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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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Undergraduate Research Program Will Take Community-Based Approach to Arizona Health Challenges

Dec. 7, 2022  |  Emily Dieckman
A health-informatics training initiative funded by the National Library of Medicine aims to get future researchers PHIREd up about addressing close-to-home health, environmental and engineering issues.
PHIREd Up >>
Wolfgang Fink uses an optical device to examine a young woman's eyes, while another young man looks on in the background.

Vision Society Adds Forward-Looking Professor to 2023 Class of Fellows

Dec. 1, 2022  |  University of Arizona College of Engineering
The recognition marks Wolfgang Fink’s sixth overall fellowship, and the fourth in a national or international society.
Grand Vision for Vision >>
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11 Pieces of Advice From UA Engineering Wildcats

Nov. 8, 2022  |  University of Arizona College of Engineering
Earning an engineering education is as rewarding as it is challenging, and many find they learn just as much about topics like teamwork, communication and even themselves as they do about scientific principles and the design and manufacture of goods. Looking for tips on how to best tackle the journey? Take it from these current students and recent...
Top Tips >>
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Battery-Free, Light-Powered Pacemaker May Improve Quality of Life for Heart Disease Patients

Oct. 27, 2022  |  Emily Dieckman
University of Arizona engineers lead a research team that is developing a new kind of pacemaker, which envelops the heart and uses precise targeting capabilities to bypass pain receptors and reduce patient discomfort.
Precise Pacemaking >>

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