News Type: PhD Student News

Lopez's research focuses on neuromodulation technologies and ultrasound-based medical devices for cardiovascular and neurological applications.

One of 30 nationwide recipients, Akshaya Annapragada was recognized for AI research illuminating the "dark genome" to detect cancer earlier.

Student design teams BlueHealer, Ilytra Medical, and UrInControl have been selected to participate in VentureWell’s E-Team Program, which supports early-stage science and technology-based student ventures.

From developing AI that forecasts cardiac events to engineering "organs-on-a-chip" for complex disease modeling, these researchers are leveraging engineering-driven discovery to transform the future of cardiovascular health and personalized patient care.

In this interview, Zhu talks about his research, its goals, his experiences at Johns Hopkins, and his plans.

The annual award recognizes world's top graduate students from leading institutions of bioengineering, computer science, energy science, and business.

The 2025 awardees from Hopkins BME include two current graduate students and three recent alumni. 

The Bouchet Society is a network of higher education scholars who exemplify academic and personal excellence, foster environments of support, and serve as examples of scholarship, leadership, character, service, and advocacy for students and trainees in the academy.

Now a fourth year PhD student in biomedical engineering, LaDaisha Thompson is studying how our immune system influences cell aging and she is looking for ways to define and measure that influence.

Mission to develop a long-term allergy treatment is deeply personal for BME PhD student Ian McKnight, who has lived with severe allergies most of his life .

Hu was recognized in the Science Category for her work as co-founder of Kubanda Cryotherapy, the company uses a minimally invasive cryotherapy system is commercially sold to treat tumors.. Rosenberg was recognized in the Social Impact Category for her work to improve assistive tech options for people living with low vision through her company ReBokeh Vision Technologies. Annapragada was recognized in the Healthcare Category for her invention of blood tests for early cancer detection, and AI program that identifies genomic characteristics with roles in cancer.

Established in 2021, the Career Impact Awards celebrate the unsung heroes within our community who have generously shared their time, expertise, and connections to support the professional and career growth of others.

The Department of Biomedical Engineering is proud to have contributed to the vision of the Innovation Summit as well as being able to showcase startups like Kubanda Cryotherapy and Biolinco.

In this Q&A, learn more about how Heonjoon Lee, fifth year biomedical engineering PhD student, found his niche in biotechnology, his current research, and his life outside the lab.

Recipients receive a $35,000 award to support their final year of studies. Additionally, they are invited to attend annual conferences to discuss global issues alongside heads of state, scientists, and other experts seeking solutions to the world's most complex and pressing problems.

Chiad Onyeje is a first-year biomedical engineering PhD student and a Vivian Thomas Scholar at Johns Hopkins University. We caught up with Onyeje to learn about how his first semester is going, the impact of VTSI on his education, and his research interests and goals beyond graduation.

Mary Omotoso, a biomedical engineering PhD student, was a 2024 inductee into the university’s chapter of the Edward A. Bouchet Graduate Honor Society.

Benjamin Biggs is a recipient of the highly competitive Quad Fellowship, an award for exceptional master's and doctoral students to study STEM in the United States.

Winners of the Fulbright Study/Research Award design their own research or academic course of study in a specific country. The program aims to facilitate cultural exchange and promote mutual understanding by supporting study or research abroad.

This program recognizes outstanding graduate student researchers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, providing approximately 2,000 awardees with three years of financial support.

The annual Young Investigators’ Day ceremony celebrates the unique contributions of junior researchers and the mentors who helped them excel in their fields.

One of the most competitive scholarships in the United States, the Soros Fellowship honors the contributions of immigrants and children of immigrants to the United States.

In this Q&A, Criscione shares his path to working on cardiac disease modeling, why he chose Johns Hopkins, and how he hopes his research will eventually improve patient outcomes.

Stouffer talks about her group’s work on understanding how the amygdala relates to Alzheimer’s disease progression and why it is a promising frontier for Alzheimer’s research and treatment.

A brain-computer interface (BCI) surgically implanted on the brain of an ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) patient has shown success in translating brain signals into computer commands.

Three Johns Hopkins doctoral students studying biomedical engineering have been named Siebel Scholars for 2024, an honor that reflects their exceptional academic performance and outstanding demonstrated leadership.

Two Johns Hopkins Biomedical Engineering PhD students were inducted into the university's chapter of the Edward A. Bouchet Graduate Honor Society.

The National Science Foundation has awarded Graduate Research Fellowships to eight current students with ties to Johns Hopkins Biomedical Engineering. They have been selected for their outstanding work in science, technology, engineering, or math fields.

The annual Young Investigators' Day ceremony celebrates the unique contributions of junior researchers and the mentors who helped them excel in their fields.

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.