LABORATORY OF ADVANCED BIOFABRICATION

Dr. Jorge Rodriguez is a bioengineering research assistant professor in the Department of Bioengineering. He has performed research on design and development of medical devices, the miniaturization of the drug screening process, and in the development of a more physiological relevant tumor model. His research is focused on cancer technologies, high throughput bioscreening technologies, and translational research.

Dr. Rodriguez has worked to transform health care through the development of novel medical devices in collaboration with clinicians at the Greenville Health System. He has work with undergraduate students at senior and freshman level for the development of novel medical devices and technologies in collaboration with GHS. He is also developing a program to develop medical assisted devices for the disabled in partnership with GHS. Besides his research endeavors, Dr. Rodriguez possess 6 years’ experience in design and development of safety related devices in automotive industry.

Awards and Honors

2009	INNOVATEC Award for technological development, Inteva Products Mexico Technical Center, Ciudad Juarez, MX
2009-13	Chihuahua’s State fellowship award, University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX
2010	Graduate school travel award, University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX
2010	Award for Best Oral Presentation in the 4th Annual Research Colloquium, Texas Tech University of Health Sciences – Paul L. Foster School of Medicine
2010-13	Mascarenas foundation fellowship, University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX
2014	As mentor. Student awards: Superior Sigma Xi poster awards for 3 students and student choice award on the Sigma Xi International Research Conference, Phoenix, AZ
2014	As mentor. Student awards: 1st place award on the International LIMBS competition. Project title: Neck Brace for Developing Countries, El Paso, TX