Spring 2009 Newsletter

Notable Achievements

Professor Lance Davidson, assistant professor, received an NSF CAREER Award for his project entitled, "Physical Shaping of Mesenchymal Tissues"

Professor Michael Sacks, professor, has been selected to receive the initial Van C. Mow Medal "for contributions in advancing biomechanics of native and engineered heart valve tissues; and leadership in the development of the bioengineering profession, service to its community and inspired guidance of young bioengineers."

The ASME Van C. Mow Medal, established in 2004, is bestowed upon an individual who has made significant contributions to the field of bioengineering through research, education, professional development, leadership in the development of the profession, as a mentor to young bioengineers, and with service to the bioengineering community.

Professor Savio Woo, professor, received an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Engineering from the University Council of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. In the conferment ceremony, President Chung-Kwong Poon said this honor recognizes the contributions Professor Woo has made to the advancement of musculoskeletal biomechanics and engineering sciences, especially in the area of novel orthopedic sports medicine and rehabilitation treatments.

Professor David Vorp, associate professor, has been elected to the Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) Fellows Class of 2008. The citation on behalf of Vorp's election as BMES Fellow reads: "For exceptional contributions to the biomechanical analyses of aortic aneurysms for improved clinical diagnoses, vascular tissue engineering and establishing biomechanical properties and function of the urethra in health and disease." Vorp is the 8th member of the Pitt bioengineering faculty to be so honored.

Professor Pat Loughlin, professor, has been elected to the 2009 American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) Class of Fellows. The citation on behalf of Professor Loughlin's election as AIMBE Fellow reads: "For significant contributions in time-varying signal processing and modeling of physiological systems, including human postural control and anesthetic delivery." Professor Loughlin is the 22nd Pitt bioengineering faculty to be elected to AIMBE Fellowship.

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