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Effect of Chemical Fixation on the Fiber Kinematics of Bovine Pericardium

Kristen L. Billiar, Michael S. Sacks
Proc. ASME. IMECE97, Advances in Bioengineering, 339-340, November 16–21, 1997
Paper No: IMECE1997-0367
https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE1997-0367
View Paper titled, Effect of Chemical Fixation on the Fiber Kinematics of Bovine Pericardium
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Topics: Fibers, Kinematics, Cardiovascular system, Light scattering, Modeling
Proceedings Papers

Long-Term Mechanical Fatigue Response of Porcine Bioprosthetic Heart Valves

Kristen L. Billiar, Michael S. Sacks
Proc. ASME. IMECE98, Advances in Bioengineering, 343-344, November 15–20, 1998
Paper No: IMECE1998-0165
https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE1998-0165
View Paper titled, Long-Term Mechanical Fatigue Response of Porcine Bioprosthetic Heart Valves
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Topics: Fatigue, Heart valve prostheses, Failure, Anisotropy, Cycles, Durability, Mechanical behavior, Mechanical testing, Valves
Journal Articles

Stiffness Properties of Adventitia, Media, and Full Thickness Human Atherosclerotic Carotid Arteries in the Axial and Circumferential Directions

Allen H. Hoffman, Zhongzhao Teng, Jie Zheng, Zheyang Wu, Pamela K. Woodard, Kristen L. Billiar, Liang Wang, Dalin Tang
Journal: Journal of Biomechanical Engineering
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J Biomech Eng. December 2017, 139(12): 124501.
Paper No: BIO-17-1163
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4037794
Published Online: September 28, 2017
View Article titled, Stiffness Properties of Adventitia, Media, and Full Thickness Human Atherosclerotic Carotid Arteries in the Axial and Circumferential Directions
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Topics: Atherosclerosis, Carotid arteries, Stiffness, Biological tissues, Strips, Stress
Journal Articles

Special Issue: Annual Education Issue Biomechanics Education Redux

Kristen L. Billiar, Eric Kennedy
Journal: Journal of Biomechanical Engineering
Article Type: Guest Editorial
J Biomech Eng. July 2017, 139(7): 070301.
Paper No: BIO-17-1186
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4036697
Published Online: June 6, 2017
View Article titled, Special Issue: Annual Education Issue Biomechanics Education Redux
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Topics: Biomechanics, Education, Students
Journal Articles

Fiber Network Models Predict Enhanced Cell Mechanosensing on Fibrous Gels

Maziar Aghvami, Kristen L. Billiar, Edward A. Sander
Journal: Journal of Biomechanical Engineering
Article Type: Research-Article
J Biomech Eng. October 2016, 138(10): 101006.
Paper No: BIO-15-1660
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4034490
Published Online: September 1, 2016
View Article titled, Fiber Network Models Predict Enhanced Cell Mechanosensing on Fibrous Gels
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Topics: Fibers, Network models, Traction
Includes: Supplementary data
Journal Articles

Problem-Based Learning in Biomechanics: Advantages, Challenges, and Implementation Strategies

Alisa Morss Clyne, Kristen L. Billiar
Journal: Journal of Biomechanical Engineering
Article Type: Review Articles
J Biomech Eng. July 2016, 138(7): 070804.
Paper No: BIO-16-1167
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4033671
Published Online: June 7, 2016
View Article titled, Problem-Based Learning in Biomechanics: Advantages, Challenges, and Implementation Strategies
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Topics: Biomechanics, Students
Journal Articles

A Generalized Method for the Analysis of Planar Biaxial Mechanical Data Using Tethered Testing Configurations

Will Zhang, Yuan Feng, Chung-Hao Lee, Kristen L. Billiar, Michael S. Sacks
Journal: Journal of Biomechanical Engineering
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J Biomech Eng. June 2015, 137(6): 064501.
Paper No: BIO-13-1524
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4029266
Published Online: June 1, 2015
View Article titled, A Generalized Method for the Analysis of Planar Biaxial Mechanical Data Using Tethered Testing Configurations
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Topics: Biological tissues, Deformation, Geometry, Simulation, Stress, Testing, Traction, Shear (Mechanics), Errors, Equilibrium (Physics)
Proceedings Papers

Boundary Stiffness Regulates Fibroblast Behavior in Collagen Gels

Jeffrey John, Kristen L. Billiar
Proc. ASME. SBC2008, ASME 2008 Summer Bioengineering Conference, Parts A and B, 307-308, June 25–29, 2008
Paper No: SBC2008-192476
https://doi.org/10.1115/SBC2008-192476
View Paper titled, Boundary Stiffness Regulates Fibroblast Behavior in Collagen Gels
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Topics: Fibroblasts, Stiffness, Biology
Proceedings Papers

Mechanical and Biochemical Comparison of Cell-Derived Matrix, Collagen Gels, and Fibrin Gels for Tissue Engineering Applications

