Eihab Abdel-Rahman

Research Interests:
- Dynamics and control of MEMS
- Design of MEMS devices
- Micro-power generation
- Multi-body dynamics and control
- Biomechanics
Stacey Acker

Research Interests:
- Identifying mechanisms linking physical exposures with knee osteoarthritis
- Global aim of preventing exposure-related musculoskeletal disorders
Arash Arami

Research Interests:
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Assistive Robotics and Rehabilitation Engineering
- Neuromechanical Modeling; Robot-Based System ID
- Human-Robot Interaction and Neural Control
- Movement Analysis and Sensorimotor Deficit Modeling
- Smart Implants and Prosthetics
- Intelligent Systems and Machine Learning
Jose Arocha

Research Interests:
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Health informatics
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Clinical problem solving, reasoning, and decision making
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Cognitive methodologies for the analysis of human computer interaction, knowledge acquisition, and medical expertise
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Cognitive aspects of computerized clinical practice guidelines
Jason Au

Research interests:
- Developing human ultrasound applications to understand more about complex blood flow in arterial bifurcations and venous valves
- Recommending exercise strategies that target cardiovascular dysfunction associated with physical inactivity, looking specifically at 'high-risk' vascular areas
- Developing new uses of ultrasound to diagnose pro-atherogenic blood flow patterns
Michael Barnett-Cowan

Research Interests:
- Multisensory integration
- Perception and action
- Psychophysics
- The vestibular system
- Virtual reality
[Waterloo News] September 25, 2018 "Virtual reality motion sickness may be predicted and counteracted"
[ScienceDaily] December 15, 2018 "Aging warps our perception of time, study finds"
[Record] October 12, 2017 "Aging slows perception of falls: UW study"
Mike Beazely

Research Interests:
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Treatment of neurological disorders (Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and mental health conditions including schizophrenia and depression)
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Molecular pharmacology and pharmaceutical delivery
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Intracellular signaling pathways in neurons, and the role of cytoskeletal dynamics in the trafficking of receptors in neurons
Jennifer Boger

Research Interests:
- Intelligent technology
- Ambient assisted living
- Zero-effort technology
- Aging, health, and wellbeing
- Assistive Technology
Schlegel Research Chair in Technology for Independent Living
Catherine Burns

Research Interests:
- Ecological Interface Design
- Cognitive Work Analysis
- Graphical interface design and visualization
- Healthcare systems and clinical diagnostic systems
[Office of Research] May 22, 2018, CBB Executive Director reappointed for third term
[YouTube] February 5, 2010 "Research Profile: Catherine Burns"
Don Cowan

Research Interests:
- Web-based systems and applications (software engineering, applications, open data)
- Software engineering for enterprise management systems (business, government, environment, health)
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Food safety using modern information and communications technology particularly the Cloud, Web and Mobile systems
- Agricultural management, precision agriculture and agri‐food technology, traceability from farm to fork
Duane Cronin

Research Interests:
- Human body modeling for safety and protection (impact biomechanics, trauma prediction)
- Material testing, characterization and constitutive models
- Advanced modeling, additive manufacturing
- Structural crashworthiness and lightweight vehicle structures
[Waterloo Stories] October 5, 2012 "New virtual crash test dummies will have plenty to say"
Clark Dickerson

Research Interests:
- Fundamental shoulder function and dysfunction
- Creation and validation of mathematical models to predict shoulder demands
- Applications of shoulder biomechanics to workplace injury prevention
- Rehabilitative and preventative strategies for ensuring shoulder health
- Digital human modeling, Computational musculoskeletal modeling
- Ergonomics
- Motion Capture
- Upper limb biomechanics
Canada Research Chair in Shoulder Mechanics [Canada Research Chair Profile]
[Waterloo News] February 19, 2019 "How to make the push-up work for you"
[Waterloo Stories] October 7, 2013 "Reducing shoulder injuries in the workplace"
Weizhen Dong

Research Interests:
- Sociology of Health
- Social Determinants of Health
- Comparative Health Care Systems
- Health
- Illness and Society
Moojan Ghafurian

