ImgGyd: Catheter backflow reducer
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Login for More InformationDevelop a catheter-biomaterial complex that reduces the intervenous backflow
Project Overview
The team was tasked with developing a catheter that prevents backflow during drug delivery to the brain. Backflow during catheterization is a result of shearing forces caused by the entry of the catheter into the brain tissue. These micro-tears allow injected drugs to flow backwards around the outside of the catheter, decreasing the concentration of the drug needed at the specific target site within the brain. This backflow could send the toxic drugs into the brain tissue which would be harmful to healthy portions of the brain. The device the team will attempt to design will prevent backflow and therefore increase the efficacy of the treatment and the health of the patient.
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Contact Information
Team Members
- Nicole Hanson - Team Leader
- Abhi Kumar - Communicator
- Ryan Meekin - BSAC
- Carson Evenstad - BWIG
- Riley Meyer - BPAG
Advisor and Client
- Prof. Megan McClean - Advisor
- Dr. Terrence Oakes - Client