Biomedical Engineering

This section of the college news site gathers stories that feature the faculty, students, staff and programs of the UA Department of Biomedical Engineering. For detailed information about all other aspects of BME, please visit the department website.

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Biomedical Engineering News

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UArizona Team Led by Architecture Professor Jonathan Bean and Engineering Professor Wolfgang Fink Wins $200,000 ‘American-Made Challenge’ E-ROBOT Prize

Sept. 2, 2021 | Simmons Buntin

Jennifer Barton

Jennifer Barton Elected Into SPIE Presidential Chain

Aug. 2, 2021 | SPIE.org

The Society’s next vice president is director of the BIO5 Institute and co-chair of SPIE Photonics West BiOS conference

Future President >>

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Tiny Wireless Device Illuminates Neuron Activity in the Brain

July 28, 2021 | Emily Dieckman

A less invasive optogenetic device takes researchers a step closer to new treatments for chronic pain, depression, epilepsy and more.

Lighting the Way >>

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Engineering Student Named 2021 Udall Scholar

July 14, 2021 | University of Arizona Honors College

Native Excellence >>

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