Eiliyah Annam

Migraines are a complex neurological disorder that is characterized by debilitating symptoms, which may include throbbing head pain, visual disturbances (aura), nausea, and heightened sensitivity to light and sound. Unlike regular headaches, migraines involve specific nerve pathways and regions of the brain. Biomedical engineering is pioneering in a new era of migraine care by introducing innovative tools and techniques that fundamentally change how these conditions are understood, managed,...

Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is an autoimmune disease where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys the islet cells (insulin producing cells) of the pancreas. This results in the body producing very little to no insulin, the horomone necessary for cells to absorb glucose from the bloodstream for energy. Without insulin, glucose builds up in the blood, which, if not properly regulated, can lead to serious health problems and life-threatening complications. However, regulating insulin...

Traditional drug development is a notoriously slow, expensive, and high-risk endeavor; most potential drug candidates fail during years of rigorous laboratory screening and clinical trials despite massive investments. However, a new era is emerging, fueled by the rise of vast biological and chemical datasets, powerful computing, and advanced algorithms. These technologies, spanning machine learning, molecular modeling, and generative AI, are enabling a shift in how cures are discovered....