biomedical engineering
Biosensor allows real-time oxygen monitoring for ‘organs-on-a-chip’
A new biosensor allows researchers to track oxygen levels in real time in “organ-on-a-chip” systems.
Out of the lab and into the world
From nanomaterials that mimic our own platelets to a promising baby-formula prebiotic and a possible canine cancer vaccine, the recipients of this year’s Chancellor’s Innovation Fund are prepping groundbreaking research for the open market. Meet this year’s awardees and see how their discoveries could change your life.
New NSF award to acquire $1M nano-imaging instrument
Dr. Jacque Cole, assistant professor in the Joint UNC/NC State Department of Biomedical Engineering, has received an NSF award to acquire a new X-ray nano-computed tomography (nano-CT) instrument, which will be located within NC State's Analytical Instrumentation Facility (AIF).
New system allows rapid response to heart attacks, limits cardiac damage
A new drug-delivery system allows rapid response to heart attacks without surgical intervention.
Biomedical Engineering’s Bernacki is one of 12 to receive the NC State University Award for Excellence
Biomedical Engineering's Susan Bernacki is one of 12 NC State employees who received the NC State University Award for Excellence on Monday, June 11, 2018.
New tech may make prosthetic hands easier for patients to use
Researchers have developed new technology for decoding neuromuscular signals to control powered, prosthetic wrists and hands.
George Ligler named Dean’s Eminent Professor of the Practice in Biomedical Engineering
Dr. George T. Ligler has been announced as the new Dean's Eminent Professor of the Practice in Biomedical Engineering in the UNC/NC State Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME). Ligler will officially join the BME faculty and begin his position on August 16, 2018.
Graduating seniors share valuable lessons learned during time at NC State
As part of a senior spotlight, learn more about two NC State Engineering graduates, their time at NC State and where their NC State Engineering degree is taking them.
A father, a son and a joint graduation
Father and son Timothy and David Calhoun will both graduate this spring from the Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering. Discover their remarkable story.
College hosts students for National Biomechanics Day
The College of Engineering hosted events to mark National Biomechanics Day on April 11 that drew hundreds of students from seven local high schools.