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As a research laboratory at the University, Dr. Wen group has two major missions. One is developing practical therapeutic strategies based on innovative research programs. The other is training the next generation of scientists through the fusion of education with research.
Student mentoring:
Dr. Wen group encourages high school students and undergraduates applying for a short term research exposure to enrich their research experience in biomedical engineering. Individuals who are interested in this opportunity, please contact Clemson SURE or summer program at MUSC Graduate School.
Past projects of summer high school interns:
The role of substrate stiffness on stem cell differentiation
Ashley McClary, South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Mathematics
The story is featuring on MUSC official Newspaper: Peering into the future. Catalyst June 15, 2007 (Vol 25, No.40)
The effects of transplanting O-2A progenitor cells encapsulated within hydrogels into rats portraying the demyelinated spinal cord model
Christopher Brunson, Academic Magnet High School, Charleston, SC
Chris’s senior thesis won the highest honor on Feb. 15, 2008
In-situ crosslinkable hydrogel for the treatment of Traumatic Brain Injury
Jessica Yang, Academic Magnet High School, Charleston, SC
Jessica’s senior thesis won the highest honor on Dec. 15, 2008
Past projects of summer undergraduate trainees:
CNS Host Response, Differentiation, and Viability of Human Adult Stem Cells Transfected with IL-10
Caitlin Burke from University of Virginia
Fabrication and characterization of drug-loaded selective permeable hollow fiber membranes to reduce glial scar formation in damaged central nervous system tissue
Katherine Tang from University of Miami
Effects of Microgravity on the Human Osteoblasts
Sarah Holton from University of South Carolina
A photocurable, highly elastic, polyurethane based hydrogel for prevention of post-surgical adhesions
Christopher Campbell, University of Missouri at Rolla
Testing the Neural Differentiation Potential of Two Human Adult Stem Cell Populations (2006 Student Research Day Winner: First Prize) Report on the Perry V. Halushka 2006 MUSC Student Research Day (SRD).
Alison Keenan, The City University of New York
Porous, interconnected, graded, and bioactive scaffolds for bone regeneration
Rachel Bell, University of Maryland
Testing the biocompatibility of semi-permeable hollow fiber membranes in cochlea.
Jason B. Schulte, Clemson University
Testing the biocompatibility of a series of extracellular matrix based hydrogel in central nervous system.
Lindsey Trexler, Charleston Southern University
Wireless Sensor for monitoring hemodynamic and oxygenation following pediatric cardiac surgery
Maggie Zawaski, Clemson University
Dr. Wen group at Clemson-MUSC Bioengineering recruits new graduate students every semester. The program is offering four types of graduate degrees:
Ph.D. in Clemson Bioengineering. Students can apply through Clemson Graduate School
M.D./Ph.D. dual degree. Students in this program will get Ph.D. degree from Clemson, and M.D. degree from MUSC. Students can apply through either universities.
D.M.D./Ph.D. dual degree. Students in this program will get Ph.D. degree from Clemson, and a Dental M.D. degree from MUSC Dental School. Students can apply through either universities.
Master of Science in Bioengineering. Students can apply through Clemson Graduate School
Dr. Wen group also recruit freshly graduate Ph.D.s for a formal PostDoc training. Please contact Dr. Wen for current openings.
Course work:
Dr. Wen is teaching three bioengineering course at Clemson-MUSC Bioengineering Program. Courses currently offering are:
1. BioE 801 Biomaterials. Department Core Course at Graduate Level.
2. BioE 849 Tissue Engineering (I: Fundamental Aspects.)
3. BioE 850 NeuroEngineering. Advanced Course at Graduate Level
4. BioE 800 Seminar in Bioengineering.
Dr. Wen is developing four more advanced courses at graduate level.
1. Advanced Topics in Tissue Engineering
2. Regenerative Medicine
3. Drug Delivery
4. Artificial Organs and Biomedical Devices
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