SwRI: Biomedical Engineering, cutting edge research using internal funding in addition to confidential client-funded research.

	Using Raman spectroscopy, Institute scientists develop three-dimensional cellular imaging such as this molecular model of the drug Taxol® to assess the pharmacological value of candidate drugs more quickly.

Cutting-edge research using internal funding in addition to confidential client-funded research is performed at Southwest Research Institute (SwRI). Most internally funded projects follow an idea to proof of concept. Additional development and licensing agreements are negotiated on a case-by-case basis.

• Biocompatible surface coated nano-particles for live-cell imaging and early cancer detection – Jian Ling, Ph.D.

• Zigbee wireless investigation and demonstration – Chris Catterson

• Networked blood pressure monitoring system – David Tong, Ph.D.

• Performance-driven tissue engineering templates – Heather Hanson

• ECG motion artifact reduction – David Tong, Ph.D.

• Raman imaging microscopy for drug discovery and development – Jian Ling, Ph.D.

• Raman spectroscopy for cancer diagnosis – Jian Ling, Ph.D.

• Spinal fusion assessment device – Heather Hanson

• MEMS in-situ corrosion sensor – Heather Hanson

For more information about internally-funded biomedical research capabilities at SwRI or how you can contract with SwRI, please contact Keith Bartels, Ph.D., at kbartels@swri.org or (210) 522-6062.