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.

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

TUCSON - 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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Sivaram Arepalli, Visiting Professor from South Korea

It is with great pleasure, we welcome Prof. Sivaram Arepalli, our newest visiting professor from Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), South Korea. Prof. Arepalli belongs to the Department of Energy Science at SKKU and focuses on synthesis, processing and applications of a variety of nanomaterials including carbon nanotubes. Before joining SKKU, he worked at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston and was the chief scientist of NASA’s applied nanotechnology program (http://mmptdpublic.jsc.nasa.gov/jscnano/). His current group at SKKU in Korea works on fuel cells, batteries and supercapacitors (http://does.skku.ac.kr/skku/about/about3.php).

He is spending two months this winter (Jan. and Feb. 2011) at University of Arizona, Tucson as a Distinguished Visiting Professor. He is working with Prof. Marek Romanowski’s group in Biomedical Engineering Department and with Prof. Hao Xin’s group in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. His experience and expertise in the spectroscopy of nanomaterials will help different projects in these two groups. He will be providing guidance and support for the projects “Biocompatible coatings for lanthanide and gold nanoparticles” and “Carbon nanotubes for Terahertz spectroscopy, interconnects and energy harvesting in the microwave region” as well as participate in the development of contrast agents for biomedical imaging.

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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.		News Workshop on Nanomaterials for Medicine See Workshop Announcement UA Professor Honored for Research that Includes Restoring Sight to the Blind See Full Story Engineering Draws More Women at UA See Full Story Cancer research at UA gets big boost TUCSON - 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. See Full Story Sivaram Arepalli, Visiting Professor from South Korea It is with great pleasure, we welcome Prof. Sivaram Arepalli, our newest visiting professor from Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), South Korea. Prof. Arepalli belongs to the Department of Energy Science at SKKU and focuses on synthesis, processing and applications of a variety of nanomaterials including carbon nanotubes. Before joining SKKU, he worked at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston and was the chief scientist of NASA’s applied nanotechnology program (http://mmptdpublic.jsc.nasa.gov/jscnano/). His current group at SKKU in Korea works on fuel cells, batteries and supercapacitors (http://does.skku.ac.kr/skku/about/about3.php). He is spending two months this winter (Jan. and Feb. 2011) at University of Arizona, Tucson as a Distinguished Visiting Professor. He is working with Prof. Marek Romanowski’s group in Biomedical Engineering Department and with Prof. Hao Xin’s group in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. His experience and expertise in the spectroscopy of nanomaterials will help different projects in these two groups. He will be providing guidance and support for the projects “Biocompatible coatings for lanthanide and gold nanoparticles” and “Carbon nanotubes for Terahertz spectroscopy, interconnects and energy harvesting in the microwave region” as well as participate in the development of contrast agents for biomedical imaging. See Dr. Arepalli's Biosketch Invention Could Improve Cancer Drug Delivery, Lessen Harmful Effects of Chemotherapy See 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.