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Hi there, my name is Chance Marostica. I am a senior at BASIS Flagstaff and for my final trimester at BASIS I have been given the oppurtunity to participate in a Senior Research Project--SRP for short. My project will last a total of ten weeks, where I will be conducting research in a field of my choosing under the guidance of experts in that field. For the duration of the project I will posting on this blog to share and reflect upon my findings. 

I have always wanted to conduct meaningful research and gain hands on experience in the real world, and thankfully I received that opportunity. A technology-based manufacturing company, ------------ graciously allowed me to participate in research! Under the guidance and mentorship of my SRP advisors, ------------ and -------------, I will be learning and researching the application of engineering in a research environment.

For my SRP I will analyze the implications of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantion (TAVI) devices. TAVI is still considered a realatively new procedure but research and development has resulted in the application and success of this procedure to increase greatly in the past decacde. Advancements include: more accurate analysis of diacom data, refined usage of arterial mapping, improvement in delivery devices, and variation in the design of prosthetic valve types. The credit for the vast majority of these advancements goes to private medical device companies and their drive to improve and extend the legnth of pateint life.  Truthfully, this is what makes this research so meaningful to me. Maybe someday, the findings will be a small part of innovation in the medical field. Innovation that could improve a life.

Thank you for taking the time to read through one of my posts. Please comment if you have any questions or just want to be heard. I look forward to responding.