Biomedical Engineering Fall 2024 Update
Research Highlights
Advancing transcranial magnetic stimulation
A new project co-led by Associate Professor Alexander Opitz has received a $4 million grant to develop innovative transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) technologies that could revolutionize treatment for psychiatric disorders.
Brain stimulation therapy for depression
With the help of a first-of-its-kind brain stimulation therapy, Tom, a Minnesota man, overcame a lifetime of severe depression. Professor Tay Netoff was part of the research team.
Nature Communications features tinnitus device
A research paper highlighting the clinical trial results of a unique tinnitus therapy device, Lenire, was published in Nature Communications and featured on the publication’s website. Professor Hubert Lim is the article’s corresponding author.
Award for Fasikl’s Felix NeuroAI wristband
A research team from Fasikl, a start-up co-founded by Associate Professor Zhi Yang, recently received an Advanced Therapeutics in Movement & Related Disorders (ATMRD) Poster Award.
Ultrasound therapy for rheumatoid arthritis
A pilot clinical study from SecondWave Systems, a company co-founded by Professor Hubert Lim, marks the first demonstration of splenic ultrasound therapy to significantly reduce rheumatoid arthritis disease activity directly in human patients.
Student Highlights
BME student embraces new experiences
Akshara Molleti began her academic journey majoring in biomedical engineering, motivated by a desire to impact healthcare. In a Q&A, she says she’s looking for a hands-on career that would allow her to make a difference in people’s lives.
BME Ph.D. candidates awarded Doctoral Dissertation Fellowships
With the highly competitive fellowship, Dillon Williams and Noah Nathan Kochen are able to devote full-time effort to finalizing and writing their dissertations.
Faculty Highlight
Patrick Alford named an ASME Fellow
Professor Patrick Alford was recognized by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) for his research focusing on biomechanics and mechanobiology.
Alumni Highlight
BME alumna helps Olympians speed ahead
From advancing research with USA Luge national and Olympic teams to mentoring University of Minnesota students, Marge Hartfel is helping promising talent speed ahead.