News & events
BME student receives honorable mention for NSF Graduate Fellowship
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BME PhD student Rachel Johnson was recognized with an honorable mention for the 2020 National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Program.
Student spotlight: Dannyelle Donahue
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At just 14, Dannyelle knew she wanted to become a medical device inventor. Her ambition remains strong today. Someday, she hopes to design a medical device that could be used in low-income countries.
BME PhD student helps design wearable arthritis device and create start-up
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Claire Kaiser knew she wanted to work at a medical device company, but never imagined she’d have the opportunity to help form one as a second-year biomedical engineering PhD student.
Brittany Hartwell joins the faculty
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Dr. Hartwell will start her appointment as tenure-track Assistant Professor in 2020-2021. She will continue her research in immunoengineering to develop targeted therapeutic molecules that direct the immune response.
Breakthrough BME study on molecular interactions could improve development of new medicines
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The study resulted in a mathematical framework that simulates the effects of the key parameters that control interactions between molecules that have multiple binding sites, as is the case for many medicines. Researchers plan to use this computational model to develop a web-based app that other researchers can use to speed the development of new therapies for diseases.
Celebrating 20 years: The story of BME
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Originating faculty members reflect on the past two decades, including how an enviable location played a unique role in the department’s success.
Student spotlight: Sarah Anderson
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The PhD candidate reflects on the highlights of her student experience and shares what she finds exciting about her glioblastoma research.
Faculty and student news roundup
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Grants, fellowships, awards, and more: View a recap of recent BME faculty and student announcements.
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.