Dept. of Biomedical Engineering

Feb 17, 2014

Gu receives award from American Diabetes Association

Dr. Zhen Gu, assistant professor in the UNC/NCSU Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering, recently received the Junior Faculty Award from the American Diabetes Association (ADA). 

Feb 9, 2014

New research could eliminate insulin injections for diabetics

Dr. Zhen Gu, assistant professor in the UNC/NCSU Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering, and his team have developed a network of nanoscale particles that can be injected into the body and releases insulin when blood-sugar levels rise. 

Dec 4, 2013

Ligler awarded distinction of Fellow by AAAS

Dr. Frances Ligler, Lampe Distinguished Professor of Biomedical Engineering at North Carolina State University, has been awarded the distinction of Fellow by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). 

Nov 24, 2013

Five from College of Engineering named University Faculty Scholars

The College of Engineering at North Carolina State University was well represented on the list of 2013-14 University Faculty Scholars announced by Chancellor Randy Woodson on Nov. 22. Five faculty, or a quarter of this year’s list of scholars, are part of the College. The recognition and reward program is part of the university’s strategic… 

Nov 21, 2013

Ultrasound, nanoparticles may help diabetics avoid the needle

A new nanotechnology-based technique for regulating blood sugar in diabetics may give patients the ability to release insulin painlessly using a small ultrasound device, allowing them to go days between injections.