The Bottorff Fellowship offers an exceptional opportunity for Purdue BME graduate students interested in gaining clinical experience, refining translational strategies and exploring regulatory processes within the biomedical field. This program, co-sponsored by the Purdue College of Engineering and the Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM), provides a unique pathway to bridge the gap between research and real-world clinical applications.

For millions of people with conditions like glaucoma, diabetes or Parkinson's disease, managing health often means frequent doctor visits, uncomfortable tests and invasive monitoring. But what if tracking these conditions could be as simple as wearing a pair of contact lenses?

Steele hopes to convey the endless possibilities that GEARE and the Co-op Program offered her to prospective students. As a Professional Practice ambassador, volunteer coordinator and a GEARE ambassador, she has plenty of wisdom — and excitement about Purdue — to share.

When you realize that you have a person with a disability, you have an opportunity, not a problem.

Teaching excellence is at the core of our mission, and we are proud to recognize outstanding faculty, lecturers, and staff who go above and beyond in educating the next generation of Boilermaker Engineers. Their dedication, innovation, and passion for student success help shape the future of biomedical engineering.

What if your contact lenses could do more than correct your vision? Imagine lenses that treat eye conditions, deliver medication, or even enhance reality. At Purdue University, Professor Chi Hwan Lee and his team have made this vision a reality. They’ve developed a revolutionary smart contact lens system that seamlessly integrates cutting-edge semiconductor technology with the soft, curved structure of a silicone contact lens.

Starting a new chapter in the Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, Mike Mifflin brings a wealth of experience and a passion for student success to his role as the school’s newest academic advisor. With a background that blends creativity, leadership, and a love for learning, Mike is excited to support students on their academic journeys.

In a groundbreaking study, researchers from the Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering have uncovered distinct electrophysiological markers that could potentially distinguish the gradual progression of synucleinopathies, such as Parkinson's disease and Lewy body dementia. This discovery, published in Nature Communications, offers new hope for identifying early signs of these debilitating neurodegenerative conditions much before the onset of significant motor symptoms.

Recognition for outstanding original research is one of the highest honors a student can achieve, and this year Purdue Biomedical Engineering PhD student Tuba Marjan has received the 2025 CMBE-BMES Graduate Student Travel Award. This prestigious honor acknowledges her research in the field of cellular and molecular bioengineering.