Alexander Lu – Mulford Endowment Scholar 1st Year Scholar, MD/PhD candidate, Biomedical Engineering Johns Hopkins University
Research:
Surgeons use a variety of imaging systems to guide diagnostics and interventions; patient movement during imaging is often unavoidable and can substantially distort the images. This current research combines machine learning with physics-driven...
Akshaya Annapragada – Danaher Foundation Scholar 1st Year Scholar, PhD candidate
Biomedical Engineering
Research:
There is a great need for accessible and sensitive screening approaches for carcinomas worldwide. This research focuses on novel artificial intelligence approaches to enable new whole genome analyses and enhanced understanding of cancer-related genetic changes. These...
Najwa Labban – Danaher Foundation Scholar 1st Year Scholar, PhD candidate, Biomedical Engineering University of Virginia
Research:
Most breast cancers are treated with surgery, radiation, and hormone therapy, but not all women respond equally to these therapies. This research uses breast cancer cells from patients to engineer tumor “organoids” that...
Meet one of ARCS MWC’s newest members, Margaret Hackbarth! Margaret joined in January and is sponsored by Julie Hohl.
Margaret graduated from Bucknell University and received her Juris Doctor from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law in 1992. She has lived in the Washington area since law school and...
Marilynn Sweetser has been a member of the ARCS Metro Washington Chapter (ARCS MWC) since 1991. We applaud Marilyn’s continued commitment to ARCS MWC and her many contributions, especially her multiple leadership roles!
Marilynn learned about ARCS MWC because Maureen Martin—her bridge partner—spoke a lot about ARCS. Marilynn has always...
ARCS MWC Co-Presidents Julie Hohl and Patty Sparrell hosted a wonderful tea for 16 attendees at Julie's beautiful home on Thurs, Feb 27. The annual event was for Emeritus members of the chapter, as well as past Presidents (note: many of the attendees have served in both roles)!
An important part of the Eagle Award Celebration is the Live Auction to support the ARCS Scholar Fund!
This year, several exciting items are available, including a three-day/two-night stay at the historic Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs, WV. The Greenbrier is a world-class resort and National Historic Landmark...
February was a month to celebrate our Emeritus members – chapter members for 29 years or more! On Feb 14, members gathered to send Valentine’s Day ARCS Loves You cards to our Emeritus members. Then on Feb 27, Emeritus members and past presidents connected at...
The ARCS Metro Washington Chapter’s (ARCS MWC) Winter Membership Meeting featured an intriguing panel on Artificial Intelligence (AI)—Application of Artificial Intelligence in Research and Industry—during a luncheon with almost 50 attendees at Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse in Fairfax, VA, on Sun, Feb 9. The panel was moderated by Mr. Ryan Simpson, Public...
Priscilla Roberts has been a member of ARCS MWC since 1990, when she was sponsored by Margie Shanklin. We thank Priscilla for her longtime service over the past 34 years and for her continuing commitment to ARCS MWC!
Priscilla and Margie have been friends for a long time and have...
