Steven Day awarded 406K from NIH
Development of Blood Delivery Networks for Silicon Nanomembrane-Enabled Low-Volume Membrane Oxygenators
Steven Day, head and professor in Biomedical Engineering, receives an award to develop a silicon membrane device for newborns that will treat life-threatening lung problems. The device aims to reduce problems associated with current devices to minimize bleeding and clotting risks.
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