Bella is a Bioengineering PhD student studying the reversibility of dilated cardiomyopathy in the laboratory of Dr. Jennifer Davis. She received her undergraduate degree in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin before coming to Seattle and has experience with stem cell and regenerative medicine technologies. As a member of BioEngage, Bella hopes to create new industry partnerships in academia to promote development of new technologies and therapies.

ireich@uw.edu

Sarah is a Bioengineering PhD student in the labs of Dr. James Bryers and Dr. Valerie Daggett. She earned her BS in biomedical engineering from Columbia University where her undergraduate research focused on studying Mycobacterium abscessus in an effort to understand its natural resistance to antibiotics through biofilm formation. She is continuing her study of biofilms, now in the context of implanted devices and nosocomial infections with a focus on biomaterial and chemical prevention strategies. As a graduate lead for BioEngage, Sarah hopes to continue to strengthen relationships between the UW BioE community and the biotechnology industry and to help establish new connections, particularly with local Seattle companies.

snick36@uw.edu

Shane is a Bioengineering PhD student in the Lutz Laboratory with a research focus on the development of microfluidics and isothermal amplification technologies for point of care diagnostics in low resource settings. He received his Bachelor’s degree from Johns Hopkins University where he did research in computational biology and cardiac fluid dynamics. Shane hopes to foster connection and close collaboration between research and industry that can bring vital healthcare technologies to the point of care. As a member of BioEngage, he hopes to promote engagement between students at UW and the local biomedical industry.

sgillig1@uw.edu

Ioana is a bioengineering PhD student studying engineered biomaterials for mucosal immunity and drug delivery in the laboratory of Dr. Kim Woodrow. She has a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from Tufts University and spent several years working in industry at a start-up developing ultrasensitive diagnostics. Her time in industry showed her academic-industry partnerships are pivotal to develop new technologies with the most potential to improve health outcomes. Through BioEngage, she hopes to continue bridging academia and industry, helping students connect with opportunities and gain exposure to industry options and career paths.

ctobos@uw.edu 

brittonr@uw.edu

ytkoga5@uw.edu

Marisa is a junior undergraduate student studying bioengineering with a concentration in nano and molecular engineering. She is currently a part of the Zalatan and Carothers Labs, researching bacterial signalling pathways and CRISPR-Cas gene regulation. Being the first in her family to pursue a career in STEM, she joined the BioEngage team to gain further insight on the hiring end of the industry and to be a bridge for resources for her peers and future students.

mtsunoda@uw.edu

Research Interests: Protein Bioprocessing, AI Applications in Bioengineering, Product Development for Life Sciences, Global Health, Clean Technology

dkpettit@uw.edu

Focus: Career Center; Faculty and research programs; BioEngage Partnership Program

youngl9@uw.edu | Loew Hall 014D | (206) 685-0167

Focus: BioEngage Partnership Program; Faculty and research programs

wnmterry@uw.edu

Research Interests: Biomaterials-Bioadhesives; Drug Delivery-Therapeutics;  Antimicrobials; Wound Healing; Cell and Tissue Level Mechanics; Device Design; Marine Conservation

rupakr@uw.edu 

 Research Interests: Medical electronic devices; Feedback control systems; Fluid and structural dynamics; Signal and image processing; Senior capstone design projects

Departmental Profile

cmneils@uw.edu | Foege Hall N310E | (206) 685-3021

 Research Interests: Biomedical imaging; Photoacoustics; Ultrasonics; Molecular contrast agents

Departmental Profile

odonnel@uw.edu | Benjamin Hall 514 | (206) 465-2144

 Research Interests: Synthesis and characterization of polymeric biomaterials; Surface analysis by ESCA, SIMS, STM, FTIR-ATR, AFM; Plasma deposition of thin films; Proteins at interfaces; Healing, regeneration, tissue engineering, macrophages; Kidney dialysis and blood compatibility

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ratner@uw.edu | Foege Hall N330J | (206) 685-1005