Research

Research at the Department of Biomedical Engineering ranges from advancing basic science to developing real-world technologies that help people live better, healthier lives.

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Rendering of a human head including brain inside. Shows a device on the left side being applied to the head. Arrows indicate flow from ear to brain.

Bioinstrumentation and medical devices

Four images conveying biomaterials. In the upper left, it shows two intersecting paths with circles on it, and a probe-shaped item heading toward it. Other images shows circular biomaterials taken with imaging technology.

Biomaterials and micro/nanofabrication

Close up of cells using imaging technology; green lines and blue circular cluster against a black background

Biomechanics

Image of human brain using imaging technology; shows green and red brain against a black background

Biomedical optics and imaging

Image at the microscopic level using imaging technology. Vivid reds, purples and blues against a black background.

Biomolecular, cellular, and tissue engineering

Cancer cells taken with imaging technology. Red and purple splotches against white streaks and a black background

Cancer bioengineering

Hand holding a white engineered heart valve. Person is wearing pink surgical gloves.

Cardiovascular engineering

Shape of state of Minnesota and a human using neuron-like lines and nodes

Neural engineering

BME research impact

Through start-up companies, clinical trials, and industry collaborations, our faculty are making a real-world impact with their research.

Impact

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MicroBionix Testing System at the Tissue Mechanics Laboratory at the University of Minnesota

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