Biomedical Engineering Research

Roth Affinity is a consulting collective, focusing primarily on research in science, engineering, and medicine. A core energetic team with over 100 years of combined scientific, research, and business experience in a broad range of science, engineering, and medical areas, Roth Affinity has an extensive network of associates that can be engaged in projects from concept development, needs analysis, and pure research, to getting work funded, published, or to market.

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Biomedical Engineering Research

Roth Affinity is a consulting collective, focusing primarily on research in science, engineering, and medicine. A core energetic team with over 100 years of combined scientific, research, and business experience in a broad range of science, engineering, and medical areas, Roth Affinity has an extensive network of associates that can be engaged in projects from concept development, needs analysis, and pure research, to getting work funded, published, or to market.

Our Team

Roth Affinity is based in St. Louis with staff and associates around the world. Our team is prepared to respond to our clients whenever needed, regardless of your timezone.

The Roth Affinity team includes professors, researchers, engineers, clinicians, and other principal investigators and subject-matter experts, with established credentials in their respective fields, covering a broad range of medical research and STEM subject areas (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). Beyond their formal training (PhD, DPhil, DSc, MD, etc.), their research and years of experience put them at the cutting edge of their fields, which permit them to publish in and peer-review for top journals, including:

Journal of Applied Physiology
Journal of Rehabilitation and Related and Development
American Journal of Sports Medicine
Clinical Biomechanics
Journal of Biomechanics
IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering
Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research
Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
Journal of Orthopaedics
Arthroscopy
Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery
Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma
Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy

NOTE: This example list above is for only ONE of our experts.

Contact us regarding any field of medicine or STEM research and we will find an expert who can help you.

The Magnuson Clinical Center of the National Institutes of Health [Source: NIH/HHS]

Where Have We Trained?

Roth Affinity staff and associates have been trained at top science, engineering, and technical centers around the world, including:

Washington University in St. Louis
The University of Chicago
The National Institutes of Health
Northwestern University
Illinois Institute of Technology, Armour College of Engineering
Pritzker Institute of Biomedical Science and Engineering
National Jewish Health (National Jewish Medical and Research Center)
The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
Rush University and the Rush Medical College

NOTE: This example list above is for only TWO of our experts. If you are interested in particular team member, we would be happy to provide a full curriculum vitae.

The Hatfield Clinical Research Center at the National institutes of Health [Source: NIH/HHS] — The Hatfield Clinical Research Center at the National institutes of Health [Source: NIH/HHS]

Upper right: Building 31, the Claude D. Pepper Building, houses the NIBIB Director & staff (along with other directors). Lower right: The Natcher Building, with Stokes Labs (center), and the Clinical Center (upper left). [Source: NIH/HHS] — Upper right: Building 31, the Claude D. Pepper Building, houses the NIBIB Director & staff (along with other directors). Lower right: The Natcher Building, with Stokes Labs (center), and the Clinical Center (upper left). [Source: NIH/HHS]

Design & Technical Illustration

From experimental design, to prototyping, to medical & technical illustration, precision, attention to detail, and the ability to effectively convey concepts, data, and results are essential to any successful project.

Design & Technical Illustration

From experimental design, to prototyping, to medical & technical illustration, precision, attention to detail, and the ability to effectively convey concepts, data, and results are essential to any successful project.

Experimental Design

Illustration of an experimental design modelling force transmission at the acromioclavicular joint. [Source: Roth Affinity]

Experimental Design (Labelled)

Illustration of an experimental design modelling force transmission at the acromioclavicular joint (with the components labelled). [Source: Roth Affinity]

Experimental Apparatus

Photograph of the experimental apparatus for modelling horizontal force transmission at the acromioclavicular joint. [Source: Roth Affinity]

Design & Development

Ever complete an experiment, analyze the data, prepare a manuscript, and send it off to a journal only to be told, by infamous Reviewer #2, that your sample size or power analysis is fatally flawed? Or that your graphics, illustrations, or poster are a disaster?

The initial concept of your research project, critical decisions regarding design, development, and implementation can impact the success or failure of your project. By involving the Roth Affinity experts, you can have a confidential third-party mentor who can help you avoid mistakes in concept development, background research, statistical analysis -- even IRB issues and other requirements.

