Pulse of Innovation: Unraveling Cardiovascular Anatomy, Disease, and Engineering Treatments
Course Overview
Course Objectives
Course Information
- Credit:
- Noncredit
- Grading:
- Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
- Categories:
- Pre-Med
- 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 B: Sun, Jun 29 - Sat, Jul 12, 2025 |
| on-campus | open |
Instructors
Yohannes Akiel and Swarnima Roychowdhury
Yohannes Akiel
Yohannes is a first year PhD student in Biomedical Engineering. He is originally from Dallas, Texas and completed undergraduate at the University of Texas at San Antonio in Biomedical Engineering.
Research interests: biomaterials, tissue engineering, and disease modeling for cardiovascular applications.
swarnima roychowdhury
Swarnima graduated from Rutgers University with a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering. For undergraduate research, I worked on developing PKPD models for pulmonary infections, particularly in the context of Cystic Fibrosis. For my PhD, I am interested in looking at drug delivery mechanisms and models for therapies in congenital heart disease.
Both instructors are currently Biomedical Engineering PhD Students through the Georgia Tech/Emory program.