Media:
[Waterloo Stories] August 31, 2020 "Pandemic isolation increases acceptance of robot companions"
[Waterloo Chronicle] August 31, 2020 "People are now willing to accept social robots as companions due to COVID-19 isolation: University of Waterloo study"
[Cheriton School of Computer Science News] August 29, 2019 "Moojan Ghafurian, Kerstin Dautenhahn and Jesse Hoey awarded funding to develop emotionally intelligent robots to help people with dementia"
[ACM Technews] May 21, 2019 "Making AI More Human"
[Semiconductor Engineering] May 28, 2019 "Crocheted robots; humanizing AI agents; training autonomous control systems"
[Cheriton School of Computer Science News] May 21, 2019 "Moojan Ghafurian, Neil Budnarain and Jesse Hoey make AI more human"
[Therapy Toronto News] October 22, 2018 "Study suggests faster countdowns may make people more patient"
[Education News Canada] May 22, 2019 "Making AI more human is key to widespread acceptance"
Lora Giangregorio

Research Interests:
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Osteoporosis, fracture risk assessment algorithms, exercise interventions for reducing fracture risk in high risk individuals.
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Bone health and body composition in individuals with neurological impairment due to spinal cord injury (SCI).
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Medical imaging analysis to explore bone and muscle responses to activity or neurologic impairment, and evaluate new methods for image analysis.
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Rehabilitation and quality indicators, and in long term care
Jesse Hoey

Research Interests:
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Assistive technology (physical, cognitive disabilities, dementia)
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Health informatics
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Artificial intelligence
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Computational social science
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Affective computing, computer vision
[VJDementia] "The complex issue of emotion"
[Computer Science News] June 29, 2017 "ACT@Home: An emotionally intelligent cognitive assistant to help people with Alzheimer’s disease"
[Waterloo Stories] January 2, 2013 "Making life easier for those living with Alzheimer's"
Richard Hughson

Research Interests:
- Vascular aging and brain health
- Space physiology research
- Cardiovascular adaptation to exercise
Schlegel Research Chair in Vascular Aging & Brain Health
[Global Impact] April 2019 "A “Second Heart” to strengthen our golden years"
[Waterloo News] June 28, 2018 "AI and radar technologies could help diabetics manage their disease"
[Engineering News] June 28, 2018 "Researchers developing a prick-free glucose monitor"
[RD Magazine] June 28, 2018 "AI and Radar Technologies Could Help Diabetics Manage Their Disease"
[Waterloo News] [CBC News] [Gadgets] May 16, 2018, Co-authors discuss the use of aerobic fitness data from wearable tech to predict illness
[Waterloo Stories] April 19, 2016 "Waterloo science aboard the International Space Station"
[Waterloo Stories] October 8, 2013 "Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield joins University of Waterloo"
[Waterloo Stories] December 17, 2012 "Canadian astronaut takes Waterloo research into orbit"
Ning Jiang

Research Interests:
- Biological Signal processing
- Brain-computer interface
- Human-machine interface
- Rehabilitation Engineering
[Office of Research News] March 12, 2018 "Received Early Researcher Award"
Lyndon Jones

Research Interests:
- Clinical trial design
- Contact lens performance
- Drug delivery
- Ocular biomaterials
- Proteins at interfaces
University Research Chair
Office of Research - Technology Transfer & Commercialization:
Heather Keller

Research Interests:
- Improving nutrition and health in hospitals, long term care and the community
- Dementia
Schlegel Research Chair in Nutrition & Aging
[Grand River Hospital News] March 15, 2019 "Good food, better healing: How GRH is studying to improve food for patients in hospital"
[Waterloo News] March 23, 2017 "Survey will reduce rates of malnutrition in hospitals"
Jonathan Kofman