Roth Affinity staff and associates can work with you at any stage of your project: From background research to experimental design and statistical set-up (including sample size and power analysis), through to presentation design, imaging to illustration services. Here are just some of our key areas:

Concept Research and Background
Scientific Investigation
Experimental Design
Statistical Analysis
Regulatory Review
IRB Application & Review
Conditions Analysis
Post Hoc Analysis
Imaging Design / Analysis
Graphic Design & Illustration Services
Presentation / Poster Design
Video Presentation and Design

We will match our experts with the ideal experience and expertise for your project. Contact us regarding your needs... Let's get started.

Finite element model of the knee joint created based on geometry obtained from a 3-D laser scan of a cadaveric human knee (with the patella highlighted in red).  [Source: Roth Affinity] — Finite element model of the knee joint created based on geometry obtained from a 3-D laser scan of a cadaveric human knee (with the patella highlighted in red). [Source: Roth Affinity]

Medical & Technical Illustration

Aided by their own PhDs, and decades of experience, our illustrators can provide detailed, custom illustrations based on your data or on your concepts. With years of clinical, laboratory, and cadaveric anatomy experience, our illustrators are skilled at medical illustration, and a wide variety of technical scientific illustrations.

From hand-drawn pencil work to digital video, the Roth Affinity team has contributed to numerous books, manuscripts, podium presentations, and digital video productions.

Magnetic resonance images in the (a) coronal and (b) axial planes illustrating the component lines of action of the quadriceps tendons acting on the patella. [Source: Roth Affinity].

Illustration of the knee demonstrating unbalanced forces commonly found in patellofemoral pain syndrome. [Source: Roth Affinity]

Base illustration for ultrasound atlas project -- rib cage.

Research, Analysis, & Review

Examining only the tip of the iceberg can leave you vulnerable. In-depth research, whether focused on deep-background, prior art, a review of the literature, or the current state of the art, is fundamental to understand the position of a project in any field and is a critical component of experimental design to ensure the effectiveness of the proposed work. Post hoc, careful data analysis, thoughtful presentation, scientific manuscript editing, and peer review are critical to validating the work performed. Roth Affinity research analysts, subject-matter experts, and editors can help you fight against Reviewer #2 before there is a problem.

Research, Analysis, & Review

Examining only the tip of the iceberg can leave you vulnerable. In-depth research, whether focused on deep-background, prior art, a review of the literature, or the current state of the art, is fundamental to understand the position of a project in any field and is a critical component of experimental design to ensure the effectiveness of the proposed work. Post hoc, careful data analysis, thoughtful presentation, scientific manuscript editing, and peer review are critical to validating the work performed. Roth Affinity research analysts, subject-matter experts, and editors can help you fight against Reviewer #2 before there is a problem.

Research

Executive and Scientific Research

From reputation management to literature and patent searches, our research analysts are unrelenting in their obsession to cull a complete picture of any subject. Our research analysts can even search offline primary sources in a variety of languages, on location, as situations may require.

Scientific Editing

Editing, by Scientists

Roth Affinity is not the only resource for scientific editing, but we are one of the few with experienced, trained editors that also have a PhD (or other advanced degree) in a field that includes subject matter of the manuscript. More than just "proper English" and the appropriate journal-required style guide, our staff knows the science.

Peer Review

Confidential Review by Subject Matter Experts

Peer review is the ultimate validation of any scientific work, but journal review is often the death knell to years of hard work. Let our experts, including statisticians, critically review and strengthen your work prior to submission. We can work with you to ease the peer review process, including helping to write a response to reviewers if they have questions or issues.

Illustration of the concomitant increase in power with increases in effect size. [Source: Roth Affinity]

Statistical Analysis

Reviewer #2 says "reject" based on power or sample size?

Roth Affinity experts have written and taught extensively on statistics and the challenges of scientific presentation. We can critically review your work and alert to you areas that are vulnerable to a peer review challenge, help you strengthen your presentation, and help you address a challenge from a journal, IRB, or peer review committee.