Chi Hwan Lee, a University Faculty Scholar and Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University, has been named a recipient of the 2026 Alumni Professional Achievement Award from Illinois Institute of Technology.

The Crossroads Pediatric Device Consortium, a unique collaboration anchored by Purdue University's Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, is being recognized for its innovative approach to developing medical technologies that improve the lives of children.

The Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering proudly celebrates the promotion of four faculty members whose achievements in research, teaching and service continue to advance the school's mission and impact.

The Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering proudly celebrates Jacqueline Linnes, who has been named a 2026 Showalter Faculty Scholar, a distinction recognizing Purdue faculty whose work is advancing the life sciences.

Biomedical engineering student Ishita Mukadam has been recognized with Purdue University's 2026 Golden Hammer Trailblazer Award, one of the university's highest honors for undergraduate leadership and impact in Indianapolis.

Dogs cannot tell us when something feels wrong. By the time clinical signs appear, the disease levels may already be advanced or difficult to treat. Current methods for monitoring dogs’ breathing require specialized equipment and trained personnel, making them invasive, costly, and impractical outside clinical settings. Existing wearables such as harnesses and chest straps have shown promise, but comfort and fit remain persistent challenges. One survey found that 82% of dog owners did not have their harness properly adjusted. That's why Purdue University researchers developed a smart garment built directly into commercially available dog apparel, enabling continuous, non-invasive health monitoring right at home.

Inside a classroom in Purdue University’s Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, students in BME 314 take turns walking across the room. There are no reflective markers attached to their joints and no bulky sensors strapped to their limbs.

As the Spring 2026 Emerging Research Leaders program concludes, we’re spotlighting Rachel Surowiec and her experience in the program.

Researchers at Purdue University have developed synthetic DNA origami tiles that self-insert into live neuronal membranes to form stable nanopores, enabling scientists to record intracellular electrical activity and deliver drugs directly into targeted neurons — without damaging the cell membrane. Published in Nature Nanotechnology, this “outside looking in” approach opens a new paradigm for long-term, high-fidelity neural interfaces and precisely targeted therapies for neurological disease.

Progress reflects new interdisciplinary programs, expanded campus engagement and research investments in pharmaceutical innovation