Biomechanics and Kinesiology (Cardiovascular)

The Biomechanics and Kinesiology course from University of Nebraska Omaha is a joint program between the Department of Biomechanics and the School of Health and Kinesiology. A problem-solving approach is used across the age and health spectrum for device and materials design, disease prevention, health enhancement, and physical rehabilitation. The program offers four areas of concentration in biomechanics, physiology of exercise, motor development and control, and physical activity.

Biomechanics- Cardiovascular Research

Faculty specializing in cardiovascular research conduct research in the following areas:

• Angioplasty and blood vessel prosthetics

• Analysis of the mechanical properties of human blood vessels

• Dressing for accelerated revascularization in superficial wounds

• Membranes for optimized heat and vapor transfer

Advantages of our program include:

• Access to unique resources for studying the cardiovascular system

• Develop materials and devices for cardiovascular interventions

• Collaborative work with surgeons, pathologists, and microbiologists

• In vivo experiments with preclinical large animal models

• Ex vivo studies on human arteries

• Opportunities for publication in top-tier journals

• Participation in National Institutes of Health and Department of Defense projects, grant preparation experience

Careers

• Academician

• Scientist for federal agencies such as NASA or National Institutes of Health

• Scientist for industry

• Laboratory director for hospitals or universities

Courses include:

• Biomaterials

• Biostatistics and Biomechanics

• Matlab

• Cardiovascular Biomechanics

• Wearable Materials for Biomechanical Performance

• Methods in Cardiovascular Biomaterials Research

• Introduction to Mechanics of Biomaterials

• Grant Writing for the Biomedical Sciences
• Principles and Practice of Biomedical Research