I am a Columbia University graduate with an M.S. in Biomedical Engineering (Class of '23). I got my B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from Purdue in May 2022 and pursued a master’s degree to specialize in Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering. I want to improve people’s lives by making healthcare more accessible through the use of technology.My time at Purdue exposed me to various lab settings, where I fell in love with hands-on applications within BME. During my time there I’ve worked on projects such as cryopreservation, microfluidics, and circuits to receive our action potentials. These projects led to a capstone project where we designed novel catheter tips to potentially remove blood clots from distal M2 and M3 regions in the brain. I had to apply my skills in extensively researching a problem to develop a potential novel solution. While these experiences were essential, they showed me why I had to pick a specialization due to how broad applications of BME can be. A specialization helped define a clear track for me in biomaterials, biomechanics, and drug delivery.Through my specialization education at Columbia University, I’ve been drawn to tissue engineering, in areas such as drug delivery and ACL reconstruction to construct more effective solutions than current ones. Various academic research projects at Columbia improved my ability to conduct and present research findings and work well within interdisciplinary teams. The quick pace of the program meant writing comprehensive review papers on topics like spinal cord regeneration, and nonviral vectors for COVID-19 and cancer applications to understand better the current state of solutions in these areas. The spinal cord paper dealt with a novel multi-modal hydrogel capable of neurogenesis and angiogenesis. The nonviral vectors paper explores current solutions in mRNA lipid-based vectors in COVID-19 and cancer therapies due to their high stability, modulation, and low costs. I am keen to explore the synergy of biomechanics, biomaterials, and drug delivery to improve patient treatments.Another significant interest of mine is the guitar, a passion for which has also helped me with my academics to strengthen my creativity and problem-solving skills. Volunteer work with my guitar ensemble and being an executive member of a veteran appreciation club called Students Helping Soldiers have helped me absorb various perspectives and allowed me to work with different people.
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M.S. In Biomedical EngineeringColumbia University In The City Of New York Aug 2022 - Feb 2024New York City Metropolitan Area -
B.S. In Biomedical EngineeringPurdue University Aug 2018 - Jul 2022West Lafayette, Indiana•Developed essential lab skills with various equipment•Worked with multidisciplinary teams to improve teamwork and communication•Completed various projects to further my skills as a Biomedical Engineer -
Capstone Design: Aspiration Thrombectomy Catheter CharacterizationPurdue University Aug 2021 - Dec 2021West Lafayette, Indiana, United StatesAs a team, we designed various catheter tips using resin to address the challenging task of removing blood clots from the narrower and distal blood vessels of the M2 and M3 regions within the brain. In addition to designing the catheter tips, we also designed three of the most common blood clot shapes and attached them to a mount to assist with benchtop testing.After developing the designs in Fusion 360 and 3D printing, the catheters went through various benchtop tests to determine which design would work best to remove blood clots in these deep regions.
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MicrofluidicsPurdue University Apr 2021 - May 2021West Lafayette, Indiana, United StatesCommunicable or transmittable diseases such as HIV, influenza, and hepatitis are already hard enough to treat. However, another challenge researchers face is the ability to rapidly and accurately identify these diseases, especially in third-world countries with scarce resources. There is a need for accurate, rapid, and user-friendly testing methods for communicable diseases in developing countries. Microfluidics technology allows for small, accurate, and cost-effective testing beds. Microfluidic channel designs can be useful tools in enhancing mixing of solutions that can be used to test for these diseases. In our experiments, we determined whether a basic or ridged T-shape pattern and manufacturing technique of laser or Cricut cutter would impact the degree of mixing at the bottom of each of the channel shapes. We hypothesized that the ridged channel manufactured via the Cricut cutter would generate a better mixing environment. Our results indicated that only the manufacturing process significantly affected the mixing and that Cricut cutter performed better than laser. The ridged channel did not affect overall mixing.
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CryopreservationPurdue University Mar 2021 - Apr 2021West Lafayette, Indiana, United StatesThis project provided a better understanding of the dire need for better organ transplantation methods, specifically regarding improper storage. Currently, it is very difficult to transplant organs without having them decay by the time they get to the patient in need. There is a need to better understand the chemical and physical properties during the freezing cycle for successful cryopreservation of organs.In our experiments, we determined how the rate of cooling and thawing of cells and the concentration of cryopreservant (DMSO) used would affect overall cell viability during cryopreservation. Cooling rate was either rapid via liquid nitrogen or controlled via a Mr. Frosty apparatus. Our results indicated that only the concentration of DMSO has a significant effect on cell viability and that controlled cooling, while not significantly better than rapid cooling, shows higher cell viability.
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Bioelectric Prosthesis ControlPurdue University Aug 2020 - Nov 2020West Lafayette, Indiana, United StatesThis project uses a circuit composed of an analog front end, a band-pass filter, and an analog-to-digital converter to use my muscles as a switch. The circuit is integrated into a Raspberry Pi which streams real-time data to my computer. Flexion of my bicep generated an action potential, recorded via electrodes, and visualized in an EMG response signal graph. Then I coded a response in Python to synchronize my real-time arm movements with a virtual prosthetic arm's actions.
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Restaurant Crew MemberChipotle Mexican Grill Jun 2018 - Aug 2018Lincolnshire, Illinois•Stocked ingredients, prepared meals, and worked the line to make and serve customers their food•Worked on customer service during rush hours •Learned how to manage the line efficiently to ensure customers got their food neatly and quickly
Arjun Saxena Education Details
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Biomedical/Medical Engineering
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Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering
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Biomedical/Medical Engineering
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Adlai E. Stevenson High SchoolGed
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Arjun Saxena's current role is M.S. in Biomedical Engineering, Columbia University | Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering | Drug Delivery | Biomechanics.
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Arjun Saxena attended Purdue University, Columbia University, Columbia University In The City Of New York, Adlai E. Stevenson High School.
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