This preliminary program is subject to change.

Bioengineering Poster Session


Description:
This session will feature bioengineering projects. This includes, but is not limited to, advances in metabolic engineering, systems biology, mathematical modeling of biological processes, production of biorenewable commodity products and fuels, bioinformatics, bioreactors, fermentation, cell culture, protein engineering, protein folding, gene and drug delivery, disease mechanisms, disease therapies, and bioimaging techniques.

Sponsor:
Bioengineering


Chair:
Shannon L. Servoss
Assistant Professor
University of Arkansas
Chemical Engineering
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Email: sservoss@uark.edu

Co-Chair:
Caryn L. Heldt
Assistant Professor
Michigan Technological University
Department of Chemical Engineering
1400 Townsend Dr.
Houghton, MI 49931
Phone Number: 906-487-1134
Email: heldt@mtu.edu


Papers:
Engineering Global Regulator cAMP Receptor Protein (CRP) of E. Coli to Improve Strain Performance Under Stress
Hongfang Zhang, Nanyang Technological University; Huiqing Chong, Nanyang Technological University; Souvik Basak, Nanyang Technological University; Lei Huang, Nanyang Technological University; Rongrong Jiang, Nanyang Technological University
Homeoviscous Response of Clostridium Pasteurianum to Butanol
Yogi Kurniawan, University of Rhode Island; Keerthi P. Venkataramanan, University of Alabama in Huntsville; Judy J. Boatman, University of Alabama in Huntsville; Casandra H. Haynes, University of Alabama in Huntsville; Lenore M. Martin, University of Rhode Island; Geoffrey D. Bothun, University of Rhode Island; Katherine A. Taconi, University of Alabama in Huntsville; Carmen Scholz, University of Alabama, Huntsville
Immobilization of Lipase B From Candida Antarctica B On Poly (methyl methacrylate) Epoxylated Support Aiming Biodiesel Production
Leonardo J.B.L. de Matos, Universidade Federal do Ceará; José C.S. dos Santos, Universidade Federal do Ceará; Bruna B. Pinheiro, Universidade Federal do Ceará; Paulo W. Tardiolli, Universidade Federal de São Carlos; Raquel L.C. Giordano, Universidade Federal de São Carlos; Luciana R.B. Gonçalves, Universidade Federal do Ceará
Riboswitch-sRNA for Dual Transcript Control by a Ligand
Richard A. Lease, Ohio State University
Simulation-Based Optimization for Learning Parameters of Viral Self-Assembly Systems
Lu Xie, Carnegie Mellon/University of Pittsburgh; Gregory Smith, Carnegie Mellon University; Xian Feng, Carnegie Mellon University; Russell Schwartz, Carnegie Mellon University
Investigation On Impact of Genealogy On Process Behaviour
Nor Mohamed Azmin, Newcastle University; Elaine Martin, Newcastle University; Gary Montague, Newcastle University
Engineering Chimeric Antigen Receptors for Logical Computation
Yvonne Y. Chen, Harvard Society of Fellows; Michael C. Jensen, Seattle Children's Research Institute; Pamela Silver, Harvard Medical School
Wireless Capnograph for Respiratory Function Diagnosis and Management
Di Zhao, Arizona state university; Ranganath Krishnan, Arizona state university; Dylan Miller, Arizona state university; Francis Tsow, Arizona state university; Erica Forzani, Arizona state university; Nongjian Tao, Arizona state university
Effect of Carbohydrates On the Interaction Between Lysozyme and Procyanidin
Miao Liang, Tianjin University; Rongxin Su, Tianjin University; Rui Liu, Tianjin University; Mengfan Wang, Tianjin University; Wei Qi, Tianjin University; Zhimin He, Tianjin University
Modular Protein Switches Employing Fibronectin-Derived Monobodies As Input Domains
Amol Date, Johns Hopkins University; Manu Kanwar, Johns Hopkins University; Marc Ostermeier, Johns Hopkins University
Bacterial Biosurfactant Production From Biomass-Derived Sugars Aiming Bioremediation of Marine Ecosystems Contaminated by Hydrocarbons
Ítalo Waldimiro Lima França Sr., Universidade Federal do Ceará; Darlane Oliveira Sr., Universidade Federal do Ceará; Vania Melo Sr., Universidade Federal do Ceará; Hosiberto Sant'ana Sr., Universidade Federal do Ceará; Luciana Gonçalves Sr., Universidade Federal do Ceará
Carbon Nanofibers: Rosette Nanotubes Injectable Scaffolds for Myocardial Application
Xiangling Meng, Brown University; David A. Stout, Brown University; Linlin Sun, Brown University; Rachel Beigessner, University of Alberta; Hicham Fenniri, University of Alberta; Thomas J. Webster, Brown University
Comparison of Estrogenic Properties of Small Molecules Across Several Species Using Biosensors
