Colin Vanta

Resilient and adaptable Biomedical Engineering undergraduate student with a strong passion for the medical product development industry. Seeking opportunities to apply current academic and laboratory knowledge to contribute to the advancement of healthcare technologies. A forward-thinking mindset and innovative approach to work in a collaborative and dynamic environment. I am committed to expanding my skill set and staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in the field, ready to make a meaningful impact in the industry.

• Interventional Cardiology Research at UT Health, Summer 2024

                    - Corrected and enhanced the functionality of a 3 point-bending device to test biomaterials by implementing a new circuit design as well as Arduino IDE and Labview.

• Broadening the Tropism of Retroviral Vectors to Prevent Oncogenesis, Spring 2024

                     - Research and development of a laboratory experiment enhancing specificity of retroviral vectors by integrating psuedotyping techniques to monitor and prevent oncogenesis.

• Rheumatoid Arthritis Interstitial Lung Disease (RA-ILD) Research Project, Fall 2023

                     -Investigated multiple conducted research that occurred recently targeting RA-ILD beyond general therapeutic treatments. 

• Shakespeare 3D Printing Prop Design Project, Fall 2023

                     -Collaborated with a group of students to design and fabricate a prop that was given to us from another course, using SolidWorks and 3D printing. 

• Quality of Life+ Robotic Arm Design Project, Fall 2023 - Spring 2024,

                      -Collaborated with a group of students to design and fabricate a robotic arm consisting of multiple constraints such as a tight budget and strength requirement.