Brigham Young University · EngineeringTerry Gastrointestinal Lab
Benjamin Terry · Provo, Utah
Research Focus
Dr. Benjamin Terry's lab at Brigham Young University focuses on developing new technologies for treating inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). They are working on a unique tethered capsule that can be precisely placed in the gastrointestinal tract to monitor the condition and deliver medication directly where it is needed. This research aims to improve patient care by making treatments more effective and less invasive, ultimately enhancing the quality of life for individuals with IBD.
tethered capsulegastrointestinal therapytargeted drug deliveryIBDmedical device development
Research Aims
3AIM 01Develop a tethered capsule system for prolonged localization in the GI tract.
AIM 02Create a cheek anchoring and release mechanism.
AIM 03Test the localization and retention capabilities of the capsule in a synthetic model.
Skills the Lab Values
medical device designdata analysisbiocompatible materialsmechanical engineeringprototype testing
Output against the department
Publications9bottom 2% of dept.271st of 278
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Citations1.8kbottom 13% of dept.243rd of 278
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