Brent Vernon

Swelling Studies of PEG/PPG-Polyurethane Polymers for Medical Applications

Studying the swelling rate of different polymers at different temperatures over time will help with future biomedical applications.

Program: FURI

Advancing Drug Delivery Systems: Building a Model for Thin Film Double-Layer Polyurethanes

Building a model to analyze thin film double-layer polymers will help with predicting drug releases to support future customized applications.

Program: FURI

Lower Critical Solution Temperatures of PEG-PPG Polyurethanes

Identifying the temperature at which PEG/PPG polyurethanes show a volume transition could lead to potential applications in drug delivery systems.

Program: FURI

Optimization of PEG-Polyurethane Polymers for Biomedical Applications

Optimizing polymer material properties will allow for improvements in different biomedical applications such as tissue regeneration, heart valves and wound healing applications.

Program: MORE

Synthesis and Characterization of PEG-Polyurethane for Biomedical Applications

Assessing the overall properties of PEG-Polyurethane will identify its possible regeneration capabilities in biomedical applications.

Program: FURI

Statistical Modeling of Drug Release from Spherical Surface-Degrading Particle Batch

Analyzing variation within microsphere batches and its effects on drug release will help dictate manufacturing parameters.

Program: FURI

Microneedles for Basal Cell Carcinoma

Studying a transdermal delivery of a chemotherapy drug to bypass side effects and increase dose efficiency

Program: FURI

Creation of a Computational File for Calculating Drug Release from Degradable Spherical Gel Batch

Creating a computational file that identifies acceptable ranges for mean and standard deviation can streamline drug delivery approval processes.

Program: FURI

Investigation of a polyether urethane-based polymer for promoting bone tissue healing

Developing a polyether urethane-based polymer will help create better treatments for repairing and promoting healing in the bone tissues of patients that have experienced major bone breaks and/or defects.

Program: MORE

Investigating PEG-Polyurethane for Biomedical Applications

Evaluating the characteristics of PEG-Polyurethane will help determine its potential to optimize bone regeneration capabilities.

Program: FURI

Investigating PEG-Polyurethane as the Basis of Bone Scaffolding Technology

Evaluating the characteristics of PEG-Polyurethane will help determine its effectiveness in improving bone scaffolding technology.

Program: FURI

Silicon Netting for Surgical Organ Isolation

Using reusable silicon netting to assist with organ isolation and protection will help decrease surgery time and increase patient outcomes.

Program: FURI

Investigating Factors to Provide Sustained Release of Ketorolac in Temperature-Responsive Hydrogels

Designing safe drug delivery solutions for managing pain will help people find better alternatives to opioids.

Program: FURI

Thermo-Responsive pNIPAAm-Based Polymers for Endovascular Brain Aneurysm Repair

Designing a thermo-responsive liquid embolic agent will create better methods of endovascular therapy for treating ruptured brain aneurysms.

Program: FURI

Monodispersity of PLGA Microparticles

Analyzing the effect of size range on microparticles' ability to release drugs and naturally degrade will improve patient safety and satisfaction.

Program: FURI

Ultrasound-mediated Drug Delivery with Poly(N-isopropylacrylamide)-based Polymers

Designing a polymer that will break down when exposed to ultrasound will help create better methods of drug delivery in biological systems.

Program: FURI

Ultrasound Cleavable Polymers for Reversible Vascular Embolization

Synthesizing a polymer that can be broken down with ultrasound will increase the safety and efficacy of embolization therapy.

Program: FURI

Liquid Embolic Synthesis for Aneurysm Occlusion

Creating a biomaterial that degrades as tissue is regenerated will provide a better treatment for cerebral aneurysms.

Program: FURI

Tyrosine Infused Micro Particles

Designing tyrosine-infused microparticles to raise metabolic rates will help treat conditions like hypothyroidism.

Program: FURI

Ultrasound Cleavable Polymers for Reversible Vascular Embolization

Program: FURI

Norepinephrine and Adenosine Infused Microparticles for Brown Adipose Tissue Stimulation

Program: FURI

Bioresponsive Copolymers of Poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) with Enzyme-Dependent Lower Critical Solution Temperatures

Program: MORE