Biomedical Engineering Winter 2026 Update
Research highlights
$4M grant for first-of-its-kind study on bipolar disorder
The research team will conduct a first-in-the-world study of prefrontal cortical stimulation in severe bipolar disorder.
FDA clearance for AI-powered essential tremor treatment
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted 510(k) clearance for the first-of-its-kind Felix™ NeuroAI™ Wristband for tremor-related functional limitations in the upper limbs in adults with essential tremor.
Biologically engineered heart valves grow with the recipient
In a newly published pilot study, researchers showed that biologically engineered valved conduits grew with the recipient over a 52-week period.
A novel functionality for cell-based therapeutics
Researchers have demonstrated the potential of cell-cell fusion mediated by measles virus as a cell therapy modality.
Faculty and staff highlights
Jonathan Sachs named Biomedical Engineering department head
Sachs, who joined the University nearly 20 years ago, intends to continue to invest in innovations in research and teaching, while also focusing fresh energy on building community vibrance and departmental visibility.
Netoff named inaugural recipient of faculty impact fellowship
Professor Tay Netoff has been named the inaugural recipient of the Ronald L. and Janet A. Christenson Faculty Impact Fellowship. The distinguised three-year faculty fellowship is designed to help the College of Science and Engineering retain its best and brightest faculty and fuel high-impact discovery and scholarship.
New graduate program coordinator named
The Department of Biomedical Engineering is excited to welcome Kyle Kunzmann as Graduate Program Coordinator.
Student highlight
Students lead career and industry events
BME student groups have hosted impactful events, including an alumni Q&A and industry tour with Boston Scientific, a graduate student panel, and women’s health documentary screening with expert discussion.