"The focus of my undergraduate research looks at the development and creation of biomaterials to be utilized in medical devices, such as arterial stents. Since the body tends to reject foreign, man-made materials, they tend to have a shorter lifetime in the body. By creating stronger biomaterials, the lifetime of devices will increase, leading to a decrease in the need for procedures."
Danielle Porter
Hometown:
Rochester Hills, Michigan
Major:
Biomedical Engineering
Honors:
Dean's List, Ervin Scholar, McKelvey Scholar, University Presidential Inauguration Conference Scholar, L'Oreal National Ingenious Competition
Undergraduate Research:
Isothermal PCR Reaction, Endothelialization of Biomaterials
Extracurricular:
National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Campus-wide Career Fair Coordinator, Resident Advisor, Board of Trustees Student Representative