Dr. Catherine Whittington (she/her)

Associate Prof @WPI_BME @WPI; In Vitro Disease Modeling Lab. Views are my own. She/Her/Hers. Follows and RT ≠ Endorsements.

[AIMBE @aimbe]

On Monday, AIMBE will host its largest Capitol Hill Day with >130 Fellows & advocates meeting with Members of Congress and their staff to deliver this message in person. It's essential that lawmakers also hear directly from their constituents & the scientific community #AIMBE2026

[Dr. Catherine Whittington (she/her) @cfwhitt]

Excited for the opportunity to be part of this cohort!

[AIMBE @aimbe]

AIMBE is thrilled to announce the 2026 cohort of Emerging Leaders! Congrats and welcome to the AIMBE community. View and share the press release announcement --> https://t.co/kMJjkbYAl6

[@BMES_CMBE @BMES_CMBE]

The late-breaking abstract deadline has been extended to December 17 to support those impacted by the government shutdown.
Submit here: https://t.co/BCOJBKxxIH
#CMBE2026 #Bioengineering #CellEngineering #MolecularEngineering

[AIMBE @aimbe]

AIMBE is hosting a session titled "A Collective Call to Action: The Importance of Advocacy in Biomedical Engineering Research" at the @TERMISAM Annual Meeting on November 11.

Join @BeraudDawn and our AIMBE Fellows for this important conversation on advocacy 👇

[WPI Biomedical Engineering Department @WPI_BME]

We're not done yet at #BMES2025!

WPI BME is represented two more times this afternoon with a graduate student presentation on vascular biomechanics (3:45-4:00 PM, Room 30A) and faculty facilitator for a networking session with #BlackInBME (3:45-5:15 PM, Room 28D).

Great day!

[WPI Biomedical Engineering Department @WPI_BME]

WPI BME is ready to present at #BMES2025! We have 9 poster presentations in the 10-11am session from undergraduates, graduate students, and faculty.

Learn about how we're using biomechanics to address breast cancer (Poster J19) and traumantic brain injury (Posters K7 and K9).

[WPI Biomedical Engineering Department @WPI_BME]

We've also got poster presentations focused on new approaches to biomedical engineering education (Poster M26), analyzing brain changes in contact sports (Poster M30), and assessing pediatric heart valves (Poster S4). #BMES2025

[WPI Biomedical Engineering Department @WPI_BME]

Even more posters!

Learn about design solutions to prevent leaks in ostomy bags (Poster T24) and tissue engineering approaches to modeling uterine smooth muscle tissue (Poster Y13) and regenerating muscle tissue (Poster Z19).

[Dr. Catherine Whittington (she/her) @cfwhitt]

Happening today!

[BlackInBME @BlackInBME]

Are you ready for a great networking session at #BMES2025?

#BlackInBME's Empower & Connect Networking Event will be held on Thursday, Oct. 9, 3:45pm. Come to Room 28D for discussions on mentoring and taking ownership of your success. Lets make the most of our time together.

[Dr. Catherine Whittington (she/her) @cfwhitt]

Appreciate the opportunity to share about myself and our work with @DDWJournal!

[WPI @WPI]

Drug Discovery World featured Biomedical Engineering Associate Professor Catherine Whittington. In this Q&A, she discusses how her lab is using disease modeling to help patients. @DDWJournal @cfwhitt

[Biomedical Engineering Society @BMESociety]

🗣️ Go beyond the lab at #BMES2025!
Science Communication Workshop
📅 Sat, Oct 11 | 2:30–4:00 pm
Gain tools to communicate clearly, build credibility & shape policy.
👉 https://t.co/R9PPTowyZU
#ScienceCommunication #PolicyImpact

[Dr. Catherine Whittington (she/her) @cfwhitt]

@jennamueller711 @UMDBIOE @FischellInstUMD @CallaHealth @UMmedschool Wonderful news!

[Madeleine Oudin @MadeleineOudin]

Excited to share our new cohort of 2025 @bmeUNITE Future Faculty Fellows! These outstanding scientists are all on the job market this year. Register here for upcoming seminars to learn about their amazing work! https://t.co/OUC0QGbxEQ...

[Jason C. Marvin, PhD (he/they) 🏳️‍🌈🇹🇼 @JasonCMarvin]

New data from @AIMBE highlighting the impact of funding cuts and grant terminations on the BME field ‼️

The evidence is clear: these disruptions are resulting in immediate and long-term consequences for biomedical innovation and training the next generation of scientists.

[Dr. Catherine Whittington (she/her) @cfwhitt]

@thechowlab @pashucklab So sorry to hear this! Thinking of y’all.

[Jason C. Marvin, PhD (he/they) 🏳️‍🌈🇹🇼 @JasonCMarvin]

As our #AIMBE2025 Annual Event comes to an end, I am extremely inspired by the enthusiasm of our Fellows, Emerging Leaders, representatives, and staff.

>110 @aimbe participants are now on Capitol Hill advocating for medical & biological engineering and biomedical research! 💪🧪

[Mykel D. Green, PhD @MykelDGreen]

This is terrible news and makes absolutely no sense why they would cancel funding of essential research. 20-80% of the over 4 billion women in the world will develop fibroids during their lifetime. Smdh

[Jason C. Marvin, PhD (he/they) 🏳️‍🌈🇹🇼 @JasonCMarvin]

Biomedical researchers, @aimbe is seeking anecdotes on how recent policies have disrupted your grants/research: https://t.co/LpdYlwQDLH

Your messages (can be anonymous) are critical for us to advocate to our Members of Congress to take action against these federal disruptions 👇

[Jason C. Marvin, PhD (he/they) 🏳️‍🌈🇹🇼 @JasonCMarvin]

Biomedical researchers, @aimbe has developed & put out another advocacy letter opposing the recent slashed support for NIH indirect cost rates.

Regardless of your career stage (or if you are a Fellow), please take 1-2 mins to send a letter to your congressional representatives!