biomedical engineering
Goodnight Spotlight: Sarah Hall
While she is a self-described “goofy extrovert,” Sarah Hall ’22 is all business when it comes to public health.
Virtual reality would make attending therapy easier for stroke survivors
Researchers have created a virtual reality clinic to make it easier for stroke survivors to attend their physical and occupational therapy sessions. Results from a proof-of-concept study suggest that the technology – and the social connection it facilitates – are effective at encouraging therapy participation.
BME’s Allbritton and Ligler in Top 100 list of analytical scientists
Kenan Distinguished Professor Nancy Allbritton and Lampe Distinguished Professor Frances Ligler in the UNC/NC State Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering make a leading publications's Top 100 list of analytical scientists.
Meet Benjamin Trieu
Meet biomedical engineering major Benjamin Trieu who studied abroad in Poznan, Poland.
Major impact
The College has increased the number of women faculty members over the last decade and promoted them to leadership positions in departments and centers.
Suntanner, heal thyself: Exosome therapy may enable better repair of sun, age-damaged skin
Needle-free injections of exosomes instruct skin cells to produce more collagen, could help heal sun damaged skin.
Novel approach to ultrasound raises possibility of new medical applications
A new ultrasound technique provides a non-invasive way of assessing bone structure on the microscale.
Allbritton leaving Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering
Dr. Nancy Allbritton, Kenan Distinguished Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Chemistry, will step down from her position as chair of the UNC/NC State Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME) on Oct. 31.
Chancellor’s Innovation Fund helps turn NC State research into real-world solutions
Six projects will receive support from the Chancellor’s Innovation Fund (CIF) this year, a pivotal tool for helping promising NC State research reach its market potential. The work of this year’s CIF awardees ranges from a novel technique for infusing coffee into foods to groundbreaking developments in disease treatment.
A revolution in regenerative medicine — led by NC State
NC State researchers are working to advance the medicine that can help your body to heal.