News & events
FDA clearance for AI-powered essential tremor treatment
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University of Minnesota spin-off company Fasikl announced that 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.
A novel functionality for cell-based therapeutics
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Researchers from the Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME) have demonstrated the potential of cell-cell fusion mediated by measles virus as a cell therapy modality.
Biologically engineered heart valves grow with the recipient in pilot study
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In a newly published pilot study, Department of Biomedical Engineering researchers showed that biologically engineered valved conduits grew with lambs over a 52-week period.
BME postdoc wins best new investigator poster presentation award
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Postdoc Kara Peak recently won a "2025 Best New Investigator Poster Presentation Award" at the Society of Reproductive Investigation Annual Scientific Meeting.
Kyoko Yoshida honored with award for excellence in academic unit service
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The award recognizes her outstanding contributions to the Department of Biomedical Engineering that have strengthened its functioning and climate.
Marie Johnson inducted into the 2025 Class of the AIMBE College of Fellows
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Adjunct Professor Marie Johnson was nominated, reviewed, and elected by peers and members of the College of Fellows “for the conception and development of transformative technologies to enable healthcare at home.”
Research team awarded $3.8 million grant to develop cell therapy to combat Alzheimer’s disease
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The project aims to adapt advanced techniques developed for cancer treatment to create specialized macrophages — immune cells that can surround and remove proteins from their environment — to seek out and clear harmful proteins in the brain.
Erin Flathmann receives CSE Outstanding Service Award
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The College of Science and Engineering has awarded Erin Flathmann, the Department of Biomedical Engineering’s Finance Team Lead, a 2024 Outstanding Service Award in the civil service staff category.
Promoting teaching-focused faculty in biomedical engineering: Best practices
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Brenda Ogle, Professor and Head of the Department of Biomedical Engineering teamed up with collaborators across the country to publish a report in Biomedical Engineering Education.
Minnesota's strength in neuroengineering and fellowships draw PhD student
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"There is no question in my mind that I made the right choice," says Biomedical engineering Ph.D. candidate Kenna McRae. "By choosing the University of Minnesota, I will be able to work with inspirational faculty on projects that bridge disciplines and move toward cutting-edge solutions that expand our knowledge of the human body—and help people live healthier lives."