Purdue University and medical device manufacturer Cook Medical on Thursday (May 7) announced a five-year master sponsored research and collaboration agreement (MSRCA) to jointly advance innovative medical technologies while also significantly expanding the university’s research capabilities and bolstering the biomedical engineering workforce pipeline.

Congratulations to all of the 2026 Bravo Award winners from BME: Darcy Allen, Mike Mifflin, Teresa Klemme, Dyann Segvich, Tracy Moller, Elizabeth Rowen and Paolo Morales-Vasquez. Thank you for everything you do for our school and beyond!

Purdue BME seniors in Indianapolis presented their capstone projects at BME Design Day 2026, showcasing technical solutions ranging from noninvasive bladder sensors to scoliosis education models. This event marked the culmination of a year-long collaboration between students and medical professionals to address clinical needs through real-world engineering design.

BME assistant professor Estelle Park has received a $450,000 grant from the BrightFocus Foundation to advance research on macular degeneration, one of the leading causes of blindness in older adults.

Four Purdue University Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering students have earned one of the nation’s most prestigious honors — the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship. Jessica Prakash, Nathan Petrucci, Deniz Eksioglu and Giada Brandes were selected from nearly 14,000 applicants nationwide by the NSF.

Four faculty members from Purdue University's Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering have been inducted into the 2026 AIMBE College of Fellows, a distinction reserved for the top two percent of engineers in the field. This historic milestone brings nearly half of the school's core faculty into the prestigious organization, solidifying Purdue's position as a national leader in medical and biological innovation.

Craig Goergen and Luis Solorio are the 2026 recipients of the Willis A. Tacker Prize for Outstanding Teaching, an award which recognizes exceptional educators who demonstrate innovative pedagogy, impactful mentorship and unwavering dedication to student success.

The Purdue Center for Musculoskeletal Engineering (PCME) recently hosted its inaugural summit in Indianapolis, convening nearly 70 researchers and clinicians to strengthen the bridge between engineering innovation and musculoskeletal healthcare.