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The University of Maryland, College Park is the state's flagship university and one of the nation's preeminent public research universities. A global leader in research, entrepreneurship and innovation, the university is home to more than 40,700 students, 14,000 faculty and staff, and 388,000 alumni all dedicated to the pursuit of fearless ideas. Located just outside Washington, D.C., the institution discovers and shares new knowledge every day through its renowned research enterprise and programs in academics, the arts, and athletics.

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Fischell Department of Bioengineering

The Fischell Department of Bioengineering at the University of Maryland is the home of an emerging academic discipline, exciting interdisciplinary degree programs, and faculty and students who want to make a difference in human health care through education, research, and invention.

Department of Laboratory Animal Resources (DLAR)

The Department of Laboratory Animal Resources (DLAR) is a support unit comprised of a dedicated team of laboratory animal professionals who provide compassionate animal care and research support in the pursuit of fearless research. DLAR manages the new state-of-the-art Imaging Core (DLARIC), which offers an array of cutting-edge in vivo, ex vivo, and in vitro imaging modalities.


 

Faculty

John Fisher

John Fisher

Chefe de departamento e professor emérito Fischell Family Departamento de Bioengenharia Fischell Engenharia química e biomolecular Engenharia e Ciência dos materiais

Catherine K. Kuo

Catherine K. Kuo

Professora associada Departamento de Bioengenharia Fischell

Christopher Jewell

Christopher Jewell

Minta Martin Professor of Engineering Biólogo pesquisador, Departamento de Assuntos de Veteranos dos Estados unidos Pesquisador visitante emérito Miegunyah, Instituto Peter Doherty para Infecção e Imunidade (Austrália) Departamento de Bioengenharia Fischell

Giuliano Scarcelli

Giuliano Scarcelli

Professor associado Departamento de Bioengenharia Fischell Brain and Behavior Institute

Kimberly Stroka

Kimberly Stroka

Professora associada Departamento de Bioengenharia Fischell

Taylor J Woehl

Taylor J Woehl

Professor assistente Engenharia química e biomolecular Maryland Energy Innovation Institute Engenharia e Ciência dos materiais

 


 

Gregory Ball

“The cutting-edge equipment made available through the Olympus Discovery Center at the University of Maryland will provide our world-class researchers with additional tools to advance knowledge in critical areas such as cancer diagnosis and treatment, cell biology and tissue engineering.”― Gregory Ball, Vice President for Research at the University of Maryland.


 

In the Spotlight

Research at the Olympus Discovery Center–University of Maryland

Research areas that will be advanced through the center include:

  • Drug delivery systems
  • New cancer vaccines
  • Biomedical device innovations
  • Sensors and diagnostics
  • Human factors research
  • Surgical robotics
  • Bioimaging

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Systems at University of Maryland

FLUOVIEW FV3000RS laser scanning confocal system

FV3000

Enabling the observation and recording of fast phenomena and live physiological events, this hybrid laser scanning unit uses a galvanometer scanner for precision scanning and a resonant scanner for high-speed imaging with a with a large field of view.

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IX83 IXplore live cell system

IXplore Live

Offering enhanced cell viability for physiological experiments, the IXplore live cell system with its integrated IX83 microscope reduces photobleaching and helps researchers maintain their samples under strict physiological conditions.  

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CKX53 cell culture microscope

CKX53

Providing stable performance and an ergonomic, comfortable workflow for a variety of cell culture needs, the CKX53 system enables fast and easy live cell observation, cell sampling and handling, image capture, and fluorescence observation.

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SZ/SZX series stereo microscopes

SZX16

Consistent and cost-effective, this series of stereo microscopes provide accurate results and excellent imaging performance. To help ensure comfort during routine research, each system is designed with ergonomic and strain-reducing features. 

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