Vincent Pizziconi is an associate professor in the School of Biological and Health Systems Engineering at Arizona State University. Current research thrusts in Pizziconi's group focus on the development of molecular, cellular and tissue strategies to develop bioresponsive and biomimetic materials for the biohybrid diagnostic and medical devices, and engineered cell and tissue systems. New scanning probe techniques are being developed to elucidate nanoscale structure and properties of soft biological materials, such as, biopolymers and cells in their native, hydrated or living state. Isothermal calorimetry techniques are also being developed to study cellular molecular recognition responses to selected agents, biomaterials, and selected environments. Cell adhesion studies using parallel plate flow devices are being used to assess cell interactions with bioactive ceramic thin film coatings, and extracellualr matrix protein and sequence modified sensor surfaces. Sol-gel dervied and ion-beam modified bioresponsive hydroxyapaptite coatings are being developed for engineering tissue attachment to implants in conjunction with Professors Alford and Mayer from the Materials Engineering program and Dr. Nastasi at Los Alamos National Laboratories. Related biomineralization studies on understanding molecular recognition at inorganic-organic interfaces is being conducted with postdoctoral fellow , Dr. Krishnaswamy in collaboration with materials chemistry researcher, Dr. Ramakrishna. Biohybrid sensor devices using mast cells with engineering molecular recognition are undergoing feasibility studies for use as immunosensors. Thermoelectric transducer design modifications and improved microfabrication techniques are being developed in collaboration with Dr. Towe and Guilbeau. Initial work on engineering cartilage tissue for load-bearing joint applications has begun in collaboration with Dr. Lippiello at the Harrington Arthritis Research Center. The development of biocompatibility indices is being studied experimentally using calorimetry and complement activation studies, and theoretically using cellular automaton (CA) algorithms. The latter study is in collaboration with ASU immunologist and Emeritus Professor Steve Hoffman and Dr. Seiden at IBM Yorktown. Novel biophotonic approaches for the development of optical biomolecular materials and devices have recently been initiated in collaboration with investigators from the Photosynthesis Center. Current studies are focused on developing engineering models that characterize the highly efficient light harvesting antenna stucture of the thermophilic photosynthetic Chloroflexus bacteria that has been extensively studied by Dr. Blankenship with potential biomimetic applications.
Spring 2021 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
BME 214 | FDA & Technical Communications |
BME 300 | Bioengineering Product Design |
BME 490 | Biomedical Engr Capstone II |
BME 492 | Honors Directed Study |
BME 493 | Honors Thesis |
Fall 2020 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
BME 214 | FDA & Technical Communications |
BME 300 | Bioengineering Product Design |
BME 394 | Special Topics |
BME 417 | Biomed Engr Capstone Design I |
BME 492 | Honors Directed Study |
BME 493 | Honors Thesis |
BME 592 | Research |
BME 599 | Thesis |
BME 792 | Research |
Spring 2020 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
BME 214 | FDA & Technical Communications |
BME 300 | Bioengineering Product Design |
BME 394 | Special Topics |
BME 490 | Biomedical Engr Capstone II |
BME 492 | Honors Directed Study |
BME 493 | Honors Thesis |
BME 592 | Research |
BME 599 | Thesis |
BME 792 | Research |
Fall 2019 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
BME 214 | FDA & Technical Communications |
BME 300 | Bioengineering Product Design |
BME 394 | Special Topics |
BME 417 | Biomed Engr Capstone Design I |
BME 492 | Honors Directed Study |
BME 493 | Honors Thesis |
BME 592 | Research |
BME 599 | Thesis |
BME 792 | Research |
Spring 2019 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
BME 214 | FDA & Technical Communications |
BME 300 | Bioengineering Product Design |
BME 394 | Special Topics |
BME 490 | Biomedical Engr Capstone II |
BME 492 | Honors Directed Study |
BME 493 | Honors Thesis |
BME 592 | Research |
BME 599 | Thesis |
BME 792 | Research |
Fall 2018 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
ASU 101-BME | The ASU Experience |
BME 214 | FDA & Technical Communications |
BME 394 | Special Topics |
BME 417 | Biomed Engr Capstone Design I |
BME 492 | Honors Directed Study |
BME 493 | Honors Thesis |
BME 592 | Research |
BME 599 | Thesis |
BME 792 | Research |
Summer 2018 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
BME 394 | Special Topics |
Spring 2018 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
BME 214 | FDA & Technical Communications |
BME 394 | Special Topics |
BME 490 | Biomedical Engr Capstone II |
BME 492 | Honors Directed Study |
BME 493 | Honors Thesis |
BME 592 | Research |
BME 599 | Thesis |
BME 792 | Research |
Fall 2017 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
ASU 101-BME | The ASU Experience |
BME 214 | FDA & Technical Communications |
BME 394 | Special Topics |
BME 417 | Biomed Engr Capstone Design I |
BME 492 | Honors Directed Study |
BME 493 | Honors Thesis |
Summer 2017 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
BME 394 | Special Topics |
BME 490 | Biomedical Engr Capstone II |
Spring 2017 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
BME 214 | FDA & Technical Communications |
BME 394 | Special Topics |
BME 490 | Biomedical Engr Capstone II |
BME 492 | Honors Directed Study |
BME 493 | Honors Thesis |
BME 590 | Reading and Conference |
BME 593 | Applied Project |
Fall 2016 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
ASU 101-BME | The ASU Experience |
BME 214 | FDA & Technical Communications |
BME 394 | Special Topics |
BME 417 | Biomed Engr Capstone Design I |
BME 492 | Honors Directed Study |
BME 493 | Honors Thesis |
BME 592 | Research |
BME 593 | Applied Project |