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New collaborative paper accepted
April 3, 2024
"Lamina cribrosa insertions into the sclera are sparser, narrower and more slanted in the anterior lamina" by Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science. [Link]
(In collaboration with Dr. Ian A. Sigal and his lab at the University of Pittsburgh)
New abstract accepted for conference podium presentation
April 1, 2024
Our abstract has been accepted for podium presentation at the Summer Biomechanics, Bioengineering, and Biotransport Conference (SB3C), which will be held at the Grand Geneva Resort, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin from June 11–14, 2024. The title of the abstract is "Fiber Alignment and Tortuosity Influence the Load-Carrying Performance of the Lamina Cribrosa Collagen Beams."
New collaborative paper accepted
March 21, 2024
"The robust lamina cribrosa vasculature: Perfusion and oxygenation under elevated intraocular pressure" by Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science. [Link]
(In collaboration with Dr. Ian A. Sigal and his lab at the University of Pittsburgh)
New intramural grant awarded
February 5, 2024
Our proposal titled "Computational Modeling of Intracranial Pressure Effects on Optic Nerve Head Hemodynamics: Implications for Spaceflight Associated Neuro-ocular Syndrome" has been selected for funding through the Mississippi Space Grant Consortium Spring Student Grants for NASA-Related Research.
Isen Furr joins the lab as an undergraduate research assistant
January 31, 2024
Welcome Isen to the lab. His research project aims to develop an ex vivo pressure and flow control system capable of independently regulating intracranial pressure around the optic nerve, intraocular pressure within the eye, and blood flow within the posterior ciliary arteries.
Lindee Wilson's abstract accepted for conference poster presentation
January 26, 2024
Lindee's abstract has been accepted for poster presentation at the Mississippi Honors Conference, which will be held at Mississippi State University on February 9, 2024. The title of her abstract is "Modeling Collagen Beam Deformation in the Posterior Eye in Response to Increased Intraocular Pressure." Congratulations!
Mckinley Cunningham joins the lab as an undergraduate research assistant
January 25, 2024
Welcome Mckinley to the lab. She will be working on a project studying blast-induced ocular trauma.
New intramural grant awarded
January 19, 2024
Our proposal titled "Summer Undergraduate Research Experience in Computational Biology and Biomechanics" has been approved for funding by the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP) at the University of Mississippi under the category of Undergraduate Research Track-2: Summer Undergraduate Research Group Grants (SURGG) 2024. The team comprises six faculty members, including Dr. Shan Jiang from the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Dr. Yili Jiang from the Department of Computer and Information Science, Dr. Peter Zee from the Department of Biology, Dr. Jing Li from the Department of BioMolecular Sciences, and Dr. Nikki Reinemann and Dr. Yi Hua from the Department of Biomedical Engineering.
New collaborative paper accepted
December 20, 2023
"Fibrous finite element modeling of the optic nerve head region" by Acta Biomaterialia. [Link]
(In collaboration with Dr. Ian A. Sigal's lab at the University of Pittsburgh and Dr. Mohammad R. Islam's lab at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley)
Lindee Wilson's abstract accepted for conference poster presentation
December 19, 2023
Lindee's abstract has been accepted for presentation at the 88th Annual Mississippi Academy of Sciences Meeting, which will be held at the Thad Cochran Center at the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, MS from February 29-March 1, 2024. The title of her abstract is "Finite Element Modeling of Collagen Beam Deformations in the Posterior Eye in Response to Increased Intraocular Pressure." Congratulations on this achievement!
New intramural grant awarded
December 6, 2023
Our proposal has been selected for funding through the Mississippi Space Grant Consortium Student Grants for NASA-Related Research, sponsored by the Mississippi Space Grant Consortium. The title of the proposal is "Development of an Ex Vivo Pressure and Flow Control System for Investigating the Role of Elevated Intracranial Pressure in Spaceflight Associated Neuro-Ocular Syndrome".
Dr. Hua presents a research seminar at Gannon University
November 20, 2023
Dr. Hua has been invited to present a research seminar to the Department of Biomedical, Industrial and Systems Engineering at Gannon University in Erie, PA. The title of the seminar is "Decoding the Enigma: Unraveling the Mysteries of Glaucoma through Imaging and Modeling".
