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No Bones About It: UNO and Ochsner Researchers Use 3D Printing to Advance Medical Training

Posted 2 weeks ago

University of New Orleans researchers, in collaboration with the Ochsner Medical 3D Lab, have developed new materials that effectively mimic the X-ray transparencies of bone and human tissue. Such materials are important because doctors can use them as tools for essential training in X-ray imaging and delicate surgical procedures.

UNO researchers (from left) Bradley Sciacca, professor Damon Smith and Cory Darling compare 3D printed spinal columns. Such models can be used in training doctors and other medical staff in X-ray imaging and delicate surgical procedures.

IN THE NEWS

_{Oct 15, 2021}

Damon Smith in Biz New Orleans

Damon Smith, assistant professor of mechanical engineering, was quoted in the Biz New Orleans story “UNO, Ochsner Researchers Use 3D Printing to Advance Medical Training.”
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_{Oct 14, 2021}

Robert Penick in WDSU.com

Robert Penick, director of the UNO Institute for Economic Development and Real Estate Research, was featured in the WDSU.com story “Even With New Hope for Six Flags, Construction, Retail Could Still Be Years Away for New Orleans East.”
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_{Oct 11, 2021}

Bethany Stich in the Fox 8

Bethany Stich, professor of transportation studies, was featured in the Fox 8 story “Supply Chain Issues and Port of New Orleans.”
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_{Oct 11, 2021}

Walter Lane on WWL 870 AM

Walter Lane, associate professor of economics and finance, was interviewed live on WWL8 870 AM about how COVID-19 and Hurricane Ida have impacted the Louisiana economy
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_{Oct 10, 2021}

UNO student Sophia Castillo and Melissa Nunez in the New Orleans Advocate

UNO student Sophia Castillo and Melissa Nunez, clinical and field experience accreditation specialist in the School of Education, were quoted in the New Orleans Advocate article “UNO Plays Key Role in Regional Education With Student Teaching, Partnerships
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_{Oct 7, 2021}

Nikolas Xiros in The Associated Press story

Nikolas Xiros, professor of naval architecture and marine engineering, was quoted in The Associated Press story “Ship Anchored Near California Made Unusual Movements.”
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_{Oct 5, 2021}

Gregory Price in Diverse Issues in Education

Gregory Price, professor of economics and finance, was quoted in the Diverse Issues in Education story “Is Writing Off Student Debt Enough to Close the Wealth Gap for Black Americans?”
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_{Oct 4, 2021}

Walter Lane in Fox 8

Walter Lane, associate professor of economics and finance, was featured in the Fox 8 story “Optimism for Economic Development Despite Ida, Flood Insurance Concerns & COVID.”
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_{Oct 4, 2021}

Ed Chervenak in WWL 870 AM

Ed Chervenak, director of the Survey Research Center, was interviewed live on WWL 870 AM about the 2021 elections.
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_{Sep 30, 2021}

Ryan Kennedy in NBC News

Ryan Kennedy, research associate of anthropology, was featured in the NBC News story “San Jose Formally Apologizes for the Arson of Its Chinatown More Than a Century Ago.
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_{Sep 29, 2021}

Tim Duncan in WDSU.com

Tim Duncan, vice president for athletics and recreation, was quoted in the WDSU.com story “University of New Orleans Launches eSports, Plans for Intramural, Club and Varsity Teams.”
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_{Sep 24, 2021}

Dan Shahar in Biz New Orleans

Dan Shahar, assistant professor of philosophy, was quoted in the Biz New Orleans story “Grant to Create Urban Bird Habitat on UNO Campus.”
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_{Sep 21, 2021}

Norma Jean Mattei in WWL-TV

Norma Jean Mattei, professor of civil and environmental engineering, was featured in the WWL-TV story “Caesars Superdome Fire Caused By Pressure Washer Igniting.”
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_{Sep 19, 2021}

Marla Nelson in The Washington Post

Marla Nelson, professor of planning and urban studies, was quoted in The Washington Post story “New Orleans Hasn’t Picked Up Some People’s Trash for Weeks Since Ida. They’re Begging to Get Rid of Stench.”
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_{Sep 17, 2021}

Tim Duncan, Mark Slessinger, Jody Bailey and UNO student-athlete Troy Green in CBSSports.com

Athletic director Tim Duncan, head basketball coach Mark Slessinger, assistant basketball coach Jody Bailey and UNO student-athlete Troy Green were quoted in the CBSSports.com story “Memphis, Penny Hardaway Gives New Orleans’ Basketball Team A Home After
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_{Sep 17, 2021}

T. Erin Cox in New Orleans CityBusiness

T. Erin Cox, assistant professor of biological sciences, was quoted in the New Orleans CityBusiness story “UNO-Led Team Gets Grant to Restore Seagrass Beds in Gulf.”
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_{Sep 1, 2021}

Phani Vadrevu in the New Orleans Advocate

Phani Vadrevu, assistant professor of computer science, was featured in the New Orleans Advocate story “UNO Computer Science Professor Gets Grant to Fight Hacking.”
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_{Aug 26, 2021}

Norma Jean Mattei in the New York Times

Norma Jean Mattei, professor of civil and environmental engineering, was quoted in the New York Times story “How Government Decisions Left Tennessee Exposed to Deadly Flooding.”
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_{Aug 24, 2021}

Phani Vadrevu in the New Orleans CityBusiness

Tuesday, August 24: Phani Vadrevu, assistant professor of computer science, was featured in the New Orleans CityBusiness story “UNO Professor Gets $1.2M to Combat Social Engineering Attacks.”
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_{Aug 22, 2021}

Brandon Taravella, UNO student Mara Kramer; and UNO alumnus Rene Conrad in the New Orleans Advocate

Brandon Taravella, associate professor of NAME; UNO student Mara Kramer; and UNO alumnus Rene Conrad were featured in the New Orleans Advocate story “With Top Tier Education and Facilities, UNO Fills Critical Role in Gulf Coast Shipbuilding Industry.”
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_{Aug 20, 2021}

Walter Lane on WDSU-TV

Walter Lane, associate profess of economics and finance, was featured in the WDSU-TV story “Louisiana Jobless Numbers Back to Pre-Pandemic Levels, But Not Everyone Is Going Back to Work.”
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_{Aug 19, 2021}

Kim Jovanovich on WDSU-TV

Kim Jovanovich, professor of practice of electrical engineering, was featured in the WDSU-TV story “Major Power Upgrade Project Is a Confidence Check for Sewerage & Water Board.”
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_{Aug 19, 2021}

Ed Chervenak on WWL-TV

Ed Chervenak, director of the Survey Research Center, was included in the WWL-TV story “Controversial Northshore Casino To Be Called Camelia Bay.
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_{Aug 17, 2021}

Nancy Biggio on WBRC-TV

Nancy Biggio, associate professor of political science and AVP of the graduate school, was interviewed live on WBRC-TV (Birmingham, AL) about Afghanistan’s future under the Taliban.
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