Cal Poly

Kristen O'Halloran Cardinal


Assistant Professor

Office Location:41-220
Office Phone: 805.756.2675
Email: kohallor@calpoly.edu




Bio

Kristen O’Halloran Cardinal received her Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering in 2007 from the University of Arizona. Her research endeavors focused on tissue engineered blood vessels and intravascular device evaluation, and her industrial collaborations have included several medical device companies, including Abbott Vascular where she spent time in the Preclinical Research group. Prior to her graduate studies, she completed a B.S. in General Engineering with a Biomedical Engineering concentration at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. While a student a Cal Poly, she also was a member of the NCAA Division 1 women’s volleyball team.

Education

  • B.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, General Engineering, 2003
  • Ph.D. University of Arizona, Tuscon, Biomedical Engineering, 2007.

Research Interests

  • Tissue engineered "blood vessel mimics"
  • Bioreactor design
  • Intravascular imaging and assessment techniques
  • Stent development
  • Stent healing capabilities.

Office Hours

Monday: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. (Winter 2010)
Tuesday: 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. (Winter 2010)
Thursday: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. (Winter 2010)