The Purdue chapter of the National Biomedical Engineering Honor Society Alpha Eta Mu Beta (AEMB) has been recognized nationally with two awards for outstanding leadership and service. The chapter, based in the Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, received the Outstanding Chapter Officer and Outstanding Chapter Activity (3-way tie) awards for 2016-17.

A simple gesture a decade ago by the inaugural graduating class of Purdue University's Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering will leave a lasting legacy on the celebrated program and its global reputation.

Purdue University announced Tuesday (Nov. 14) that it is a Grand Challenges Explorations winner, an initiative funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Craig Goergen, assistant professor in the Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, is one of two College of Engineering professors who will pursue innovative global health and development research projects.

A new computer algorithm allows scientists to use a high-performance sensor technology, called scientific complementary metal-oxide semiconductor cameras, for a wide range of biological research.

New research findings are revealing secrets about how living cells “cooperate” with each other, joining into groups that migrate collectively and alter tissue.

A new technology that simulates tumors has been shown to perform as well as research animals in testing chemotherapy drugs, representing a potential tool for screening drugs before treating a patient.

Brian Knoy, director of development for the Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, shares his story about how the Red Cross helped after his family lost everything in a house fire.

For graduate students seeking a career in implantable devices, Purdue’s Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering should be on the short list. Large, comprehensive, and well-funded, the electroceutical research program is a prime training ground for students in engineering, biomedical and computer science fields.

Advancing Purdue University's deep engineering strengths for developing scalable solutions, researchers in the Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering are partnering with scientists and others to apply those creative discoveries to improve global health and enhance our quality of life.

Integrated, holistic research efforts are key to success, and the Weldon School's close ties to the Purdue Institute for Integrated Neuroscience
(PINN) demonstrate that engineering and biology make an excellent fit.