About

Welcome to the Mechanobiology and Biomedicine Laboratory at Wichita State University. The lab is hosted by the College of Engineering and the Department of Biomedical Engineering. The lab was founded in January 2017 with the mission is to (1) discover and understand fundamental mechanobiological mechanisms relevant to health and the human condition; (2) develop novel techniques and technology to enable the treatment and prevention of disease; and, (3) train and educate a new generation of biomedical engineers through hands-on learning and discovery.

Lab Facilities

The lab is located in the John Bardo Center (formerly known as the Experiential Engineering Building) on Wichita State University's Innovation Campus. This 1,028 sq ft lab is a state-of-the-art biomedical engineering laboratory designed for interdisciplinary teaching, research, and engagement. The lab is well-equipped for mammalian cell culture, molecular biology protocols, microscopy including live-cell imaging, and high-performance computer modeling. The lab is equipped with the following major equipment and technology: Leica fluorescence microscope with a live-cell imaging system (LCI Live Cell system) and vibration isolation system; chemical fume hoods; tissue-culture hood; CO2 incubator;  Zeiss Primovert with digital camera; Ibidi flow system; ovens; freezers; refrigerators; centrifuges; autoclave; Milli-Q Integral 3 water purification system; Harrick plasma cleaner; water baths; liquid nitrogen dewars and supply; ultrasonic cleaners; UV crosslinker; other small benchtop equipment; and, high-performance desktop computers, Hexagon modeling software, and access to the Wichita State’s High Performance Computing system.