PI/Faculty Mentor: James Byrne, MD PhD
Group/Lab Name: Byrne Lab
Website:  https://byrne.lab.uiowa.edu/ 

Research Topic
Engineering prototypes advancing patient‑centered cancer care

Project and Position Details
The Byrne Lab is seeking a motivated undergraduate student in Mechanical Engineering to support the development of new technologies aimed at improving the standard of care for cancer patients. This position offers hands‑on experience at the intersection of engineering and medicine, contributing to projects that directly support patient‑centered innovation.
Responsibilities may include:
- Designing and building prototypes for emerging medical technologies
- 3D printing and CAD modeling
- Soldering, assembly, and basic electronics work
- Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of engineers, clinicians, and scientists
Qualifications:
- Enrollment in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
- Interest in medical device development or healthcare innovation
- Experience with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks) is helpful but not required
- Willingness to learn new fabrication and prototyping skills

Qualifications
Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate Student

Time Commitment
10-15 hours/week

Compensation
Volunteer (Optional registration for URES:3991 or URES:3992 0-credit transcript recognition)
Academic Credit (1-4 Semester Hours)

Start Date
Immediate

Timeline
Ongoing, potential to be a continuous position

Application Instructions
Please email Emily (emily-witt-1@uiowa.edu) your resume if you are interested, or would like more information about the project.