ReMED - Lab Members

Laboratory for Retrieval Research and Reprocessing of Medical Devices

	Graduate Students ~ Undergraduates ~ Alumni
	Kyle Snethen I am from Orlando, FL and received my B.S. in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Central Florida. I am very excited to be expanding my previous skill set into the medical device arena while working on my Ph.D. in Bioengineering with the ReMED lab at Clemson University. I began my journey at Clemson in Fall 2013, and perform translational research analyzing the performance of total knee replacements through computational modeling and experimental testing. My current research falls under two main projects: (1) a parametric finite element analysis studying the effects of manufacturing tolerance on the mechanical environment of taper junctions in modular total knee replacements under in vivo loading conditions and (2) a probabilistic computational modeling approach to investigate the impact of surgical malalignment of TKR components on functional outcomes in a patient population.
	Lucy Lu I am from Jilin, China. I received my B.S. (June 2012) at Donghua University in Shanghai, China and M.S. (August 2014) in Textile Engineering at North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC. I am currently working on my Ph.D. in Bioengineering with the Harman lab at Clemson. My research focuses on physical characterization of explanted surgical mesh and design and development of novel meshes. Additionally, I love calligraphy, baking, dancing and travelling. LinkedIn
	Matthew Stanford I was raised in St. Louis, MO and later moved to Mississippi where I earned my B.S. (May 2016) from Mississippi State University in Biological Engineering. I am currently working toward my M.S. in Bioengineering from Clemson University. My work in the ReMED lab focuses on the refinement and validation of a novel surgical instrument for the in-situ characterization of implanted surgical mesh. In my free time, I enjoy reading, painting, and participating in STEM outreach and diversity programs. LinkedIn
	Brittney Cotton I grew up right down the road from Clemson University in Seneca, South Carolina. I received my B.S. in May 2016 in Biological Sciences from Clemson University. During my undergraduate years, I participated in a Tissue Engineering Creative Inquiry where I became inherently interested in Bioengineering. I decided to pursue a Masters in Bioengineering with the Harman lab at Clemson. My research investigates the tissue response associated with surgical mesh rejection using immunohistochemical analyses. Following my Master’s degree, I hope to attend medical school.
	Madeline Bebler I'm from Chaska, Minnesota and graduated from Clemson University in May 2017 with BS in Bioengineering. I am currently pursuing an MS in Bioengineering focused on biomechanics. My research focuses on the effect of asymmetry on internal forces in total knee replacements. In my spare time, I enjoy baking, weightlifting, and reading. https://www.linkedin.com/in/madeline-bebler-09b86aab
	Sarah Zemitis I am a first year graduate student at Clemson University, working towards my M.S. My undergraduate degree is in Packaging Science, and I had the opportunity to do several internships in the consumer goods industry. I enjoy painting, music, staying active outdoors, and attempting to make recipes from the Great British Baking Show.
	Moh'd Jaradat I am from Jordan with a background in Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering. Currently, I am a PhD candidate in the Mechanical/Bioengineer Departments at Clemson University working on cervical spine stenosis multibody dynamics and FE modeling for predicting spinal cord/nerve damage.
	Angela Grujicic I am from Clemson, SC and graduated from Clemson University in 2010 with a BS in Bioengineering and then again in 2011 with a MS in Bioengineering. Previous research interests include a quantitative comparison of pertrochanteric fracture fixation methods, optimization of an army helmet with respect to protection against blast-induced traumatic brain injury, the bottom-up characterization of smooth muscle actin filaments and fibers, and a statistical analysis of the effect of clinical tibial tray and stem variables on stress shielding. Current research interests include investigating corrosion at taper junctions of modular knee replacements.
	Marketa Marcanikova I am from the Czech Republic. I obtained my bachelor degree at SCSU in chemistry and I am currently working towards my Master Degree in Bioengineering at Clemson. I will take part in research on Spinal Stenosis, particularly Motion analysis. I am also on the Clemson Cross country team and I used to play college tennis for SCSU. In addition to sports activities, I enjoy travelling, cooking and exploring sports medicine field.