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Research conducted by the Shadden Lab focuses on the advancement of theoretical computational methods to model and understand fluid mechanics in biological systems. The research is geared towards modeling and analyzing blood flow (hemodynamic) conditions within the cardiovascular system. This multidisciplinary research combines advances in medical imaging, mathematical modeling, and computational mechanics. The motivations behind the research are threefold: (1) to uncover the biomechanical interactions underlying disease initiation and progression, (2) to improve the diagnosis of cardiovascular deficiencies, and (3) to engineer interventions and devices. Shawn Shadden integrates diagnostic imaging with computational modeling to detect stroke severity in patients.
The Mathematics Subject GRE is required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. General GRE is optional.