Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Events for March
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ENH Seminar Series
Mon, Mar 07, 2011 @ 04:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Alfred E. Mann Department of Biomedical Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Dr. Ken Ohta, Researcher/ Japan Institute of Sports Sciences Tokyo, Japan
Talk Title: Cybernetic-training for sports skill learning
Abstract: Explicit instruction by verbal communication for sports skill coaching is the conventional method. But this method does not guarantee that the learner can physically execute the skill. If the learner doesnʼt understand how to move in accordance with the instruction, this instruction leads to confusion rather than
enhancement. In contrast, implicit learning contains no formal instruction about how to perform the skill. We developed a training aid system for the hammer throw to have effective training using implicit coaching. In this system we put a
miniaturized sensor module on the hammer wire and this measured information was transmitted by a wireless system and given as auditory feedback through a controller. This is one kind of monitoring system, which detects and gives the information that human cannot sense and it works as "sixth sense". To be
effectively used in hammer throw training, we analyzed the hammer movement using mathematical analysis based on parametrically excited oscillation and clarified the acceleration mechanism of hammer and applied this principle to
the bio-feedback training system. We would like to put the scientific instruction behind this controller. In this short presentation, I will present the mathematical analysis and application for hammer training aid system using auditory feedback as the Cybernetic-training.
Host: Dr. Valero-Cuevas
More Info: http://bbdl.usc.edu/ENH-Schedule_1011.phpLocation: Center For Health Professions (CHP) - 147
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Adriana Cisneros
Event Link: http://bbdl.usc.edu/ENH-Schedule_1011.php
This event is open to all eligible individuals. USC Viterbi operates all of its activities consistent with the University's Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited factor. -
BME 533 - Seminar in Biomedical Engineering
Mon, Mar 07, 2011 @ 12:30 PM - 01:50 PM
Alfred E. Mann Department of Biomedical Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Dr. Frank Yin, Washington University
Series: Invited Chair Series
Host: Department of Biomedical Engineering, USC
Location: Olin Hall of Engineering (OHE) - 122
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Mischalgrace Diasanta
This event is open to all eligible individuals. USC Viterbi operates all of its activities consistent with the University's Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited factor. -
BME 533 - Seminar in Biomedical Engineering
Mon, Mar 14, 2011 @ 12:30 PM - 01:50 PM
Alfred E. Mann Department of Biomedical Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Spring Recess (No Seminar),
Host: Department of Biomedical Engineering, USC
Location: Olin Hall of Engineering (OHE) - 122
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Mischalgrace Diasanta
This event is open to all eligible individuals. USC Viterbi operates all of its activities consistent with the University's Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited factor. -
BME 533 - Seminar in Biomedical Engineering
Mon, Mar 21, 2011 @ 12:30 PM - 01:50 PM
Alfred E. Mann Department of Biomedical Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Dr. Francisco Valero-Cuevas, USC BME
Host: Department of Biomedical Engineering, USC
Location: Olin Hall of Engineering (OHE) - 122
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Mischalgrace Diasanta
This event is open to all eligible individuals. USC Viterbi operates all of its activities consistent with the University's Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited factor. -
ENH Seminar Series
Mon, Mar 21, 2011 @ 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Alfred E. Mann Department of Biomedical Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Christine Raasch, Ph.D, Principal, Biomechanics Practice, Exponent Test & Engineering Center, Phoenix AZ
Talk Title: Biomechanics for (crash test) dummies- a lot happens in the blink of an eye
Abstract: During vehicle crashes, the laws of physics and mechanics hold sway, but those of us accustomed to âreal timeâ dynamics may have difficulty intuitively predicting the complex accelerations and forces that determine occupant motions and injury mechanisms for events that happen in the blink of an eye. Biomechanical accident reconstructionists and safety engineers use tools such as computer simulation and full-scale testing with instrumented anthropomorphic test dummies to open a window onto this fast and furious world. They also rely on careful evaluation of physical evidence left on structures, roadways, vehicle bodies/interiors and occupants themselves in real-world accidents to characterize the vehicle motions and occupant environment, and evaluate potential effectiveness of various safety systems in mitigating injury. We will review examples of research crash tests and accident investigations to see how biomechanical engineers analyze these loading scenarios to determine injury outcome.
Host: Francisco Valero-Cuevas
More Info: http://bbdl.usc.edu/ENH-Schedule_1011.phpLocation: Hedco Neurosciences Building (HNB) -
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Adriana Cisneros
Event Link: http://bbdl.usc.edu/ENH-Schedule_1011.php
This event is open to all eligible individuals. USC Viterbi operates all of its activities consistent with the University's Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited factor. -
USC -PSOC Monthly Seminar Series - Professor John F. Marko
Fri, Mar 25, 2011 @ 11:30 AM - 01:00 PM
Alfred E. Mann Department of Biomedical Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Professor John F. Marko, Department of Molecular Biosciences, Department of Physics and Astronomy, NCI Physical Sciences and Oncology Center Northwestern University
Talk Title: The physical organization of chromosomes and cancer
Abstract: Professor Marko will discuss research in our PS-OC that is focused on studies of large-scale chromosome struc-ture, using a few different biophysical approaches. First I will discuss some of the evidence that the folding of chromatin in tumorigenic cells differs from that in non-tumorigenic cells, for exam-ple, drastic changes in chromatin structure associated with misregulation of histone methylation (Licht group). I will discuss how light scattering and electron microscop can be used (Backman group) to analyze the âroughnessâ of chromatin in the nucleus and how this is modified in disease versus ânormalâ cell lines. I will then discuss work aimed at analyzing how replication origin usage is modified in tumorigenic cells
(Le Beau group). Finally, I will discuss methods for visualization and micromanipulation of individual metaphase chromosomes, which allow direct analysis of chromatin folding and packing (Marko group).
Experiments which reveal a âcross-linked networkâ organization of mitotic chromosomes will be discussed, along with preliminary results showing how metaphase chromosome mechanics are affected by knockdowns of subunits of chromosome-condensing âcondensinâ complexes.
Biography: Professor John F. Marko
Department of Molecular Biosciences, Department of Physics and Astronomy, NCI Physical Sciences and Oncology Center Northwestern University
Host: Center For Applied Molecular Medicine
Location: May Ormerod Harris Hall, Quinn Wing & Fisher Gallery (HAR) -
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Yvonne Suarez
This event is open to all eligible individuals. USC Viterbi operates all of its activities consistent with the University's Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited factor. -
BME 533 - Seminar in Biomedical Engineering
Mon, Mar 28, 2011 @ 12:30 PM - 01:50 PM
Alfred E. Mann Department of Biomedical Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Dr. Matthew Tirrell, UC Berkeley
Series: Invited Chair Series
Host: Department of Biomedical Engineering, USC
Location: Olin Hall of Engineering (OHE) - 122
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Mischalgrace Diasanta
This event is open to all eligible individuals. USC Viterbi operates all of its activities consistent with the University's Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited factor.
