Trainee Directory

The Institute of Biomedical Engineering (BME) consists of 300+ graduate students from the Master of Engineering, Master of Applied Science, and Doctor of Philosophy programs. Below are some of our trainees who have agreed to have their profiles showcased. For privacy reasons, we have not shown the contact information of our students.

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Xin Yu (Lucy) Ma

Primary Advisor: Michael Garton Secondary Advisor: Penney Gilbert Graduate school start date: September 1, 2023 Graduate school end date (approximation): June 1, 2027

Biography

Lucy Ma is a biomedical engineering direct-entry PhD student whose research lies at the intersection of synthetic biology and regenerative medicine. Under the co-supervision of Dr. Michael Garton and Dr. Penney Gilbert, Lucy is working on engineering human-induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) derived skeletal muscle tissues to create a functional cure for chronic genetic diseases. Her research aims to develop a sustainable therapeutic method that eliminates the need for lifelong treatments through a one-time functional cure.