College
College of Engineering and Polymer Science
Date of Last Revision
2026-05-07 06:10:06
Major
Biomedical Engineering
Honors Course
Biomedical Engineering Design I & II
Number of Credits
4
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science
Date of Expected Graduation
Spring 2026
Abstract
This project aims to develop a biodegradable, drug-eluting biliary stent for the treatment of biliary cancers. Current metal stents that restore bile flow bit are non-degradable, prone to migration, and unable to deliver drugs locally. The proposed stent will be biocompatible, biodegradable, and capable of controlled drug release to both maintain bile flow and treat tumors. The end goal is to produce a functional prototype that can be deployed via a minimally invasive catheter and maintain bile duct patency for at least three months. The project is expected to be involved in the NEOMED Bench-to-Bedside competition and provisionally patented.
Research Sponsor
Dr. Gareth Morris-Stiff
First Reader
Ge Zhang
Second Reader
Justin Baker
Honors Faculty Advisor
Audrey Nguyen-Rudy
Proprietary and/or Confidential Information
No
Community Engaged Scholarship
No
Recommended Citation
Barna, Emma; Cooray, Minuthi; Newlands, Bruce; and Sabetta, Joseph A., "StentRX" (2026). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 2202.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/2202
Included in
Biological Engineering Commons, Biomaterials Commons, Biomechanics and Biotransport Commons, Biomedical Devices and Instrumentation Commons, Molecular, Cellular, and Tissue Engineering Commons, Risk Analysis Commons