Biomedical Engineering

Bridging engineering and medicine to drive discovery for a healthier world. As innovators, the Department of Biomedical Engineering makes significant contributions in both science and medicine. From the lab to life, our students, faculty and staff are engineering the future of medicine.

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Degree Programs

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Research

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Faculty

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About the Department

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Biomedical Engineering Faculty

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Sam Sia

Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Vice Provost for the Fourth Purpose and Strategic Impact

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Elisa E. Konofagou

Robert and Margaret Hariri Professor of Biomedical Engineering; Professor of Radiology (Physics); Professor of Neurological Surgery

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Santiago Correa

Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering