About Me
Hello, nice to meet you! Thank you for visiting my website. My name is Catherine Trojanowski and I am a professional engineer with 5 years of experience working for clients in the mining and metals industry. That being said, I am very interested in medical technology and have obtained a MSc in Biomedical Engineering from Johns Hopkins University (JHU). Throughout my studies I have worked on numerous biomedical design projects, which you can check out here.
My goal is to find a career where I can make a positive difference in the lives of patients suffering from disability or severe disease. I especially enjoyed my rehabilitation engineering course at JHU, where I had the opportunity to work directly with bilateral amputees and their caregivers to develop a makeup application device that caters to their disability.
In my spare time I enjoy reading, hiking, and taking care of my pet cat. I am excited to see what the future holds!
Projects
Mitigating the Foreign Body Reaction Associated with LARS Artificial Ligaments Through Delivery of IL-4
The purpose of this project was to improve the design of current LARS artificial ligaments by utilizing a layer by layer technique to incorporate IL-4, an anti-inflammatory cytokine, onto coated ligaments.
Development of a PEKK/tantalum/eADF4(C16) bone substitute with enhanced antibacterial and osseointegration capabilities
While there has been progress in developing a bone substitute which is strong, has antibacterial characteristics, and is capable of osseointegration, there is potential to improve upon previous approaches. My proposed bone substitute is a polymer-metal composite made from PEKK, tantalum, and engineered spider silk.
Makeup Application Device for Bilateral Upper Limb Amputees
Bilateral amputees are currently able to apply makeup only by grasping the appropriate cosmetic unit with their residual limbs or hooks that open and close. My proposed product allows makeup brushes to attach to the user’s prosthetic which should allow for more efficient application.
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