Gabriela Lopez

As a recent Biomedical Engineering graduate, I am ready to begin applying my academic background and project experience in the biomedical field. With a copious amount of technical knowledge of engineering fundamentals and experience in 3D modeling and programming, I feel equipped to tackle complex engineering challenges and drive innovative solutions in the field.

Mechanical Heart Valve Research | San Jose State University

My senior project focused on the St. Jude regent mechanical heart valve where upon beginning research, my passion for medical devices flourished. Learning more about the valve’s intricacies allowed for better understanding of possible failure methods and modification techniques in ensuring patient safety. Alongside this growing passion for my field, lab comfortability was obtained with experience in both clinical as well as R&D simulatory conditions.

PEG Drug Eluting Wound Dressing for Diabetic Foot Ulcers | San Jose State University

Researching the current boundaries of the technology and developing an innovative approach created a path of creativity and the beneficial outcomes possible to those affected. Striving to constantly improve the medical field, the illustration of this possibility was made evident in this project. Working in a diverse environment such as San Jose broadened my networking space and fostered new relationships with otherwise unlikely people.

Pancreas-on-a-Chip Technology for Islet Cell Testing | San Jose State University
Upon studying this modern and innovative approach for islet cell testing, I researched microfluidic chip technology, exploring the complex relationship between islet cell function and microenvironment dynamics while learning to decipher cellular dynamics. Overall, this research furthered my understanding of microfluidic systems and their role in modern day biomedical engineering as well as the importance of their continuous development in improving efficiency and patient safety.

Microparticles as an Artificial Blood Substitute | San Jose State University
Uncovering possible blood alternatives as well as the necessity to do so is the essence of biomedical engineering as this fast paced field is constantly evolving and shifting for the better. In doing so, I studied topics such as the physiology of oxygen transport, fluid mechanics considerations for artificial blood microparticles and created COMSOL models of surface concentration.