Biomedical Research and Labs
Biomedical engineering programs are designed to immerse students in hands-on research almost immediately. This accelerated approach means students quickly move beyond coursework to contribute meaningfully to ongoing projects in areas like medical device development, tissue engineering or biomedical imaging. Focusing on solutions for human health, students’ research directly tackles real-world medical challenges. This early involvement allows students to see the direct, practical impact of their work, giving them invaluable experience and an early sense of contribution to advancing healthcare and improving patient outcomes.
The Bioinnovation Zone (BiZ)
BiZ is dedicated to fostering innovation and industry interaction in the field, and serves as a hub for cutting-edge research and development. By bringing together students, faculty and industry partners, the zone is able to support a wide range of projects that have the potential to make a significant impact in the field of biomedical engineering.
BiZ partners academics and research to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of biomedical engineering, including the use of engineering techniques to solve problems in biology and medicine. Students in the program can participate in research projects and interact with industry professionals, which helps to prepare them for successful careers in the field.
Biomedical Research News
Past Projects
- Bioinformatics: Data mining, statistical modeling, and artificial intelligence in personalize medicine and cancer genomics.
- Foot and Wound Assessment: a multimodal 3D visualization technology designed to help clinicians immediately identify and track foot and wound complications, such as diabetic pressure ulcers, by highlighting subtle local temperature changes indicative of tissue degradation.
- Computer Vision: Deep learning is being combined with fluorescence imaging to automatically detect and identify fecal and ingesta contamination on meat and poultry surfaces, improving food safety by eliminating the need for expert interpretation.
- Biomedical Optics: Optical imaging and instrumentation, neurophotonics and neural data processing.
- SmartSealz: A patented technology designed to use specifically designed haptic or tactile feedback within an aviation headset to improve situational awareness and augment feedback to the pilot.
- SafetySpect Co.: A pioneering patented technology will detect, disinfect and document contaminants, including human respiratory droplets.