Labs to Lives

Professor of Biomedical Engineering Kent Leach's NIH-funded lab develops biomaterials to help the body heal damaged bone, crucial innovations for the 1 in 2 American adults with a musculoskeletal disorder. In 2034, when seniors will outnumber children in the U.S., these breakthroughs will have significant implications for the national economy.

In a recent Labs to Lives video, Professor of Computer Science Vladimir Filkov details his multidisciplinary NSF-funded initiative, which develops AI algorithms and software analysis tools to help open-source software projects stay on sustainable trajectories. These projects are an integral part of innovation in the digital landscape.

In a recent Labs to Lives video, Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering Audry Fan discusses how continued research support from the National Institutes of Health is critical for advancing dementia care, such as earlier diagnosis and improved treatments for Alzheimer’s.

The associate dean of research, professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering and professor of computer science emphasized the crucial role of federal funding for academic research, particularly in this time of developing artificial intelligence. “Without federal funding, we hand over AI dominance to foreign nations,” she said.