RSS 1.0Division of Food Systems and Bioengineering (MU)
The Division of Food Systems and Bioengineering includes multiple academic and extension programs. There are four academic programs in the Division: Agricultural Systems Management, Biological Engineering, Food Science, Hotel and Restaurant Management. Through our teaching, research and extension programs, we strive to improve health and quality of life by advancing medical technologies for disease diagnosis and prevention; and enhancing the use and delivery of agricultural outputs as high-quality food and non-food products to consumers in a safe, efficient and environmentally friendly manner.
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Single nucleotide polymorphism (snp) discriminations by nanopore sensing
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) are a common type of nucleotide alterations across the genome. A rapid but accurate detection of individual or SNP panels can lead to the right and in-time treatments which possibly ... -
Design and characterization of a hand-held, waveguide-mediated, optoacoustic imaging probe for analyzing burn wounds
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)Clinicians correctly diagnose only ~66% of burn wounds, which may be in part due to the qualitative methods commonly employed for burn assessment. This often results in over diagnoses, which may lead to unnecessary treatments ... -
In situ polymerizing collagen for the development of 3d printed tissue engineering scaffolds
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)Natural materials have been processed and utilized as scaffold materials in the field of tissue engineering for many years. One natural material often utilized is collagen since it is the main structural protein in mammalian ... -
Between-row mower design for weed control in organically grown no-till soybeans
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)Weeds are a major challenge in organic no-till soybean production. They impair crop growth and result in yield loss. Innovative weed control methods need to be developed and experimented with in organic no-till agriculture ... -
Electrospinning lecithin-polycaprolactone scaffolds with gold nanoparticles for osteoarthritis prevention
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)The human body has articular cartilage covering the ends of the bones to act as a shock absorber and aid in movement. In a disease state, this articular cartilage breaks down causing pain, swelling, and stiffness. With ... -
Knee contact force prediction during a step-up task using a subject specific musculoskeletal model with anatomical knee
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)Better understanding of knee mechanics can aid in injury prevention and rehabilitation. Multi-body computational models can be used to better understand the knee mechanics by applying the principles of mechanics to the ... -
Tnfα alters occludin and endothelial cell barrier function : Role of p38MAPK
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)Occludin is one of the key tight junction (TJ) proteins in endothelial cells and it plays an important role in modulating blood brain barrier (BBB) function. This protein (65kDa) has been shown to engage in many signaling ... -
Imaging 3D tissue fiber organization using optical polarization tractography
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)Optical polarization tractography (OPT) is a new imaging technology developed based on an advanced Jones matrix implementation of polarization-sensitive optical coherence tomography (PSOCT). OPT can acquire high-resolution, ... -
Characterization of berry ripening in Missouri Norton wine grapes
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)Deciding to harvest hybrid cultivars by sugar accumulation, titratable acidity, orpH likely does not sufficiently model optimal berry ripeness for wine quality, especially for red wine production. The objective of this ... -
Paraxial application of auxiliary devices with waveguide mediated laser irradiation for applications in medical biophotonics
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)Laser-based medical applications offer minimally-invasive alternatives to traditional procedures; however, the simplistic method of open-air laser transmission poses ocular hazards and negative side effects, along with a ... -
Rapid detection and characterization of mycobacteria using microchannel electrical impedance spectroscopy
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)The presence of virulent, pathogenic bacteria in our body, food, water and other consumables is harmful and causes enormous economic and personal losses. Here we will be looking at developing a platform technology that can ... -
Nanocellulose extraction and surface modification toward active packaging applications
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)Cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) have attracted growing interest as a renewable nanomaterial. The main objective of this study was to explore the extraction of CNCs from switchgrass and surface modification of CNCs into ... -
Natural and synthetic materials for the regeneration of osseous tissue
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)Bone is a complex tissue with many regulation mechanisms which can be taken advantage of through the release of simple signaling molecules delivered via a biodegradable material like a hydrogel. Hydrogels are water swollen ... -
Development of a multispectral sensor for crop canopy temperature measurement
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)The Multispectral System for Imaging of a Crop Canopy (MSICC) that combines a miniature long wavelength infrared (LWIR) camera with a visible camera was developed to capture a field of view and derive a plant specific ... -
Development of nanocellulose-based SERS substrate for detection of food contaminants
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)The increasing occurrence of food safety incidents in recent years has triggered public health concerns. Thus, food scientists are endeavoring to develop novel methods for accurate, rapid and sensitive detection of food ... -
Intragastric gelation of mixed soy protein isolate and alginate as well as its effect on postprandial glucose response and satiety
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)The goal of the study is to investigate the effect of alginate on sucrose release and in vitro gastric digestion of soy protein isolate (SPI) in model beverages as well as to determine whether consumption of the model ... -
Impacts of bottle storage on wine flavor and underlying chemistry
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)Two studies were conducted to address quality degradation and chemical changes, first in wines resealed after opening and second, in wines stored under low oxygen conditions. In the first study, an assortment of strategies ... -
Modeling and optimization of the mannheimia haemolytica vaccine production process
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)Leukotoxin (Lkt) from Mannheimia haemolytica has been discovered as the primary pathogenic factor for bovine respiratory disease (BRD), causing huge economic losses annually to feedlot industry. To reduce overuse of ... -
Cubic and spherical nanoparticles for detection and therapy of cancer
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)Cancer is the leading cause of high mortality rates. Cancer patients require advanced treatment due to lack of early prevention and diagnosis. Moreover, progression of the disease is unpredictable and personalized therapy ... -
Fabrication and characterization of a plasmonic grating platform for enhanced fluorescence biosensor applications
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)Surface plasmon resonance (SPR) research has grown substantially over the past several years and led to many substantial discoveries in nanotechnology. SPR is a phenomenon where light can be coupled to the interface between ...