Cardiovascular Bioengineering Research
Doctoral and Post-Doctoral Training in Cardiovascular Biomechanics and Imaging
Funded by NIH, HL 072738
This training opportunity is open to doctoral students and post-doctoral fellows interested in pursuing training in Cardiovascular Biomechanics and Imaging. The program provides a highly inter-disciplinary training environment that combines advanced engineering training in mechanics, fluid dynamics, materials and/or transport with in-depth exposure to clinical cardiovascular research and diagnostics. Trainees typically house their fundamental studies in the Mechanical Engineering Department, and participate in research projects that involve the Departments of Integrative Physiology, Pediatric Cardiology at The Children¡¯s Hospital, and Cardiovascular Medicine at UCHSC. For doctoral students, the program supplies full stipend and tuition as well as support for training-related expenses such as computers, books, travel to scientific conferences, etc. For post-doctoral trainees, the program pays for stipend, supplies and travel. Post-doctoral trainees must be aware of and sign the payback obligation form as required by the NIH. See http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/funding/policies/t32/payback.htm for more information on payback obligations.
The program is open to all U.S. citizens or permanent residents interested in pursuing an academic career in the broad area of cardiovascular bioengineering.
Graduate students interested in this program should first apply to be admitted to the Ph.D. program in Mechanical Engineering at CU Boulder. After the first year of doctoral study and satisfactory completion of the preliminary examinations, trainees should apply to be admitted into the T32 program. As part of the application, applicants will be asked to identify a research topic and potential mentor(s) in Cardiovascular Biomechanics and Imaging, briefly discuss interests in a career in academic research, and supply undergraduate and graduate transcripts, GRE scores and results of the preliminary examination. The Executive Committee will review applications and rank applicants. Based on number of open slots available for that year, the top-ranked applicants will be offered traineeships.
It is recommended that prospective trainees contact the program director, Dr. Robin Shandas, for additional information (robin.Shandas@colorado.edu ).
A wide range of research areas from Cardiovascular Fluid Mechanics and Biomechanics to Novel Materials, Diagnostics and Devices is available. All projects include substantial interaction with clinical scientists and The Children¡¯s Hospital, Denver, and the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. Please see: (Cardiovascular Bioengineering Research Group) for information on current research projects.
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