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To design polyethylene glycol diacrylate (PEGdA) hydrogels for the encapsulation of Murine Leydig Tumor Cells (MLTC-1) in an effort to increase cell viability and testosterone secretion. The PEG-dA hydrogels must provide immunoprotection and allow for the effective diffusion of oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and metabolic wastes. The overall goal is to restore the testosterone level of castrated mice via injection or implantation of the PEG-dA encapsulated cells.
Preparation for Poster Presentation
| Week | Reporting Period Beginning | Activities |
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| 1 | September 8 | Form teams, select project, contact client, email team roles to advisor |
| 2 | September 15 | Literature sesarch, meet with client |
| 3 | September 22 | Develop understanding of project, develop PDS |
| 4 | September 29 | Brainstorm |
| 5 | October 6 | Decide on design alternatives |
| 6 | October 13 | Work on presentations |
| 7 | October 20 | Work on presentations |
| 8 | October 27 | Put PowerPoint presentation on team web site by 10:00am |
| 9 | November 3 | Hand in written report including PDS, submit design notebooks for advisor review |
| 10 | November 10 | Decide on final design |
| 11 | November 17 | Work on design |
| 12 | December 1 | Work on design |
| 13 | December 8 | Work on design |
| 14 | December 15 | Hand in written report and notebook to advisor |
| 15 | December 22 | Final meeting with advisors |
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Project Design Specification (Oct 26 2006, 26 kb) |
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Mid-semester Presentation (Oct 27 2006, 375 kb) |
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Final-Poster Presentation (Dec 8 2006, 448 kb) |
