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A group of students dressed in business attire are standing for a photo.
January 24, 2023
PneuTech wins $20,000 grant and advances to next stage of VentureWell E-Team Program
The Johns Hopkins Biomedical Engineering student innovator team, PneuTech, was recently selected to advance to the next stage of the VentureWell E-Team Program.
A blue image of a man show the brain in front of colorful bars.
January 4, 2023
When grandpa can’t hear words at a noisy holiday gathering, too many brain cells may be firing at once
Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers say they found that old mice were less capable than young mice of “turning off” certain actively firing brain cells in the midst of ambient noise.
December 19, 2022
News Brief: Researchers capture 3D cellular dynamics across whole organism
A team of researchers from Johns Hopkins have shown that a new microscopy technique can capture dynamic 3D images of an entire zebrafish larvae while maintaining cellular resolution in all three dimensions.
An illustration of mutations looks like colorful vertical bars.
December 12, 2022
New computer model tracks origin of cell changes that drive development
Scientists at Johns Hopkins Medicine say they have developed a computer model — dubbed quantitative fate mapping — that looks back in the developmental timeline to trace the origin of cells in a fully grown organism.
A student sits at a table with his laptop open in front of him.
December 12, 2022
BME student interns at NASA Johnson Space Center
Fourth-year biomedical engineering student Rene DeBrabander spent his fall semester interning with NASA Johnson Space Center’s Applied Injury Biomechanics team, designing experiments to test motion-capture gloves.
December 9, 2022
Workshop prepares young scientists, engineers for professional challenges
The annual Rising Stars workshop brings together trainees from diverse backgrounds for professional development, networking, and mentorship.
An MRI of the head.
November 29, 2022
New Tools Map Seizures, Improve Epilepsy Treatment
Two new models could solve a problem that’s long frustrated millions of people with epilepsy and the doctors who treat them: how to find precisely where seizures originate to treat exactly that part of the brain.
Andy Feinberg and Steven Salzberg
November 21, 2022
Two from Hopkins BME among world’s most highly cited researchers
Two researchers from the Johns Hopkins Department of Biomedical Engineering are among the 6,938 individuals on the annual Highly Cited Researchers list compiled by Clarivate Analytics.
Korak Sarkar
November 15, 2022
Hopkins BME Alumni Q&A – Korak Sarkar ‘03
In this Q&A, Sarkar shares memories from his time at Hopkins BME, recalls how his professors made an impact on his career, and gives advice to students looking to become biomedical engineers.
November 7, 2022
News Brief: Hopkins BME alum wins 2022 Eppendorf Prize
November 7, 2022
News Brief: Hopkins BME course featured in Washington Post
Illustrated image of a protest overlaid with gears and schematic of a device.
November 4, 2022
Engineering for social change
In her 'Social Justice for Engineers' course, alum Sarah Hemminger teaches Johns Hopkins students about how thoughtful design can address social ills.
A computer rendering of virus particles.
November 2, 2022
Expert: It’s time to stop creating ‘superbugs’ in the lab
Johns Hopkins computational biologist Steven Salzberg says controversial Boston University study that created a potentially deadly form of the omicron coronavirus variant should never have happened.
Five students stand outside for a photo.
October 26, 2022
Three from Hopkins BME named Siebel Scholars
Three Johns Hopkins doctoral students studying biomedical engineering have been named Siebel Scholars for 2023, an honor that reflects their exceptional academic performance and outstanding demonstrated leadership.
Autoimmune cells
October 21, 2022
Newly created protein a step toward preventing autoimmune disorders
Researchers design a protein that can activate and increase the number of specialized cells that can prevent the onset of autoimmune disorders.
Deok-Ho Kim
October 20, 2022
Deok-Ho Kim elected as a fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry
Deok-Ho Kim, associate professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering, has been elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry in recognition of his significant contributions to advanced biomaterials and biointerfaces, as well as multi-scale biofabrication technologies.
Justus Kebschull
October 19, 2022
Justus Kebschull wins prestigious Packard Fellowship
For this trailblazing research, Justus Kebschull has been named a recipient of a 2022 Packard Fellowship for Science and Engineering, which supports innovative and unconventional lines of research by early-career scientists.
Three female students stand with their medals around their necks.
October 17, 2022
Johns Hopkins undergraduates win runner-up award in Collegiate Inventors Competition
Two Johns Hopkins University undergraduate students and a recent graduate won the undergraduate runner-up award and a $5,000 prize Thursday in the annual Collegiate Inventors Competition.
Immune cells called myelomonocytes (green) cluster near pancreatic cancer cells (red).
October 12, 2022
Researchers find link between immune cells’ closest neighbors and survival time in patients with pancreatic cancer
Researchers from Johns Hopkins Medicine have discovered that the organization of different types of immune cells within pancreatic tumors is associated with how well patients with pancreatic cancer respond to treatment and how long they survive.
A cardiology report
October 7, 2022
New study uncovers major cause of deadly heart arrhythmias
Fat inside the heart, a possible after effect of heart attacks, is a large player in the development of heart rhythm disturbances.
September 29, 2022
News Brief: Nitish Thakor awarded Space@Hopkins seed grant
Nitish Thakor is among the four teams at Johns Hopkins to receive a seed grant from Space@Hopkins.
September 16, 2022
Johns Hopkins team named finalist in Collegiate Inventors Competition
The team of Johns Hopkins engineering students developed a simpler and more comfortable brace to treat kids born with clubfoot.
A male student is in a wet lab wearing a white coat and holding a pippette.
September 13, 2022
Hopkins BME undergraduate program once again No. 1 in the nation
The Johns Hopkins Department of Biomedical Engineering has been named the nation’s best BME undergraduate program by U.S. News and World Report, the longest-running and most widely cited assessment of U.S. colleges and universities.
Nick Durr
August 16, 2022
Nicholas Durr named recipient of Thalheimer Fund Grant
Nicholas Durr, assistant professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering, has received a technology development grant through the Louis B. Thalheimer Fund for Translational Research.
Deok-Ho Kim
August 16, 2022
Deok-Ho Kim receives KSEA Engineer of the Year Award
Deok-Ho Kim, ssociate professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering, has been selected to receive the 2022 Engineer of the Year Award from the Korean-American Scientists and Engineers Association and the Korean Federation of Science and Technology Societies.
A pulse oximeter is shown on a Black patient's hand.
August 12, 2022
Vital tech with a fatal flaw
The pulse oximeter is now a staple in hospital rooms and personal medicine cabinets. But a major flaw in its design could prevent people of color from receiving the care they need.
Rebecca Rosenberg
August 9, 2022
For student founders with disabilities, entrepreneurship is personal
While many devices designed by biomedical engineers have passed through FastForward U’s doors to treat illnesses and physical disabilities, some founders are approaching supporting disability from a different angle — personal experience.
A group of people are gathered in a large room.
August 3, 2022
Inaugural FastForward U Summer Incubator Program Helps Students Live and Breathe Their Startups
Two dozen students took part in FastForward U’s inaugural summer incubator, a six-week pilot program where participants received free housing, mentorship opportunities, and a small stipend to focus on their startup or innovation.
Constanza Miranda
July 12, 2022
Miranda appointed assistant dean for faculty undergraduate mentoring
Constanza Miranda, senior lecturer in the Department of Biomedical Engineering, has been appointed assistant dean for faculty undergraduate mentoring in...
A man sits in a wheelchair with a tray to hold a carseat.
June 27, 2022
Device makes ‘Daddy Duty’ easier for new father
Like many expectant fathers, Josh Basile envisioned the day his son, Calder, would be born. He imagined holding, feeding, and...

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