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Amy Throckmorton is a Professor at the School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems at Drexel University. She leads an interdisciplinary research program focused on therapeutic device innovation for pediatric heart failure, combining engineering and clinical practice. Her work has received federal and industry funding, and she held a Visiting Professorship in the Department of Cardiac Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.
- Education
- Fellow, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Indiana University (2007)
- PhD, Biomedical Engineering, University of Virginia (2006)
- MS, Biomedical Engineering, University of Virginia (2002)
- Emergency Medical Technician (2000)
- BS, Chemical Engineering, University of Virginia (1998)
Her research interests include biofluid mechanics, computational cardiovascular modeling, and medical device development for pediatric patients. She specializes in fluid-structure interaction studies, patient-specific anatomical modeling, and quantifying blood trauma in artificial devices. Her work also addresses human factors engineering and pediatric circulatory support.
The 15 most recent articles highlight a focus on pediatric total artificial heart (TAH) design, hybrid blood pump innovation, and computational modeling of congenital heart conditions. These publications emphasize bench-to-bedside translation, hydrodynamic optimization, and device integration with clinical needs.
- Scientific Awards
- 2020 Lindback Teaching Award
- ELATES Program Fellow
Dr. Throckmorton’s research is supported by grants from the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, American Heart Association, and industry partners like Medtronic. She serves as Associate Editor for journals including IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering and Artificial Organs.
Her lab, the BioCirc Research Lab, develops life-saving technologies such as dual-pump systems, hydrogel-based shunts, and magnetically levitated blood pumps. These projects address critical gaps in pediatric cardiovascular care, including Fontan circulation support and dysfunctional single ventricle physiology.