Research Interests:
- Biomedical systems & biomechatronics - rehabilitation, assistive devices, intelligent design of prostheses and orthoses, 3D body surface measurement
- Optomechatronics - computer vision (2D and 3D), range-image registration, range-sensing, range-sensor design, vision-based 3D surface measurement systems, optical system design, laser-camera range, sensor design, phase-shifting / fringe-projection 3D surface measurement systems, real-time full-field 3D imaging sensors / real-time full-field 3D surface measurement systems, hand-held 3D imaging sensors / hand-held 3D surface measurement systems, vision-based robot control, vision-based human-robot interfaces
- Robotics - robot teleoperation, robot vision, human-robot interfaces, human-robot interaction, human-guided robot learning, vision-based robot control (visual servoing), human-assistive/service robots
Office of Research - Technology Transfer & Commercialization:
Dana Kulic

Research Interests:
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Robotics, robot learning
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Humanoid robots
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Human-robot interaction
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Machine learning
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Mechatronics
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Human motion analysis (sports training, rehabilitation)
[Waterloo News] May 18, 2017 "Technology aims to improve physiotherapy outcomes using sensors and machine learning"
[CBB researcher story] January 9, 2013 "An Improved Road to Recovery"
Andrew Laing

Research Interests:
- Musculoskeletal biomechanics related to human health and injury prevention, and the role that advanced age has on these relationships.
- Fall-related tissue trauma including hip fractures, spinal cord injuries, and traumatic brain injuries
- Workplace musculoskeletal disorders (WMSD)
- Orthopedic biomechanics
[YouTube] Andrew Laing, Department of Kinesiology, UW
Vasudevan Lakshminarayanan

Research Interests:
- Classical and visual optics
- Optical system design, science and engineering
- Psychophysics/human factors
- Visual perception, visual optics math modelling
- Biomedical image processing
[CBB researcher story] July 29, 2015 "Image processing to automate early glaucoma diagnosis"
Zoya Leonenko

Research Interests:
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Biophysics of lipids and lipid-protein interactions
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The role of structural changes and physical properties of lipid template in controlling biological processes and diseases
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Biomedical nanotechnology (lipid films, molecular mechanism of Alzheimer's disease)
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Drug development and delivery systems, antimicrobial peptides in lung disorders
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Fluorescence and atomic force microscopy
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Kelvin probe force microscopy and single molecule force spectroscopy
[Global Impact] May 2018, studying Alzheimer's at a molecular level to find a cure
[YouTube Lecture] October 1, 2014 "Scanning probe microscopy in biomedical research"
Nima Maftoon

Research Interests:
- Medical device and diagnostic development for hearing and hearing loss
- Audiology and Otolaryngology
- Acoustic, Vibration, physiological and cadaveric measurements, animal models
- Aging, Biomechanics
Monica R Maly

Research Interests
- Knee biomechanics
- Osteoarthritis
- Clinical outcomes
- Mobility
- Exercise
- Muscle
- Imaging and disability
Kaylena Ehgoetz Martens

Bill McIlroy

Research Interests:
- Neuroscience and neurological disorders
- Balance, gait, exercise
- Aging
- Understanding how the brain and other parts of the central nervous system control movements of the body
- Using advanced measurements systems to improve recovery time after a neurological injury (such as a stroke) and minimize age-related effects on movement control (such as reducing the risk of falling).
- Electroencephalography and electromyography
- Transcranial magnetic stimulation, magnetic resonance imaging, peripheral nerve stimulation
- Galvanic skin measurement
- Eye-tracker, motion analysis, and kinetic measurement
[Waterloo News] August 19, 2015 "Wearable technologies will improve stroke rehabilitation"
[Waterloo Stories] February 4, 2014 "Finding your way after a stroke"
Stewart McLachlin

Research interests:
- Medical devices relating to orthopaedic surgery
- Aging, biomechanics, personalized medicine, virtual reality, wearable devices, surgical navigation
- 3D printing/additive manufacturing, actuators, computational modelling, imaging, medical devices
John McPhee

