Department of Biomedical Engineering @ College of Engineering || The University of Arizona

Welcome to the Department of Biomedical Engineering!

Established in 2009 by the Arizona Board of Regents, the newest Engineering department reflects a University of Arizona tradition of interdisciplinary research at the intersection of medicine, science, and engineering that is more than 50 years old.

Faculty in the Department of Biomedical Engineering have a variety of backgrounds and research areas, but all are dedicated to improving human health through the application of engineering and scientific principles.

The Graduate Interdisciplinary Program in Biomedical Engineering capitalizes on the research and teaching expertise of more than 70 faculty in Biomedical Engineering and 19 other departments into one exciting graduate education program.

An undergraduate program in Biomedical Engineering has recently received final approval. Students have been able to join the BME's Bacholer of Science program since fall 2009.

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Biomedical Engineering Undergraduates Help Develop Body Worn Sensor Technology

Pooja Rajguru, Rose Anderson, Danny Badillo

BME students Pooja Rajguru and Rose Anderson spent the past summer developing sensors for gait analysis as part of their NIH-supported summer training program.

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UA Biomedical Engineers Find New Test for Effectiveness of Baking Soda Cancer Therapy

Professor Mark Pagel and Students A $2 million grant from the National Institutes of Health will enable University of Arizona biomedical engineering researchers to improve the way doctors measure the effectiveness of drinking baking soda to fight breast cancer.

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• UA Engineer Launches Robotic Planetary Lake Lander

The lake lander TEX II is the latest component of Wolfgang Fink's autonomous planetary exploration fleet.

Wolfgang Fink of the UA department of electrical and computer engineering has developed an autonomous robotic lake lander that could be used to explore this planet and others.
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• UA Engineering Professor Connects His Work in Medicine and Space

Connections. University of Arizona physicist Wolfgang Fink constantly makes them as he pursues research in medicine, space exploration and robotics.
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• Workshop on Nanomaterials for Medicine
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• UA Professor Honored for Research that Includes Restoring Sight to the Blind
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• Engineering Draws More Women at UA
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• Cancer Research at UA Gets Big Boost
Researchers at the University of Arizona Cancer Center will study if cancer patients' tumors can be tracked to determine the best therapy before treatment begins, and to quickly determine if the prescribed treatment is effective.
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• Invention Could Improve Cancer Drug Delivery, Lessen Harmful Effects of Chemotherapy
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BME Undergraduate Program FAQs

Is there an undergraduate BME degree program?
Yes! The BS in Biomedical Engineering has received final authorization. Freshmen have been joining the BME program through the College of Engineering since fall 2009.

How do I indicate my interest in the program?
Contact the Biomedical Engineering office in Engineering Bldg, room 106 to find out about the program, eligibility, and steps to get put on an interest list.

Can I switch into BME from another degree program?
Unfortunately, the undergraduate BME program will not be able to accommodate students who were freshmen before fall 2009. These students may wish to consider the accelerated Master’s program in BME (currently available to undergraduate Biosystems, Chemical, and Systems Engineering students.) More information on the accelerated Master's in BME.

What can I expect to learn in the BME undergraduate program?
Students will complete a degree program with a rigorous engineering basis, which also includes biology, physiology, bioinstrumentation, and clinical/translational lectures and experiences. Students will select an emphasis track from biomechanics, biomaterials, or biosensors/micro technologies.

Where can I find more information?
Contact the BME department office in Engineering Bldg, room 106. Kerrie Sonnenberg and Elyse Fregoso in the business office are glad to answer any questions.

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Welcome Welcome to the Department of Biomedical Engineering! Established in 2009 by the Arizona Board of Regents, the newest Engineering department reflects a University of Arizona tradition of interdisciplinary research at the intersection of medicine, science, and engineering that is more than 50 years old. Faculty in the Department of Biomedical Engineering have a variety of backgrounds and research areas, but all are dedicated to improving human health through the application of engineering and scientific principles. The Graduate Interdisciplinary Program in Biomedical Engineering capitalizes on the research and teaching expertise of more than 70 faculty in Biomedical Engineering and 19 other departments into one exciting graduate education program. An undergraduate program in Biomedical Engineering has recently received final approval. Students have been able to join the BME's Bacholer of Science program since fall 2009. <div id="fb-root"></div> <script>(function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = "//connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#xfbml=1&appId=195957910477444"; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs); }(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk'));</script>		News Biomedical Engineering Undergraduates Help Develop Body Worn Sensor Technology BME students Pooja Rajguru and Rose Anderson spent the past summer developing sensors for gait analysis as part of their NIH-supported summer training program. Watch Video UA Biomedical Engineers Find New Test for Effectiveness of Baking Soda Cancer Therapy A $2 million grant from the National Institutes of Health will enable University of Arizona biomedical engineering researchers to improve the way doctors measure the effectiveness of drinking baking soda to fight breast cancer. Full Story • UA Engineer Launches Robotic Planetary Lake Lander Wolfgang Fink of the UA department of electrical and computer engineering has developed an autonomous robotic lake lander that could be used to explore this planet and others. Full Story • UA Engineering Professor Connects His Work in Medicine and Space Connections. University of Arizona physicist Wolfgang Fink constantly makes them as he pursues research in medicine, space exploration and robotics. Full Story • Workshop on Nanomaterials for Medicine See workshop announcement • UA Professor Honored for Research that Includes Restoring Sight to the Blind Full Story • Engineering Draws More Women at UA Full Story • Cancer Research at UA Gets Big Boost Researchers at the University of Arizona Cancer Center will study if cancer patients' tumors can be tracked to determine the best therapy before treatment begins, and to quickly determine if the prescribed treatment is effective. Full Story • Invention Could Improve Cancer Drug Delivery, Lessen Harmful Effects of Chemotherapy Full Story		BME Undergraduate Program FAQs Is there an undergraduate BME degree program? Yes! The BS in Biomedical Engineering has received final authorization. Freshmen have been joining the BME program through the College of Engineering since fall 2009. How do I indicate my interest in the program? Contact the Biomedical Engineering office in Engineering Bldg, room 106 to find out about the program, eligibility, and steps to get put on an interest list. Can I switch into BME from another degree program? Unfortunately, the undergraduate BME program will not be able to accommodate students who were freshmen before fall 2009. These students may wish to consider the accelerated Master’s program in BME (currently available to undergraduate Biosystems, Chemical, and Systems Engineering students.) More information on the accelerated Master's in BME. What can I expect to learn in the BME undergraduate program? Students will complete a degree program with a rigorous engineering basis, which also includes biology, physiology, bioinstrumentation, and clinical/translational lectures and experiences. Students will select an emphasis track from biomechanics, biomaterials, or biosensors/micro technologies. Where can I find more information? Contact the BME department office in Engineering Bldg, room 106. Kerrie Sonnenberg and Elyse Fregoso in the business office are glad to answer any questions.