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ISEF · 2026
Biomedical Engineering
Deeper superficial abrasions or wounds that extend into the dermis often require intensive treatment to prevent complications such as infection, pain, and delayed healing. In these cases, sk…
ISEF · 2026
Biomedical Engineering
Despite the availability of digital assistive technology, visually impaired adults often use traditional printed medication labels, which hinder independent identification of medications. Co…
ISEF · 2026
Biomedical Engineering
Circulating tumor cells (CTCs) are rare cancer-derived cells in the bloodstream and serve as important biomarkers for early cancer detection and monitoring. However, current clinical methods…
ISEF · 2026
Biomedical Engineering
Iron deficiency is the most widespread nutritional disorder affecting women of reproductive age leading to fatigue, dizziness, and impaired brain function, among other symptoms thereby signi…
ISEF · 2026
Biomedical Engineering
Gliomas remain the deadliest form of brain cancer, with patients surviving one year post-diagnosis on average, 5-year survival rates as low as 5%, and no major treatment advances in the past…
ISEF · 2026
Biomedical Engineering
This project centers around the ultimate goal of making cancer research more affordable and accessible to labs and students around the world. Cancer cells that grow in low-oxygen environment…
ISEF · 2026
Biomedical Engineering
The current nurse to patient ratio in medical-surgical units spans from 1:4 to 1:6, however in long-term care units, this number can range anywhere from 1:15 to 1:30. Additionally, instances…
ISEF · 2026
Biomedical Engineering
Respiratory exacerbations are often detected only after symptoms become severe, limiting opportunities for early intervention. Current monitoring systems rely on clinic-based devices or sing…
ISEF · 2026
Biomedical Engineering
Expansion Microscopy (ExM) enhances spatial resolution by physically enlarging tissues, enabling detailed visualization without requiring advanced microscopy systems. ExM has proven effectiv…
ISEF · 2026
Biomedical Engineering
Upper limb impairment resulting from neurological conditions such as stroke often reduces quality of life and requires ongoing rehabilitation. However, access to rehabilitation is often limi…
ISEF · 2026
Biomedical Engineering
This study describes the design of an engineered fluorescent reporter system to detect plasmid co-residence resulting from horizontal gene transfer (HGT) within individual bacterial cells. T…
ISEF · 2026
Biomedical Engineering
Arterial plaque can cause cardiovascular disease, often requiring invasive interventions such as stent placement or angioplasty, which carry risks of restenosis and vessel injury. This study…
ISEF · 2026
Biomedical Engineering
Brain health plays a critical role in overall well-being. Conditions like brain tumors can disrupt normal function and if malignant, will spread to other tissues with potentially fatal conse…
ISEF · 2026
Biomedical Engineering
One in four people is affected by pollen allergies, experiencing symptoms from allergic rhinitis to life-threatening anaphylactic shocks, and they heavily rely on up-to-date pollen counts in…
ISEF · 2026
Biomedical Engineering
Pressure injuries typically develop over bony prominences on the body such as the heels, sacrum, hips, and elbows, where blood flow to the skin is reduced due to sustained pressure. Their oc…
ISEF · 2026
Biomedical Engineering
The increasing number of people with diabetes has made safe insulin storage an important issue. Insulin is a temperature-sensitive protein and if it is stored outside the 2–8°C range, it can…
ISEF · 2026
Biomedical Engineering
Ankle-foot prosthetics aim to recreate the biological motion of the ankle and restore natural gait to transtibial amputees. Achieving this requires motion in three dimensions and a variable-…
ISEF · 2026
Biomedical Engineering
Right Ventricular Endomyocardial Biopsy (RV-EMB) is an invasive procedure where myocardial tissue is obtained for diagnosis of a variety of cardiac conditions. Currently, catheters are large…
ISEF · 2026
Biomedical Engineering
A trocar is a device that creates ports in the abdominal wall to allow for laparoscopic and endoscopic surgeries. Trocar insertion has been associated with several surgical injuries due to s…
ISEF · 2026
Biomedical Engineering
Athletes are often exposed to increased psychological and physiological stress before and during competition, which can be detrimental to performance. Typical methods of managing this stress…
ISEF · 2026
Biomedical Engineering
Aphonia—complete loss of voice following stroke or laryngeal surgery—affects millions worldwide yet lacks practical, non-invasive communication solutions. This study was deeply motivated by…
ISEF · 2026
Biomedical Engineering
Bone is a hierarchically structured tissue composed of a collagen-based organic matrix reinforced with hydroxyapatite (HAp). Replicating this complexity using sustainable materials remains a…
ISEF · 2026
Biomedical Engineering
Robotic-assisted minimally invasive surgery (RAMIS) was used in millions of procedures in 2025. Despite its widespread adoption, current systems largely lack force-sensing capabilities and r…
ISEF · 2026
Biomedical Engineering
Your mind works perfectly, but your body will not let you speak. Millions with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, stroke, or paralysis live trapped inside working minds. Today's brain-computer i…
ISEF · 2026
Biomedical Engineering
Vaping is a common habit and a widespread health issue that affects over 100 million people and has transformed into a youth epidemic, with teens being around nine times more likely than adu…
ISEF · 2026
Biomedical Engineering
Many people struggle to access their medication, especially those with reduced hand mobility caused by conditions such as arthritis, rheumatism or Parkinson's Disease. In my project, I have…
ISEF · 2026
Biomedical Engineering
Inaccurate malaria diagnosis in remote areas drives drug resistance and fatal treatments. Rapid tests miss the critical P. knowlesi, while standard Whole Slide Imaging (WSI) microscopes are…
ISEF · 2026
Biomedical Engineering
Developing functional prostheses for the upper limb, has historically been a challenge. Amputation of the hand due to military injury, disease, or other trauma carries significant psychosoci…
ISEF · 2026
Biomedical Engineering
Parkinson’s disease is a common progressive neurodegenerative disorder that is known to affect movement and coordination. It causes debilitating motor symptoms, including tremor, bradykinesi…
ISEF · 2026
Biomedical Engineering
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major global health problem affecting over 850 million people, with direct costs exceeding 372 billion USD annually. Uric acid is an important renal biomark…