Jan-Eric W. Ahlfors, Kristen L. Billiar
Proc. ASME. SBC2007, ASME 2007 Summer Bioengineering Conference, 979-980, June 20–24, 2007
Paper No: SBC2007-175401
https://doi.org/10.1115/SBC2007-175401
View Paper titled, Mechanical and Biochemical Comparison of Cell-Derived Matrix, Collagen Gels, and Fibrin Gels for Tissue Engineering Applications
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Topics: Tissue engineering, Biological tissues
Proceedings Papers

Tissue Mechanics Lab: Pros and Cons of an Inquiry Approach for Juniors

Kristen L. Billiar
Proc. ASME. SBC2007, ASME 2007 Summer Bioengineering Conference, 41-42, June 20–24, 2007
Paper No: SBC2007-176382
https://doi.org/10.1115/SBC2007-176382
View Paper titled, Tissue Mechanics Lab: Pros and Cons of an Inquiry Approach for Juniors
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Topics: Biological tissues, Biomedical engineering, Students
Proceedings Papers

Characterization of the In Vivo Forces on the Sternum in Pigs

Shruti Pai, Raymond M. Dunn, George D. Pins, Kristen L. Billiar
Proc. ASME. SBC2007, ASME 2007 Summer Bioengineering Conference, 635-636, June 20–24, 2007
Paper No: SBC2007-175957
https://doi.org/10.1115/SBC2007-175957
View Paper titled, Characterization of the In Vivo Forces on the Sternum in Pigs
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Topics: Displacement, Mechanical stability, Physiology, Separation (Technology), Stability, Stress, Surgery, Uncertainty
Proceedings Papers

Effect of Boundary Stiffness on Contractility Profile of Valvular Interstitial Cells

Mehmet H. Kural, Kristen L. Billiar
Proc. ASME. SBC2013, Volume 1A: Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms; Active and Reactive Soft Matter; Atherosclerosis; BioFluid Mechanics; Education; Biotransport Phenomena; Bone, Joint and Spine Mechanics; Brain Injury; Cardiac Mechanics; Cardiovascular Devices, Fluids and Imaging; Cartilage and Disc Mechanics; Cell and Tissue Engineering; Cerebral Aneurysms; Computational Biofluid Dynamics; Device Design, Human Dynamics, and Rehabilitation; Drug Delivery and Disease Treatment; Engineered Cellular Environments, V01AT02A002, June 26–29, 2013
Paper No: SBC2013-14100
https://doi.org/10.1115/SBC2013-14100
View Paper titled, Effect of Boundary Stiffness on Contractility Profile of Valvular Interstitial Cells
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Topics: Diseases, Fibers, Maintenance, Muscle, Stiffness, Stress, Surgery, Valves
Proceedings Papers

WPI iCREATE: Graduate Training in Innovative Translation

Kristen L. Billiar, Glenn Gaudette, Frank Hoy, Terri Anne Camesano
Proc. ASME. SBC2013, Volume 1A: Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms; Active and Reactive Soft Matter; Atherosclerosis; BioFluid Mechanics; Education; Biotransport Phenomena; Bone, Joint and Spine Mechanics; Brain Injury; Cardiac Mechanics; Cardiovascular Devices, Fluids and Imaging; Cartilage and Disc Mechanics; Cell and Tissue Engineering; Cerebral Aneurysms; Computational Biofluid Dynamics; Device Design, Human Dynamics, and Rehabilitation; Drug Delivery and Disease Treatment; Engineered Cellular Environments, V01AT06A004, June 26–29, 2013
Paper No: SBC2013-14182
https://doi.org/10.1115/SBC2013-14182
View Paper titled, WPI iCREATE: Graduate Training in Innovative Translation
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Topics: Innovation, Performance, Teaching
Proceedings Papers

WPI iCREATE: Innovation and Translation in Senior Level Biomedical Engineering Course

Glenn R. Gaudette, Frank Hoy, Kristen L. Billiar
Proc. ASME. SBC2013, Volume 1A: Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms; Active and Reactive Soft Matter; Atherosclerosis; BioFluid Mechanics; Education; Biotransport Phenomena; Bone, Joint and Spine Mechanics; Brain Injury; Cardiac Mechanics; Cardiovascular Devices, Fluids and Imaging; Cartilage and Disc Mechanics; Cell and Tissue Engineering; Cerebral Aneurysms; Computational Biofluid Dynamics; Device Design, Human Dynamics, and Rehabilitation; Drug Delivery and Disease Treatment; Engineered Cellular Environments, V01AT06A006, June 26–29, 2013
Paper No: SBC2013-14681
https://doi.org/10.1115/SBC2013-14681
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Topics: Biomedical engineering, Innovation, Engineering students, Entrepreneurship, Teaching, Undergraduate students
Proceedings Papers

3D Computational Fluid-Structure Interaction Model of Canine Heart With Different Patch Materials for Optimal Myocardium Regeneration

