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JHU’s Translational ImmunoEngineering hub gets $6.4M renewal from NIH
The 6.4 million, five-year award will support the ongoing development of tools and methods for the advancement of immunoengineering.
Hopkins BME undergraduate program once again No. 1 in the nation
U.S. News and World Report has once again been named the Johns Hopkins Department of Biomedical Engineering’s undergraduate program as the best in the nation.
JHU-led internship program opens doors for students with hearing loss
NIDCD-funded program aims to engage and empower students with hearing loss by giving them summer internships in hearing sciences labs.
Johns Hopkins BME graduate programs again ranked No. 1 by ‘U.S. News’
The Johns Hopkins biomedical engineering graduate programs have earned the No.1 ranking from U.S. News & World Report, marking more than 30 consecutive years at the top spot, according to the new 2024 rankings released today.
Hopkins BME, university consortium take on grand challenges in biomedical engineering
In a new IEEE paper, an alliance of 50 experts from 34 elite universities— including Johns Hopkins —reveal five research areas where the field of biomedical engineering has the potential to achieve tremendous impact on the field of medicine.
Eric Young, Johns Hopkins hearing research pioneer, dies
In research that spanned more than 40 years, Dr. Young’s main focus was in understanding the biological basis of common hearing impairments in the brain’s auditory system.
Hopkins BME joins university alliance to promote faculty diversity
Funded by the NSF, the new ARISE Alliance will develop inclusive faculty recruitment, hiring, and retention practices in biomedical engineering.
Elizabeth Logsdon appointed as director of new design center
Elizabeth Logsdon has been appointed as director of the Sardella Engineering Design Center, a new schoolwide engineering design center that will serve all departments and educational centers.
New course offers study of emerging field of microphysiological systems
A new course, designed by Deok-Ho Kim, focuses on microphysiological systems, which are used to study human disease, drug development, and precision medicine.
Johns Hopkins BME graduate programs ranked No. 1 by ‘U.S. News’
The Johns Hopkins biomedical engineering programs have, once again, been named No. 1 in the country according to the annual U.S. News and World Report rankings of the “Best Graduate Schools.”
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.
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 crash course in the life of a biomedical engineer
The Immersive Summer Program for Education, Enrichment, and Distinction in Biomedical Engineering introduces high school students to school and career pathways in biomedical engineering.
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.
Hopkins BME Cahan, Durr win Catalyst Awards
Two faculty Biomedical Engineering faculty members will receive 2022 Johns Hopkins Catalyst Awards. Patrick Cahan and Nicholas Durr were among...
Johns Hopkins BME graduate programs ranked No. 1 by ‘U.S. News’
The Johns Hopkins biomedical engineering programs have, once again, been named #1 in the country according to the annual U.S. News and World Report ranking of the nation’s Best Graduate Schools.
Hopkins BME holds No. 1 spot in ‘U.S. News’ ranking for best undergraduate BME program
The Johns Hopkins Department of Biomedical Engineering has once again been named the nation’s top undergraduate program in BME by U.S. News & World Report, the longest-running and most widely cited assessment of U.S. colleges and universities.
Hands-on learning in a virtual world
When the COVID-19 pandemic required campus activities to shut down, BME faculty came up with creative solutions to continue teaching their hands-on courses in a virtual format.
Hopkins BME graduate programs ranked No. 1 in nation by ‘U.S. News’
For the 31st consecutive year, the Johns Hopkins biomedical engineering graduate programs have once again been named the best in the nation according to U.S. News and World Report rankings of the “Best Graduate Schools.”
Richard Johns, founding director of Hopkins BME, dies at 95
Richard Johns, founding director of the Johns Hopkins Department of Biomedical Engineering, died Nov. 29 at the age of 95 from complications of dementia.
Hopkins BME undergraduate program ranked No. 1 by ‘U.S. News’ once again
The Johns Hopkins Department of Biomedical Engineering has again been recognized as the nation’s top undergraduate program in BME by U.S. News and World Report, the longest-running and most widely cited assessment of U.S. colleges and universities.
Build an imager…from your living room
When Johns Hopkins University announced the transition to remote learning in response to the COVID-19 pandemic this past March, Web Stayman, associate professor of biomedical engineering, had just one week to transform his in-person, project-based Build an Imager course into a completely virtual, interactive experience.
Thinking Fast in a Time of Crisis
A virtual hackathon hosted by the Center for Bioengineering Innovation and Design brings together hundreds of teams to solve challenges related to COVID-19.
Johns Hopkins BME graduate programs ranked #1 by U.S. News
The Johns Hopkins biomedical engineering programs have, once again, been named the country’s best for 2020, according to the annual U.S. News & World Report ranking of the nation’s Best Graduate Schools. This marks the 30th consecutive year that Hopkins BME has held the No. 1 spot.
Enter the Surgineer
Find out how a new member of the clinical team in the operating room holds the potential to help revolutionize the standard of patient care.
Two with ties to Hopkins BME named to 30 Under 30 list
Two individuals with ties to the Johns Hopkins Department of Biomedical Engineering have been named to the Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list, an annual celebration of young entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders.
JHU launches new institute dedicated to supporting the ‘fourth industrial revolution’ of data science
TRIPODS Institute brings together mathematicians, statisticians, theoretical computer scientists, and engineers to further the next generation of data analysis.
Workshop brings top female junior biomedical researchers to campus
The annual Rising Stars event includes professional development workshops, networking activities, and panel sessions for women in STEM fields.
Microscope Man
When researchers need novel microscoping technologies, biomedical engineer Scot Kuo is ready for their call.
Hopkins BME undergraduate program ranked No. 1 by ‘U.S. News’
The Department of Biomedical Engineering at Johns Hopkins University remains the No. 1-ranked undergraduate biomedical engineering program in the nation, announced today by U.S. News and World Report.