edu/BioNano/

Biomedical Ultrasound

Biomedical Optics
 Cellular Tissue Engineering
 Neuroengineering
 Integrated Bioinformatics
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Biosensing & Bioimaging





Biomedical Ultrasound & Optics
Biosensors
Drug Delivery
Imaging; Contrast Agents
Peter Lewin
Professor of Biomedical &
Electrical Engineering

Banu Onaral
After
Encapsulation

Day 3

Margaret Wheatley
Professor of Biomedical
& Chemical Engineering

Day 7

B rass housing

S olution

Kambiz
Pourrezaei

Day 12

Ryszard Lec
Professor of Biomedical &
Electrical Engineering

P iezoelectric
P late

Professor & Director
School of Biomedical
Engineering, Science and
Health Systems

O -ring

E lectrode

Professor &
Research Director
Biomedical & Electrical
Engineering
V 1.0 [MS 021120]

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Bio-Nanotechnology
 Biosensors
 Drug Delivery
 Tissue Engineering

Peter I. Lelkes
Calhoun Chair Professor of
Cellular Tissue Engineering

Kambiz
Pourrezaei
Ryszard Lec
Professor of Biomedical &
Electrical Engineering

Professor
Biomedical & Electrical
Engineering

Margaret Wheatley
Professor of Biomedical
& Chemical Engineering
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Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Cellular Tissue Engineering
 Cellular Engineering
 Biomaterials

Peter I. Lelkes
Calhoun Chair Professor of
Cellular Tissue Engineering

Fred Allen
Assistant Professor
Biomedical Engineering

Kenneth A. Barbee
Associate Professor of
Biomedical Engineering

IMPLANT RESEARCH INITIATIVE
Director: Steven Kurtz,
Drexel University & Exponent Inc
Associate Directors:
Michele Marcolongo & Av Edidin
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Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Neuroengineering & Human Performance
 Neurorobotics
 Neuroinformatics
 Neuropharmaceutical
Engineering

Karen Moxon
Assistant Professor of Biomedical
Engineering & Neurobiology

Ilya Rybak
Research Professor
of Biomedical Engineering
and Neurobiology

Rami Seliktar
Professor of
Biomedical Engineering

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Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

Integrated Bioinformatics
 Bioinformatics
 Bioinformation Engineering
 Bioimaging

Aydin Tozeren
Director of Bioinformatics Program

Clustering
Algorithm

Andres Kriete
Associate Professor
in Bioinformation Engineering, Drexel University
Director, Biocomputing Laboratory,
Coriell Institute for Medical Research
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Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

New Initiatives

Pediatric Engineering

Skin Research
Arye Rosen
Academy Professor & Director,
Pediatric Engineering Program

Elizabeth Papazoglou
Research Associate Professor
of Biomedical Engineering
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Strategic Thrusts & Leadership

New Initiatives
Coming Soon:
Health Systems Engineering
(Elliot Sloane, Ph.D.)
Integrating and streamlining health enterprise processes
through the use of technology.

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Why are we unique?

Competitive Advantage

Keys to our success…
 Interdisciplinary team spirit at Drexel
 Free-standing university-level interdisciplinary
unit that
 Transcends disciplinary barriers
 Facilitates the interplay between diverse groups
 Mobilizes and engages faculty of various programs
 Plays up the synergies and leverages expertise
 Orchestrates university-level challenge initiatives

 Agility to respond to emerging opportunities
 Hybrid research institute and academic department

 Action oriented and enterprising

 Leadership in regional initiatives

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Leadership in Regional Initiatives

Regional Resource Initiatives
 Nanotechnology Institute (founded 2002)
 Greater Philadelphia Bioinformatics Alliance
(founded 2003)
 BEACON – PA (to be founded 2004?)

Regional Solution Initiatives
 Bioengineering Blood Brain Barrier (planned for 2005)
leading to…

Heart and Brain
Science and Technology Institute
(2006 and beyond…)
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Leadership in Regional Initiatives

NANOTECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE (founded 2002)
 Focus:
Bio-nanotechnology
 Thrust Areas:





Biosensors
Drug Delivery
Tissue Engineering
Cellular Probes

 Mandate:
 Expedite commercialization of academic innovations
 Provide enabling technologies for regional life sciences
industry

 Co-Directors
 Kambiz Pourrezaei, Drexel University
 David Luzzi, University of Pennsylvania
 Barry Stein, Ben Franklin Technology Partners

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Leadership in Regional Initiatives

NANOTECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE (founded 2002)
 Founding Partners
 Drexel University, School of Biomedical Engineering, Science
and Health Systems
 University of Pennsylvania
 Ben Franklin Technology Partners
 Institutional Membership:
8 Universities/Hospitals & 4 Corporations
 Leveraged over $60 Million in federal funding in the region since
formation
 Number of patents/disclosures 6 times higher than the average
academic output
 5 new companies formed in 2003
 Visit On-Line: http://www.nanotechinstitute.org/nti/
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Leadership in Regional Initiatives
Greater Philadelphia Bioinformatics Alliance (founded 2003)
 Focus: Computational biology and integrated bioinformatics
 Mandate:
 To develop synergy between diverse bioinformatics knowledge
resources of the region
 Respond to the demand for innovation in the regional
pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry

 Computational Orchestra
 Large-scale projects in system biology and translational
medicine

 Executive Committee
 Aydin Tozeren, Drexel University
 Susan Davidson, University of Pennsylvania
 Gary Kurtzman, Bioadvance

 Institutional Membership:
8 Universities/Hospitals & 3 Research Institutes

http://www.bioadvance.com/home/bioinformatics.asp
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Academic Indicators

Enrollment
Biomedical Engineering BS, MS, PhD

Biomedical Science MS, PhD

Sponsored Research Performance
NRC Ranking: 22 (3.25 Points; Top Score: 4.6 Points)
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Academic Indicators

Total Enrollment
450

402

Number of Students

400
341

350

298

300
231

250
200

204
159

151
88

142

71

80

Total
Undergraduate

150
100

260

242

94

Graduate

99

50
0
1999

2000

2001

2002

2003

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Academic Indicators

Growth in Undergraduate Enrollment
Undergraduate Enrollment

300
260

250

242
204

200
151

150
100

88

50
33
0
1998-01

1999-01

2000-01

2001-01

2002-01

2003-01

Academic Term




5 Year % Growth: 787.87%
Average % Retention over 3-Years: 88.33%
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Academic Indicators

Undergraduate SAT Scores
1240
1230

1233

Average SAT Scores

1220
1200

1204

1180
1160

1181

1181

University Average SAT
Scores

1157

1156

BIOMED Average SAT
Scores

1145

1140
1120
1100
1999-01

2000-01

2001-01

2002-01

Academic Term

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Academic Indicators

Research Performance
9,000

8,000

(Projected)

8,000
7,000
5,421

6,000

(Projected)

5,000

3,971

4,000
3,000

2,372
1,442

2,000
1,000

Awarded
Expenditure

634

Growth

0


1998

1999

2000

6 Year Sponsored Research Growth:1,262%

2001

2002

2003

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Drexel BIOMED

Thank You!

Contact Information
Dr. Banu Onaral
3141 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: 215-895-2247
Fax: 215-895-4983
Email: [email protected]

Visit us on the web at

WWW.BIOMED.DREXEL.EDU
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