Heng Zuo, Chun Yang, Glenn Gaudette, Kristen L. Billiar, Tal Geva, Mehmet H. Kural, Pedro J. del Nido, Dalin Tang
Proc. ASME. SBC2013, Volume 1A: Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms; Active and Reactive Soft Matter; Atherosclerosis; BioFluid Mechanics; Education; Biotransport Phenomena; Bone, Joint and Spine Mechanics; Brain Injury; Cardiac Mechanics; Cardiovascular Devices, Fluids and Imaging; Cartilage and Disc Mechanics; Cell and Tissue Engineering; Cerebral Aneurysms; Computational Biofluid Dynamics; Device Design, Human Dynamics, and Rehabilitation; Drug Delivery and Disease Treatment; Engineered Cellular Environments, V01AT13A018, June 26–29, 2013
Paper No: SBC2013-14479
https://doi.org/10.1115/SBC2013-14479
View Paper titled, 3D Computational Fluid-Structure Interaction Model of Canine Heart With Different Patch Materials for Optimal Myocardium Regeneration
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Topics: Fluid structure interaction, Myocardium, Biological tissues, Adhesion, Flow (Dynamics), Materials properties, Surgery
Proceedings Papers

Validation of a New Finite Element Model for Human Knee Ligaments for Use in High Speed Automotive Collisions

Chiara Silvestri, Louis R. Peck, Kristen L. Billiar, Malcolm H. Ray
Proc. ASME. SBC2009, ASME 2009 Summer Bioengineering Conference, Parts A and B, 683-684, June 17–21, 2009
Paper No: SBC2009-206535
https://doi.org/10.1115/SBC2009-206535
View Paper titled, Validation of a New Finite Element Model for Human Knee Ligaments for Use in High Speed Automotive Collisions
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Topics: Finite element model, Knee, Traffic accidents, Vehicular collisions, Failure, Stress, Bone, Engineering simulation, Finite element analysis, Performance
Proceedings Papers

K12 Outreach: Using Biomechanical Engineering Design Projects to Teach Difficult STEM Concepts to Middle School Students

Kristen L. Billiar, Robin Belisle, Tanea Cezar, Mary Fusco, Cecelia Gray, Thomas Oliva, Veronica L. Tate, Jeanne Hubelbank, Terri A. Camesano
Proc. ASME. SBC2009, ASME 2009 Summer Bioengineering Conference, Parts A and B, 477-478, June 17–21, 2009
Paper No: SBC2009-206374
https://doi.org/10.1115/SBC2009-206374
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Topics: Biomechanical engineering, Design, Students, Biomechanics, Engineering design, Engineering teachers, Mathematics, Teaching
Proceedings Papers

Applying Controlled Non-Homogeneous Deformation for In Vitro Mechanobiological Studies

Jenna L. Balestrini, Jeremy K. Skorinko, Glenn R. Gaudette, Kristen L. Billiar
Proc. ASME. SBC2009, ASME 2009 Summer Bioengineering Conference, Parts A and B, 97-98, June 17–21, 2009
Paper No: SBC2009-206666
https://doi.org/10.1115/SBC2009-206666
View Paper titled, Applying Controlled Non-Homogeneous Deformation for In Vitro Mechanobiological Studies
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Topics: Anisotropy, Deformation, Density, Fibroblasts, Glass, Mechanobiology, Strain gradient, Strips, Wells
Proceedings Papers

A Novel Surgical Approach Using Contracting Band to Improve Right Ventricle Ejection Fraction for Patients With Repaired Tetralogy of Fallot, a Patient-Specific CMR-Based Modeling Study

Chun Yang, Dalin Tang, Tal Geva, Rahul Rathod, Haruo Yamauchi, Vasu Gooty, Alexander Tang, Glenn Gaudette, Kristen L. Billiar, Mehmet H. Kural, Pedro J. del Nido
Proc. ASME. SBC2012, ASME 2012 Summer Bioengineering Conference, Parts A and B, 971-972, June 20–23, 2012
Paper No: SBC2012-80041
https://doi.org/10.1115/SBC2012-80041
View Paper titled, A Novel Surgical Approach Using Contracting Band to Improve Right Ventricle Ejection Fraction for Patients With Repaired Tetralogy of Fallot, a Patient-Specific CMR-Based Modeling Study
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Topics: Modeling, Surgery, Failure, Valves
Proceedings Papers

Planar Biaxial Characterization of Human Coronary and Carotid Arteries for Computational Modeling

Mehmet H. Kural, Dalin Tang, Jie Zheng, Kristen L. Billiar
Proc. ASME. SBC2011, ASME 2011 Summer Bioengineering Conference, Parts A and B, 763-764, June 22–25, 2011
Paper No: SBC2011-53118
https://doi.org/10.1115/SBC2011-53118
View Paper titled, Planar Biaxial Characterization of Human Coronary and Carotid Arteries for Computational Modeling
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Topics: Blood vessels, Cardiovascular system, Carotid arteries, Computer simulation, Finite element analysis, Mechanical behavior, Optimization, Physiology, Stents, Stiffness