Prof Raj Rao | Prof of Biomedical Engineering | College of Engineering | the University of Arkansas |

Prof Raj Rao | Prof of Biomedical Engineering | College of Engineering | the University of Arkansas |

• Raj R. Rao, PhD is a Professor of Biomedical Engineering in the College of Engineering, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. 
• He served as Department Head, Biomedical Engineering and as the George M. and Boyce W. Billingsley Endowed Chair in Engineering from 2016-2022. 

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Raj Rao talked about biomedical engineering and the process that can open new areas and opportunities for research. 

00:34- About Prof Raj Rao and his journey.

• Raj R. Rao, PhD is a Professor of Biomedical Engineering in the College of Engineering, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. 
• He served as Department Head, Biomedical Engineering and as the George M. and Boyce W. Billingsley Endowed Chair in Engineering from 2016-2022. 
• In 2021, he was elected as a Fellow of the American Institute of Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) and as President of the Institute of Biological Engineering (IBE); and an elected Fellow of BMES in 2022.
• With primary support from NIH, NSF and DoD, his research and educational programs have contributed to 60+ journal articles, book chapters and conference proceedings; 100+ conference abstracts; and 80+ invited lectures.
• He is committed to the integration of research and education and is actively involved in the dissemination of scientific expertise through the organization of training workshops and the development of educational modules for K-12 students and the public.

03:45- What is biomedical engineering? How does it intersect with other fields?

• Biomedical engineering encompasses the creation, design, and operation of processes/technology related to the broad field of human healthcare.
• The profession traditionally has focused on applications related to the development of instrumentation and diagnostic equipment, the discovery of novel treatment options, the production of new therapeutics, and the elucidation of underlying biophysical phenomena. 
• Newer applications of bioengineering take advantage of the ever-deepening understanding of human physiology and molecular genetics, as related to the prevention, detection, and treatment of medical conditions. 

06:38- About your research projects.

• My research interests are in the broad area of cellular and molecular engineering that utilize interdisciplinary approaches towards a better understanding of stem cell fate in the context of regenerative biomedical therapies.
• The overall goal of our research program is to combine the principles of stem cell biology, biomaterial science, molecular and cell biology and tissue engineering to contribute to a better understanding of stem cell properties, development of novel stem cell bioprocessing strategies and enable technologies towards applications in regenerative medicine.
• Bioinformatics uses computational methods for the study of biological information that flows from the decoding and analysis of DNA, RNA and proteins.

23:25: Lessons from the conversation.

• Be curious, always be looking for what is happening and ask questions. 
• Keep on exploring and figuring out what our society needs are. Work towards developing low-cost solutions that benefit masses of the world who may not necessarily be able to afford what is available currently. 
• Be open to any opportunity. 

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• Raj R. Rao, PhD is a Professor of Biomedical Engineering in the College of Engineering, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. 
• He served as Department Head, Biomedical Engineering and as the George M. and Boyce W. Billingsley Endowed Chair in Engineering from 2016-2022. 
• In 2021, he was elected as a Fellow of the American Institute of Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) and as President of the Institute of Biological Engineering (IBE); and an elected Fellow of BMES in 2022.
• With primary support from NIH, NSF and DoD, his research and educational programs have contributed to 60+ journal articles, book chapters and conference proceedings; 100+ conference abstracts; and 80+ invited lectures.
• He is committed to the integration of research and education and is actively involved in the dissemination of scientific expertise through the organization of training workshops and the development of educational modules for K-12 students and the public.