Derek Reichel, The Ohio State University; Angela Chen, The Ohio State University; Lily Glick, The Ohio State University; Jeevan Baretto, The Ohio State University; David W. Wood, The Ohio State University
Comprehensive, Longitudinal T Cell Functional Proteomic Analyses Correlated with the Clinical Outcome of a Melanoma ACT Immunotherapy Trial
Chao Ma, California Institute of Technology; Antoni Ribas, University of California Los Angeles; James Heath, California Institute of Technology
Effect of Stretching On Transport Across the Stratum Corneum
Monica Hwang, Harvey Mudd College; Annie Jensen, Harvey Mudd College; Kristina Runas, Harvey Mudd College; Bruce Yan, Harvey Mudd College; Olivia Warren, Harvey Mudd College; Nancy K. Lape, Harvey Mudd College
Elastin Based Nano Particles for Treatment of Chronic Wounds
Yuan Yuan, University of South Florida; Piyush Koria, University of South Florida
Enzyme Immobilization Onto Various Nanosupports: A Critical Study
Alan S. Campbell, West Virginia University; Chenbo Dong, West Virginia University; Chengcheng Xiang, West Virginia University; Nianquiang Wu, West Virginia University; Jonathan S. Dordick, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Cerasela Zoica Dinu, West Virginia University
Extracellular Chemical Stimuli and Mechanotransduction
Kris Noel Dahl, Carnegie Mellon University; Stephen T. Spagnol, Carnegie Mellon University; James S. Weltz, Carnegie Mellon University
High-Throughput Screening System for the Determination of Estrogenic Properties of Small Molecules
Derek Reichel, The Ohio State University; Lily Glick, The Ohio State University; Angela Chen, The Ohio State University; Brian Saunders, The Ohio State University; Elif Miskioglu, The Ohio State University; David W. Wood, The Ohio State University
Substrate Specificity and Stability of a Novel Alginate Lyase (AlgL) From Stenotrophomonas Maltophilia
Liam T. Smith, Lehigh University; Sean O'Keefe, Lehigh University; Emily L. Wong, Lehigh Valley Hospital; Bryan W. Berger, Lehigh University
Thermodynamic Properties of Nuclear Lamin Proteins
Kelli Coffey, Carnegie Mellon University; Matthew Biegler, Carnegie Mellon University; Agnieszka Kalinowski, Carnegie Mellon University; Kris Noel Dahl, Carnegie Mellon University
Utilization of Drop-On-Demand Technology in the Manufacture of a Novel Nicotine Transdermal Patches
Marlena Brown, Rutgers University; Paul Takhistov, Cook College, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
A Model-Based and a Multi-Objective Optimisation Framework for Incremental Scale-up of Bioreactors
Miguel Mauricio-Iglesias, Technical University of Denmark; Gürkan Sin, Technical University of Denmark
Coupling of Gene Expression and Growth Rate Determines Selection of Transcriptional Regulation Mechanisms
Priya Rao, Rice University; Jatin Narula, Rice University; Oleg Igoshin, Rice University
Serum Protein Adsorption Onto Functionalized Polyanhydride Nanoparticles Influences Particle Interactions with Dendritic Cells
Jonathan Goodman, Iowa State University; Julia Vela-Ramirez, Iowa State University; Brenda R. Carrillo-Conde, Iowa State University; Amanda Ramer-Tait, Iowa State University; Michael J. Wannemuehler, Iowa State University; Balaji Narasimhan, Iowa State University
Smart Multi-Objective Global Optimization for Metabolic Engineering
Carlos Pozo, Universitat Rovira i Virgili; Gonzalo Guillén-Gosálbez, Universitat Rovira i Virgili; Laureano Jiménez, Universitat Rovira i Virgili; Albert Sorribas, Unversity of Lleida
Modular Production and Cloning of Error-Prone Genomic Libraries
Benjamin G. Freedman, Virginia Tech; Ryan S. Senger, Virginia Tech
Evaluation of Transmembrane Proteins for Stabilizing Emulsions
Luz Stella Tautiva, Universidad de los Andes; Oscar Alberto Alvarez, Universidad De Los Andes; Harold Enrique Castro Barrera, Universidad de los Andes; Nathalia Garces Ferreira, Universidad de los Andes; Watson L. Vargas, Universidad de los Andes; Andrés Fernando González Barrios, Universidad de los Andes
Medium Design for Ethanol Production Through Syngas Fermentation
Jie Gao, Oklahoma State University; John R. Phillips, Oklahoma State University; Hasan K. Atiyeh, Oklahoma State University; Mark R. Wilkins, Oklahoma State University; Raymond L. Huhnke, Oklahoma State University
Multivariate Analysis of TOF-SIMS Data for Applications in Tissue Engineering and Quantifying Biomolecules
