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Center for Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology
Student Profile: Sylvana Garcia
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Sylvana Garcia
PhD
Anticipated graduation: May 2008
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Contact Information
1019 Milton Street, Apt 106
Madison, Wisconsin 53715
608-335-2596
garcia1@wisc.edu |
Research Information Advisor: Heidi-Lynn Ploeg
Bone and Joint Biomechanics
Engineering Centers Building
1550 Engineering Drive
Madison, Wisconsin 53706-1609
608-263-6692
www.engr.wisc.edu/groups/BM
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| Summary of Research |
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Study of the mechanical properties of trabecular bone by means of compressive loading with the Zetos bone loading system: a bioreactor that keeps bone samples viable and loads them under controlled conditions. Applications of a better knowledge of bone remodeling include prevention of ostheoporosis, improvement of orthopedic implants, design of exercise protocols for spaceflight conditions or long term bed rest, evaluation of medications, among others.
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| Listing of Awards |
- Best undergraduate engineering thesis in Antioquia, Colombia; "Luis de Greiff" Award, granted by Antioquian Society of Engineers and Arquitects, for the project "Physical Model of the Cardiovascular System"; Medellín, Colombia.
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| Work Experience |
- Research assistant; Escuela de Ingeniería de Antioquia; Medellín, Colombia; 02/01/03 - 08/08/03
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| Previous Academic Experience |
| - Undergraduate Education: Biomedical Engineer, Escuela de Ingeniería de Antioquia / Instituto de Ciencias de la Salud CES (School of Engineering of Antioquia - Institute of Health Sciences CES), December 2002 |
| - Graduate Education: Master of Engineering in Polymer Engineering and Science, May 2005 |
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