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To form PEG macromer-based hydrogels on biomaterial surfaces in an interfacial photopolymerization process and to screen the coatings for interactions with cells and media that mimic physiologic fluids. It is hypothesized that these coatings will resist fouling and may be useful for implantable devices.
In order of appearance from left to right: Patrick Schenk, Darshan Patel, Brett Mulawka, Benjamin Roedl.
Current Status: Preparing improvements for next semester.
| Week | Reporting Period Beginning | Activities |
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| 1 | September 8 | Assign team roles, contacted client, began research. |
| 2 | September 15 | Met with advisor, continued to research hydrogels |
| 3 | September 22 | Obtained copy of the patent with important ideas and information. |
| 4 | September 29 | Conducted a conferenc call with our client. |
| 5 | October 6 | Recieved chemicals and supplies and took inventory. |
| 6 | October 13 | Completed PDS, began work on mid-semester presentation. |
| 7 | October 20 | Finished and presented the midsemester presentation. |
| 8 | October 27 | Gave Midsemester presentation. |
| 9 | November 3 | Did research on reagents, obtained blood bags from the American Red Cross, mix the eosin, macromer and 10X solutions. |
| 10 | November 10 | Performed polymerization trials on polystyrene and PVC samples. |
| 11 | November 17 | Analyzed samples using microscopy. |
| 12 | December 1 | Continued to polymerize surfaces. |
| 13 | December 8 | Began using glass in trials. |
| 14 | December 15 | Began preparing final poster presentation. |
| 15 | December 22 | Prepared final paper. |
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PDS (Oct 19 2006, 15 kb) |
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Mid-semester Presentation (Oct 27 2006, 428 kb) |
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Final Poster Presentation (Dec 10 2006, 1186 kb) |
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Final Paper (Dec 13 2006, 174 kb) |