Mary L. Kraft, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Robert L. Wilson, University of Illinois; Jessica F. Frisz, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Ji Sun Choi, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Brendan A.C. Harley, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Effect of Substrate and Temperature On Biogas Production From Anaerobic Digestion
Matthew J. Metzger, Rutgers University; Tonderayi S Matambo, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg; Michelle Low, University of the Witswatersrand; Ralph Muvhiiwa, University of the Witswatersrand; Phillip Chafa, University of the Witswatersrand; David Glasser, University of the Witwatersrand; Diane Hildebrandt, University of the Witwatersrand
Industrial Production of Hendersonia Sp: A Potential Biocontrol Agent Against Ganodermal Oil Palm Disease
Roslinda Abd Malek, Institut Bioproduct Development, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Co-Immobilization of Multiple Cascade Enzymes On the Surface of Magnetic Nanoparticles: Easy Separation and Substrate Channeling
Suwan Myung, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Chun You, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Y.-H. Percival Zhang, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Evaluation of the Potential of Biosurfactant Production by Bacillus Strains in Different Culture Media
Darlane Wellen Freitas de Oliveira, Universidade Federal do Ceará; Ítalo Waldimiro Lima França Sr., Universidade Federal do Ceará; Diana Pereira Bezerra, Universidade Federal do Ceará; Vania Maria M. Melo, Universidade Federal do Ceará; Luciana R. B. Goncalves, Universidade Federal do Ceará
Cinnamyl Acetate Synthesis by Lipase-Catalyzed Transesterification in a Solvent-Free System
Mengfan Wang, Tianjin University; Bo Geng, Tianjin University; Wei Qi, Tianjin University; Rongxin Su, Tianjin University; Zhimin He, Tianjin University
Systems Metabolic Engineering of Polyhydroxyalkanoates
Anu Raghunathan, National Chemical Laboratory; Abhishek Gupta, National Chemical Laboratory
Investigation of Some Characters of Proteins Using Three Different Fractal Approaches
Xin Peng, Tianjin University; Wei Qi, Tianjin University; Rongxin Su, Tianjin University; Zhimin He, Tianjin University
Deconstruction of Insulin Amyloid Fibrils Upon Laser Irradiation and Small Molecules and Probed by Time-Resolved Fluorescence Spectroscopy
Rui Liu, Tianjin University; Renliang Huang, Tianjin University; Rongxin Su, Tianjin University; Wei Qi, Tianjin University; Zhimin He, Tianjin University
Characterization of Photosynthetic Proteins in Marine Algae
Jing Jiang, Washington University in St. Louis; Hao Zhang, Washington University in St. Louis; Robert Blankenship, Washington University in St. Louis; Cynthia S. Lo, Washington University in St. Louis
A Purification Method for Thermostable Recombinant Carbonic Anhydrase Proteins Produced in E. Coli
Geoffrey Kleimeyer, The Ohio State University; Michael J. Coolbaugh, The Ohio State University; Iraj Ghazi, The Ohio State University; David W. Wood, The Ohio State University
Adiponectin Levels Modulate Recovery of Renal Function in a Novel Model of Podocyte Ablation
Joseph M. Rutkowski, UT Southwestern Medical Center; Philipp E. Scherer, UT Southwestern Medical Center
Improve Acetyl-CoA Level in Baker's Yeast
Yarong Gao, Nanyang Technological University; Liang Wang, Nanyang Technological University; Jianping Wang, Nanyang Technological University; Wenshan Liu, Nanyang Technological University; Rongrong Jiang, Nanyang Technological University
Surfactant Improved Fatty Acids Production From Babassu Oil Using Rizomuchor Miehei Lipase
José Cleiton Sousa dos Santos, Universidade Federal do Ceará; Leonardo José Brandão Lima de Matos, Universidade Federal do Ceará; Maria Cristiane Martins de Souza, Universidade Federal do Ceará; Hosiberto B. Sant'ana Sr., Universidade Federal do Ceará; Luciana R. B. Gonçalves, Universidade Federal do Ceará
Production, Purification and Characterization of b-Mannanase From Bacillus Subtilis TJ-101 and Its Application in the Preparation of Gluco-Mannooligosaccharides
Shuaishuai Zhang, Tianjin University; Mengfan Wang, Tianjin University; Wei Qi, Tianjin University; Zhaohui Liu, Tianjin University; Weina Wu, Tianjin University; Rongxin Su, Tianjin University; Zhimin He, Tianjin University
Novel Endogenous Molecular Biosensors From Engineered Regulatory Proteins AraC and TetR
Christopher S. Frei, University of Houston; Joseph A. Gredell, University of Houston; Patrick C. Cirino, University of Houston