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Sarah C. Vigmostad is an Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Interim Associate Dean at the University of Iowa's College of Engineering. She also serves as a Researcher at the Iowa Institute for Biomedical Engineering. Her work focuses on computational techniques for fluid-structure interactions, computational fluid mechanics, and multiscale modeling of biological phenomena. She joined the faculty in 2008 and holds degrees from the University of Iowa: a BSE (2001), MS (2003), and PhD (2007) in Biomedical Engineering.
Her research spans coronary blood flow dynamics, heart valve mechanics, cardiovascular implant design, RBC dynamics, and vocal cord biomechanics. Notable projects include studies on Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty biomechanics, mitral valve surgical simulation, and hybrid CT/MRI vocal tract modeling. Her work often integrates medical imaging data with computational fluid dynamics to address clinical challenges in cardiovascular and ophthalmologic systems.
Professional affiliations include the Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES). Her publications reflect interdisciplinary collaboration across biomechanics, fluid dynamics, and medical device innovation. Though no awards are listed in the provided texts, her extensive publication record indicates significant contributions to biomedical engineering research.
Her advising and grant activities are not detailed here, but her involvement in the Iowa Institute for Biomedical Engineering suggests engagement in collaborative research initiatives. Her work interfaces with labs focused on biomedical imaging, cardiovascular mechanics, and tissue engineering.
