Measuring Up: Engineering Stronger and Faster Cardiomyocytes

Authors

Kaitlyn McEntire, Brigham Young University
Dr. Alonzo Cook, Brigham Young University

Keywords

engineering, cardiomyocytes, heart disease

College

Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology

Department

Chemical Engineering

Abstract

If a heartbeat connotes life, then cardiomyocytes are the life givers. When heart disease results in cardiomyocyte death, however, these life-giving, beating cells are unable to reproduce, and portions of the heart irreversibly die. Despite modern technology and developments in heart disease treatment and prevention, heart disease remains the number one cause of death in America. With an inability to meet an ever-increasing demand for heart transplants, any potential alternative must be pursued.

Recommended Citation

McEntire, Kaitlyn and Cook, Dr. Alonzo (2018) "Measuring Up: Engineering Stronger and Faster Cardiomyocytes," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2018: Iss. 1, Article 12.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2018/iss1/12