Christina Nguyen wins the Stamps Impact Prize
November 14, 2023
Christina has been honored with the Stamps Impact Prize for her project, "Modeling Whole-Eye Deformations in Response to Intraocular Pressure." Her project was chosen from 38 applications, and it is one of the 13 recognized for this prestigious award. Congratulations on this remarkable achievement! [Link]
ASME's International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition (IMECE)
October 29 - November 2, 2023
Dr. Hua has the privilege of serving as the chair for Track 6: Biomedical & Biotechnology Engineering during the IMECE in New Orleans, LA. The IMECE, ASME's largest research and development conference, encompasses various engineering disciplines, with a primary focus on mechanical engineering.
Intramural travel grant awarded
October 30, 2023
Dr. Hua has been awarded a travel grant to attend ASME’s International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE) this year in New Orleans. We extend our gratitude to the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP) at the University of Mississippi for their generous support.
New collaborative paper accepted
October 26, 2023
"2D or not 2D? Mapping the in-depth inclination of the collagen fibers of the corneoscleral shell" by Experimental Eye Research. [Link]
(In collaboration with Dr. Ian A. Sigal and his lab at the University of Pittsburgh)
Dr. Hua presents a research seminar in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Mississippi
October 5, 2023
Dr. Hua has been invited to present a research seminar to the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Mississippi. The title of the seminar is "Unveiling the Secrets of Glaucoma with Advanced Imaging and Modeling Techniques".
Two undergraduate students join the lab as research assistants
May 22, 2023
Lydia Miller and Krish Patel join the lab as research assistants. Welcome!
New collaborative paper accepted
May 15, 2023
"A direct fiber approach to model sclera collagen architecture and biomechanics" by Experimental Eye Research. [Link]
(In collaboration with Dr. Ian A. Sigal's lab at the University of Pittsburgh and Dr. Markus Axer's lab at Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH from Germany)
New intramural grant awarded
May 3, 2023
Our proposal has been selected as the winner for Undergraduate Research Track-5: REU Development Grants for UM Faculty, sponsored by the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP) at the University of Mississippi. The title of the proposal is "Optic Nerve Head Biomechanics and Hemodynamics in Glaucoma".
The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) Annual Meeting
April 23 - 27, 2023
Dr. Hua participates in the ARVO 2023 Annual Meeting in New Orleans, LA. This premier gathering is essential for eye and vision scientists at all career stages, students, and professionals in related fields. It provides a platform to exchange the latest research findings and foster collaboration on innovative solutions.
Dr. Hua presents a research seminar at Florida Institute of Technology (FIT)
April 14, 2023
Dr. Hua has been invited to present a research seminar to the Department of Biomedical and Chemical Engineering & Sciences at FIT in Melbourne, FL. The title of the seminar is "Imaging and Modeling Techniques for Investigating Retinal Ganglion Cell Damage in Glaucoma".
New collaborative paper accepted
March 20, 2023
"Who bears the load? IOP-induced collagen fiber recruitment over the corneoscleral shell" by Experimental Eye Research. [Link]
(In collaboration with Dr. Ian A. Sigal's lab at the University of Pittsburgh and Dr. Rouzbeh Amini's lab at Northeastern University)
Five undergraduate students join the lab as research assistants
March 16, 2023
Lindee Wilson, Christina Nguyen, Sarah Sawaya, Daniella Beiner, and Levi Hayes join the lab as research assistants. Welcome!
Dr. Hua presents a research seminar at the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC)
February 21, 2023
Dr. Hua has been invited to present a research seminar to the Department of Neurology at the UMMC in Jackson, MS. The title of the seminar is "How do Engineers Study Diseases of the Central Nervous System?"
The Vision Laboratory is established at the University of Mississippi
January 16, 2023
After 11 years of training in studying the role of biomechanics in diseases and injuries related to the eye and the brain, Dr. Hua joined the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Mississippi in 2023 and founded The Vision Laboratory. The lab is currently located at 313 Thad Cochran Research Center (West).