Research Interests:
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Biomechanics engineering (injury rehabilitation, assistive devices for elderly, athletes, disabled)
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Mechatronic and robotic systems
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Multibody system dynamics
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Computational methods for analysis and design
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Advanced vehicle systems
Canada Research Chair in Biomechatronic System Dynamics [Canada Research Chair Profile]
NSERC/Toyota/Maplesoft Industrial Research Chair in Mathematics-Based Modelling and Design [NSERC Profile]
[Waterloo Stories] February 20, 2019 "Engineering innovation for wheelchair curlers"
[Waterloo Stories] August 5, 2016 "Rio Olympics 2016: Engineering speed for the Canadian track cycling team"
[Waterloo Stories] June 17, 2015 "Waterloo’s $10M dream facility for smarter, greener cars"
Office of Research - Technology Transfer & Commercialization:
Katja Mombaur

Research Interests:
- design and control of spinal exoskeletons for he prevention of back pain
- development of assistive robotic devices to increase mobility of older person
- design studies of lower limb exoskeletons
Plinio Morita

Research Interests:
- mHealth and wearable technology design
- Ubiquitous sensors for smart homes and remote patient monitoring
- Big data and health data analytics
- Technology to support longer independent living
[MaRS] April 26, 2018 "UbiLab team wins Healthy Behaviour Data Challenge"
Praveen Rao Perampalli Nekkar

Research Interests:
- Drug discovery
- Rational drug design and medicinal chemistry
- Cancer therapy
- Treatment of neurological disorders (Alzheimer's, Parkinson's)
- Drug discovery/rational design
- Synthesis and biological evaluation of novel organic molecules and peptides/peptidomimics as therapeutic agents
[Science News] October 22, 2018 "Nekkar lab determines that depression medications can help treat Alzheimer’s disease"
[Pharmacy News] July 29, 2015 "Waterloo pharmacist examines drug therapies for Alzheimer’s disease"
Karen Van Ooteghem

[National Centre for Biotechnology Information] August 31, 2019 "Key factors for the assessment of mobility in advanced dementia: A consensus approach"
[Ontario Neurodegenerative Disease Research Initiative] September 26, 2019 "Wearable technologies to improve health outcomes in people with neurodegenerative diseases?"
Tejal Patel

Siby Samuel

Research Interests:
- Simulation & Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality
- Novice And Older Driver Training
- Predictive & Conceptual Modeling Of Behavior
- Eye Tracking
- Attention & Cognition
- Perception
- Decision Making
- Aging
- Automotive Human Factors
- Autonomous Vehicles And Connected Vehicles & Intelligent Transportation Systems
- Caregiver Behaviors & Errors
- Assistive & Automotive Interfaces
- Vulnerable Road User Safety (Pedestrians & Bicyclists)
- Motorcyclist Safety
- Special Populations (ADHD & Dementia)
- Traffic Control Devices & Roadway Infrastructure Design
George Shaker

Alternate Location:
- Satellite Campus, UW-Schlegel Research Institute for Aging, Research Building, Sensors and Devices Lab
Research Interests:
- Bio-wearable electronics and systems
- Bio-electromagnetics, bio-technology, bio-sensors and energy harvesting systems
- RF/microwave/millimeter wave/Terahertz (THz) circuits and antenna systems
- Radio frequency (RF)/microwave packaging and Electromagnetic compatibility
- (EMC)/Electromagnetic interface (EMI) analyses
- Vehicle and UAV wireless communications, navigation systems, and telematics systems
- Complex propagation and scattering phenomena
- Devices and novel electromagnetic materials and wireless sensors
Awards:
- Top downloaded paper in Medical Physics (arXiv) – October 2019
- Best Imaging Paper, CVS, 2018
- ACM MobileHCI 2017 Best Worskshop Paper Award
- IEEE APS 2017 SPC Honorable Mention Paper Award
- IEEE Sensors Most Popular Article (March 2017)
- IEEE Sensors Annual Volume Cover Page
[CBB Events] November 15, 2019 "Professor Shaker organizes a Health Canada Regulatory insights Workshop"
[CNN] November 11, 2019 "Scientists develop sensor to save children and pets from hot car deaths"
[Waterloo News] October 29, 2019 "Advancing healthcare through innovative technology"
[Inside Digital Health] June 3, 2019 "Study: Radar Monitors Sleep with Accuracy Comparable to Current Standards"
[Waterloo News] June 28, 2018 "AI and radar technologies could help diabetics manage their disease"
[Engineering News] June 28, 2018 "Researchers developing a prick-free glucose monitor"
[RD Magazine] June 28, 2018 "AI and Radar Technologies Could Help Diabetics Manage Their Disease"
[Engineering News] July 5, 2016 "Waterloo wins big with tiny power device"
Paul Stolee

