Justin McMurray | Biomedical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Justin McMurray | Biomedical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Justin McMurray, PhD Candidate, Biomedical Engineering, Texas A&M University, United States.

Dr. Justin McMurray is an accomplished biomedical engineer, researcher, and U.S. Air Force officer based in Bryan, Texas. With a career spanning over a decade across academia, industry, and military service, he specializes in the development of wearable biomedical devices and healthcare innovations. Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering at Texas A&M University, Dr. McMurray leads interdisciplinary R&D teams and contributes to cutting-edge solutions for underserved populations. He is recognized for his technical ingenuity, leadership in medical device design, and numerous patents and peer-reviewed publications in biosensing and physiological monitoring technologies.

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🎓 Education Background

Dr. McMurray has a robust educational foundation rooted in engineering and science. He earned a Ph.D. (2020–2025 expected) and a Master of Engineering in Biomedical Engineering (2020) from Texas A&M University. He previously completed his Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering (2019) from the same institution. His academic journey began with an Associate of Science in Chemistry with honors from Tarrant County College (2002). Dr. McMurray also earned a certificate in Engineering Project Management, reinforcing his interdisciplinary capabilities in innovation leadership and medical device development.

💼 Professional Experience

Justin McMurray brings diverse and hands-on engineering experience. As a PATHS-UP Fellow and graduate research assistant at Texas A&M, he develops advanced biomedical sensors for underserved communities. Simultaneously, he serves as a Medical Service Corps Officer in the U.S. Air Force, ensuring mission readiness in healthcare operations. His prior roles span engineering internships at Maxim Integrated, lab management in embedded signal processing, and positions at Cochlear, ISG Technologies, and National Oilwell Varco. His versatile background blends research, leadership, and innovation across academic, industrial, and military environments.

🏅 Awards and Honors

Dr. McMurray’s impactful work has garnered multiple honors, including seven patent filings in biomedical innovations from 2020 to 2024. He is a recognized PATHS-UP Fellow, supported by the NSF-funded Engineering Research Center focusing on health equity technologies. As a U.S. Air Force officer, he continues to be acknowledged for his leadership and contributions to operational healthcare advancements. His patents reflect his technical excellence, while his publications in top-tier journals such as Biosensors and Advanced Materials Technologies highlight his research excellence in wearable biomedical systems.

🔬 Research Focus

Dr. McMurray’s research is centered on wearable biomedical sensors, multimodal signal acquisition, and physiological monitoring for health diagnostics. He explores innovations in cuffless blood pressure monitoring, bioimpedance analysis, and photoplethysmography. His work integrates machine learning, signal processing, and embedded electronics to create precise, accessible healthcare devices. His projects often address the needs of underserved populations, guided by a mission to democratize health technology. His collaborations span interdisciplinary teams at Texas A&M and global industry partners, pushing the boundaries of real-time biosensing and smart healthcare systems.

📌 Conclusion

Dr. Justin McMurray exemplifies innovation and leadership in biomedical engineering, combining academic rigor, real-world problem solving, and national service. With a suite of patents, influential publications, and active leadership roles, he is advancing healthcare technology at the intersection of engineering and medicine. His work addresses critical gaps in patient monitoring, particularly in resource-limited environments. Through his continued service in the Air Force and academia, Dr. McMurray is committed to improving human health and mission efficiency using advanced, accessible biomedical technologies.

📚 Top Publication Notes

  1. A Novel Wearable Device for Continuous Blood Pressure Monitoring Utilizing Strain Gauge Technology
    Biosensors, 2025 — A pioneering study on strain-gauge blood pressure devices.
    Cited by: 8 articles (as of mid-2025)

  2. Engineering a Point-of-Care Device for Multiplex Monitoring of Urinary Parameters
    IEEE Sensors Letters, 2025 — Highlights McMurray’s role in low-cost health diagnostics.
    Cited by: 5 articles

  3. Contact Pressure-Guided Wearable Dual-Channel Bioimpedance Device
    Advanced Materials Technologies, 2024 — Presents wearable bioimpedance solutions.
    Cited by: 12 articles

