Cardiovascular Engineering
Course Overview
Course Objectives
Course Information
- Credit:
- Noncredit
- Grading:
- Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
- Categories:
- Pre-Med
- Sciences
- Prerequisite:
- Biology and Chemistry
- Lab Requirement:
- Closed-toe shoes for lab field trips
Program Information
- Pre-College Program
The Emory Pre-College Program offers students an opportunity to experience many aspects of college life.
Course Dates and Details
| Program | Course Dates | Class Time | Format | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-College Program | Session A: Sun, Jun 14 - Sat, Jun 27, 2026 |
| on-campus | open |
Instructors
Yohannes Akiel
Yohannes is a PhD candidate in Biomedical Engineering through the Georgia Tech/Emory program. Originally from Dallas, Texas, Yohannes completed undergraduate at the University of Texas at San Antonio in Biomedical Engineering.
For his doctoral thesis, Yohannes is interested in developing a tissue engineered aortic valve that can be 3D bioprinted for a cell laden able to recreate the leaflet extracellular matrix composition. He intends to incorporate valve interstitial cells and endothelial cells to sustain their function for repair and regeneration.
Swarnima Roychowdhury
Swarnima graduated from Rutgers University with a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering. For undergraduate research, she worked on developing PKPD models for pulmonary infections, particularly in the context of Cystic Fibrosis.
As a Biomedical Engineering PhD candidate through the Georgia Tech/Emory partnership program, Swarnima is interested in looking at drug delivery mechanisms and models for therapies in congenital heart disease.