Research Interests:
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Health informatics, aging, geriatrics, rehabilitation, long-term care, home care
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Health information systems and databases; data mining techniques and advanced statistical methods to support better decision-making in rehabilitation practice and policy-making
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Health outcome measurement, better use of information systems in the rehabilitation of older persons and the integration and use of knowledge and information in practice
[Daily Bulletin] June 1, 2018, 11 CBB Members Named Outstanding Performance Award Winners
[Waterloo News] June 9, 2017 "Researchers will transform health-care services for persons living with frailty"
John Thompson

Research Interests:
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Biochemistry and molecular biology of programmed cell death
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Functional genomics of senescence (biological aging) and apoptosis
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Comparative aspects of senescence and stress including the role of hormones and the involvement of free radicals
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Applicable therapies for cancers, inflammatory diseases (arthritis and sepsis), and in the agricultural sector (enhance yield, develop tolerance to environmental stress and plant diseases, and increase the shelf-life of perishable produce)
The Royal Society of Canada Fellow
James Tung

Research Interests:
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Rehabilitation engineering and assistive technologies (gerontology, Osteoporosis, Alzheimer’s disease, fall risk in stroke survivors, and rehabilitation following traumatic brain injury)
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Neuromotor control
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Biomedical signal analysis
[Waterloo Stories] July 8, 2014 "GPS technology may help detect Alzheimer’s disease earlier"
Thomas Willett

Research Interests:
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Biomaterials and mechanics of biomaterials and tissues
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Bone quality and fragility, collagen
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Engineering of bone mimetic materials for skeletal reconstruction (3D printing)
Alex Wong

Research Interests:
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Biomedical image processing and analysis (prostate, breast, lung and dermatological cancer analysis, retinal photoreceptor and blood vessel analysis, musculoskeletal kinematic analysis
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Remote sensing data processing and analysis (sea ice, underwater object, oil spill analysis)
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Perceptual based video and image processing (noise reduction, compression, enhancement)
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Computer vision and pattern recognition
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Multimedia management systems
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3D graphics and game development
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Cognitive radio networks
Canada Research Chair in Medical Imaging Systems [Canada Research Chair Profile]
[Daily Bulletin] June 1, 2018, 11 CBB Members Named Outstanding Performance Award Winners
[Waterloo News] [CBC News] [Gadgets] May 16, 2018, Co-authors discuss the use of aerobic fitness data from wearable tech to predict illness
[Waterloo News] May 15, 2018 "Researchers combine wearable technology and AI to predict the onset of health problems"
[Global Impact] [570 news] [Youtube] April 11, 2018 "How AI is helping doctors diagnose Cancer"
[The Star] February 9, 2018 "How TheRedPin aims to take a swipe at the real estate industry"
[Waterloo News] June 7, 2017 "Artificial intelligence-driven imaging research makes diagnosing disease easier"
[Waterloo Stories] January 28, 2017 "Artificial intelligence and the Waterloo-Toronto tech supercluster"
[Waterloo Stories] May 20, 2016 "Breakthrough tech helps doctors more accurately diagnose cancer"
[CBB researcher story] January 9, 2013 "Improving Early Diagnosis to Save Lives"
[Waterloo Stories] January 9, 2013 "Making it harder for cancer to hide"
[YouTube Lecture] October 1, 2014 "Integrative systems for biomedical imaging and analysis"
Alfred Yu

Research Interests:
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Ultrasound imaging innovations: Complex flow imaging, High-performance beamforming platforms, Flow phantom design
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Therapeutic ultrasound discoveries: Sonoporation, Micro/nanobubble cavitation, Wave-matter interactions, Cellular dynamics studies