Biofluid Mechanics

Dr. Rubenstein focuses on two major research areas: vascular tissue engineering and the initiation/progression of cardiovascular diseases mediated through platelet and endothelial cell interactions. Dr. Yin conducts research into coronary artery disease, specifically how altered blood flow and stress distribution affect platelet and endothelial cell behavior and lead to cardiovascular disease initiation. The focus of Dr. Frame’s research is in integrating signal transduction events with physical properties of blood flow at the microvascular level, with the long term research goal of understanding the two phase question of how solute distribution and transport are coupled in the microcirculation.

Part 1: Fluid Mechanics BasicsFundamentals of Fluid MechanicsConservation Laws

Part 2: MacrocirculationThe HeartBlood Flow in Arteries and Veins

Part 3: MicrocirculationMicrovascular BedsMass Transport and Heat Transfer in the MicrocirculationThe Lymphatic System

Part 4: Specialty CirculationsVentilation/Perfusion in the LungIntraocular Fluid FlowLubrication of Joints and Transport in BoneFlow Through the KidneySplanchnic Circulation: Liver and Spleen

Part 5: Modeling and Experimental TechniquesIn silico Biofluid MechanicsIn vitro Biofluid MechanicsIn vivo Biofluid Mechanics

Further Readings

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