News & events
Alumni spotlight: Armando Mitchell
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The undergraduate alum—who currently works in Medtronic’s Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions group—describes how a BME degree prepared him for his career, why he decided to focus on the business side of biomedical engineering, and what opportunities he sees for BME graduates to contribute to the field.
Faculty spotlight: Professor Alena Talkachova
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Why and how do arrhythmias develop in the heart? Professor Talkachova’s laboratory strives to better understand this by investigating the heart’s electrical activity. This allows them to develop approaches for preventing and controlling arrhythmias.
Prof. Tranquillo named ARCS-Minnesota Scientist of the Year
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The Minnesota chapter of the ARCS Foundation honored Tranquillo for his 20-year tenure as Chair of the department and for being a long-time friend of the Minnesota chapter.
BME PhD student named to SWE's list of 2019 Women Engineers You Should Know
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Lizzy Crist has been included in the Society of Women Engineers’ 2019 list of "Women Engineers You Should Know" for her commitment to a healthier, female-friendly future.
Brenda Ogle named Head of the Department of Biomedical Engineering
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Brenda has been a BME faculty member since 2013, and conducts research in the areas of cardiac tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. She'll be the new head of BME effective July 1, 2019.
BME holds 2019 Undergraduate Commencement Reception
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Last Friday, graduating BME seniors and their families attended a program and reception recognizing the Class of 2019.
Prof. Odde elected Fellow of the International Academy of Medical and Biological Engineering
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The honor recognizes Professor David Odde's distinguished contributions to and leadership in the field of medical and biological engineering in an international level.
Prof. Matthew Johnson named Associate Director of the Earl E. Bakken Medical Devices Center
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Prof. Johnson will support all the activities of the Center, with a special focus on expanding its current research programs. The long-term goal of IEM’s and Bakken MDC’s research program is several large-scale, multi-disciplinary initiatives aimed at clinical translation.
Arja Ray receives BME's Best Dissertation Award
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He received the award for his project, "Pathway to metastasis: carcinoma dissemination via organized collagen tracks."
Four BME students receive NSF Graduate Fellowships
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Congratulations to the 2019 fellowship recipients, and to the two students recognized with honorable mentions.