A precise handheld injection device for cardiac interventions

Project Overview

Our client, Dr. Amish Raval, of the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, researches the effect of stem cells on rebuilding muscle tissue. Currently, Dr. Raval uses a minimally invasive procedure in which he manually injects stem cells through a catheter to muscle tissues over a period of time. In order to eliminate the variable pressure from manual injection, an automated method is desired. Current syringe pumps are large, expensive, and only provide constant flow rates. The goal of this project is to create a low cost and handheld syringe pump that ensures cell viability by maintaining a constant injection pressure.

Team Picture

Team Members (from left to right): Andy LaCroix, Alex Bloomquist, Kara Murphy, Jon Mantes, Graham Bousley

Files

PDS Report (May 10, 2010)
Mid Semester Paper (May 10, 2010)
Mid Semester Presentation (May 10, 2010)
Final Paper (May 10, 2010)
Final Poster (May 10, 2010)

Contact Information

Team Members

Alex Bloomquist - Co-Team Leader
Jonathan Mantes - Co-Team Leader
Graham Bousley - Communicator
Kara Murphy - BSAC
Andrew LaCroix - BWIG

Advisor and Client

Prof. Amit Nimunkar - Advisor
Dr. Amish Raval - Client
Chuck Hatt - Alternate Contact