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May1
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"The impacts of age and frailty on atrial remodeling and atrial arrhythmogenesis"
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Atrial remodeling, including changes in ion channel expression and function, as well as atrial fibrosis, are critical determinants of impaired atrial electrical function and susceptibility to atrial arrhythmias including bradycardia, chronotropic incompetence, and atrial fibrillation. Atrial remodeling is prevalent in aging; however, it is critical to recognize that not all individuals age at the same rate. Rather, aging is highly heterogeneous. This has led to the concept of frailty, defined as a state of increased vulnerability to adverse health outcomes due to a diminished capacity to tolerate stressors. Frailty can be quantified in aging mice using a ‘mouse clinical frailty index’. This presentation will address the (1) the development and implementation of the mouse clinical frailty index, (2) the impacts of frailty on sinoatrial node and atrial remodeling in aging mice, and (3) novel interventions designed to modulate frailty and how these impact sinoatrial node and atrial remodeling in aging mice.
Bio:
Dr. Robert Rose is a Professor in the Libin Cardiovascular Institute and the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary. He holds appointments in the Department of Cardiac Sciences as well as the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology. Dr. Rose obtained his PhD in cardiovascular physiology from the Department of Physiology and Biophysics at the University of Calgary in 2005. After this, he undertook Postdoctoral Fellowship training at the University of Toronto from 2005-2008. Dr. Rose then obtained his first faculty position in the Department of Physiology and Biophysics, Faculty of Medicine, at Dalhousie University where he ran an independent laboratory from 2008-2017. In 2017, Dr. Rose joined the Libin Cardiovascular Institute at the University of Calgary.
Dr. Rose’s research program is focused on the study of cardiac arrhythmias in the setting of prevalent forms of cardiovascular disease such as hypertension, heart failure, and diabetes mellitus as well as in association with aging and frailty. Areas of interest include sinoatrial node dysfunction and atrial fibrillation. His research program is supported by funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, The Canada Foundation for Innovation, and the Libin Cardiovascular Institute. Work from Dr. Rose’s laboratory in these areas is consistently published in highly regarded, high impact journals.
Dr. Rose previously held New Investigator awards from The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada (2014-2019), The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (2009-2014) and The Dalhousie Medical Research Foundation (2008). He was awarded the MacDonald Scholarship from the Heart and Stroke Foundation in 2014. Dr. Rose has also received the Greg Ferrier Award from the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia in 2009 and 2012. Dr. Rose currently holds the DG Wyse-Libin Cardiovascular Institute Professorship in Cardiovascular Research and is a Fellow of the Heart Rhythm Society.
Dr. Rose is routinely sought after as a reviewer for many scientific journals as well as to serve on peer review committees for CIHR and The Heart and Stroke Foundation. He is on the Editorial Board of several journals (Heart Rhythm, Heart Rhythm O2, The American Journal of Physiology – Heart and Circulatory Physiology, and Frontiers in Physiology).
Dr. Rose has also been heavily involved in leadership, mentorship, and education. He has an established track record of supervising trainees at all levels of experience. Dr. Rose has developed graduate courses in the areas of cardiovascular physiology and pathophysiology and has previously served as Director of Science Education in the Libin Cardiovascular Institute. Presently, Dr. Rose is Deputy Director of the Libin Cardiovascular Institute.
TIME Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
LOCATION Tech L361, Technological Institute map it
CONTACT Kate Heidelberger kate.heidelberger@northwestern.edu EMAIL
CALENDAR McCormick - Biomedical Engineering Department (BME)
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May8
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Coming Soon!
TIME Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
LOCATION L361, Technological Institute map it
CONTACT Kate Heidelberger kate.heidelberger@northwestern.edu EMAIL
CALENDAR McCormick - Biomedical Engineering Department (BME)
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May22
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Collaborative Pathways: Educating Emerging Biomedical Innovators
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Biomedical engineering exists at the intersection of engineering, biology and medicine. Its inherently multidisciplinary nature makes collaborative work critical for driving biomedical innovation and solving complex problems. Experiential learning plays a foundational role in biomedical engineering education by bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world application, particularly through the design of solutions for critical gaps in clinical care. Hands on experiences, such as clinical immersion, industry partnerships, and team-based design projects enable students to develop technical expertise, interdisciplinary collaboration skills and an understanding of the healthcare innovation process. With the support of a distributed innovation pipeline that fosters collaboration between medical and engineering students to identify clinical opportunities, develop and validate solutions, and assess market potential, students benefit from structured support that strengthens their ability to generate intellectual property and advance innovations towards commercialization. Drawing from her experiences as an engineer, Dr. Kotche will highlight how she creates hands-on learning environments that challenge students to solve real-world problems and develop core competencies as they transition into their professional careers.
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Miiri Kotche is the Richard and Loan Hill Clinical Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering and Associate Dean for Undergraduate Affairs at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC). Her work focuses on the scholarship of engineering education, with an emphasis on providing students with real-world experiences through hands-on projects, interdisciplinary programming, and immersive learning opportunities. Drawing from her industry background in product development, manufacturing, and operations, she brings practical insights to her roles as both educator and administrator. Miiri also serves as Director of the Innovation Medicine program, a co-curricular program that supports medical students interested in the intersection of healthcare delivery, innovation, and technology development. As Associate Dean, she oversees academic and student affairs for more than 5,000 undergraduates in 13 degrees programs across 6 departments in UIC’s College of Engineering. Dr. Kotche is the 2024 recipient of the American Society for Engineering Education Theo C. Pilkington Award for outstanding education, leadership and research in biomedical engineering and a 2021 recipient of the UIC Award for Excellence in Teaching. She has been recognized as a Fellow of BMES and AIMBE, a U.S. Fulbright Scholar, a “Notable Woman in STEM” by Crain's Chicago Business, a UIC Master Teaching Scholar, and College of Medicine Rising Star.
TIME Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
LOCATION L361, Technological Institute map it
CONTACT Kate Heidelberger kate.heidelberger@northwestern.edu EMAIL
CALENDAR McCormick - Biomedical Engineering Department (BME)
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Jun15
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2024-2025 Commencement Ceremony
TIME Sunday, June 15, 2025
CONTACT Office of the Registrar nu-registrar@northwestern.edu EMAIL
CALENDAR University Academic Calendar
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Jun16
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McCormick School of Engineering PhD Hooding and Master's Degree Recognition Ceremony. The most up to date information can be found on our graduation webpage.
TIME Monday, June 16, 2025 at 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
LOCATION 2705 Ashland Ave
CONTACT Northwestern Engineering Events northwestern-engineering-events@northwestern.edu EMAIL
CALENDAR McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science
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Jun16
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McCormick School of Engineering Undergraduate Convocation. The most up to date information can be found on our graduation webpage.
TIME Monday, June 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
LOCATION 2705 Ashland Ave
CONTACT Northwestern Engineering Events northwestern-engineering-events@northwestern.edu EMAIL
CALENDAR McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science