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Mission Statement
Mission Statement
The National Biomedical Engineering Honor Society at Stony Brook recognizes students of excellence who major in Biomedical Engineering. SBU AEMB's obligation is to cultivate members closer into union and to promote an understanding of the profession. We plan to become an organization where students can find resources to further their careers and be exposed to the various specializations that define biomedical engineering.
Current Chapter Administration (2023-2024)
Current Chapter Administration (2023-2024)
Dr. Mei Lin (Ete) Chan
Dr. Mei Lin (Ete) Chan
Faculty Advisor
Faculty Advisor
Dr. Chan has been the SBU AEMB faculty advisor since our chapter's inauguration in 2015. She is passionate about both biomedical research and education. She is currently the Co-director of the Undergraduate Program in the Department of Biomedical Engineering, fostering student professional development via experiential learning opportunities, and the DEI Committee Chair promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Her research focuses on understanding the role of mechanotransduction in disease development and treatment of various medical conditions, such as osteoporosis, obesity, and cancer. Mechanotransduction is the study of how cells sense and respond to mechanical stimuli, like those generated during exercise.
Dr. Chan is very active in promoting the quality and diversity of engineering education by developing open educational resources, online courses, technical-skill workshops (undergrad), community outreach programs (Pre-K through 12th Grade), and instructional technology.
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Ciara Woelhof
Ciara Woelhof
President
President
Ciara is a senior in BME with a concentration in Biomechanics. She is involved in biomechanics research and FEA (Finite Element Analysis). After undergrad, Ciara plans to pursue her master's and graduate school. Her favorite BME class was BME 301 Bioelectricity. Fun fact about Ciara: She plays numerous instruments, including the saxophone, guitar, and ukulele. Ciara's favorite quote is: "If you always do what you always did, you’ll always get what you always got."
Michael Paredes
Michael Paredes
Vice President
Vice President
Michael is a senior BME student in the cellular and molecular track. Michael is currently doing independent research with Professor Rubenstein (BME 499) and co-leading his Tissue Engineered Kidney VIP team. After undergrad, Michael will obtain his Master's in BME and apply to medical or physical therapy school after a gap period. Michael's favorite class in BME at SBU is BME 301 Bioelectricity. Fun fact about Michael: he solved a Rubix cube in under 2 minutes! Michael's favorite quote is: "Discipline is doing what you hate to do, but nonetheless doing it like you love it." -Mike Tyson.
Caitlin Flannery
Caitlin Flannery
Secretary
Secretary
Caitlin is a current undergraduate junior in BME with a concentration in biomechanics. She hopes to continue in the Accelerated BE/MS Program on either the Biomechanics and Biomaterials track. She is currently a member of the university's Honors College, a member of Tau Beta Pi, and a UGTA in the Physics 121, 133, and 134 labs. Fun fact about Caitlin: she LOVES pickles, and her favorite quote is: "You're gonna need a bigger boat." - From Jaws.
Sana Awais
Sana Awais
Treasurer
Treasurer
Sana Awais is a senior in Biomedical Engineering pursuing the Biomechanics and Biomaterials track. She is part of the VIP BEAR team, which develops innovative solutions for bioengineering education, application, and research under the advisorship of Dr. Mei Lin Chan. Sana hopes to become a licensed biomedical engineer and work in the industry designing medical devices. She enjoys taking BME 301. Fun fact: she loves painting. Her favorite quote is: “Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times if one only remembers to turn on the light.” — Albus Dumbledore
Andrew Cobos
Andrew Cobos
Professional Outreach Chair
Professional Outreach Chair
Andrew is a junior in biomedical engineering specializing in the cellular and molecular track. He is involved in fall prevention and ECMO research in Dr. Yin’s lab. After completing his undergraduate studies, Andrew hopes to pursue a master’s and Ph.D. degree. His favorite class at SBU is BME 203. Andrew’s favorite quote is: “It is not death that a man should fear, but he should fear never beginning to live.” - Marcus Aurelius
Norah Allam
Norah Allam
STEM Coordinator Chair
STEM Coordinator Chair
Norah is currently a junior in Biomedical Engineering, specializing in the Biomechanics and Biomaterials track. She works in Dr. Enikolopov’s neurobiological lab on campus, studying the role of nitric oxide in regulating ciliary cell polarity, beat frequency, and directional flow in the brains of mice. Norah intends to pursue a master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, followed by a Ph.D. in a related field. Her favorite BME class at SBU was BME 100 with Professor Chan. Fun fact about Norah: she has three chickens! Norah’s favorite quote is: “We don’t make mistakes, just happy little accidents.” - Bob Ross.
Anosuya (Audrey) Kundu
Anosuya (Audrey) Kundu
Webmaster
Webmaster
Audrey is a current junior in BME pursuing the cellular and molecular track at SBU. This is Audrey's first year in AEMB and on the E-board. Audrey is in Dr. Yin's lab, completing a spatiotemporal analysis of a fluid-structure interaction Model of the right coronary artery. She is also a guest researcher at Flatiron Insitute, studying the biophysics of periodic forcing in vascularization models. After their undergraduate, she hopes to take a gap year take part in a photography program, and pursue medical school afterward. Her favorite BME class was BME 212 with Professor Wei Lin. Fun fact about Audrey, she has two pet bunnies. Her favorite quote is: “Go with the flow. Force nothing. Let it happen…trusting that whichever way it goes, it’s for the best.” – Mandy Hale.
Leanne Airhienbuwa
Leanne Airhienbuwa
Diversity Chair
Diversity Chair
Leanne is currently a sophomore in Biomedical Engineering at SBU. Leanne has recently joined Dr. Yin’s lab, engaging in exciting new research with fellow graduate students. Leanne works with blood samples to analyze lipids and measures the dimensions of vasculature for image analysis. After completing undergraduate studies, Leanne hopes to pursue a Ph.D. Leanne’s favorite class was BME 203. Fun fact about Leanne: the middle child of three siblings. Leanne’s favorite quote is: “I must change my life so that I can live it, not wait for it.” - Susan Sontag
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