  4. Multiwavelength Photoplethysmography Signal Analysis
    SPIE Optical Diagnostics and Sensing XXIII, 2023 — Details optical wrist monitoring tech.
    Cited by: 10 articles

  5. A Wrist-Worn Strap with an Array of Electrodes
    IEEE EMBC, 2018 — One of his earliest contributions to robust physiological sensing.
    Cited by: 25 articles

 

Dr. Lova Kajuluri | Medicine | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Lova Kajuluri | Medicine | Best Researcher Award

Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Mass General Brigham, United States

Lova Prasadareddy Kajuluri is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Cardiovascular Research Center, Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), Charlestown, USA. He is recognized for his significant contributions to cardiovascular research, particularly in understanding vascular calcification and its potential treatments. With a strong background in biotechnology, Kajuluri has advanced in his research career through various prestigious roles in both India and the United States. He holds a Doctorate in Science from the CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow, India, and has received multiple research grants to further his studies in cardiovascular diseases. 🚀

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Education Background

Kajuluri’s educational journey began with a Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, and Chemistry from Andhra University in 2007. He continued to pursue a Master of Science in Biotechnology from Andhra University, followed by a Ph.D. in Science from CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute, India. His academic excellence has paved the way for several postdoctoral positions, starting from his research fellowship at Boston University to his current position at Massachusetts General Hospital, where he continues to explore novel therapies in cardiovascular research. 🎓📚

Professional Experience

Kajuluri’s professional career began as a Research Fellow at CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute in India, focusing on Leishmaniasis and actin-related proteins. He transitioned to postdoctoral research at Boston University, where he led studies on vascular smooth muscle contraction and calponin. His current role as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at MGH involves leading studies on vascular calcification, gene therapy, and identifying therapeutic targets to treat cardiovascular diseases. His extensive research in these areas contributes significantly to the advancement of vascular health. 🔬🧑‍🔬

Awards and Honors

Kajuluri has received numerous prestigious awards throughout his career. Notably, he was awarded the Research Fellowship from the University Grants Commission, New Delhi, India (2011-2016). He has also been a part of several funded research projects, including those supported by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, USA. His dedication to advancing cardiovascular and infectious disease research has earned him recognition from the scientific community. 🏆🎖️

Research Focus

Kajuluri’s research is focused on understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying vascular calcification, a condition that contributes to cardiovascular diseases. His current studies explore gene therapies to treat vascular calcification in infants, as well as the role of histone deacetylases in vascular health. Additionally, his earlier work in Leishmaniasis has expanded his expertise to parasitology and cellular biology. His work bridges cardiovascular research and therapeutic innovation, offering potential treatments for critical vascular conditions. ❤️🧬

Conclusion

Lova Prasadareddy Kajuluri’s career is a testament to his commitment to advancing science in cardiovascular health and infectious diseases. Through his research, he continues to provide invaluable insights into vascular calcification and gene therapy, offering hope for future treatments in these fields. 🌟🔬

Publication Top Notes

Epigenetic Regulation of Human Vascular Calcification. Genes, 2025, 16, 506. DOI

Calponin 1 inhibits agonist-induced ERK activation and decreases calcium sensitization in vascular smooth muscle.  Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, January 28, 2024. PubMed

Treatment of calcific arterial disease via enhancement of autophagy using GSK343.  iScience, October 28, 2023. PubMed

Intracellular localization of MyosinXXI discriminates Leishmania spp and Leptomonas seymouri.  Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications, May 14, 2022. PubMed

Actin-related protein 4: An unconventional negative regulator of mitochondrial calcium in protozoan parasite Leishmania.  Mitochondrion, Jan 2022. PubMed

Vascular aging, the vascular cytoskeleton and aortic stiffness.  Exploration of Medicine, June 2021. PubMed

The uterine myocyte, contractile machinery and proteins of the myometrium and their relationship to the dynamic nature of myometrial function.  Current Opinion in Physiology, February 2020. ScienceDirect

A twinfilin-like protein coordinates karyokinesis by influencing mitotic spindle elongation and DNA replication in Leishmania.  Molecular Microbiology, April 2016. PubMed

Oligomerization of coronin: Implication on actin filament length in Leishmania. Cytoskeleton (Hoboken, N.J.), December 2015. PubMed