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Creator:: Johnson, Hill S.
Abstract:: Despite the many advances in biotechnology and biomedical engineering, the need for long term organ and tissue storage remains among the unsolved problems in the field. Researchers are investigating several possible solutions to the issue that aim to maintain the function and integrity of the biological tissues during storage and...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Simulation of Organ Perfusion Kinetics for Design of Cryopreservation Procedures by Hill S

Creator:: Lusianti, Ratih E.
Abstract:: Cryoprotectants (CPAs) such as glycerol and dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) are commonly used during cryopreservation of cell based therapeutics. Although these additives are beneficial during freezing, it is often desirable to remove them before infusion into a patient. Currently, the most common method for CPA removal is by centrifugation. This method...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: during cryopreservation of cell based therapeutics. Although these additives are beneficial during

Creator:: Rainey, Lacee L.
Abstract:: In the U.S., the number of people waiting for an organ donation is increasing exponentially while the number of registered donors is slowly rising. This discrepancy leads to a great number of people dying while waiting for an organ donor. The opt-in system, lack of education around donation, and having...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Organ, Eye and Tissue Donor Registered in the U.S., 2011). As of 2018, about 54% of Americans are

Creator:: Kahn, Margo S.
Abstract:: Research Objective: Determine if disparities in the allocation of lifesaving organs, specifically the kidney and liver, exist between low and non-low socioeconomic status (SES) groups in the US. Study Design: A literature review will be conducted to examine anticipated inequalities between patients of different SES. Potential causes of the disparity...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Disparities in Organ Allocation Among Patients of Varying Socioeconomic

Creator:: Tsang, Christabelle W.
Abstract:: More than 30,000 children and adults are diagnosed with life-threatening blood diseases such as leukemia, anemia and lymphomas in the U.S. every year. A transplant of stem cells, obtained from the bone marrow of a healthy donor, can be a cure for these diseases. The National Marrow Donor Program's registry...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Christabelle W. Tsang for the

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