We will develop the essential infrastructure to perform advanced computational simulations of biomedical systems with a focus on multi-scale problems where molecular mechanisms induce organ-level responses. Center activities will develop interdisciplinary links between cohorts of faculty and research associates of diverse educational backgrounds (theoreticians, computational and experimental scientists, clinical investigators), and will create a substantial link between the educational and research missions of Tulane University. In order for our pre-NPEBC to develop into an NPEBC, we will attain the following objectives: Objective 1: We will initiate a research program that will link molecular to organ-level responses in biomedical systems. Objective 2: We will develop a physical and intellectual infrastructure that will support and promote multidisciplinary groups of educators and researchers as they create and teach biomedical computing techniques for the investigation of multiple-scale problems in biomedical systems. Objective 3: We will develop educational and outreach opportunities to train the next generation of biomedical researchers. Development projects will focus on multi-scale biomedical investigations of the heart, lung and bone; however, the general approaches developed will be applicable to the study of many physiological systems. Each research project will bring together investigators with expertise in computational modeling and simulation with researchers of biomedical systems. These projects initiate new collaborations between faculty members in the Departments of Biomedical Engineering, Mathematics and Chemical Engineering at Tulane University and will provide opportunities for students and faculty at Xavier University of New Orleans.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB)
Type
Exploratory Grants (P20)
Project #
5P20EB001432-03
Application #
6894235
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZRG1-SSS-E (51))
Program Officer
Peng, Grace
Project Start
2003-05-01
Project End
2008-04-30
Budget Start
2005-05-01
Budget End
2008-04-30
Support Year
3
Fiscal Year
2005
Total Cost
$469,481
Indirect Cost
Name
Tulane University
Department
Biomedical Engineering
Type
Schools of Arts and Sciences
DUNS #
053785812
City
New Orleans
State
LA
Country
United States
Zip Code
70118
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