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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.

Biomedical Engineering News

Jennifer Barton

Jennifer Barton Named Thomas R. Brown Distinguished Chair

BIO5 director will foster interdisciplinary research and education efforts in bioengineering.
Judith Su wearing a white labcoat and leaned over a complicated array of sensors.

$1.8M to Advance Device for Detecting COVID-19, Cancer, Contaminants

A biomedical engineering professor's technology detects and distinguishes ultra-low levels of disease particles, performance-enhancing drugs, contaminants and "anything worth sensing."
A Latino student wearing sunglasses, a graduation cap and gown and a "Class of 2019" sash raises his fist into the air in excitement. Red and white text on the blue background reads, "Excelencia in Education: Examples of Excelencia."

UA Program Named 'Example of Excelencia' in Recognition of Service to Latino Students in STEM

The Arizona's Science, Engineering and Math Scholars program provides services to support students in graduating with a STEM degree, focusing on students who are underrepresented in STEM.
A shot of the University of Arizona's Old Main building, with a fountain in the foreground.

UArizona Receives $4M in Federal Grants to Support Underrepresented Students

Three grants from the U.S. Department of Education's TRIO Programs will help first-generation students, students from low-income households and students with disabilities pursue STEM majors, earn bachelor's degrees and become teachers.

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